
“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!
zhaoxidui • November 6, 2026
The 70-minute mix sounds like a great trip through Afro, disco, and house with Latin and psychedelic touches—plus unreleased edits is a nice bonus.
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Jose Benson • November 7, 2026
Great mix, really dig the blend of Afro and Disco vibes you mentioned. That 70-minute runtime gives plenty of time to get lost in the groove, especially with those unreleased edits. I was actually looking for some good classic warrior builds when I stumbled across this, found a nice list on WoW Forever Warrior talents that helped me out during my breaks. Enjoy the rest of your mixing sessions!