The Chola- Textured Beats (HTML→MP3)

This month I have put together my own eclectic mix of old and new to come up with my own "vintage 45 sound." I have found some terrific brokenbeat, funk, and jazz as well as a couple of excellent mashups that will transport you back to more simple times. In fact, I even whipped together a couple mashups of my own for this one!" This show is all over the place, but, was quite fun to create and is bound to leave you with a smile on your face. Enjoy! Tracklist available at http://chola.podomatic.com

Genres: broken beat, chill, chillout, downtempo, funk, jazz, lounge, mash-up, nu-jazz, nujazz

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The Chola- Listener Supported 04-02-08 (HTML→MP3)

In this month's episode of the "Chill with the Chola" podcast, I would like to introduce you to a selection of music submitted from new artists and, new music from old friends of the show. The show is an eclectic mix of genres from underground hip-hop, nu-jazz, chillout, and downtempo and mixing this set has left me feeling kind of like a mad scientist. Well, maybe like a crazy conductor of a super cool symphony!ENJOY! For tracklist visit http://chola.podomatic.com

Genres: chill, chillout, downtempo, lounge, nu-jazz

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Suspended in Air - an ambient drone mix (MP3)

An ambient mix of drone music featuring artists such as Paul Bradley, Andrew Chalk, Stars of the Lid, Belong, David Tagg, Emeralds, Aloof Proof & more.

Genres: ambient, atmospheric, chill, chillout, drone, electronic

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Ambient Moon Mix (MP3)

An ambient mix where each tune has the word "moon" in the title. Featuring artists such as Steve Roach, Rothko, Belbury Poly, Lisa Gerrard, Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma and more.

Genres: ambient, atmospheric, chill, chillout, electronic

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The Chola- Jazz Vibrations 03-05-08 (HTML→MP3)

I decided it was time to get back to some Jazz influenced music this month and found a great selection of songs. I played this set at a little dinner party this weekend and it was the perfect tonal background for a great meal and intimate conversation. Enjoy! Tracklist available at http://chola.podomatic.com

Genres: chill, chillout, downtempo, jazz, nu jazz, nu-jazz, nujazz

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The Chola- Good Morning Space Travelers 02-08-08 (HTML→MP3)

This month I decided it was time to get back to my roots and dive in to a more progressive side of downtempo music. I am a HUGE fan of deep, Progressive House/ Breakbeat music and I have been for over a decade. It is nice to see that a lot of what make progressive music, well, "progressive," is also utilized quite often in downtempo and chillout music. The "music" in a song tends to be more important than the beats and rhythm and that is what really defines this style. Rich, complex melodies that invoke emotion are key to Progressive music and this month's episode is an example of just that... at a slower tempo. For Tracklist and more visit http://chola.podomatic.com.

Genres: ambient, chill, chillout, downtempo

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Migrations - an ambient field mix (MP3)

I have been interested in doing a mix of field recordings ever since I did the shortwave mix last year. I've been collecting field recordings from various sources & even bought a digital recorder so I could do my own phonography. There is very little proper music in this mix. It's mostly field recordings that I downloaded from sites like Quiet American and SoundTransit. Some of the recordings are from cd's that I own. Most of the music is music that already has field recordings built into the track. I used two tracks from a great cd by Emanuele Errante called "Migrations". A few other tracks came from Geir Jenssen 's "Field Recordings From Tibet". A couple of other cuts came from "Classifields - Trips 6" on Tripostal. I also sneaked some loops into the mix here & there. Some of my favorite field sounds are trains, so you'll hear various train sounds at different times in the mix. I also like empty train station reverb, so that fades in & out a couple times. The sounds range from a resonant pipe in a rain storm to foghorns to church bells to chanting to arrival anouncements to piano and an open window. Enjoy.

Genres: ambient, atomospheric, chill, chillout, electronic, field recording, phonography

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The Chola- It's a Nu Year (HTML→MP3)

This month marks the 1st birthday of the "Chill With The Chola" podcast! This episode is chock full of tastey nu jazz and broken beat, and, it is even lightly dusted with some choice underground jazzy hip-hop. For full tracklist and more visit http://chola.podomatic.com.

Genres: broken beat, chillout, downtempo, jazz, lounge, nu jazz, nu-jazz, nujazz

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The Chola- Best of 2007 (HTML→MP3)

Well here it is... Chill With The Chola's "Best of 2007!" Let me tell you, it was not an easy task to compile 76 minutes worth of favorites from a year of fantastic music. This month's episode is a great synopsis of exactly what this show is all about. I cover all of the styles of music that I love so much. From lounge to bossanova, to house and drum 'n' bossa, to nujazz and chillout, it is all covered. So sit back and enjoy the "best of the best..." For complete article and tracklist visit http://chola.podomatic.com

Genres: acid jazz, bossanova, chill, chillout, downtempo, jazz, lounge, nu-jazz, nujazz

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Best of 2007 (MP3)

There were some excellent releases in 2007, so I thought I'd feature some in a new mix. My favorite ambient recording of the year was Stars of the Lid - And Their Refinement of the Decline. I know there are quite a few people who didn't care for the cd, but I love it. I like the more orchestral feel. I like that SOTL relies less & less on synths. A beautiful record. Artists in this mix include Paul Bradley, Eneralds, Adam Pacione, Northern, Dakota Suite, Tim Hecker, Taylor Deupree, Alio Die, Rameses III, Kiln and more.

Genres: ambient, atmospheric, chill, chillout, drone

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