10/18/2012 African Rhythms
On today's show: cross-border collaborations like the Debo Band, Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang, and Batida, plus new dancehall via London and a preview of the upcoming Skatalites show in Minneapolis with General Moses. 2 hours with Brad and Jojo.
Playlist Tracks:
Simphiwe Dana - Ilolo featuring Adam Glasser
Album: Kulture Noir; Label: Sudafrica
Album: Kulture Noir; Label: Sudafrica
Yaaba Funk - Nyash — E Go Bite U (Olatunde remix)
Album: Omanfoa — DJD Remixes; Label: Here & Now
Album: Omanfoa — DJD Remixes; Label: Here & Now
Sen Kumpa - Niawal
Album: African Underground — The Depths of Dakar; Label: Nomadic Wax
Album: African Underground — The Depths of Dakar; Label: Nomadic Wax
Wrongtom meets Deemas J - Riot Ting
Album: In East London; Label: Tru Thoughts
Album: In East London; Label: Tru Thoughts
YT - England Story
Album: An England Story: From Dancehall to Grime — 25 Years of the MC in the UK 1983 to 2008; Label: Soul Jazz
Album: An England Story: From Dancehall to Grime — 25 Years of the MC in the UK 1983 to 2008; Label: Soul Jazz
Perfect - Don't Be Afraid
Album: More Spiritual Riddim; Label: Soul of the Lion
Album: More Spiritual Riddim; Label: Soul of the Lion
Debo Band - Tenesh Kelbe Lay
Album: Debo Band; Label: Sub Pop
Album: Debo Band; Label: Sub Pop
Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang - Tay Su Tan-Tan
Album: En Yay Sah; Label: Luaka Bop
Album: En Yay Sah; Label: Luaka Bop
Batida - Tribalismo featuring Circuito Feixado
Album: Batida; Label: Soundway
Album: Batida; Label: Soundway
Apagya Showband - Tamfo Nyi Ekyir
Album: Ebo Taylor: Life Stories; Label: Strut
Album: Ebo Taylor: Life Stories; Label: Strut
Gigi - Gudfella (Tony Allen Afrobeat remix)
Album: Afrobeat Sessions; Label: Union Square
Album: Afrobeat Sessions; Label: Union Square
Lester Sterling & the Skatalites - Latin Goes Ska
Album: Phoenix City; Label: Trojan
Album: Phoenix City; Label: Trojan
Laurel Aitken - Bad Minded Woman
Album: The Original Cool Jamaican Ska; Label: Cherry Red
Album: The Original Cool Jamaican Ska; Label: Cherry Red
Stranger Cole & Lester Sterling - Bangarang
Album: Bangarang; Label: Trojan
Album: Bangarang; Label: Trojan
The Skatalites & Roland Alphonso - Phoenix City
Album: Phoenix City; Label: Trojan
Album: Phoenix City; Label: Trojan
Tinariwen - Tamatant Tilay
Album: Aman Iman: Water is Life; Label: World Village
Album: Aman Iman: Water is Life; Label: World Village
Bombino - Tar Hani
Album: Agadez; Label: Cumbancha
Album: Agadez; Label: Cumbancha
Dobet Gnahoré - Djiguene
Album: Na Afriki; Label: Cumbancha
Album: Na Afriki; Label: Cumbancha
Diabel Cissokho - Dialiya
Album: Kanabory Siyama; Label: World Village
Album: Kanabory Siyama; Label: World Village
Souljazz Orchestra - Bibinay
Album: Solidarity; Label: Strut
Album: Solidarity; Label: Strut
Kanda Bongo Man - J.T.
Album: The Very Best of Kanda Bongo Man; Label: Nascente
Album: The Very Best of Kanda Bongo Man; Label: Nascente
Program:
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October 18, 2012
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