Introducing our latest Manana podcast from @jose-marquez

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++ How and where was the mix recorded? ++

In my man cave home studio located in San Diego, California, haha! This is actually the first mix I've recorded on my new Rane MP2015 mixer. So it was an honor to break it in with a mix for you guys.

++ What was the idea behind the mix? ++

The idea was to put together a 1 hour musical story of the music that i love within an Afro-Cuban context.

++ How (if in any way) is the mix influenced by Cuba? ++

Every song on here is influenced by Cuba. From tracks featuring Cuban artist like Celia Cruz, Carlos Patato Valdez & Elsa Valle to orisha infused Afro-house tracks embedded with sacred bata drums and patterns. The styles of songs chosen may vary a little but their origins are all the same.

++ What excites you most about the journey to Santiago? ++

Afro-Cuban music has a strong influence on what I do. It's the music I loved listening to when growing up. I have always felt very connected and drawn to the culture, the drumming, the rhythms. It is a special place that I have always wanted to visit and feel honored to do so very soon!

++ Are you going to be preparing for the trip in any way? ++

I'm going to be prepared to eat, dance and drink all week!!

Tracklist:

1. Elsa Valle - Nana Pati

2. Milton Cardona - Obatala Macho

3. Bobby Matos - Lucumi Soy

4. Patato Valdez - Canto a Chango

5. Bonga - Mu Nhango

6. Jose Marquez Vs. Lazaro Roz (Unreleased)

7. Celia Cruz - Elegua (Jose Marquez Remix)

8. Miles Bigelow - El Ray De Los Truenos (Kiko Navarro Remix)

9. Lou Gorbea feat. Nina - Oya's Bembe (Jose Marquez Remix)

10. Hector Lavoe - Aguanile (Jose Marquez Remix)

11. Kiko Navarro & Dj Fudge - Babalu Aye

12. Merceditas Valdes - Osain