Season's greetings and Merry Christmas to all. Here's my annual Holiday Grooves mix for you to enjoy. Download. Stream. Share.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its steely grip everywhere on the planet, we're left to ponder what was essentially a lost year for many of us. Those of us fortunate to still have a job and earn a paycheck, are left wondering what might have been. Lost dreams, shattered hopes, delayed opportunities combined with severe limitations on our personal freedoms will leave 2020 as the 'year that got away.' Musically, I was not inspired to do much as DJ gigs evaporated, along with house parties and most social gatherings. Our respective social bubbles limited most of us to seeing family members only, and even then from a distance of six feet and wearing a face mask. Still, I remain optimistic this pandemic will be behind us soon and we'll resume our pre-COVID activities like playing sports, vacationing, concerts, dining out, parties and being with friends in large group settings. So hug those dearest to you and give thanks to God that happier days are on the horizon. This 'Best of' set includes many of my favourite songs this year, ranging from creative remixes, soulful house with the usual dose of smooth Brazilian jazzy grooves and soul. As always, stream, share, download. Enjoy! 1. So much time - The Futures (Sunner Soul mix) 2. Water Baby - Tom Misch 3. Save room for us (Casual Connection mix) - Tinashe 4. Brazilian Soul - The Knocks feat. Sofi Tukker 5. Sun in the Sky - Quasimodo 6. La La means I love you (David Kust remix) - The Delfonics 7. You fooled around (Danny G's Soulsonic mix) - Sister Sledge 8. Katmandu (Jazzanova remix) - Ivan Conti 9. Love Song 28 - Jullian Gomes feat. Bobby 10. Let it go - Louie Vega & The Martinez Boys 11. Our love - Louie Vega feat Anane 12. Player - Shashi 13. Bom Motivo - Toco feat. Rosalia De Souza 14. Melachula - Jose Armando Castilla 15. Outro Lugar - Jazz Moon Five

This mix is dedicated to everyone as we battle the greatest threat our generation has ever faced - the coronavirus aka Covid-19. As the virus gains strength and afflicts millions of people worldwide, who would've thought that a few short weeks ago (from a North American perspective) we'd all be living through an actual Hollywood-type horror experience? You know the plot: bad guy/terrorist group/incompetent employee releases a virus that kills or mutates local residents and then deliberately or unintentionally, that same virus is transported abroad where it potentially can wipe out hundreds of millions of people. In the Hollywood version, a brave hero/heroine saves the day, and narrowly averts a global disaster. Collective sigh of relief - please pass the popcorn & chips. But Covid-19 is not a movie. It's real and it's killed thousands of people so far. Here in Toronto, and other Canadian provinces, we've been asked to 'self-isolate' for 14 days if we've recently traveled abroad, and if not, we're encouraged to practice 'social distancing' and avoid crowds to limit the spread of the virus. Some U.S. states and many countries are implementing stricter measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, including national quarantines, school closures and travel and restaurant restrictions. Many public places including museums, beaches and nightclubs are closed until further notice. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a pandemic, and called on "all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and slowing the spread of the virus." I've been doing my part, staying at home as much as possible and remaining positive. And creating music mixes for you to enjoy. Stay strong - we'll get through this and the world will be better afterward. This mix explores the beautiful sounds of lofi music aka jazzhop. Special bonus track included with a funny message for the socially conscious. Perfect grooves to take our minds off the onslaught of news we're getting about Covid-19. We all have a big part to play to ensure this virus is tamed so we can get back to normal. In Ontario, go to ontario.ca/beprepared for official news, Covid-19 stats and preparedness info for you and your family. Stay safe everyone. 1. Grand Budapest Hotel 2. Ruck P - Destination 3. Looking for the Sun - L'indecis & Moods 4. A Fateful - Night - Outlaw & Cyber Posix 5. Shape - Seaweed 6. Flow on - Jinsang 7. Valley - Tom Misch & Jordan Rakei 8. Legacy - Profound Beats 9. Menti - Moose Dawa 10. Koi Pond - Shammy 11. Soul'd - Revsn 12. Noize - Sunset Blvd. 13. Mary's Theme - Stelvio Cipriani 14. Drifter - Brock Berrigan & Saib 15. New City - Jeff Kaale & Spencer 16 Slow Down - JoJo Ali

It's Family Day here in Ontario, which is a statutory holiday for those who work in the public service - like me. And what better way to celebrate family than to create a music mix?! This set celebrates families and the sun - two powerful forces that all of us enjoy, endure, suffer or praise most days. Spend time with your family. I love mine. Love yours too. Respect the sun. As always, share, stream & download this mix widely. Your tax dollars are being used wisely. 1. Shine 2. Morning Sun - Potatohead People feat Nanna B. 3. Saib - Samui Sunrise 4. Looking for the Sun - L'Indecis 5. Sun in the Sky - Quasimodo 6. Make me up - Leslie 7. The Night will follow - Mr. Moon feat. Mey 8. Love me hard (Francesco Cofino mix) - Tiger Cloth 9. Tuesday - Lovebirds 10. You fooled around (Daire Carolan edit) - Sister Sledge 11. Our love (Louie Vega EOL re-mix) - Anane 12. More of the same (DJ Day's Chicago extended mix) - Randall Dean 13. Let it go (Louie Vega mix) - Martinez Bros. feat. Marc Bassy 14. Let's Celebrate (Reflex Revision) - Skyy