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Astrality Reimagines Tommy Down’s Soulful Single ‘Mrs Blue’

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1 year ago

September 26, 2025

Electronic producer Astrality has put his signature spin on Tommy Down’s tender soul ballad ‘Mrs Blue’ and the result is a remix that glows with both heart and heat. Where Tommy’s original leaned into aching vulnerability, Astrality reshapes it into a track that feels tailor-made for a midnight dance floor, while keeping every ounce of emotion intact.

‘Mrs Blue’ was already a gorgeous song; all hushed organ swells, velvety rhythm, and Tommy’s soulful vocals tugging at the heartstrings. Astrality doesn’t erase that intimacy; instead, he magnifies it, weaving in pulsing house rhythms, shimmering melodies, and just the right dose of electronic magic. The remix keeps Tommy’s voice front and center, but drops it into a world where melancholy meets movement. Think candlelit confessions that turn into sunrise dances.

On the remix, Astrality shared:

“As soon as I heard the record I was very interested in giving it my own spin. The challenge was preserving and even accentuating the intense emotional delivery of Tommy’s vocals.”

Both artists bring serious weight to the table:

Astrality is known for his emotive blend of techno, house, and pop, boasting hundreds of millions of streams, a Gold Record, and sets on iconic stages like Tomorrowland Belgium. His sound is subtle yet sweeping, equally at home in headphones as it is in front of thousands.
Tommy Down, a London multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter, has carved out a name for himself with his soulful storytelling, millions of streams, and a reputation for writing music that’s both timeless and modern. His songs have even found their way into HBO’s acclaimed series Industry.

Together, they’ve transformed ‘Mrs Blue’ into something new: a track that aches, uplifts, and moves — literally. Whether you’re nursing a heartbreak or losing yourself on the dance floor, Astrality’s remix is built to meet you where you are.

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Zahili Zamora Wins Two Global Music Awards and Brings Her Afro-Cuban Jazz Quartet to Regattabar

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1 hour ago

November 2, 2026

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Zahili Zamora seated in a burgundy dress, her braided hair styled in a top bun

Zahili González Zamora. Photo by Robert Torres.

Afro Cuban jazz pianist Zahili Zamora brings her Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet to The Regattabar at The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge, on Friday, November 6 at 7 pm, with special guest Yosvany Terry on saxophone. The quartet features Gerson Lazo Quiroga on bass and Zack O’Farrill on drums. Tickets are $35 and $25 plus fees and are on sale now.

Zamora returns this week from a week in Seoul, Korea, where she was performing and auditioning students for Berklee. She has won two Global Music Awards for her recent album Overcoming, taking Silver Medals for Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban music and for album art and graphics. She is also nominated for the Boston Music Awards 2026 Latin Artist of the Year, with winners announced at Big Night Live on Wednesday, December 16, and WBUR has saluted her as one of its 2026 Makers, its annual series highlighting creatives of color making an impact in the local arts scene. Earlier this year she also won the InterContinental Music Award 2026 for Best of Latin America for her composition “Negra.”

The run of dates continues overseas and back in New York. The Zahili Zamora Afro Cuban Jazz Trio, with Gerson Lazo Quiroga on bass and Julien Miltenberger on drums, plays Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London on Sunday, November 15, with shows at 2 pm and 8 pm. Zamora then plays duo sets with clarinetist Juan Fer Ruiz at So & So’s in New York on Saturday, November 28, Five Spot Jazz in New York on Sunday, November 29, Fat Swami’s Jazz Bar & Lounge in Guttenberg, New Jersey on Thursday, December 3, and The Delancey on Thursday, December 10.

About special guest Yosvany Terry, The New York Times has written that the Cuban saxophonist, percussionist and composer “has helped redefine Latin jazz as a complex new idiom.” Bassist Gerson Lazo Quiroga, a Chilean born Berklee Presidential Scholar, has performed at Carnegie Hall, SFJAZZ and the Montreal, Monterey, San Jose and Panama Jazz Festivals. Drummer Zack O’Farrill, son of pianist Arturo O’Farrill and grandson of composer Chico O’Farrill, performs regularly across the United States and the globe.