Projects
Gilles started the Steve Reid Foundation as a tribute to a legendary musician, an inspiring human being and a good friend who died of cancer in 2010. If you love music like I do, please support the people making it.
A personal diary of the first year of lockdown told through music, records, images, musical lists and reflections.
Series of books Gilles compiled with Stuart Baker for Soul Jazz/Sounds of the Universe covering deep spiritual & private press jazz, Cuban and Brazilian LP covers.
An initiative to celebrate and support grassroots communities around the world in partnership with Worldwide FM and Monkey Shoulder Whisky.
A global initiative and platform for contemporary Cuban creativity, established by the Cuban rum brand Havana Club International in partnership Gilles Peterson and Brownswood Recordings.
Curated by Gilles Peterson and in collaboration with Rockstar Games, Worldwide FM brings selection of carefully picked songs to the airwaves of Los Santos.
Future Bubblers is movement connecting regional creatives with opportunities, mentorship, and a platform to shine by celebrating originality and empowering the next generation of fearless music makers.
Gilles Peterson and Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick’s jazz-funk collaboration, blending the groove and energy of classic Brit-funk with fresh, contemporary creativity.
Gilles Peterson’s producer-led project celebrating Brazil’s rich musical heritage, uniting legends like Elza Soares, Seu Jorge, Marcos Valle and collaborators such as Louie Vega to reimagine samba, bossa nova, tropicalia and beyond.
Stories about dogs eating tomato sauce.