Episode 3: Best of 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its steely grip everywhere on the planet, we're left to ponder what was essentially a lost year for many of us.

Those of us fortunate to still have a job and earn a paycheck, are left wondering what might have been. Lost dreams, shattered hopes, delayed opportunities combined with severe limitations on our personal freedoms will leave 2020 as the 'year that got away.'

Musically, I was not inspired to do much as DJ gigs evaporated, along with house parties and most social gatherings. Our respective social bubbles limited most of us to seeing family members only, and even then from a distance of six feet and wearing a face mask.

Still, I remain optimistic this pandemic will be behind us soon and we'll resume our pre-COVID activities like playing sports, vacationing, concerts, dining out, parties and being with friends in large group settings.

So hug those dearest to you and give thanks to God that happier days are on the horizon.

This 'Best of' set includes many of my favourite songs this year, ranging from creative remixes, soulful house with the usual dose of smooth Brazilian jazzy grooves and soul.

As always, stream, share, download. Enjoy!

1. So much time - The Futures (Sunner Soul mix)
2. Water Baby - Tom Misch
3. Save room for us (Casual Connection mix) - Tinashe
4. Brazilian Soul - The Knocks feat. Sofi Tukker
5. Sun in the Sky - Quasimodo
6. La La means I love you (David Kust remix) - The Delfonics
7. You fooled around (Danny G's Soulsonic mix) - Sister Sledge
8. Katmandu (Jazzanova remix) - Ivan Conti
9. Love Song 28 - Jullian Gomes feat. Bobby
10. Let it go - Louie Vega & The Martinez Boys
11. Our love - Louie Vega feat Anane
12. Player - Shashi
13. Bom Motivo - Toco feat. Rosalia De Souza
14. Melachula - Jose Armando Castilla
15. Outro Lugar - Jazz Moon Five