As a DJ for more than 20 years, Oakland's Platurn has a way of transporting his audiences to multiple corners of the globe and various eras through his deep music knowledge and sound selection. It's no surprise, then, to discover that quality may be considered hereditary. Platurn's latest mix, "Breaking the Ice," is an exploration of super-rare cuts and grooves from his native country of Iceland, inspired by the work of his own father, Magnus Thordarson. A pioneer on the Icelandic airwaves, the elder Thordarson was the first to expose his homeland to American soul, Motown, and reggae records during [...]