Podcast 60: XLR8R Presents Mr. Scruff

• Words: Jennifer Marston

The inimitable Andy Carthy (a.k.a. Mr. Scruff) furnished us with the latest installment of the XLR8R Podcast, and it's a trip through soul, R&B, dub, leftfield rhythms, and even a few Latin flavors, proving he's still one of the most eclectic-minded DJs on the planet. The Macclesfield, England-born DJ and producer is well known for his marathon DJ sets (which sometimes run over six hours), love of tea, quirky cartoon drawings, and taste for obscure 7-inches, many of which are included in this exclusive, hour-long mix, which, we discovered, goes very nicely with a warm beverage and a rainy afternoon. Photo by Nathan Cox.

XLR8R Presents Mr. Scruff
1. Charlie Mitchell "After Hours"
2. Bobby Reed "The Time is Right For Love"
3. Willie Joe "Funny Thing"
4. The Natural Yoghurt Band
5. Architeq "Into the Cosmos"
6. Hint "Mutes and Drops"
7. Recloose "Catch A Leaf"
8. Rhythm Masters "Black Conversation"
9. Grupo Folklorico y Experimental Nuevayorquino "Anabacoa"
10. E T Mensah "Yaa Amponsah"
11. Dennis Bovell "Mint Ah Music"
12. The Nasciente Quartet "Hymn Beat (Chico Mann remix)"
13. Cultural Roots "Mr Boss Man (Version)"
14. Channel One "Rema Skank"
15. 2000 Black "If You Had 3 Wishes"
16. Dam Funk "Galactic fun"
17. Kuniyuki "Dear African Sky (Henrik Schwartz remix)"

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