Cedar and Palm | Reggae & Maqam

Live from the Spectrum Radio archives, the enigmatic DJ Paradox returns with a mix that defies borders. "Cedar and Palm" is a genre-bending journey through the original compositions of Danny Ballan, reimagined through a prism of smoke and spice.This is where East meets West Indie. DJ Paradox masterfully blends Ballan’s signature Oriental strings and quarter-tone vocals with the echo-laden chambers of Dub and Roots Reggae. Expect the unexpected: tremolo-picked melodies floating over skanking guitars, and irregular odd-meter percussion smoothing out into a 4/4 reggae sway. It is a fusion of distinct landscapes—the dusty, historic resonance of the Middle East and the lush, tropical pulse of the Islands. Tune in and let the vibrations take you from Beirut to Kingston.This is just a one track preview from the full album mix available exclusively on Patreon. Listen to the full album mix on Patreon patreon.com/dannyballanTrack List00:00:00 Bedouin Skank00:04:13 Tropical Dunes00:07:44 Silk Road Rockers00:10:14 Mint Tea Dub00:13:36 Oud Vibrations00:17:06 Mount Zion Cedars00:20:16 Beirut Breeze00:23:33 Coffee on the Coast00:27:05 Mediterranean Tide00:30:18 Hookah Haze00:33:28 Baalbek Bass00:36:37 Roots of the East00:39:30 Saltwater Caravan00:42:45 Cardamom & Rum00:45:55 Desert Rain00:48:22 Maqam Morning00:50:47 Lion of the Levant00:53:34 Dune Drifter00:56:52 Levantine Island00:59:05 The Long Crossing01:02:14 Warm Sand, Cool Water01:05:23 Kingston Souk01:08:26 Byblos Blue01:11:06 Sirocco Sunset01:14:27 Mystic Traveler01:17:50 Phoenician Shores01:21:42 Smoke Rings01:24:34 Tyre to TrenchtownCredits:SPECIAL THANKS to my Sponsor: Rada SazhinAll music composed and produced by Don Ronin. Copyright © 2026 Danny Ballan. All Rights Reserved.#CedarAndPalm #MiddleEasternReggae #SpectrumRadio