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The DMZ

The DMZ is a weekly themed music show airing live Tuesdays at 5:00p ET on RadioFreeBrooklyn.com.

Host Mike DeMaio is a NYC based DJ, spinning everything from Funk & Soul to Hip Hop and Rock & Roll.

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Rickster's Cafe Con Funk (A Tribute to Ricky Powell) from 2021-02-03T17:07:16

This show is dedicated to my old friend Ricky Powell who passed away Feb. 1st 2021. Ricky is a legendary photographer who captured so many rising stars during hip hop's golden age. Specifically and...

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I Heard It Through the Grape Wine from 2021-01-28T22:20

This episode is a zesty full bodied blend of jazz and funk with notes of sweet soul.
Includes: Dizzie Gillespie 20%, Leon Russell 10%, Odetta 10%, Eddie Harris 10% and more 50%

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Party Moods from 2021-01-17T16:03

The title of this episode once again combines a band name (The Nude Party) with a song name (Moods). It's a title that fits this set well, as there are several contrasting "moods" featured througho...

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Satisfy Your Mind from 2021-01-10T17:07:48

A few of the selections here may not be categorically defined as "psychedelic" but what is psychedelic music? How do you define it? Do you need to take drugs to listen to it? Are the musicians on d...

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Fuzz Factory from 2020-12-22T18:36

Like last weeks show, the title of this episode combines a song name (Fuzzy Logic) by Ghost Funk Orchestra, with an album name (Satis Factory) by Mattiel, and it features an assorted blend of conte...

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Night Light Motel from 2020-12-14T16:51:59

The title of this episode is a combination of band names that are included on this set. Night (Night Beats), Light (La Luz), Motel (Savoy Motel). It features an array of contemporary funky sounds ...

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Chains and Black Exhaust from 2020-12-06T16:16

"Chains and Black Exhaust" is probably the best funk rock compilation of all time. Released in 2002 without a track list or any artist credits and boasting only a picture of an old biker bar in Chi...

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Jump Into The Fire from 2020-11-16T18:31

Jump into the fire with this scorching mix of alternative rock. Featuring tracks by Joy Division, X, Johnny Thunders and more! (WARNING: These tracks are Hot)

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Election Selection (Vote for Truth) from 2020-11-05T15:45:01

My 2020 election selection featuring songs that are still relevant today despite being written mostly in the 1960's, The crisis our country was experiencing then is not unlike the one we face today...

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Now Hear This from 2020-11-02T17:26:06

This set is a companion to last weeks episode in which I played mostly new music from an array of current artists. This episode continues with my quest for freshness and includes fun, funky tracks ...

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Hear and Now from 2020-10-28T15:36

A collection of current music by an assorted mix of artists from various ends of the musical spectrum. And in keeping with my tradition, these tracks contain a generous amount of funkiness. Include...

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New Grooves Pt. 2 from 2020-10-18T15:52

Part 2 of the New Grooves series in which I focus on newly released music from a variety of artists. including: Orions Belte, Surprise Chef, Monster Rally, Honeyfeet and more.
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New Grooves Pt. 1 from 2020-10-11T18:10

This episode is part 1 of a series that features (mostly) brand new and very groovy music from a wide range of artists. Included on this set are groove oriented tracks by: Cochemea, Khruangbin, Git...

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I'm Not There from 2020-10-04T17:25:01

The title of this episode "I'm Not There" comes from the Bob Dylan song of the same name and features cover versions of some classic Dylan songs performed by various artists such as: Etta James, Be...

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Beats & Treats Vol. 3 from 2020-09-30T14:51

This show is a king sized platter full of Hip Hop beats and assorted tasty treats. Including pieces from: J Rocc, Z Trip, MF Doom and many more!

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Tribe $amples from 2020-09-13T17:31

This show continues with my obsession of Hip Hop samples, and features specifically the original tracks sampled by A Tribe Called Quest. There are so many great songs that have been used in one way...

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