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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