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ELECSOUL PRESENTED BY DJ ROBBIE DUNCAN
by DJ Robbie Duncan
ElecSoul is a weekly podcast hosted by DJ Robbie Duncan, a passionate selector known for his seamless blending of genres and deep knowledge of global Black music. Running since 2020, the show explores jazz, soul, future R&B, and soulful house, offering listeners a journey through timeless sounds and cutting-edge electronic music. Based in Stroud, a town renowned for its creative community, DJ Robbie Duncan brings his expertise and love for music to every episode, celebrating the richness and diversity of the music scene.
Episodes
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SPIRITS REJOICE
ElecSoul — Spirits Rejoice Some records have a way of setting the direction for an entire show. This week’s title, Spirits Rejoice, came directly from the opening track, “Emakhaya” by the South African jazz group Spirits Rejoice. Thanks for listening, and for continuing to follow the journey with...
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AQUA LIBRA
ElecSoul Aqua Libra Soul, global grooves, disco and deep house. The title felt right for a mix that balances different sounds and moods while keeping the groove flowing. Thanks for listening ElecSoul is about following the connections between music, culture and everyday life finding the links...
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Autumn
ElecSoul — Autumn 🍂 Soulful, melodic sounds, deep grooves and musical connections Welcome back to ElecSoul. This autumn’s selection moves between soulful house, jazz, broken beat, hip-hop, Afro-electronic rhythms and deeper, more hypnotic sounds. As always, it’s about following the connections...
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CLOSER
ELECSOUL — SOULFUL & MELODIC This week’s ElecSoul is a soulful and melodic mini mix of warm grooves, deep rhythms and uplifting sounds, moving between soul, house, jazz-infused electronics and a few unexpected turns. A short journey through some records I’ve been enjoying lately. ElecSoul — where...
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ELECSOUL SUB ROOMS MINI-MIX
The lovely team at The Sub Rooms invited me down to lace up a gorgeous 15-minute mini-mix ahead of my return to Stroud Shindig on Saturday 14 November. A little snapshot of the soulful, deep and uplifting grooves I’ll be bringing to the dancefloor. The full-length mix is now part of the ElecSoul...
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COMBINATIONS & INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS 3
COMBINATIONS & INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS 3. Full track info at www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul Join me and the rest of my collaborators for NGOMA Friday 28 August Stroud Brewery. Stroud’s most soulful dance party is here! Enjoy an evening of great music, dancing, good food and a drink. Catch up with...
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COMBINATIONS & INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS 2
Welcome back to ElecSoul. This is Combinations & Inspirational Ideas Show Two, the second part of a couple of shows where, rather than following a particular genre, era or scene, I’ve been thinking about the connections between things. Full track list at www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
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COMBINATIONS & INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS 1
Welcome to COMBINATIONS & INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS – Show 1 of 2. Over the next two weeks I'm taking a slightly different approach. Think of these as road-trip mixes with less talking, more music, giving us all a chance to get lost in the journey over the summer. imagine you're heading for the coast,...
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WAITING ANTICIPATING
Cover Artwork – Waiting, Anticipating The artwork for this week's ElecSoul episode was captured at Scriptum Fine Stationery in Oxford, December 2025. Among the beautifully curated displays of handmade stationery and artistic objects were these wonderfully crafted puppets, suspended from the…
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SOMEONE SOMEWHERE
This episode features music from David Kofi, Tall Black Guy Productions, Kiefer, Kelissa, Brian Jackson & Masters At Work, Tee Mango, DJ Spinna, Boddhi Satva and more, blending brand new discoveries with timeless favourites. Expect warm rhythms, deep grooves and uplifting melodies from start to...
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SWELTER
The heatwave has returned to the UK and hit us hard this week, hence the name of this week's show: SWELTER. Episode artwork was taken during our trip to the Alhambra, which was probably the first time we experienced truly sweltering temperatures (around 40°C). Tracks featured in this week's show...
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STROLLIN'
STROLLIN' is packed with feel-good music to lift your mood, wherever you are and whatever the time of day. Full tracklist: www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul If you're planning a wedding, private party or corporate event and you're looking for a DJ who creates unforgettable dance floors with soul,...
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OPTIMISTIC
As always, this isn't about chasing the latest trends it's about sharing records that move me and, hopefully, move you too. Whether you're listening on your morning commute, relaxing at home or finding your own space on the dancefloor, I hope this selection brings a little joy to your day. Full...
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NO WRONG NO RIGHT
This week's selection takes its name from the beautiful collaboration between Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper, No Wrong No Right. To me, the title encourages a feeling of simply trying things and going with the flow of life. With that thought in mind, the opening records in this show could…
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AM Blues
This week's selection is called AM Blues — a soundtrack for slow starts, unexpected journeys and the memories that certain records can unlock years later. Full show notes www.djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul
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DEEPER THAN YOU KNOW
ElecSoul Deeper Than You Know This week's ElecSoul journey drifts through soul, jazz-funk, deep house and disco, connecting timeless classics with contemporary underground sounds. I captured the Isaac Hayes track directly from the original cassette album, which was great fun and brought back a…
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FREEDOM SUITE
I've called this one Freedom Suite as it's a straight through mix for sunshine vibes where ever you are. Full track list available to djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul Come over and I'll see you there!
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SOOFLE
This week’s show is called SOOFLE. Soofle is a highly influential early French deep house and techno project formed in 1993 by legendary electronic producers Ludovic Navarre (best known as St Germain) and Shazz. I’m genuinely happy right now. The sunshine is finally out, and after nearly six…
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Move On Up
MOVE ON UP Soulful movement through jazz, deep house and Detroit-rooted electronics. From Brian Jackson to Jeff Mills, Cameo and more. Full track information at https://djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul/blog/7767629/move-on-up
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OWN IT - MIXTAPE
This week it's a mixtape show. I'll back on the mic next week for a catch up call. OWN IT. A DJ mix moving through soul, jazz, broken beat, deep house and techno. This set is about trusting my sound and letting different energies sit together naturally, from warm, soulful moments into deeper…
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BRICK LANE JAZZ FESTIVAL 26 FRIDAY REVIEW
This week’s show is a reflection on Friday at the Brick Lane Jazz Festival a snapshot of a scene that continues to evolve, blending jazz, soul, broken beat and club sounds into something genuinely forward facing. The live element is key. anaiis alongside Grupo Cosmo captures that improvisational...
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TURNING TABLES
This week’s show, Turning Tables, moves through soul, jazz, broken beat and smooth club sounds. I’m flipping between past and present, originals and reworks as per usual. Opening with Allysha Joy, whose work continues to sit at that intersection of jazz, soul and spiritual expression. There’s a...
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LIQUIDITY
Show opens with a sense of purpose. Brian Owens & The Royal Five set the tone with a message-led warmth, before Loose Ends bring that unmistakable UK soul feel. I recently spent some time with Paula Rego’s work at an exhibition in Cheltenham. There’s something about the way her illustrations and...
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SKIES
This week’s show, SKIES, sits somewhere between uplift and reflection. I found myself going down a bit of a historical rabbit hole learning about Haile Selassie and his time in Bath. There’s something powerful about imagining that moment an emperor in exile, moving through the same streets and...
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WITHOUT LOVE
This show is a personal one. My mum passed away at Easter in 2016 after a long battle with vascular dementia following a stroke. Alongside my sister, I became one of her principal caregivers for nearly 10 years from those early days of recovery through to her later diagnosis. Throughout it all…
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ELECSOUL PODCAST THE PROCESS
Friday 27 March 2026: This week’s episode leans into a soulful, percussive space drifting between broken beat, house, jazz, and deeper club textures. It’s one of those selections that came together quite naturally, starting in a more introspective place before opening out into something a bit…
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FOLK FROM GEE'S BEND
New episode of ElecSoul is out now This week’s journey moves through soul, jazz, dub and deep house from Andra Day and Isaac Hayes to Chronixx, Kahil El'Zabar and beyond. I also reflect on the legacy of the Gee's Bend Quiltmakers a powerful story of Black history, artistry and resilience…
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CLAST OF IT'S OWN
New episode of ElecSoul is out now Music from Jamie Leeming, Alfa Mist, Brandee Younger, Audrey Powne and more, moving through jazz, soul, beats and deep house. The cover image features me reading the latest edition of CLAST Magazine, a brilliant independent publication championing emerging and...
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NEW SERIES MUSIC ART BOOKS EVENTS PRESENTED BY DJ ROBBIE DUNCAN
Thank you for tuning in to my new series of ElecSoul. This show has been a labour of love for over five years, and now it feels like the right time for it to grow, mature and spread its wings. The music will always remain rooted in soul and jazz influences, but I’ll also be taking the opportunity...
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REWINDS II
REWINDS II by DJ Robbie Duncan
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REWINDS
REWINDS - Looking back at some of music played on ElecSoul. We return soon with a new series with Robbie at the helm presenting in the original format.
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JUNKFUNKDISCO
This week’s ElecSoul drifts through JUNK FUNK DISCO (almost a mashup). Bookings and enquiries [email protected] UK based • limited dates available
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LUMINATE
LUMINATE Dark soul, mostly downtempo beats and atmospheric sounds, with the meaningful lyrics I’m always digging to share. Cover images always taken and created by R. Duncan for ElecSoul. No A.I just my eye. Tracks in this one: Quantic – You Used To Love Me (feat. Denitia) (Alfa Mist Remix)…
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REVERIE
ELECSOUL - REVERIE Reverie is ..... A state of being pleasantly lost in thought. A quiet drift of the mind. Dreamlike, reflective, unforced. Tunes mixed to meet that feeling I had before selecting music for the show. Tracklist: New Sector Movements - Show Dem (Our Time) Stefano Di Santis - Nova...
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SHADOW PEOPLE
Hi ya! This week’s episode leans into classic soul and funk sounding releases, slowly dissolving into latin, African and some electronic textures. Expect warm rhythms, deep musicality. Dance floor friendly or just head nodding stuff (or even walking and running fodder). Listen on Apple Podcasts,...
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PLASTIC JAZZ II
Plastic Jazz II Part two of a journey started seven months ago. Electronic soul, jazz energy and future club sounds woven into one continuous groove. Deep, warm and forward facing. Tracklist Maurice Joshua – Runnin (Remix) Maurices Main Mix Hanna – Kill MPC Oliver Night Megatronic – It’s Alright...
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BENEATH THE GROOVE
ElecSoul - Beneath the Groove This week’s show goes deeper, soulful, warm and unhurried. Heavy rotation from SoulLab right now, woven through deep house and timeless grooves. Music for movement and close listening. Tracklist: Jeff Swiff - Stereo SoulLab - Seans Groove Seth Troxler - Aphrika Pat...
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UNSPOKEN
New upload to commence 2026 titled Unspoken. A reflection on things understood or felt but not said. Music that sits between the conscious and the instinctive. Diasporic, tribal and forward thinking. An ode to Soul in its many forms. Rooted rhythms, spiritual movement and forward momentum…
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COMPLETE
This is a deep, soulful mix ahead of our band Ngoma supporting Ibibio Sound Machine at The Sub Rooms, Stroud on 29 November. https://thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/ibibio-sound-machine/ Sonically, this sits exactly where I want us to be as a band. Each of us brings our own taste and style into the...
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RETURN
This week I’m revisiting one of my most requested shows ( released April 2022) with over 2000 plays on Soundcloud. Dreamy pads, deep beaty beats and soulful lyrics all the way through. A warm, late night glide that moves from hazy electronica to soulful grooves. If you love deep textures, head…
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FLYING
This week’s episode is inspired by the street art we discovered around the city of Lille — especially the ingenious reworking of everyday road signs into imaginative, fantasy-like scenes. One image in particular stayed with me: a high-flying circus act soaring overhead, full of movement and…
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BELIEF
This week’s ElecSoul episode is shaped by belief, disruption and the deep layers of history I felt standing inside Córdoba’s cathedral mosque. Summer 2024 I took a photo of that interior arches stretching in every direction, light drifting through a space that once held one of the most...
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LIGHT OF DAY
ElecSoul – Light of Day This curated playlist was born from a quiet moment and a view through our window overlooking Selsley, Rodborough & Stroud. The light was just right. I took a picture, converted it to black and white, and felt something shift. Music can do that too. It reminds us we can...
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TOGETHER
ElecSoul – Together Inspired by two people walking past stones that spelled out “You’re Loved.” A soulful journey through deep grooves, house, and emotion — celebrating connection, presence, and that feeling of being held by the music. Tracklist: Rufus & Chaka Khan – Live In Me (Album Version)...
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SPIRIT
I’ve just recorded a full one hour vinyl mix featuring some of my favourite soulful and deep house tracks from 1993 through to 2024. It was a real pleasure playing at Dialog Studios out in the beautiful Cotswold countryside such an incredible space. The team there are top-notch and can create...
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WARRIOR
ELECSOUL WARRIOR This week’s ElecSoul carries the spirit of quiet strength. I caught this image of a spider building a huge web. Silent, patient, and focused. Every move deliberate. It knows the struggle’s real, but it still creates, knowing that what’s meant to come, will. That energy runs…
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PAPER
ELECSOUL - PAPER This week I found myself drawn to two producers for very different reasons. Ron Carroll and Felipe Gordon. I’ve always felt deeply connected to their music, but as I listened back through their work, it hit me: they’ve actually collaborated a number of times before! Felipe Gordon...
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EGRESS
ElecSoul – Egress This one’s all about egress - stepping into new space and fresh sounds. Featuring artists I’m feeling right now, from deep house pioneers to modern jazz futurists and everything in between. Lock in and let it flow. On Youtube I've posted a short video montage to share my…
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FIRE
This week’s show is built for the after hours dancefloor—deep, late-night heat to keep you up long past closing time. ElecSoul 254 Fire delivers soulful garage and deep house grooves that burn slow and steady. Full tracklists and past episodes at https://djrobbieduncan.com/elecsoul subscribe on...
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GLASS
For late night listening. ElecSoul 253 blends deep house warmth and soulful music in a liquid glass format. Hear more shows and full tracklists at djrobbieduncan.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes to keep the vibe rolling every week.
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ElecSoul is a weekly podcast hosted by DJ Robbie Duncan, a passionate selector known for his seamless blending of genres and deep knowledge of global Black music. Running since 2020, the show explores jazz, soul, future R&B, and soulful house, offering listeners a journey through timeless sounds and cutting-edge electronic music. Based in Stroud, a town renowned for its creative community, DJ Robbie Duncan brings his expertise and love for music to every episode, celebrating the richness and diversity of the music scene.
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