The mystery of Ecuador's lost mastertapes
An Ecuadorian DJ's quest to unravel a decades-old family mystery - his biggest clue is a grimy, old suitcase filled with tapes. Inside are songs and more secrets.
Daniel Lofredo Rota is an Ecuadorian DJ and musician on a quest to unravel a decades-old family mystery. His eccentric grandfather has left a clue: a grimy, battered suitcase filled with old tapes. Inside are songs, secret loves, and the resurrection of a long-lost record label. This episode was first broadcast on the 21st October 2018.
A longer version of this episode is available on the Outlook podcast. And check out Daniel's Soundcloud page - Quixosis - if you want to listen to all the songs featured in this programme.
Produced & Presented by Maryam Maruf
Image: Records from the Caife catalogue
Credit: Courtesy of Daniel Lofredo Rota
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