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Happy New 2012!

Soulmate — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:43:02 +0000

Summer Fondue crew would like to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the visitors, subscribers, likers, soulful house lovers and all the people all over the globe! Let there be nothing but joy and happiness, let the music industry flourish, let the artists keep on producing, and let the music play! At least that’s what we do for you every other week.

Catch Pasha Brisk on January 1st with 137th episode of his Top-2011 tracks followed by Soulmate’s turn in two weeks. Next year, we’ll be concentrating on music, probably leaving reviews behind…

Anyways, Happy New 2012!

Mustafa – The Boss

Soulmate — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 05:11:45 +0000

	Artist:	Mustafa ft. Tasita D’Mour
	Title:	The Boss (Part 1)
	Label:	Staff Productions
	Rel. date:	Aug/24/2011
	Get it:	Traxsource
	No. of mixes:	12
	Remix pick:	Soulful Vocal Mix
Download audio file (2611-SFP014-506452-2-p.mp3)

Podcast: Jack’s Not Dead Vol. 01

Soulmate — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:27:21 +0000

While you’re missing and awaiting for the next Summer Fondue Sessions, we’re giving you another podcast bonusmix, this time from Pasha Brisk opening a new series “Jack’s Not Dead”. Enjoy this fierce one hour trip to Chicago.

»»» Download Pasha Brisk – Jack’s Not Dead Vol. 01

(01:01:42 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~150Mb)

Download audio file (PashaBrisk_-_JacksNotDead01.mp3)

Podcast: Cafe de Flore

Soulmate — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:39:13 +0000

Another bonus material for my visitors and podcast subscribers is available this weekend: an hour of jazzy vibrations flowing between house and lounge. This mix was specially recorded for French Cafe in Moscow where I play from time to time. Enjoy!

»»» Download DJ Soulmate – Rotation

(01:04:06 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~153Mb)

Download audio file (DJSoulmate_-_CafedeFlore.mp3)

Podcast: Pasha Brisk @ MagicMusic

Soulmate — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:33:45 +0000

This weekend, we’re bringing you another bonus podcast, this time mixed by Pasha Brisk. Enjoy this hour of funky soulfulness while 117th Fondue is being prepared for the next Sunday…

Download audio file (PashaBrisk-MagicMusicWinter11.mp3)

»»» Download Pasha Brisk @ Magic Music (Winter ’11)

(01:13:44 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~168Mb)

Podcast: Soulmate @ MagicMusic

Soulmate — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:48:32 +0000

Fortunately here we have another bonus mix for podcast subscribers, in between Summer Fondue radioshow episodes. So enjoy this one hour of soulfulness from DJ Soulmate while awaiting the 116th issue next weekend.

Keep it soulful!

Download audio file (DJSoulmate-MagicMusicWinter11.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate – Magic Music

(01:03:17 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~148Mb)

Bobby&Steve @ Cargo (video)

Soulmate — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:21:03 +0000

I was on a business trip in London in January and had a great chance to attend a real UK soulful party held by legendary Bobby&Steve in Cargo Club with their 4 hours set. Here’s a short story and a self made video.

Thanks to Facebook I noticed the event with the date luckily within my trip dates. So I’ve mailed the guys, introduced myself and got myself into a guestlist. The party started at 9pm (and even got one hour of free entry), but I was busy and arrived around the midnight. Well, “my name is on the list” only gave me a smile from the door girl, and the club was already packed, Bobby was on the decks from 11pm. After 20 mins in a line (or queue I should say) to cloakroom I entered the dancefloor and squeezed closer to the booth.

Cargo is not a small venue I’d say but it was pretty full and already filled with great soulful vibes. What strikes me is the audience of adults, that’s awesome (we are ‘dance music for adults‘ remember). You know here in Russia we have primarily the young going out. There actually were a company of Japanese (?) jumping in the center and they were the youngest out there. Black people were certainly the best house dancers, usually gathering a circle around with clapping supporters. Unfortunately it’s hard to see these kind of dance in Russia (we basically just twitch and shake around lol).

People greeted almost every track with a great reaction and were singing along. It was the real soulful party, with everything from River Ocean “Love & Happiness” and Marc Evans to contemporary MN2S releases and MuthaFunkaz, sometimes with a bit of deeper tribal and afro vibes. Great night, great atmosphere!

Podcast: DJ Soulmate Live @ Vision

Soulmate — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:31:12 +0000

I’m afraid we won’t be able to keep up with the pace of these free bonus mixes every other week in between Summer Fondue episodes. But this weekend another podcast comes your way, an audio version of DJ Soulmate’s video live from Vision Bar in Moscow recorded on October 15th. More than two hours of exclusively soulful selection, all the way from mellow to classic soulful stuff primarily of favorite tracks. Remember, we also have full video record available.

Download audio file (djsoulmate@visionbar_oct10.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate Live @ Vision Bar (Oct ’10)

(02:08:00 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~307Mb)

And no, the tracklist is not available.

Pasha Brisk in the Magic Music

Soulmate — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:35:23 +0000

To keep you warm in between radioshow episodes, we’re continuing to bring you more and more soulful pleasure with our bonus mixes. Hooray! This weekend we have Pasha Brisk in the mix with classic soulful flavors for almost 2 hours, no distractions and jingles included.
Keep it soulful!

Download audio file (PashaBrisk@MagicMusic_AutumnEdition2010.mp3)

»»» Download Pasha Brisk – Magic Music

(01:49:46 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~263Mb)

DJ Soulmate VideoLive @ Vision

Soulmate — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:36:31 +0000

Last Friday on October 15th I played a two hours classic soulful house set (mostly with good old tunes) in Moscow Vision Bar taking part in a video live series hosted by one of our local Russian club scene web sites NightParty.ru. There was a chat room during the set where we had a sweet conversations as well. That set is recorded and, if you’re okay with huuuuge traffic (it’s 666Mb of size) and if you want to see a superfluously serious me pushing some buttons and to enjoy the evening Moscow behind the window (features some jams), you can view it online here, or download following the link below:

» Download DJ Soulmate’s video live from Vision Bar

(Flash video, 02:27 hh:mm, 666Mb, downloaded: 334)

Podcast: DJ Soulmate – Rotation

Soulmate — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:34:17 +0000

In between the radioshow episodes, I’m happy to bring you a bonus mixtape recorded recently as part of “From Moscow to Monte Carlo” compilation on one of the local web sites. The mix is actually a blend of silky flavored and some spicy jazzy vibes, hopefully ideal for the autumn pleasure. Enjoy the tunes. There’re more bonus mixes on your way. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get it all along with Summer Fondue Sessions.

Download audio file (djsoulmate-rotation_sep10.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate – Rotation

(01:22:32 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~198Mb)

Rotation tracklist

Sergio D’angelo & Cucky vs. Sharonn May Linn – Don’t Keep Me Hangin On (Soulful Piano Mix) [Equal]

[re:jazz] – Quiet Nights (Nicola Conte “Out of the Cool” Version) [INFRACom!]

Shazz – El Camino Part 1 (Kevin Yost Remix) [Resolution]

The Rhythm Slaves – Someday (BadiBada) (Kid Massive Dub) [Easy Street]

Mena Keys – Forever & A Day [Jellybean Soul]

SK Radicals – Someday I Will (Supernova Thrust Mix) [Swing City]

Funkerman – Speed Up (ATFC’s Ronnie Scotts Rub) [News]

Clan Greco – Rotation (Eric Kupper Remix) [Hed Kandi]

BackRoomSounds – Too Late (Classic US Connection Instrumental) [Soulfuric Deep]

Fabio Bacchini – Freakin Jazz [DAE]

Pingo & Bobby – Musica Verano (Original mix) [Backhammer]

Carlos Vargas – Disco Rouge (Feel Good Rework) [CD-R]

Backroom Bandits – What Love is (Backroom Pure Soul Mix) [Soul Groove]

Kaskade – McCammon [Quiet City]

Patchworks – Summertime [Q-Tape]

J. Axel – Jazz On The 22nd Floor [Plastic City. Play]

Sergio D’angelo & Cucky vs. Sharonn May Linn – Don’t Keep Me Hangin On (Soulful Piano Mix) [Equal]

Soul Horizon Guestmix

Soulmate — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:49:28 +0000

Recently I’ve recorded a 30 mins guest mix for Montana & Stewart’s Soul Horizon radioshow by highly acclaimed british production duo Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart (we had them in Summer Fondue too). My mix aired in September 2010 edition but unfortunately there was no time to fit the complete mix (interviews are always unpredictable, yes). So I’m gladly sharing that mix with you. It’s always nice to have some extra audio material in the podcast.

Download audio file (DJ_Soulmate@SoulHorizon_sep10.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate’s mix for Soul Horizon

(00:30:17 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~72Mb)

Tracklist

Bonnie Bailey – Ever After (Eric’s Beach Mix) [Hed Kandi]

Kocho ft. Chloe West – Your Love (Original Mix) [SHE Recordings]

Inaya Day & Ralf Gum – Lose My Worries (Ralf GUM Main Mix) [GoGo Music]

D-Reflection ft. Christa – Wave Of Love (Dutchican Soul Boutique Build Mix) [Adaptation Music]

Roy Ayers & Bah Samba – Positive Vibe (Sean McCabe Classic Vocal Mix) [Favouritizm]

Soul Cola – In Luv (SC Classic Funked Up Dub) [Dragonfruit!]

Dolls Combers & Dance4Daddy ft. Mercy – Make It Happen (Original Mix) [Dance4Daddy]

Clique ft. Robina – Some Kind Of Wonderful [Fierce Angel]

Bonus: Magic Music mix

Soulmate — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:26:18 +0000

A while ago I’ve recorded a mix, as a part of “Magic Music” initiative along with other local house DJs. Today I’m sharing it with you as a bonus for podcast subscribers and visitors. It’s not that long and packed with super fresh stuff, but strictly classy soulful. An essential mix, I would say.

Download audio file (DJ_Soulmate@MagicMusic_SummerEdition2010.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate @ Magic Music mix

(00:53:38 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~128Mb)

Tracklist

Clemens Rumpf & David A. Tobin – Intro [Reelgroove]

AmbientP – Hot Stuff (Steven Stone Drumless Mix + Steven Stone Soulful Mix) [PINO Music]

BSJ ft. Andrea Grant – Good In My Soul (Roberto De Carlo Remix) [Zoo Groove Stereo]

Andrea Carissimi vs. Majuri – Can’t Wait Another Day (Andrea Carissimi Soul Mix) [Ocean Trax]

Panevino ft. Xavior – If You Love Me (Classic Vocal Mix) [Panevino Music]

King Club – You Were Singing (Ralf Gum’s Interpretation) [GoGo Music]

Soulmagic – Soulmagic (Morten Trust 2006 Mix) [Soulmagic]

Bobby D’Ambrosio ft. Lasala – Runaway Love (Marquito’s Classic Rework) [Soulfuric]

Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Sitting On Top Of The World (DJ Meme Remix) [Z Records]

The AllStars Collective ft. Jocelyn Brown – All About the Music (Guy Robin vs. The AllStars Mix) [Specific Records] + FSB feat. Diane Carter – Dr Feelgood (DJ Acappella Tool) [MoreHouse]

Russian Soulful Gathering LIVE, part 2/2

Soulmate — Fri, 28 May 2010 09:31:12 +0000

Following the first part of live mixsets recorded on The First Russian Soulful House Gathering we had on May 22nd in Moscow, here comes the second part with DJs: Kolya Smart, Max Gross, DeMarque and Clefy.

Download audio file (VA_-_Soulful_Gathering_2010_LIVE_2.mp3)

»»» Download Soulful House Gathering LIVE, part 2/2

(01:05 hh:mm, mp3 192kbps, ~95Mb)

Russian Soulful Gathering LIVE, part 1/2

Soulmate — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:20:07 +0000

Last Saturday on May 22nd in Moscow we had a great event so called “The First Russian Soulful House Gathering”. Many DJs from different Russian cities came to play as well as many soulful heads and other guest came to dance through the night. I’ve managed to record live DJ sets, but unfortunately not from the very beginning – we miss so many beautiful moments! Anyhow, here is the live mix set from the gig I have, coming in two parts, first of which is already here. You’ll hear DJs: Kirill Fader, Max River, Nadir and NoFrost. Enjoy.

Download audio file (VA_-_Soulful_Gathering_2010_LIVE_1.mp3)

»»» Download Russian Soulful House Gathering promo

(01:21 hh:mm, mp3 192kbps, ~118Mb)

A classic soulful promo mix

Soulmate — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:03:38 +0000

Next Saturday on May 22nd in Moscow, we’re gonna drop a special party, so called “The First Russian Soulful House Gathering“. The idea is to gather all local soulful DJs and addicts from all over Russia together to meet and greet each other. We’ll have a gig with many of Russian soulful DJs spinning along with, hopefully, massive communications and experience sharing activities. If you’re soulful head in Moscow or around, please do consider coming and meeting peeps like you, do not miss a chance to see lots of local soulful DJs performing. If you’re not in Russia, you will probably have a chance to see and listen to us via my UStream.TV during the event – starting May 22nd, 19pm GMT.

In a meantime, I’ve put up a spontaneous promo mix with strictly classic soulful sounds, and can’t wait to share. Enjoy!

Download audio file (DJ_Soulmate_-_Soulful_Gathering_2010_Promo.mp3)

»»» Download Russian Soulful House Gathering promo

(01:17:18 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~186Mb)

Tracklist

Spiritual Blessings ft. Lisa Mayers – Not Only Human (MoWz & Sander Reblessed Mix) [Del]

Mama Razzi – Show Me Love (Vocal Mix) [suSu]

Marquito – Around Love (Original) [Panevino Music]

Andrea Carissimi ft. Wendy Lewis – Power In You (Andrea Carissimi J4F Remix) [Just4Funk]

Reel People ft. Vanessa Freeman – The Light (Copyright Classic Vocal mix) [Papa]

Mankz ft. Tine B. – Keep On Giving (Original Mix) [Purple Music]

Big Brooklyn Red – All I Want (Vocal Mix) [Deep Haven]

James Bryan ft. Re’nee Wynter – Beautiful World (Central Avenue 2009 Remix) [Barcoda]

Studio Apartment ft. Stephanie Cooke – One True Love (Eric Kupper Club Mix) [King Street]

Louie Vega & Jay ‘Sinister’ Sealee starring Julie McKnight – Diamond Life (Richard Earnshaw Remix) [Bargrooves]

The Sunburst Band – Fly Away (Club Mix) [Z]

Kenny Thomas – Keep The Fires Burning (DJ Meme Club Mix) [Soul Fi]

Michael Jackson – Off The Wall (Alex Dimitri South Soul Retouch) [CD-R]

DJ Soulmate Live @ Kinki

Soulmate — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:28:08 +0000

While we’re in the break between two Summer Fondue episodes, I’d love to share another live mixtape of mine as a bonus for the visitors and podcast subscribers. It was recorded on February 2010 in Moscow restaurant Kinki. 105 minutes of chilled, moody evening soulful house vibrations for your ears’ pleasure. Enjoy.

Download audio file (soulmate_live@kinki_26feb10.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate Live@Kinki 26feb10

(01:45:14 hh:mm:ss, mp3 320kbps, ~252Mb)

Venger Collective – 9 o’clock (official video)

Soulmate — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:53:13 +0000

Moscow band Venger Collective did an official video of their “9 o’clock” that was released in August 2009 on SOUNDMEN On WAX:

DJ Soulmate Live @ private party

Soulmate — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:57:35 +0000

This weekend, right between two episodes of Summer Fondue radioshow, a big bonus for podcast subscribers has arrived. This is my 5 hours (sic!) mixtape recorded live on a private party in Moscow on February 27th 2010. Featuring mainly soulful house it also contains some ‘dancing parts for adults’. I’m putting it as is and hope you’ll enjoy realizing it’s Live, led by party and people atmosphere. I’d also like to thank the client for inviting me and letting to share this with the world.

Download audio file (soulmate_live@private_27feb10.mp3)

»»» Download DJ Soulmate live set 27feb10

(04:59:33 hh:mm:ss, mp3 192kbps, ~411Mb)

Funky Hour Guestmix

Soulmate — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:07:06 +0000

Here’s a small bonus for my podcast subscribers. I’m putting out the guestmix I recorded for Funky Hour Radioshow by our local Russian DJ Euphorique, it was aired in January. This one hour mix is kinda funky one, even with a bit of jackin’ flava in the peak (and some Russian IDs LOL), but still soulful. So in meantime while awaiting for the next Summer Fondue, why don’t you check this out?

Download audio file (DJ_Soulmate_-_Guestmix_Funky_Hour_022.mp3)

Tracklist

Sunlightsquare – Let’s Groove (Sunlightsquare Funk & Soul Reprise) [Sunlightsquare Records]

Miguel Migs – Those Things (Migs Salted Dub) [Salted Music]

Kings of Groove ft. Andrea Love – Dreaming About You (Original Mix) [Purple Music]

Panevino – Freeze The Frame (Original Mix) [Purple Music]

Cunnie Williams – A World Celebration (Mousse T.’s Party Lick) [Peppermint Jam]

Fuzion – Touch (Original Mix) [Fuzion]

Mike Jules – The Street Pick Up (MT Wallet Mix) [Brain Kat]

KB Swing – Ritz [Guess Who]

Joshua Heath – How Yall Feelin [Salted Music]

Kiko Navarro ft. Dee 7 & Antonia Ferra – Leave Something Here (DJ Fudge Mix) [Pacha]

Cerrone – Tattoo Woman (Jamie Lewis Sex On The Beach Mix) [Purple Music]

Randy Crawford meets Tiefschwarz – I’ll Be Around (Surprise Mix) [WEA]

»»» Download Soulmate’s Funky Hour guestmix

(mp3 320kbps, ~136Mb, downloaded 185 times)

Subscribe to the podcast, here’s the right RSS feed link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SFSessions. Or if you have iTunes just click here to get into iTunes Store’s page of the podcast.

Is Soulful House Dying?

Soulmate — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:32:33 +0000

US based house DJ Ricardo Torres recently posted a wonderful insightful article entitled “Is Soulful House Dying?“. With an accurate observations on soulful house scene and industry, this post caused a long discussion in comments (and on Facebook as well) where people from all over the world share the situations. I’d like to express my full consent on Ricardo’s vision and to invite every one and all to read that post. A bit of teasing quote:

The recent worldwide recession and financial crisis has left the music and clubbing business almost dead. [...] we have less and less house nights which in turns means that (soulful) house DJs have less gigs (where they really make their money) so they start making other type of music (like freakin’ hard electro) so they can get gigs and so on, and so on. It’s like a domino effect. Is that how a scene dies? Or if you look at it in another way, is that how a scene is re-born?..

»»» Read and comment on Ricardo’s Is Soulful House Dying? article.

Summer Fondue on Facebook

Soulmate — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:30:14 +0000

Following the trends and in search of more publicity, Summer Fondue Sessions radioshow now has its own dedicated fan page on Facebook. It’s fully radioshow related, with the news, announcements and teasers, plus you can comment all those. So if you’re a social junkie and would love to get all the updates and on the largest and coolest social network, feel free to show the love and become a fan! And spread the word of course please. :)

»»» Summer Fondue fan page on Facebook

New hosting alert

Soulmate — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:19:49 +0000

Just to let you know. This site has been moved to another hosting. I hope everything went fine and works perfect now. But in case of … please report any bugs or feedbacks. Thanks.

DJ Meme Moscow gig video

Soulmate — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:01:25 +0000

In April 2009, DJ MEME visited Moscow to play at our Soul Color event in “The W Bar” at Winzavod. The gig was awesome and you now can try to catch the spirit on the short video I’ve just made. The quality is much to be desired but that’s what we have. Meme loves this clip.

Hosted on YouTube.

DJ Soulmate @ Dzence Music

Soulmate — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:58:37 +0000

A special holiday present for my podcast subscribers is here – my new 2-hours mixset recorded for Dzence Music (local Russian initiative, radioshow and podcast of the same name). As usual, a musical trip from smooth chilled vibes (including good oldies from J.Axel, Shazz, Blue Six, Late Night Alumni) to uplifting hits from Mark Picchiotti, Bobby D’Ambrosio, DJ Meme. This mix will not be aired in Summer Fondue Sessions. Enjoy!

Download audio file (soulmate@dzence_dec08.mp3)

»»» Download this podcast
MP3 192kbps | 1:58:11 hr:min:sec | 162Mb.

Happy holidays!

And yeah, you’d better subscribe.

Casamena Radio Hour

Soulmate — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:48:18 +0000

I’d like to recommend my readers another great radioshow I’ve recently open for myself. “Casamena Radio Hour” is a weekly trip to Global Soul: deep, soulful, afro, tribal grooves, rare cuts, everything from house to even soul to salsa. Good selection of good music.

Casamena (aka Carlos Mena) is the man behind Ocha Records and fellow man of Osunlade (Yoruba Rec.), he’s a DJ, producer, MC and a long-time music industry pro. Check his MySpace page for more info.

If you want to subscribe, grab Casamena Radio Hour RSS here.

Summer Fondue Podcast #20: Shine On

Soulmate — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:20:05 +0000

As you might know, my Summer Fondue Podcast features not only radioshow archive but some more sound goodies as well. Today I’m happy to share my new mix. It’s not that soulful of my usual taste, I don’t play that music much, but love it very much. The mix is entitled “Shine On: a mini trip to three decades of joy“, dedicated to my beautiful wife (as a present for her guests) and features wonderful disco cuts from 1975-2008 covering the whole 30 years of… well, our life time.

Download audio file (SummerFonduePodcast_020.mp3)
Файл: MP3 192kbps | 01:07:10 hh:min:sec | 92Mb.

The mix won’t be published in radioshow and is just a bonus for my subscribers. You still can subscribe via RSS or directly in iTunes. Happy maydays!

Soul Color LIVE 16.02.08, part 2/2

Soulmate — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:13:53 +0000

This is the second part (see the first one) of live set recorded at Soul Color house party at Yello club in Moscow on 16th Feb 2008. In this part: some live vocal from Sher Oston, live guitars, and sets from Soul Cola (No Frost + Kolya Smart) and Paul Korzhensky from Saint Petersburg.

Download audio file (SoulColorLIVE_16.02.08_part2of2.mp3)

»»» Download the podcast
MP3 128kbps | 1:29:08 hr:min:sec | 82Mb.

Soul Color LIVE 16.02.08, part 1/2

Soulmate — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:09:13 +0000

Summer Fondue Podcast was originally launched in July 2006 at SummerFondue.ru and was intended to cover soulful house industry news for Russian audience. It featured monthly 30-minutes mini mixes along with stories about artists, DJs, remixers and labels in Russian language. Appearing in iTunes Store, this podcast showed an interest from non-Russian audience though contained foreign language. Recently Summer Fondue Podcast drop a selection of live sets recorded in Moscow clubs featuring me, DJ Soulmate, and other soulful DJs playing. If you’re interested feel free to subscribe (here’s the RSS feed or if you have iTunes just click here to get into iTunes Store’s page of the podcast) and get tons of archives.

In today’s issue of Summer Fondue Podcast we have the first part of Soul Color live set recorded 16th February 2008 in Yello Club in Moscow. Soul Color is the crew of dedicated soulful house lovers, DJs and producers from Moscow, me included. We are unique Russian venture promoting this beautiful and live music to the Russian club scene. Our recent event featured live sax and guitars as well as live vocal from Sher Oston.

The first part podcasted today contains DJ A.G. live set including Timur Nekrasov on sax (at the end). Background club noise was also recorded, so it’s gonna be true live!

Download audio file (SoulColorLIVE_16.02.08_part1of2.mp3)

»»» Download this podcast
MP3 128kbps | 1:26:54 hr:min:sec | 82Mb.

In the second part (tomorrow) we’ll have guitars, vocal and sets from Soul Cola (No Frost + Kolya Smart) and Paul Korzhensky.

Dennis Ferrer live @ Moscow (video)

Soulmate — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:46:46 +0000

On February 16th, Dennis Ferrer played in Propaganda Club in Moscow. That was truly amazing night. The packed dancefloor, smashing deep house full of loops, acapellas, old club anthems and of course lots of energy and fun. I’ve managed to shoot this small video coverage that I wanna share now.

Welcome to SummerFondue.com!

Soulmate — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:45:16 +0000

Let me welcome you to SummerFondue.com – another voice of soulful house music. This is the home of Summer Fondue Sessions radioshow with tracklists and shows archive. We will also post the industry news – expect quick reviews of new releases and some info on artists, labels, DJs… We’re looking forward to hear your comments (this site is actually a blog!). Don’t forget to grab the RSS feed to stay tuned. And if you happen to be in Moscow, Russia, – welcome along to our events.

Here we go! After almost 2 years of running SummerFondue.ru (aka SoulfulHouse.ru) I’m launching the international version. What’s that all about? That’s all about house music. Soulful house. Deep house. Jazzy house. Well, any house that feeds the soul. SummerFondue.ru was intended to popularize soulful house in Russia (yeah, I am Russian). Here in Russia we got strong domination of electro, minimal and other techno stuff, people got used to party those ways. But soulful house is on fire throughout the world, and I see no obstacles to evangelize it here as well. This is the music of beautiful people, of friendly parties, the music to stay in one’s heart, and “dance music for adults” (© Ricardo Torres) after all.

On the road to mass soulful injection in Russia I’ve started the bi-weekly radioshow that is now distributed among several online stations, and on local FMs in Russia (ever listened to Russian soulful house DJ? – Now you can). So this .com website is the radioshow home for foreign audience. Besides, I will share some soulful house industry news with you.

Here’s how this all is organized. This site runs WordPress engine. So it’s kinda blog. Every article is a blog post. Posts’ summaries are listed on the homepage in chronological order (though there’s “sticky posts” sometimes that live on the top for some time). Every summary has “Read more” link that points to full text article. Every post has categories and tags assigned. Categories are like site sections: they are now “Show’s archive” and “Releases” which are pretty much self-explanatory, and “General” for administrative site-related news. Tags are for more specific post description, they could be:

about subject (album, event, artist, label…);
about style (deep, afro, jazzy, latin, soulful…);
and about country (usa, uk, france, sweden…).

Both categories and tags are also listed at sidebar to the right on every page so you can navigate quickly. Visitors can comment any post. Name and e-mail (will not be published) are required. You can also subscribe to any post’ comments or track them via RSS. There are also some static pages on this site: about me (“DJ Soulmate“), “Radioshow” with the list of all shows and recent show online player etc.

Well..
Let the music play, and let there be house!

P. S. Oh, and please do excuse me for my imperfect English, it’s not my native language as you can understand.