Bicycle Corporation announce the playlist for Easter 'Roots' 126.

Bicycle Corporation has announced their playlist for their 'Roots' easter special episode 126. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music station, DJ agency, and promoter serving the region and internationally.

Bicycle Corporation is an Italian duo consisting of DJ and producer Marco Mei and the talented Stefano Ugliano, also known as 6884. As a team, they have released more than 50 tracks and remixes across the House Music and Techno genres.

In the early 1990s, Marco embarked on his musical journey by exploring the record stores of Turin as a DJ and producer. He initiated his own Afrocentric, Techno, and House Music events throughout Italy with a group called 'Urban People'.

This gained him recognition, resulting in a residency at the nightclub brand Pacha, which subsequently led to international DJ bookings. This embarked him on a global musical journey that he continues to pursue in his travels.

Stefano, who was born and raised in Torino, Italy, showed a wide range of musical talents during his childhood. He passionately studied classical piano, percussion, and drums, and had a deep appreciation for Chopin's compositions as well as the tribal sounds of the West African Djembe instrument.

Yet, the image of the disc jockey energizing the crowd became increasingly captivating for the teenage Stefano. He pondered whether those elusive electronic beats rarely heard on '90s Italian radio, might herald a completely new chapter in his life. It was through friends that he met Marco, leading to the evolution of Bicycle Corporation.

This episode of Bicycle Corporation's 'Roots' showcases an eclectic and rhythmically diverse selection of tracks that spans a wide spectrum of genres. From the unmistakable grooves of Afrobeat and Funk to the experimental edge of Electronica and Jazz Fusion, this playlist captures the essence of global music innovation.

Tracks like Fela Kuti's "Sorrow Tears And Blood" and Bill Laswell's "Work Song" highlight the transformative power of rhythm and melody, while Brazilian influences from artists like Gilberto Gil and Azymuth bring vibrant music to the mix.

Blending rare grooves, Samba, MPB, and Disco, this episode delivers an auditory journey that is both nostalgic and forward-looking. Whether it's the atmospheric sounds of Manuel Göttsching's "E2-E4" or the funk-infused energy of The Fatback Band, every track is a testament to the diversity and richness of the musical tapestry curated in this episode. It’s a playlist designed to move both body and mind, making it perfect for fans of immersive and global music.

Bicycle Corporation 'Roots' episode 126, 17th of April 2022.

Bill Lasweel - Work Song

Brian Eno & David Byrne - The Jezebel Spirit

Clive Stevens - Mistery Man

Data AO - No Bungalow

Front 242 - Commando

Heaven 17 - I'm Your Money

Kraftwerk - Tour De France (Francois Kevorkian Mix)

Manuel Gottshing - E 2 E 4

Nina Hagen - African Reggae

Public Image Limited - Pil - Question Mark

Sly And Robbie - Bass And Trouble

Will Powers - Adventures In Success

Willesden Dodgers - Jive Rhythm Trax

Yello - The Race (12 Extended Mix)

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Cosmic Surfin

Carlos Santana - Aqua Marine

Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin - Before Its Too Late

Weather Report - Boogie Woogie Waltz

Airão Moreira - Parana

Azymuth - Circo Marimbondo

Gal Costa - Pescaria

Gilberto Gil - Patuscada De Gandhi

Jorge Ben - Pulo Pulo

Milton Nascimento - Noticias Do Brasil

Various Artists - James Brown Vs Maceo Parker Funky Drummer Vs Soul Power (BC Edit)

Bobby Byrd - I Know You Got Soul

Fela Kuti - Sorrow Tears And Blood

Willie Colon - Set Fire To Me

Rose Royce - Car Wash

The Fatback Band - Do The Bus Stop (Are You Ready)

The J.B.'s. - What About The Music

Listen on Mixcloud here.