Early Caribbean Electronic Explorations with Paula Juana

Copyright restrictions pose a challenge for our channel. YouTube automatically monetizes the songs in this mix, directing ad revenue to copyright owners. This means we can’t control the ads or their frequency. As a result, 99.9% of MAJ’s yearly viewership generates no income for us due to copyrighted music. MAJ’s mission is to share high-quality vinyl-only mixes. To continue, we need support to maintain our studio and cover expenses. Please consider supporting us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal Or make a one-time donation with no sign-up: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyAnalogJournal ---------------------- Originally from Colombia and based in London, Paula Juana explores the connections between Latin American, Caribbean and African musical traditions, with a particular interest in the early electronic sounds that emerged across these regions. Her sets move through Cumbia, Champeta, Salsa, Latin freestyle, House, Highlife, Soukous, Zouk and beyond, guided by a passion for rhythm, discovery and storytelling. With over a decade at Soundway Records and Publishing, Paula combines deep musical knowledge with a keen instinct for the dancefloor, weaving together rare gems, timeless classics and unexpected connections from across the globe. This mix traces the early moment when Caribbean dance music began building its own electronic infrastructure. Across Miami, Panama, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and the Dominican diaspora, artists in the late 80s and early 90s were experimenting with freestyle, reggae en español, underground rap, merengue house and hybrid club sounds — building parallel electronic scenes before reggaeton had a name. What connects these tracks isn’t genre, but infrastructure: cassette culture, sound systems, DIY studios, and communities discovering how electronic tools could carry Caribbean rhythm. This set is a snapshot of that transition — raw, playful, romantic, and street — a map of early Caribbean electronic exploration. The opening track, DJ Walaa’s “Chombo”, serves as a nod to the Caribbean influences running through this selection. https://www.instagram.com/paulajuana/ ------------ Cameras: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ Mixer by Condesa Electronics Turntables: Technics 1210mk2 Stylus & Cartridges by Ortofon UK: Ortofon 2M Blue & Ortofon Concorde MKII Twin Club DJ https://www.henleyaudio.co.uk/brands/ortofon/ Record Cleaning Brush: Record brush “Joni” https://ramar.berlin/en/ Equipment Provided by Audio Gold: Leben CS 600x Valve power amplifier Grundig Audiorama Hanging Speakers Yamaha CR-2020 vintage receiver  Mordaunt Short Festival Series 2 vintage speakers Audio Gold custom Technics plinths https://majical.co.uk/stories The “Aladdin’s Cave of hi-fi” Audio Gold specialises in new and second-hand stereo equipment for your home, restaurant or bar. We will find an awesome sound for you and your space, whatever your budget. Stop by or give them a call; they are here to help with all your hi-fi needs. https://audiogold.co.uk/ 0208 341 9007 info@audiogold.co.uk 308-310 Park Rd, N8 8LA Special Thanks to Dan from Symphony Distribution They are the distribution partner of Tannoy, Kerr Acoustic, Montaudio and Zeiler Audio https://symphonydistribution.co.uk/ ------------ Did you like our rug? We do too! It’s a hand-woven rug from a Turkish company called Halicizade! They ship worldwide. Browse it through the link down below: https://www.halicizade.com/en ------------ Animation and cards by Lili Fourmestraux lilifourmestraux.com ------------ Find MAJ: https://www.instagram.com/myanalogjournal https://www.instagram.com/zagerlat https://www.patreon.com/myanalogjournal https://linktr.ee/myanalogjournal