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The Swap Meet

The Swap Meet is three hours dedicated to the celebration of funky music wherever we find it: the tributaries contributing to modern beat culture. We pay our respects every week to the foundational black musical traditions of Disco, Soul, Funk, Boogie, Jazz, Samba, Blues. Salute!

The Swap Meet 25 May 2025

The Swap Meet 25 May 2025 The Swap Meet 25 May 2025, 311.72 MB
Sun 25 May 2025

Aotearoa all day. This week we have a couple of spesh guests, namely Steve Shaw of the mighty Audioculture, ready to share some deep knowledge and grooves for NuZillund's vinyl heyday; and Gareth Farry passes thru to talk about the label Sugarlicks, and his artists: Ekadek, Solephonic, One Million Dollars, Mesh, Murk108 and many more. K&J at the controls!

The Swap Meet 18 May 2025

The Swap Meet 18 May 2025 The Swap Meet 18 May 2025, 305.99 MB
Sun 18 May 2025

The don Campbell brings three hours of beautiful tunes with classic 2-step soul, contemporary bits, Latin, Jazz, Nu Soul, and of course Boogie. Currently rejigging his record wants list in the lead up to a Japan jaunt, his record purchasing has recently got the handbrake treatment, so he's been digging deep in his extensive archives to bring you the true notes.

The Swap Meet 11 May 2025

The Swap Meet 11 May 2025 The Swap Meet 11 May 2025, 308.2 MB
Sun 11 May 2025

Happy Birthday the great Norman Whitfield, we spin a few of his productions, and also May marks 50 years since the release of Curtis Mayfield's landmark "There's No Place Like America Today", and also Emilio Santiago's self titled album, and the "Funk Factory" LP. Brought to you by K & J.

The Swap Meet 27 April 2025

The Swap Meet 27 April 2025 The Swap Meet 27 April 2025, 308.62 MB
Sun 27 Apr 2025

The Tairāwhiti funk shed is back in operation with Campbell taking over dancefloor duties on the Swap Meet this afternoon: Dig this!

 

The Swap Meet 13 April 2025

The Swap Meet 13 April 2025 The Swap Meet 13 April 2025, 312.29 MB
Sun 13 Apr 2025

This week we are all about Chaka!

The Swap Meet 6 April 2025

The Swap Met 6 April 2025 The Swap Met 6 April 2025, 321.86 MB
Sun 6 Apr 2025

This week we have a special guest appearance for RTD Groove Ensemble, comprising Richard Zhao, Tristan Liu, and (Boogie Uncle) Danny - three Tāmaki collectors and music fans.who have found furtile fields seeking dusty nuggest from boxes in basements and record shelves across world, with extra special focus on the funkier end of Asian City Pop. Notebooks at the ready - prepare to update the Discogs wants list. Press the button!

The Swap Meet 30 March 2025

The Swap Meet 30 March 2025 The Swap Meet 30 March 2025, 309.64 MB
Sun 30 Mar 2025

Tune into Tairawhiti for your monthly salvo from Campbell's crates - this week truly all over the shop from contemporary new soul, funky classics and those essential budget-conscious dollar hollers! Press the button whydontcha
 

The Swap Meet 23 March 2025

The Swap Meet 23 March 2025 The Swap Meet 23 March 2025, 410.06 MB
Sun 23 Mar 2025

The big dog Matene blesses us with some sweet soul music including a gang of new jazz including Nubya Garcia and Kamasi Washington, some contemporary reggae from Joe Armon-Jones, an hour of dollar bin delights and a slew of funky 45's. Press the button!

The Swap Meet 16 March 2025

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Sun 16 Mar 2025

Kirk's back with a swag of tunes spanning over some 1975, 1985, 1995, 2025 jams & lots more, including a few from Roy Ayers & Angie Stone whom we lost, also a couple featuring Chaka Khan & a cover of 'Ain't Nobody' to celebrate her coming to town. Turn it up & enjoy folks. 

The Swap Meet 9 March 2025

The Swap Meet 9 March 2025 The Swap Meet 9 March 2025, 306.24 MB
Sun 9 Mar 2025

Tonight it's 100% @TheRealRoyAyers material to mark the passing of one the funky music MVPs. From his work as a sideman on vibes, songwriter, to his Roy Ayers Ubiquity band, to his productions on Uno Melodic and Gold Mink Rcord labels, thru to remixed and reinterpreted material. We also rerun an Interview with Roy from a few years back. Thank you for your service sir!