Charlie Wilder aka Captain Planet is a DJ / Producer / Artist / Professional nice guy.
I was asked by Italian DJ / producer GLEDD (also record label boss) to make a mix for his label’s series. If you’re not familiar, do yourself a favor and check out the Saint Wax catalogue- lots of dancefloor gems and heaters! My mix is 70mins, leaning heavily into Afro, Disco, & House, with some Latin and a bit of other trippy Psychedelic sounds blended in as well. Also a couple unreleased edits of mine in here. Enjoy the trip!
“Sonido Madera” is my tribute to the wide breadth of music from around the world that features the marimba, or one of it’s many cousins- the balafon, the xylophone, and the xalaparta among others. I’ve always been naturally attracted to the earthy percussive sound of wood resonating, and it’s become one of the most recurring instruments in my own music production without me even realizing it.
Perhaps it’s partly due to my background as a drummer, growing up in the forest surrounded by trees, or the fact that music highlighting the marimba is often connected to Africa, folkloric roots, and tropical locations which I love. Whatever the case may be, I have a deep appreciation for the sound of wood and the music it makes. This mix is a 70-minute musical world tour, with songs and artists from over 20 countries, including some tracks that date back to the 50’s and others that are brand new releases.
You’ll hear electronic dance music, Afrobeat, Cumbia, Colombian Bullerengue, Malian Disco, Jazz, Salsa, a touch of punk rock and even a cheeky nod to the “Exotica” music which essentially commercialized and re-branded authentic marimba based music for White audiences. There’s also a touch of Txalaparta music which I learned about in Basque Country, Spain, as well as a taste of Jegog music played on bamboo, which I first heard in Bali, Indonesia. Of course there are endless more examples of amazing wood-based music out there, harnessing the powerful voices of trees, and I hope this mix inspires listeners to keep exploring!
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The focus on wood-resonant instruments gives the mix a clear listening lens rather than treating marimba as a single fixed sound. Placing it alongside the balafon, xylophone, and xalaparta also makes the idea feel broader and more rooted in different musical traditions. The percussion angle is especially compelling because it points listeners toward texture and attack as much as melody. A short track-by-track note on which instrument leads each selection could make that thread even easier to follow.
In need of a proper soundtrack to keep your gratitude flowing and hips in motion while you stuff that Turducken? I got you! Once again I’m back with another 60 minutes of eclectic soulful dance music from around the world. Gospel disco, Brazilian boogie, Indian psychedelic synth grooves, Afro, Latin, Middle Eastern house music… it’s all here. Plus more of the good funky stuff that you didn’t know you needed, but you definitely do. Tune in and take a trip.
Full tracklist and download available on the BrooklynRadio page
The gospel disco into Brazilian boogie stretch sounds like the kind of left turn that only works when a DJ trusts the room enough to follow — sixty minutes is the right length for that kind of range. I like that the set treats Indian psychedelic synth grooves and Middle Eastern house as part of one continuous trip rather than separate stops. When I want a visual break from all that crate-digging, I mess around with photo-to-video tools like ainightwing.com to see how a still frame moves.
A one-hour set that moves through gospel disco, Brazilian boogie, psychedelic synth sounds, and several house traditions gives the listener a real sense of musical travel without demanding a single mood throughout. The seasonal framing is playful, but the broader appeal is the sequencing: contrast can keep a long mix energetic when each transition preserves the dance-floor thread. Eclecticism works best when it feels curated rather than random, and this tracklist promises that kind of momentum.
It’s been a long running tradition of mine to make a mix during the dog days of Summer. Something about these hot slow moving lazy weeks, mixed with the saudade of how fast it all passed by, make me feel really reflective & nostalgic. Hope these tunes help capture that mood for you too. 60mins of super eclectic global soul- Brazilian boogie, Balearic, Afrobeats, Afro House, Latin House, Disco and intercontinental vibes.
You can download the mix and get the full tracklist on the BrooklynRadio webpage
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The idea of a late-summer mix built around reflection gives the track selection a purpose beyond genre tags. Afrohouse, disco, and house can all carry warmth and movement, while still leaving room for the slower, nostalgic feeling described here. A mix works particularly well for that transition because its sequencing can let the mood shift gradually instead of demanding one fixed emotional note. That sense of pacing is what can make a seasonal listen feel cohesive.
I’m back once again with another 60 mins of super eclectic dance sounds from all around the globe. In case you didn’t already know- Mixtape Riot stands in total defiance of all things algorithm, seamlessly blending selections that would rarely find themselves back-to-back in a playlist elsewhere, creating a virtual sonic journey like cassette tape mixes from yesteryear. It’s about personality, soul, and making connections where you often least expect them. From Euro balearic reggae, to funky Brazilian soul, to Colombian Afro electronic, to Middle Eastern & West African disco, to house bangers & Amapiano & beyond… It’s all in the mix! Grease up them hip joints and open your mind to the intercontinental boogie.
Full tracklist and download available on the Brooklyn Radio page
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Direct from Los Angeles, ground zero of the climate crisis inferno, I’ve emerged from the smoke and ashes to share another 60 minutes of soulful sounds and bass heavy beats, specifically selected to help you cope during these extremely trying times. Perpetually genre defiant, this mix travels from South American psychedelic beats to Arabic disco, to Afro funk and house, all the way to techno infused modern club tracks from the likes of Jamie XX, Four Tet & Skrillex. Don’t overthink it! Just press play and let yourself go…
Full tracklist and download available on the Brooklyn Radio page
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codontable • October 25, 2026
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Mixtape Wiki • October 25, 2026
Great mix! I love how the 70-minute format lets the Afro, Disco, and House tracks breathe instead of feeling like a rapid-fire showcase. The blend of Latin and psychedelic touches really ties the set together, and it’s awesome to hear those unreleased edits. Thanks for sharing the Saint Wax connection too. Mixtape wiki