Here is the 9th episode of Latin Side, an hour long compilation of the finest gems in Modern Jazz, Nu Swing and House beats.

From Brazilian samba to Dominican bachata, Latin America has been the birthplace of some of the world's most inventive and enduring musical styles.

Diverse musical styles from across Latin America

Latin America

A diverse genre that reworks the architectures and intentions of jazz by taking inspiration from other musical forms, from latin and reggae to hip hop, pop and rock.

Jazz forms founded on and inspired by other genres

Jazz Fusion

A genre of electronic dance music that combines house and Latin American music of Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican origin.

A combination of house with Latin American music

Latin House

Born and raised in Tokyo, Masami Makino is a veteran DJ and pioneer of Japan’s club scene. In this show, Masami blends Afro Cuban music with all types of Latin, Afro and World music. Spicing up proceedings with Electronic beats.

Masami's Latin Side

Side 9

An exotic combination of Latin and Afro Cuban rhythms to bless funky heads with an extra hour of summer.

From the depths of dubstep to the swing of UK funky, bass is electronic music with an edge.

Bass-led electronic music from dubstep to UK funky

Bass

Originally developed as a gentler form of electronica, downtempo has since evolved into a multi-faceted genre covering everything from chilled grooves to trippy soundscapes.

Multi-faceted genre centred on mellow grooves

Downtempo

Experimental or progressive beat-driven music, typically featuring deep bass, soulful vocals and electronic manipulation.

Deep bass, soulful vocals, electronic manipulation

Future Beats

Originally known as carioca funk, baile funk is a party genre born in the Brazilian favelas in the 1980s. A rhythmic blend of funk, hip hop and Brazilian percussion.

Party blend of hip hop, funk and Brazilian rhythms

Baile Funk

Side 6

An invitation to cruise around the warm coasts of Latin America via deep and groovy beats selected by your Japanese captain, Masami Makino.

Side 7

Turn up the volume, put on your summer clothes and get ready to vibe to the sounds of Afro Cuban and Latin House in the latest episode of Masami's Latin Side.

 A hybrid of Latin American rhythms and classic Jazz stylings, this sub-genre is dominated by the melodic, up-tempo contributions of Afro-Brazilian jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz.

Latin American rhythms blended with jazz stylings

Latin Jazz

Side 8

Straight from Japan, Masami Makino kicks his new show off with a summer mix charged with Latin House and Afro Cuban grooves.

Chicago house blended with jazz-funk and the smoothest soul. An immersive experience defined by rhythmic grooves and rippling melodies.

Chicago house meets jazz-funk and smooth soul

Deep house

Side 1

A compilation of the warmest Afro Cuban House tunes, blending records from Erik Bo, Natural Rhythm, Jazz 2 More and way more.

Side 4

Let yourself dive into the sounds of the world, infused with Deep House and funky groove.

Side 5

Deep, jazzy and groovy vibes to set the levels for the night.

Side 3

Masami's always the best choice for your summer party vibes. Spinning upbeat and vibrant Latin House for your pure enjoyment.

Evolving in 1980s Chicago, house drew on emergent electronic technologies and funky basslines to create a new, world-dominating club sound and culture. 

Club music built on 4/4 beats and funky basslines

House

Side 2

Music from the African continent and its diaspora, characterised by distinctive percussion and instrumentation, lively rhythms and shimmering harmonics.

Music from the African content and its diaspora

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