Groovasmique

A Global Rhythm Journey

Groovasmique began as a celebration of rhythm across continents—African grooves, Reggae, Ska, Blues, and global sounds that move both body and spirit. From the beginning, it has been a musical road trip through decades of sound.

Today, Groovasmique continues to evolve as a living, breathing soundscape—an ever-growing exploration of global music, culture, and creative expression.

Groovasmique Global Call-Out

Music • Culture • Community • Creativity

Groovasmique is reaching out to the global rhythm community.

From the streets of the New Jersey Shore to every corner of the world, we are building a joyful, multicultural platform celebrating music, creativity, and the traditions that bring people together. Long Branch alone is home to more than 26 ethnic communities, and Groovasmique aims to reflect that beautiful diversity.

We invite musicians, DJs, artists, cooks, poets, and cultural voices from every background to join the movement.

We’re Looking For

Musicians & Bands

World music, folk fusion, global groove, reggae, Afrobeat, Latin rhythms, Balkan brass, Middle Eastern sounds, Indigenous traditions, and creative hybrids.

World Music DJs

Interested in hosting a 60-minute guest show on Groovasmique? We'd love to hear your sound.

Artist Recommendations

Know musicians spreading love, rhythm, and unity? Send them our way.

Recipes From Around the Globe

Food is culture. Share recipes that represent your heritage and story.

Creative Contributions

Poetry, photography, art, dance traditions, cultural stories—anything celebrating global creativity.

Venue Ideas

We’re seeking small venues along the New Jersey Shore for intimate dance events, live music nights, and cultural gatherings.

Upcoming Gathering

A meeting of like-minded creatives is being planned for April 2nd to begin shaping a series of community rhythm events leading up to Christmas along the New Jersey Shore.

Introduce Yourself

Tell us:

• Who you are
• Where you’re from
• What inspires you

Photos are welcome.

Music and creativity connect us all.

We invite local artists, DJs, creators, and friends from around the world to share:

• Music submissions
• Guest show ideas
• Cultural contributions
• Venue suggestions

Groovasmique is also available for DJ events locally and beyond.

Let’s build something beautiful together—
a global rhythm community rooted in joy, movement, and connection.

Listen to the stream:
www.groovasmique.com on ZenoFM

Submissions:
globestyle@gmail.com

The Evolution of Groovasmique

Over the coming weeks the station will enter a gentle transition. Some songs will move into the archive while new selections are added from deeper corners of my musical journey.

Like Egusi soup or a good gumbo, Groovasmique evolves layer by layer, flavor by flavor.

Curating this music has become a daily meditation. Streaming continues through ZenoFM as the sound grows even more diverse, eclectic, and soulful.

After surviving cancer five years ago—and recently experiencing a literal heart awakening through a blockage and stent procedure—it became clear just how precious life truly is. It was, to say the least, a close call.

Through music, community, and family support I continue healing, resonating, and rediscovering the beauty of simply being alive.

In troubled times like these, unity through kindness—simple human niceness—feels more important than ever.

Roots

The next chapter of Groovasmique moves closer to the roots of the earth—toward folk traditions, spiritual music, and ancestral rhythms that have carried humanity for thousands of years.

This evolving soundscape embraces Global Folk with a cosmic twist, including:

• Desert blues
• Celtic soul
• Indigenous voices
• Sacred chants
• Mountain songs
• Modern artists blending ancient traditions with contemporary spirit

Rituals

Groovasmique is inspired by the shared rituals of humanity:

• Stories
• Prayers
• Fireside gatherings
• Drum circles
• Migration and ceremony
• Dance and laughter

Breeze

Groovasmique moves like the wind across continents:

From Saharan guitars to Nordic chants
From Andean flutes to Appalachian strings
From Balkan brass to mystical Sufi devotion

Walkabout

I continue the role of musical traveler and guide—digging through archives, rediscovering forgotten gems, and exploring new voices from around the world.

Hundreds of albums from my own collection—and many more beyond—will return to the airwaves.

The intention is simple:

“Music that uplifts the heart, awakens the spirit, and reminds us that we are one global tribe.”

Artists & Musical Traditions

Groovasmique explores a vast landscape of global music. Some of the artists and traditions you can expect include voices from around the world.

African & Desert Folk

Habib Koité
Baaba Maal
Sona Jobarteh
Cheikh Lô
Bassekou Kouyaté
Salif Keita
Oum
Noura Mint Seymali
Tamikrest
Mdou Moctar

Celtic & Northern Folk

Julie Fowlis
Cara Dillon
Capercaillie
Altan
The Gloaming
Dervish
Kíla
Afro Celt Sound System
Mari Boine
Eivør
Heilung
Wardruna
Värttinä

Middle Eastern & Sacred Traditions

Mercan Dede
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Niyaz
Azam Ali
Dhafer Youssef
Kayhan Kalhor
Le Trio Joubran
Aynur Doğan
Ibrahim Maalouf

Latin, Andean & Indigenous Voices

Mercedes Sosa
Lila Downs
Susana Baca
Inti‑Illimani
Totó la Momposina
Natalia Lafourcade
Manu Chao
Rodrigo y Gabriela

Balkan & Eastern European Energy

Goran Bregović
Fanfare Ciocărlia
Taraf de Haïdouks
DakhaBrakha
Warsaw Village Band
Balkan Beat Box
Shantel

Spiritual & Medicine Music

Ayla Schafer
Poranguí
Curawaka
Peia
Ajeet
Jai Uttal
Deva Premal
Snatam Kaur
Krishna Das
Rising Appalachia
Trevor Hall
Nessi Gomes

Folktronica & Tribal Fusion

Nicola Cruz
Kaya Project
Desert Dwellers
Kalya Scintilla
Dirtwire
Random Rab
Bluetech
Shpongle
Gaudi
Thievery Corporation
Emancipator
CloZee

Asian & Himalayan Masters

Kitaro
Ravi Shankar
Anoushka Shankar
Ali Akbar Khan
Zakir Hussain
Karsh Kale
Asian Dub Foundation

Modern Global Folk Explorers

Fleet Foxes
Bon Iver
First Aid Kit
Sufjan Stevens
José González
Devendra Banhart

                      What's in my groovebag?

Global Selections

Movement • Joy • Discovery

New selections are added daily to keep the groove flowing—from timeless retro rhythms to exciting emerging artists.

At Groovasmique, the guiding idea is simple: rhythm moves energy.

Our playlists are rhythm-forward, multicultural, and designed for movement—perfect for dancing, flowing, or losing yourself in late-night grooves. Together they create a global soundscape where traditions meet modern beats and borders dissolve into rhythm.

Global Pulse & Dancefloor Energy

These selections form the backbone of the Groovasmique sound—eclectic, upbeat, and constantly traveling across cultures.

Global Beats
A vibrant foundation blending Afro, Latin, Balkan, Middle Eastern, and electronic rhythms.

Worldwide Groove
An eclectic mix ideal for long listening journeys and smooth genre transitions.

Global Dance Party
High-energy international dance selections that keep the momentum alive.

World Music Hits (Uptempo)
Beloved global favorites that remain vibrant without losing their soul.

African & Diasporic Rhythms

Polyrhythm, sweat, trance, and joy—these sounds lie at the heart of the Groovasmique spirit.

Afrobeats Party
Infectious contemporary African grooves that instantly lift the room.

Afro House
Tribal percussion meets hypnotic electronic rhythms for extended dance journeys.

African Heat
A celebration of both traditional and modern African dance music.

Afro Fusion
African roots blending with jazz, funk, and forward-looking global sounds.

Tropical & Caribbean Joy

These rhythms bring sunshine into the mix—perfect palate cleansers between deeper musical explorations.

Tropical Heat
Dancehall, Afro-Latin, and island grooves pulsing with warmth.

Latin Party
Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and cross-cultural Latin dance energy.

Global Reggae
Exploring reggae’s worldwide evolution far beyond its Jamaican roots.

Electronic World Fusion

When ancient rhythm meets modern production, the journey turns cosmic.

Organic House
Earthy electronic beats infused with tribal percussion and spiritual atmosphere.

Desert Lounge
Hypnotic global fusion inspired by Middle Eastern and North African sounds.

Electronic World
Genre-fluid soundscapes where electronic production meets global traditions.

Eclectic Selector Gold

These selections keep Groovasmique playful, surprising, and impossible to pin down.

Global Funk
Irresistible grooves connecting dance floors from Africa to Brazil to Europe.

Balkan Beats
Wild brass, explosive rhythms, and joyful musical chaos.

World Groove Essentials
Deep cuts and timeless dance tracks drawn from cultures around the globe.