Midnight in a Perfect World: anaiis & Grupo Cosmo

Midnight In A Perfect World
04/02/2025
Alex Ruder
photo by Alex Waespi

anaiis is a London-based French-Senegalese artist who has been exploring a soulful, sublime, organic R&B sound since making her debut in 2018. Her most recent offering was a collaboration with Grupo Cosmo, a Brazilian trio composed of Biel Basile, Sessa & Marcelo Cabral. Their gorgeous self-titled mini-album was released in late 2024 and it harmoniously paired anaiis' lush, folky, intimate R&B with Grupo Cosmo’s exceptionally warm arrangements informed by bossa nova, 70s psychedelic, and Tropicália styles.

Their collaborative guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a treasure trove of beautiful, dreamy, meditative tracks that traverse the intersection of Brazilian folk, R&B, soul, jazz, and ambient. They include a couple gems from their own recent album alongside new and old tunes by Gilberto Gil, Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen, Nyron Higor, Mndsgn, Alabaster DePlume, and more.

Artist Title
Midnight in a Perfect World Intro
Cascatinha & Inhana Guacyra
Nyron Higor Louro Cantador
anaiis & Grupo Cosmo Voyage
Alabaster DePlume What's Missing
Sona Jobarteh Saya
Gilberto Gil Mamma
Leonard Cohen Came So Far For Beauty
Hana Stretton The Thrill of Loneliness
anaiis & Grupo Cosmo Como Es
Robert Vanderbilt & The Fountain of Souls A Message Especially From God
Mndsgn Dang lo
Baden Powell O Astronauta
Paulinho da Viola Acontece
Manduka Naranjita
Frank Ocean Rushes To
Laura Groves Searching For The Stars
Cate Le Bon & Group Listening Sad Nudes

 


Midnight in a Perfect World, KEXP's weekly hour-long guest DJ show, airs Fridays at midnight. This multi-genre program features eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJ's, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Midnight in a Perfect World  is made possible with support from New Belgium Brewing.

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