It was one of most anticipated parties of the year (so far):  we're talking about the launch of our collaboration GotSoul MNL, with the newly opened club/bar of our friends, headed by the visionary Canadian DJ Jojo Flores.  And what made the evening even more special was the fact that we were all celebrating Inés' birthday!

We started with an intimate dinner with a small group of close friends (the "pre-game" that I had a special set prepared for), and then the dance-floor opened up at about 9pm, and you can hear my set shifting into what we refer to as "Gotsoul music": deep and soulful house music, featuring afro-latin percussion, jazzy chords, and natural instruments, which together yielded an ultra-positive vibe and a feeling of love that washed over everyone in the place, like a baptism from the heavens!

Stay tuned to this channel for Part 2 of that night's music, featuring one of my favorite DJs ever and good friend Kevin Ruiz, who played an exhilarating set that took us until closing time, and left a lot of sweat on the dance-floor.  Special thanks to Mano and Dee Dario of GotSoul MNL for making it all possible, and our friends at Your Wine Experience for the wine sponsorship.

-
NEXT STOP: GREEN BAR 🌿🍷

Whether you were at the M&W x GotSoul launch or missed out, we’d love for you to join us this Wednesday, April 29, for our monthly Green Bar party.  Joining me on the decks is our good buddy DJ Mike Reefer.

We start early, we leave happy!

📍 Green Bar, Makati
🕔 5 PM Onwards
🍷 Music & Wine Promo: 50% off wine bottles from 5 PM – 7 PM.

Bring your dancing shoes. See you there! 🎶

Elian & Inés

This is one of those sets that we love and have listened to over and over, yet it's never gotten published for one reason or another.  

Well, it's never too late to do the right thing:  here is our Halloween Special set recorded live at Green Bar, with House Music celebrities like Jojo Flores and Rich Medina in the audience, a super-fun night on all accounts..

We took artistic license and decided to publish Part 2 first.  Part 1 will come at a later time.  So don't touch that dial!

And don't forget to join us THIS Wednesday March 25th at Green Bar as we do what we do again! I'll be joined by DJ OB One, so you know this one's gonna be a keeper!  Inés, Jade, Sarada and Mr. Marcus on hosting duties. 

Elian & Inés

PS - According to Podomatic, we are today ranked #6 worldwide in the Jazz category, and we have YOU to thank!!

This episode is a reunion of sorts. I’m joined on the decks by a long-time friend, a seasoned DJ-turned-designer, and one of the creative forces behind GotSoul MNL—the city’s newest sanctuary for audiophiles: Benjo Marquez, which he designed and built.

In this M&W Radio episode, we’re taking it back to the roots—78Orange, Bellissima, M Café—tracing a lineage of sound that spans years. After a long hiatus, Benjo returns to Music & Wine Radio sharper than ever.

The Set: I set the tone for the first hour, followed by an elegant, deep-lounge takeover by Benjo. Pour something chilled, find a seat, and let the music do the heavy lifting.

Save the Date: The next Music & Wine at Green Bar experience takes place on Wednesday, February 25, starting at 5 PM.

Is there a better way to ring in the new year than by listening to a sunset session poolside at the beach?  Here is my 2-hour set from 4:30 to 6:30pm on January the first, which filled the Punta Fuego resort with positive beach vibes as the sun quietly set behind the ocean on New Year's day.

All of the best wishes for the coming year to all of our listeners all over the world!

Elian & Inés

It’s been 20 years since we first started organizing parties at M Café. A lot has happened in our lives since, and we’re thankful for all the great things. Yet there are still memories from those old days that beckon us and find their way into our fondest dreams once in a while. 

It looks like life sometimes comes around full circle, as the Wisniewskis (Martin, Andrej and Michael) launch their latest Raintree concept called The Split: a beautifully designed space in the heart of BGC with a warm sound system and a cool wine fridge 

We’ve all got our M Café stories—that’s where I first started dating Inés!  It’s time to build some new fond memories.   The re-launch party took place on December 11, 2025, and it was spectacular!  Thanks for all your support!  Here's what it sounded like, the full 5-hour set.

See you on Thursday night January 15, 2026 for the second of our monthly MyHOUSE episodes. Markus Cali-Jentes and I will bring the soundtrack.  You DON'T wanna miss this!

*Part of the “Say Less” Thursday party series, hosted by Mr. Marcus 

www.musicandwineradio.com

It's Thanksgiving!  A time to be grateful for the people in our lives.   

You know what else we're grateful for?  MUSIC.  
What else?  WINE!

Come celebrate all of these with us on Wednesday, November 26 starting at 5pm at Green Bar, 106 Aguirre St, Legaspi Village, Makati, Manila.  You'll be glad you did!

And now we leave you with Part 2 of our live set recorded last September 3 at Green Bar.  Markus starts and I get back on after.  Enjoy!

Elian & Inés

One of the best nights we've had so far at Green Bar, and we recorded the whole thing!  Here's Part 1, my opening set.  

Coming up this Wednesday October 29, starting at 5pm, we're throwing a Halloween Party!  Line-up your costumes and come early!  If this episode is any indication, you don't wanna miss the opening set :)

Green Bar is at 106 Aguirre Street, Legaspi Village, Makati, M Manila. 50% wine bottles from 5-7pm.  See you there!

Elian & Inés

And we're back!!  It seems everyone left town for the month of August to celebrate "summer break", and we're all back!  I'm joined once again this Wednesday September 3 at Green Bar on the decks by my musical partner Markus Jentes, and by my life partner Inés, as she co-hosts the evening with Mr. Marcus and Green Bar owners Jade and Sarada Santos.  

To help us warm-up for the long awaited night is our episode of the month, my opening set last June 18 recorded live at Green Bar.  Let's give it a listen, why don't we :)

Last month's M&W set at Green Bar will be uploaded in a future episode, in order to make way for this month's special "Cali-Jentes West Coast Smooth Jazz" opening set by none other than Markus Jentes, whose birthday we'll be celebrating this upcoming Wednesday July 16.

BACKGROUND -
For those who aren't aware, Markus (a.k.a. Mark Cali-Jentes) and I, Elian, go way way back.  We first played together a Bellissima in the Fort Strip where we were introduced by common friend Wendell Garcia in 2003.  Mark not only played at but also did the graphic design for the unforgettable Paseo Uno LOUNGE pool party series I organized with the Mandarin Oriental in 2004.  Mark and I then teamed up with Martin Wisniewski to help turn M Café into Makati's top nightspot in 2005 with the MyHOUSE weekly parties.  20 years later, Mark and I are back behind the decks once a month at Green Bar with the Music & Wine parties. 

As for Inés, she's known Mark as long as I have, maybe even longer, and we're all still the closest of friends today.

Aside from being a great DJ, Mark is today one of the Philippines' most engaging artists.  You can find his exquisite paintings exhibited in galleries around Manila or on his website at www.markusjentes.art  Having studied the visual arts at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles in the 90s,  he fell in love with California's brand of smooth jazz, listening to the likes of Bob James, David Benoit, Lee Ritenour, and David Sanborn, to name a few.  This is the vibe that Mark recreates in his set for this week's podcast.

DJ SETS -
Mark and I happen to be performing together this Friday July 11 at the closing party of Chotto Matte in BGC starting at 6pm sharp.  So come join us for Happy Hour if you're in the area!

We're also celebrating Mark's birthday this upcoming Wednesday July 16 at M&W Green Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati, starting at 5pm.  You DON'T wanna miss that.  

And now, 2 hours of California smooth jazz (Mark's opening set) followed by 2 hours of deep house music (my closing set) recorded at Green Bar in April.  Enjoy!

Elian & Inés

It's a good thing we pushed the "record" button!

It's another monthly installment of Music & Wine at Green Bar, and the entire extended family appears to have shown up to celebrate my birthday.  What a night!  I'm joined once again by none other than DJ Mark Cali-jentes on the decks.  Inés,  Mackey Maguigad, Jade and Sarada Santos are working the room, and they've all collaborated to have trumpet player Ramon Mancio and a wonderful percussionist join us on stage.   

I think I've come to the realization that there's nothing quite as fulfilling and heartwarming as playing to a room full of happy friends.  Huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so special!  Love you all <3

Coming up next on June 18, I'm joined by a very special musical guest, all the way from Toronto, Canada, our very dear friend DJ OB ONE.  Don't sleep on this one!

I'm telling you, the new tagline for these Music & Wine parties has gotta be, "Walk in knowing no one.  Walk out knowing everyone."

And now here's 3 hours of non-stop music, my opening set.  Enjoy responsibly ;)