Gilles Peterson Presents: International Anthem – A Compilation of Musical Diversity
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Gilles Peterson, the celebrated French radio host whose blend of soul, funk, Latin fusion, Brazilian music, jazz, and more has captivated a global audience. Born Gilles Jérôme Moehrle in 1964, Peterson has developed an unfettered passion for defying genres, with jazz at its nucleus. His dynamic musical taste developed during his upbringing in South London, a region immersed in a potpourri of music.
The rising star began his DJ career in London pirate station Radio Invicta’s back rooms and has since graced several highly regarded platforms. However, Peterson wasn’t just a DJ; he played a pivotal role in London’s jazz scene as evidenced by his track record with 102.2 Jazz FM, Kiss FM, and BBC Radio 1. His ever-evolving journey in radio broadcast saw him showcasing an array of music genres, enabling his audience to discern the connections between them.
As his influence grew, so did Peterson’s involvement in the music industry. In 2025, he released a compilation titled “Gilles Peterson presents International Anthem,” a meticulous assembly of tracks from esteemed record label International Anthem. This compilation presents a hearty showcase of Peterson’s long-standing affinity for promote prolific pumping of unique musical content into the airwaves.
That does not end there.
The compilation offers another thrilling feature – a previously unreleased track recorded by Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly at Peterson’s Brownswood Basement studio in London. The track list also comprises several unheard introductions from a January 2020 Worldwide FM broadcast in Chicago’s Co-Prosperity.
The location of the broadcasts is the backdrop for the album cover photo, captured expertly by Carolina Sanchez. During these broadcasts, Gilles Peterson managed to award International Anthem with “Label of the Year” during his 2020 Worldwide Awards.
Peterson’s compilation opens with a live dedication to International Anthem for their Label Of The Year award. From that point on, the album oozes with unrivaled performances that one can’t resist lauding. Each track is alive with appealing grooves, magnificent vocal loops, and abstract spoken word. The compilation is further enriched with the likes of Thandi Ntuli’s silk-like hums, Carlos Niño’s euphoric hand drums, and the electrifying sax from Jaimie Branch’s active ‘theme 001’. It’s this assortment of artistic prowess that underscores the captivating diversity presented in the compilation.
Much like in Peterson’s radio broadcasts, his compilation maintains strong connections with different musical genres. He’s known to create a worldwide following for his unique take on club culture and the dance floor in which disparate genres can live next to each other with ease. This is seen through the assortment of musical artists assembled in the compilation who, despite their individual musical niches, blend seamlessly in this thoughtfully-curated track list.
Gilles Peterson, who had a brilliant discography with artists like Chris Bangs and Roni Size’s Reprazent, has been known to champion upcoming talent. His knack for recognizing potential is highlighted in the compilation’s contribution to promoting innovative voices in music. No doubt, Peterson’s dedication to championing diverse music through this compilation enriches the global music industry.
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