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American singer, songwriter, and record producer

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The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Entrepreneur: At 24 years of age owned two Candlewood Suites and an Embassy Suites in Georgia.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Overcoming the Odds: Extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a venture capitalist, hotel developer, and touring saxophonist.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Strawberry Letter
Overcoming the Odds: Extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a venture capitalist, hotel developer, and touring saxophonist.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

InObscuria Podcast
Ep. 337: Shredding The Tomb - 70's Guitar Gods

InObscuria Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 132:55


This week, we bow down and raise up the almighty guitar heroes! The foundation of Rock n' Punk n' Metal is the guitar and the amazing sounds that those who wield them can make. How do they make such wonderful noise with metal wires on a piece of wood? There's some kinda voodoo in their hands, and we set off on a journey to raise some of the 70s shredders that you may have forgotten! What's this InObscuria thing? We're a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This week we discuss all three. Get out your old 70's Guitar Player mags and flip the pages as we discuss some of the most amazing fingers to ever touch a fretboard! Songs this week include: Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush – “Electric Reflections Of War / The World Anthem / The Answer” from Live (1978) Rory Gallagher – “Shadow Play” from Photo-Finish (1978) Tommy Bolin – “Teaser” from Teaser (1975) Robert Fripp – “Disengage II” from Exposure (1979) Wild Horses – “The Rapist” from Wild Horses (1980) Dixie Dregs – “Punk Sandwich” from Night Of The Living Dregs (1979) Alice Cooper – “Devil's Food / The Black Widow” from The Alice Cooper Show (1977) Al Di Meola – “Race With Devil On Spanish Highway” from Elegant Gypsy (1977) Check us out on the Boneless Podcasting Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://twitter.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/ If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

The Pat Walsh Show
The Pat Walsh Show June 3rd Second Hour

The Pat Walsh Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 32:43


We continue the Pat Walsh Show by sharing more I-80 stories and learning the origin of the name "Shakey's Pizza" in Sacramento.! The beloved Curtis Mayfield is also on today's birthday board.

El Jazzensor
El Jazzensor 240 T10-20. Holland-Dozier-Holland: creadores del sonido Motown

El Jazzensor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 60:17


Detroit, 1963. Mientras las cadenas de montaje de Ford fabrican coches a un ritmo imposible, tres jóvenes están construyendo otra máquina de precisión. Se llaman Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier y Eddie Holland. Entre 1963 y 1967 escriben algunos de los mayores éxitos de las Supremes, los Four Tops, Marvin Gaye o Martha and the Vandellas. Canciones perfectas: panderetas urgentes, bajos melódicos, cuerdas ambiciosas y estribillos que parecen haber existido siempre. Pero detrás de aquellas canciones había una pregunta. ¿Podía la música creada por artistas negros conquistar la radio blanca sin renunciar a su identidad? Berry Gordy creyó que sí. Holland-Dozier-Holland encontraron la fórmula. En este episodio recorremos la historia de Holland-Dozier-Holland, el motor creativo del sonido Motown, y de una música que más de sesenta años después no ha envejecido. Playlist: – (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave, Martha and the Vandellas; – Please Mr. Postman, The Marvelettes; – Where Did Our Love Go, The Supremes; – I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch), Four Tops; – Baby Love, The Supremes; – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Marvin Gaye; – Baby I Need Your Loving, Four Tops; – Reach Out I'll Be There, Four Tops; – Stop! In the Name of Love, The Supremes; – A change is gona come, Sam Cooke; – Mississippi Goddam, Nina Simone; – People get ready, The Impressions; – This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You), Isley Brothers; – Nowhere To Run, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas; – Little Darling, Marvin Gaye; – The Happening, The Supremes; – Bernadette, Four Tops. Todas las canciones son de Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier y Eddie Holland excepto A change is gona come (Sam Cooke), Mississippi Goddam (Nina Simone) y People get ready (Curtis Mayfield).

Radio Campus Angers
Rewind #07 : Le train

Radio Campus Angers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 55:03


Rewind # 07 : Le train, un voyage sonore inédit, une sélection musicale soignée,. Un épisode dédié à l’aventure ferroviaire où vous retrouverez une sélection musicale d’anthologie, Rolling Stones, Kevin Ayers, Dan Hicks, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, Rewind#7, vous avez votre billet ? Playlist : Rufus Thomas > Memphis Train / Elvis Presley > Mystery Train / Duke Ellington > Take The A Train / Speedy West > Railroadin' / Bob Marley & The Wailers > Stop That Train / John Doe > Get On Board / Rolling Stones > Love In Vain / Dan Hicks > Waitin' For The 103 / Kraftwerk > Trans Europe Express / The KLF > Last Train To Trancentral (Ambiant Remix) / Kevin Ayers > Stop This Train (Again Doin' It) / Mallard > Desperados Waitin' For A Train / Rick Nelson > This Train / The O'Jays > Love Train / Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions > Get Ready /

Polyphonic Press
Super Fly by Curtis Mayfield: The Soul Masterpiece That Redefined the Soundtrack

Polyphonic Press

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 33:45


In 1972, Curtis Mayfield was tasked with scoring a gritty blaxploitation film. Instead of just providing background music, he delivered a socially conscious, funk-driven opus that completely eclipsed the movie it was written for. Super Fly is a cinematic triumph of lush orchestration, biting commentary, and unstoppable grooves. This week, the Random Album Generator drops us into the gritty streets of 1970s soul with one of the greatest soundtracks ever recorded.Inside This Episode:Side A Reaction: We are splitting this tight 9-track masterpiece right down the middle. If you're spinning this with us, hit pause after track four, "Junkie Chase." Jeremy and Jon react to Mayfield's soaring falsetto, the incredible wah-wah guitar work, and the undeniable swagger of "Pusherman."5 Fast Facts: We uncover how Mayfield essentially argued against the movie's message through his lyrics, the staggering financial success of the record, and the groundbreaking business moves behind the scenes.Side B & Final Thoughts: We flip to Side B and discuss the legendary title track and the lush, romantic arrangements of "Give Me Your Love." Does Super Fly stand alone as a perfect album even if you've never seen the film?The Verdict & Standout Tracks: Jeremy and Jon lock in their 3 essential tracks. Is this the absolute pinnacle of 70s soul music?Join the Polyphonic Press Community: Love collecting classic vinyl or have a definitive pressing of Stand! you want to talk about? Reach out and let us know! Website | Join the community on Patreon | Contact

Sunday Sanctuary with Petra Bagust

How do you react to being misunderstood? It's pretty rough, right? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust catches up with punk rocker turned Anglican priest, Rev. Spanky Moore, who introduces Petra to an "MRI of the soul" called The Litany of Humility. Sacred texts include works from Eddie Izzard, Nina Simone, Michael Leunig and more. Later in the episode, Petra talks to therapist and author Shirley Pastiroff about where the pain of being misunderstood comes from, and whether seeking to be understood is always the best idea.... Sacred Texts: Death Star Canteen bit from Eddie Izzard's 2002 show called Circle 'Kangaroo' scene from Denis Villeneuve's film Arrival Music: You Are the Gold by Terrible Sons (intro song) Damaged Goods by Gang of Four Outro by media puzzle Pīwari by Christoph El Truento Close but Not Quite by Everything is Recorded featuring Curtis Mayfield and Sampha Lalo o le Mauga by SANGUINE Don't Let Me Be Misunderrstood by Nina Simone Walk Alone to Hear Thoughts of Your Own by Laura Misch

Powell To The People
People Get Ready There's A Oil Crisis Coming

Powell To The People

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 61:10


In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the looming #oilcrisis and th damage that it will cost average #americans . paraphrasing the late great #CurtisMayfield "people get ready there's some pain a coming". Well, he didn't actually sing that but you get the message. Start socking up on #nonperishables  and load your pantries. Yup , we're doomsday #prepping. After #SCOTUS gutted the #VotingRightsAct aka #VRA the #GOP has been feverishly #redistrictin in an attempt to hold power. #MSNow #RachelMaddow has a great essay on the #TrumpAdministration assault on Black people . They want us back in chains. Thats what #MAGA truly means. #Tennesee state senator #JustinPearson describes just that as his #Memphis seat is being redrawn. #DrKing was shot therebut he is not the last #CivilRights casualty of that city. Fuck #Jefflandrey . Fuck #Louisiana and Fuck #SamuelAlito

Strawberry Letter
Entrepreneur: At 24 years of age owned two Candlewood Suites and an Embassy Suites in Georgia.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Entrepreneur: At 24 years of age owned two Candlewood Suites and an Embassy Suites in Georgia.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 33:01 Transcription Available


Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Slate Culture
Culture Gabfest - Michael Jackson Moonwalks the Box Office Edition

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 58:22


This week, Dana, Steve, and Nadira Goffe assess if we as a culture can ever really escape Neverland— namely, the gigantic and fraught legacy of Michael Jackson. They unpack the biopic Michael. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Jackson's own nephew Jaafar Jackson, and produced by much of the Jackson family, the film is chock full of musical numbers and light on the troubling aspects of the singer's life. Does it ever rise above King of Pop hagiography? They discuss.Next, they take up Half Man, the new limited series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd. It's a brutal look at a toxic male relationship. Is its unflinching eye too unflinching? Perhaps.Finally, how can one become cultured? What does that even mean!? Such are the questions raised by T Magazine's recent special issue “How to Be Cultured.” Our panel debates the package's various high brow listicles, takes their quiz, and Nadira even makes her own culture list as rebuttal! (See below.)In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, our hosts share which cultural figures they think would make for good biopic subjects.EndorsementsNadira: The new EP NAIL from Yves, particularly the title track, and Curtis Live! the live album by Curtis Mayfield, especially the song "The Makings of You."Steve: The poem "Like the Train's Beat" by Philip Larkin.Dana: The book On Michael Jackson by Margo Jefferson about Michael Jackson's complicated cultural place.Nadira's Culture List:(Editor's Note: Nadira added two things since our discussion — we're all still staying curious and expanding our cultural horizons!)“Throw Some Ds on It” — Rich Boy (Song; 2007)“Jealous Guy” — Donny Hathaway covering John Lennon live (Song; 1972)Any vlogger on YouTube, but particularly the work of Casey NeistatHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Show; 1995)Fleabag (TV Show; 2016-2019)Monster (Anime Series, currently avail. on Netflix; 2004)Stop Making Sense (Movie; 1984)The Devil Wears Prada (Movie; 2006)Step Up 2: The Streets (Movie; 2008)Tampopo (Movie; 1985)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Movie; 2018)Original Cast Album Company (Movie; 1970)Quo Vadis, Aida? (Movie; 2004)Playing in the Dark — Toni Morrison (Book; 1992)Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — Gabrielle Zevin (Book; 2022)Any painting by Kerry James Marshall, but particularly “School of Beauty, School of Culture” and “Portrait of the artist as a shadow of his former self”Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright (Architecture; 1964)--Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slate Daily Feed
Culture Gabfest - Michael Jackson Moonwalks the Box Office Edition

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 58:22


This week, Dana, Steve, and Nadira Goffe assess if we as a culture can ever really escape Neverland— namely, the gigantic and fraught legacy of Michael Jackson. They unpack the biopic Michael. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Jackson's own nephew Jaafar Jackson, and produced by much of the Jackson family, the film is chock full of musical numbers and light on the troubling aspects of the singer's life. Does it ever rise above King of Pop hagiography? They discuss.Next, they take up Half Man, the new limited series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd. It's a brutal look at a toxic male relationship. Is its unflinching eye too unflinching? Perhaps.Finally, how can one become cultured? What does that even mean!? Such are the questions raised by T Magazine's recent special issue “How to Be Cultured.” Our panel debates the package's various high brow listicles, takes their quiz, and Nadira even makes her own culture list as rebuttal! (See below.)In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, our hosts share which cultural figures they think would make for good biopic subjects.EndorsementsNadira: The new EP NAIL from Yves, particularly the title track, and Curtis Live! the live album by Curtis Mayfield, especially the song "The Makings of You."Steve: The poem "Like the Train's Beat" by Philip Larkin.Dana: The book On Michael Jackson by Margo Jefferson about Michael Jackson's complicated cultural place.Nadira's Culture List:(Editor's Note: Nadira added two things since our discussion — we're all still staying curious and expanding our cultural horizons!)“Throw Some Ds on It” — Rich Boy (Song; 2007)“Jealous Guy” — Donny Hathaway covering John Lennon live (Song; 1972)Any vlogger on YouTube, but particularly the work of Casey NeistatHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Show; 1995)Fleabag (TV Show; 2016-2019)Monster (Anime Series, currently avail. on Netflix; 2004)Stop Making Sense (Movie; 1984)The Devil Wears Prada (Movie; 2006)Step Up 2: The Streets (Movie; 2008)Tampopo (Movie; 1985)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Movie; 2018)Original Cast Album Company (Movie; 1970)Quo Vadis, Aida? (Movie; 2004)Playing in the Dark — Toni Morrison (Book; 1992)Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — Gabrielle Zevin (Book; 2022)Any painting by Kerry James Marshall, but particularly “School of Beauty, School of Culture” and “Portrait of the artist as a shadow of his former self”Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright (Architecture; 1964)--Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garso gėlės
Garso takeliai, skambūs net jei filmai liko nematyti

Garso gėlės

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 53:49


Prisiminsime keletą 8-ajame dešimtmetyje įrašytų garso takelių. Kai kurie jų – itin sėkmingi, kino klasika tapę meniniai filmai, kiti – primiršti, tačiau juose skambanti muzika, svarbi ir roko istorijai, iki šiol išlieka vertinama bei įspūdinga.Grojaraštyje – Pink Floyd, Elton John, Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Giorgio Moroder.Ved. Lukas Devita

Queer News
Great news! Multiple Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislations Fail to Pass, Chicago's Lesbian Bar Dorothy Gains A Sibling, and Poet Laureate Avery R. Young Debuts at the Lyric Opera

Queer News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 24:59


This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports, in politics politicians fail to pass multiple pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislations in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. In culture and entertainment, Chicago's Lesbian Bar Dorothy Gains A Sibling Named Fathom, and Poet Laureate avery r. young Debuts safronia at the Lyric Opera. Let's get into it.  Want to support this podcast?

Beck Did It Better
Curtis: Curtis Mayfield (1970) Ep. 275

Beck Did It Better

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 92:31


I need to go to work but we go over the baseball foods and revisit the best fake stops. 

Liquid Sunshine Sound System
Classic Funk Foundations - Liquid Sunshine @ The Face Radio - Show #272

Liquid Sunshine Sound System

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 121:48


Hello Groovers, This week's Liquid Sunshine celebrates the foundations—those undeniable funk classics that everyone knows, loves, and that opened the door for generations of artists to come. From Isaac Hayes' "Theme From Shaft" and Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up" to James Brown's relentless groove commands and Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," these are the tracks that defined what funk could be and set the standard for everything that followed. It's two hours of essential listening—the kind of music that doesn't need an introduction because it's already written into the DNA of anyone who's ever felt the groove. Clickety Click on the link to listen Oh yeah, good times! Deejay Maarten Vlot KC Tracklist Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Faletinme Be Mice Elf Agin) Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft Maceo and the Macks - Soul Power The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing Rufus & Chaka Kahn - Tell Me Something Good Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead (Theme From Shaft) Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up (Extended) Roy Ayers - Coffey James Brown - Get Up And Drive That Funky Soul War - Low Rider War - The World Is a Ghetto Marlena Shaw - Woman of the Ghetto Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto Spanky Wilson - Sunshine Of Your Love Peggy Lee - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay Lyn Collins & The JBs - Mama Feelgood Marlena Shaw - Liberation Conversation The Meters - Just Kissed My Baby The Commodores - Brick House Incredible Bongo Band - Apache Dennis Coffey - Scorpio Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie Earth, Wind & Fire - September Stevie Wonder - Superstition James Brown - Sex Machine Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine. It's sexy music, for sexy people. Liquid Sunshine is a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff. And we also DJ out in the wild! We regularly do shows in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and along the Australian East Coast. 2025 will see us on the stages of the European summer festivals, the booths of the European night clubs and near the pools of Bali's finest venues. We are also a full service law firm to the music industry, providing advice to DJs, Producers, Musicians, Venues and Fetival Organisers. Link up, tune in and shake ya booty with Maarten Vlot - podcast, browse the socials, or get in contact via this link: https://linktr.ee/liquidsunshineradio or Stream live at The Face Radio, The Soul of Brooklyn https://thefaceradio.com every Friday 10pm – Midnite Brooklyn / 3 am – 5am London / 12pm - 2pm Oz

Keen On Democracy
Hard Times Again? Jeff Boyd on Chicago, Charles Dickens and Curtis Mayfield

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 33:28


“If we don't fight, then what are we doing?” — Jeff BoydHow do you write fiction about contemporary America when reality itself is stranger than fiction? A country in which “alternative facts” is policy rather than satire. Where “truth” has been nationalized.Jeff Boyd, an acclaimed young American novelist, sees fiction as refuge. For both writer and reader, it gets us inside the heads of people who both inflict and endure pain. And it enables the senseless to make sense. The news cycle can't do that. A novel can.Boyd's second novel, Hard Times, out today, is his latest attempt to make sense of the senseless. No, the title isn't Dickensian — it's from Curtis Mayfield. The song on the 1975 “There's No Place Like America Today” album, with its cover juxtaposing some happy Americans in a car with others waiting miserably in the unemployment line. America might be great — but for whom, exactly? That dichotomy shapes Hard Times, which is set in a school on the South Side of Chicago where an innocent student gets shot and nobody can agree on what happened or why.Is the American Dream over? Boyd isn't quite sure. “As much as it feels impossible,” he says, “some part of me always wants to believe.” His characters fight — backs against the wall, cards stacked against them, but they don't give in. That's what Curtis Mayfield was singing about in 1975 and it's what Jeff Boyd is writing about in 2026. The times are hard. A time, once again, for novelists to seize back reality. Five Takeaways•       How Do You Make Stuff Up When Reality Is Already Unbelievable? Boyd admits he sometimes wonders what the point of being a novelist is when the headlines are stranger than fiction. His answer: fiction is a refuge. It lets you get inside the heads of people who inflict pain or endure it, and try to make sense of what in reality remains senseless. The novelist can provide an answer. The news cycle can't.•       Not Dickens — Curtis Mayfield: The title comes not from the 1854 novel but from the 1975 song on There's No Place Like America Today. The album cover says it all: happy people in the car, desperate people in the unemployment line. America is great — but great for whom? That dichotomy drives the book.•       A Policeman's Son on George Floyd: One of the officers who stood by while George Floyd died was black — a man whose family had been proud of him for getting the job, who went in wanting to do good. Boyd can't write off an entire category of people. His black cop character in Hard Times exists to show the complexity of wanting to do right and getting caught up in wrong.•       Fate vs. Agency on the South Side: Boyd's grad school friend — not religious but deterministic — argued you could draw a line from where someone starts to where they'll end up. Boyd's characters fight against that line. A kid from a broken home on food stamps doesn't have to end where you think. The novel asks whether the line holds or breaks.•       The Fight Goes On: Is the American Dream over? Boyd isn't quite sure. His characters have their backs against the wall and the cards stacked against them, but they don't give in. That's what Curtis Mayfield was singing about in 1975. It's what Boyd is writing about in 2026. The times are hard. The fight goes on. About the GuestJeff Boyd is the author of The Weight (Simon & Schuster, 2023) and Hard Times (Flatiron Books, 2026). A former Chicago public school teacher and graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where he received the Deena Davidson Friedman Prize for Fiction, he lives in Brooklyn with his family.References:•       Hard Times: A Novel by Jeff Boyd (Flatiron Books, 2026) — the book under discussion, out today. Starred review from Publishers Weekly.•       The Weight by Jeff Boyd (Simon & Schuster, 2023) — Boyd's acclaimed debut novel, set in Portland.•       Curtis Mayfield, “Hard Times” from There's No Place Like America Today (1975) — the song that gives the novel its title.•       Charles Dickens, Hard Times (1854) — the Dickensian social realist tradition Boyd consciously works within.•       Studs Terkel, Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression (1970) — referenced in the conversation.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: Hard Times from Dickens to today (01:19) - Not Dickens — Curtis Mayfield (02:44) - The Obama era and the fall back into hard times (05:32) - How do you fictionalize a reality stranger than fiction? (08:44) - Autobiography: teaching in a Chicago school (10:18) - Fate, predestination, and fighting the line (12:49) - The novelist as God — do your characters surprise you? (15:02) - A student is shot: the journalist-novelist (15:33) - Social realism in the Dickensian tradition (18:45) - Chicago stereotypes and the beauty between blocks (22:19) - A policeman's son on George Floyd and the black cop who stood by (25:27) - Teaching as the most underappreciated job in America (27:57) - Money, class, and Black Chicago beyond the stereotype (29:43) - Trump, alternative facts, and who controls the truth (32:19) - The American Dream: is it over?

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"BRUNO MARS - CHA CHA CHA"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:27


Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠The Notorious Mass Effect segment delivers a detailed breakdown of Bruno Mars' long-awaited solo return with The Romantic, released February 27, 2026, via Atlantic Records. Hosted by Analytic Dreamz, this analysis covers the 9-track, 31-minute album—his first solo project in nearly a decade since 24K Magic (2016)—blending retro-soul, disco-pop, funk, 1970s influences (Curtis Mayfield, Philly soul), and Latin elements like bolero, cha-cha, and mariachi for a crooner-forward, romantic vibe timed near Valentine's.Lead single “I Just Might” (January 9, 2026) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with retro-funk/disco energy and a Leo Sayer interpolation. Follow-up “Risk It All” dropped with the album, featuring mariachi-styled visuals and wedding-themed romance. Early streaming shows strong momentum on Spotify and Apple Music, boosted by billions from recent hits “Die With a Smile” (with Lady Gaga, 2025 Grammy winner) and “APT.” (with Rosé, Grammy-nominated).Critical reception is mixed: praise for vocal polish, production, and crowd-pleasing retro-soul (Rolling Stone: positive crowd-pleaser; NME: 4/5 mature persona), but some critique homage-heavy predictability and sentimentality (Paste: D+ overly sentimental). Physical editions include translucent red and gold vinyl for collectors.Analytic Dreamz highlights strategic insights: short runtime for high completion/replay rates, playlist-friendly nostalgia, Latin market expansion, wedding/event utility for long-tail streams, catalog halo from legacy smashes (“Just the Way You Are,” “Versace on the Floor”), and steady streaming over viral spikes.The Romantic Tour kicks off early April 2026 in Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium), spanning North America through late May, Europe (Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, London) late June–mid July, and back to U.S./Vancouver by mid-October. Features Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee, plus select supports like Leon Thomas, Raye, Victoria Monet.This polished, formula-consistent revival reinforces Bruno's retro-romantic brand, leveraging hiatus demand and prior collaborations for sustained commercial longevity.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Payback
The Payback ft. Scoochie Boochie, Cleo Sol, Ragga Twins & Curtis Mayfield

The Payback

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 120:07


House, funk, soul, disco, reggae, hip hop, afrobeats, UKG, drum & bass and all manner of beats for open-minded listeners. Fresh releases and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco direct from London. New episode every Sunday night. Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Tracklist: Scoochie Boochie - I Still Have Sex Raashan Ahmad - Happy Leaders of the New School - Sobb Story Greg Blackman - On The Mic Pitch & Scratch - Pitch & Scratch Theme Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle Royal Musiq - Amarider Cleo Sol - Know That You Are Loved (DJ Maestro & DJ Supa D) DJ Clock -  AmaBeer  IZCO - Strike A Pose ft. Camille Munn P-Rallel & Greentea Peng - Soulboy (IZCO Remix) Doctor L - Vocalize Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman Sometimes Jah - Future Disco Tommy Largo - That Groove Voices - Can You See The Light (K.O.T. Stripped Mix Narasimha - Wakili Gabrielle Poso - Gypsy Deja Vu (Afefe Iku Spanish Call Remix D'Francisco DJ Edit) Kwanzaa Posse - Musica (Murk Boys Remix) Facta - SloPE ft. Warrior Queen & Killer P (D'Francisco Vocal Dub Edit) Wiley - Igloo Rhythm Ragga Twins - Lambourghini Conrad Subs - Culture Vulture Drumsound &  Bassline Smith - Badboy Roots Manuva - Witness (Fizzy Gillespie Remix) Shy FX - Funksta DJ Zinc - Ready or Not

We Dig Music
We Dig Music - Series 9 Episode 2 - Best of 1974

We Dig Music

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 133:39


For our february episode we finally complete the 70s by discussing our favourite songs of 1974! You can expect lots of prog, much more krautrock than expected (particularly from Tracey), some funk classics, sparkly glam bangers, and most of the members of The Byrds.We've each chosen our 10 favourite songs of the year and sent them over to Colin's wife Helen, who put the playlists together and distributed them so we were each given a playlist of the 20 songs from the other two hosts, along with our own 10. We then ranked the playlists in order of preference and sent them back to Helen, who totalled up the points and worked out the order. She also joined us on the episode to read out the countdown, which we found out as we recorded so all reactions are genuine.Now, admittedly, in parts we're a little bit brutal to some of the songs in the list as we're three separate people with differing music tastes, but please remember that to be in this episode at all the songs have to have been in one of our top 10's of that year.Bands featured in this episode include (In alphabetical order, no spoilers here!) - Kevin Ayers, Big Star, David Bowie, James Brown, Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band, Gene Clark, Cluster, Deep Purple, Brian Eno, Focus, Fred Frith, Harmonia, Keith Hudson, King Crimson, Kiss, Kraftwerk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Curtis Mayfield, Roger McGuinn, Mike Oldfield, Parliament, Gram Parsons, Pilot, Queen, Roxy Music, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Sparks, Steely Dan, Tangerine Dream, & Rick Wakeman.Find all songs in alphabetical order here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5DIrU8fLeTxerh4wHJTWDq?si=6e2bfca9066b44e2Find our We Dig Music Pollwinners Party playlist (featuring all of the winning songs up until now) here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45zfDHo8zm6VqrvoEQSt3z?si=Ivt0oMj6SmitimvumYfFrQIf you want to listen to megalength playlists of all the songs we've individually picked since we started doing best of the year episodes (which need updating but I plan on doing them over the next few months or so), you can listen to Colin's here – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x3Vy5Jry2IxG9JNOtabRT?si=HhcVKRCtRhWCK1KucyrDdgIan's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2H0hnxe6WX50QNQdlfRH5T?si=XmEjnRqISNqDwi30p1uLqAand Tracey's here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2p3K0n8dKhjHb2nKBSYnKi?si=7a-cyDvSSuugdV1m5md9NwThe playlist of 20 songs from the other two hosts was scored as usual, our favourite song got 20 points, counting down incrementally to our least favourite which got 1 point. The scoring of our own list of 10 is now slightly more complicated in order to give a truer level of points to our own favourites. So rather than them only being able to score as many points as our 10th favourite in the other list, the points in our own list were distributed as follows -1st place - 20 points2nd place - 18 points3rd place – 16 points4th place – 14 points5th place – 12 points6th place – 9 points7th place – 7 points8th place – 5 points9th place – 3 points10th place -1 pointHosts - Ian Clarke, Colin Jackson-Brown & Tracey BGuest starring Helen Jackson-Brown.Playlist compiling/distributing – Helen Jackson-BrownRecorded/Edited/Mixed/Original Music by Colin Jackson-Brown for We Dig PodcastsThanks to Peter Latimer for help with the scoring system.Part of the We Dig Podcasts network along with Free With This Months Issue & Pick A Disc.Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/wedigmusic.bsky.socialInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wedigmusicpcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wedigpusicpcast/Find our other episodes & podcasts at www.wedigpodcasts.com 

El sótano
El sótano - Abriendo los clásicos de 1971 (parte 2) - 19/02/26

El sótano

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 59:34


Una nueva entrega dedicada a recordar canciones que abrían icónicos álbumes de la cosecha de 1971.Playlist;CURTIS MAYFIELD “Get down” (Roots)MARVIN GAYE “What’s going on” (What’s going on)SMOKEY ROBINSON and THE MIRACLES “No wonder love’s a wonder” (One dozen roses)JANIS JOPLIN “Move over” (Pearl)JIMI HENDRIX “Freedom” (The cry of love)SLY and THE FAMILY STONE “Luv n’haight” (There’s a riot goin’ on)GIL SCOTT-HERON “The revolution will not be televised” (Pieces of a man)CAROLE KING “I feel the Earth move” (Tapestry)LEON RUSSELL “Stranger in a strange land” (Leon Russell and The Shelter People)DON McLEAN “American pie” (American pie)NICK DRAKE “Introduction and Hazey Jane II” (Bryter Layter)JONI MITCHELL “All I want” (Blue)Escuchar audio

The Motivation Show
Brian Hyland talks SEALED WITH A KISS & other Rock Classics

The Motivation Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 29:21


Brian Hyland is known as the voice of Summer Love, & is a pioneer of Rock N Roll.  He sang one of my favorite songs, in fact it's probably one of almost everyone's favorite songs & one of the great classics of all time as it is on every karaoke song sheet…Sealed With a Kiss, which has probably been sung billions of times in karaoke. His journey through music is nothing short of legendary. At the ripe young age of just 16, he skyrocketed to stardom with his infectious hit, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” claiming the coveted #1 spot across the nation & earning him a prestigious Gold Record. But..this was just the beginning of a remarkable musical odyssey.   Alongside the dynamic duo of Gary Geld & Peter Udell, he had hits like “Let Me Belong to You,” “Ginny Come Lately,” the world wide phenom “Sealed with a Kiss,” & “Warmed-over Kisses” solidifying his status as a household name.   He collaborated with luminaries such as Snuff Garrett, Leon Russell, &  JJ Cale, delivering hits like “The Joker Went Wild” & “Run, Run, Look and See,” which soared into the top 20 on the charts.   We discuss:   -Where Brian grew up (right near me!) -How & when did this music bug germinate in you. -His meteoric rise which continued with the monumental success of Curtis Mayfield's “Gypsy Woman,” a timeless anthem that resonated globally, selling over 3 million copies & produced by the legendary Del Shannon who was known for his megahit Runaway.   -How his penchant for reinvention shone brightly with his rendition of Jackie Wilson's “Lonely Teardrops,” capturing the essence of soulful melodies with unmatched finesse. -How In 1977 he moved to New Orleans to work with Allen Toussaint.  Allen produced an album with Brian called “In a State of Bayou.” The album was loved by the critics and was one of the best pieces music he ever did. -After 60 years since the release of ‘Sealed with a Kiss', Brian reunited with Peter Udell. Peter penned a Christmas song & invited Brian to record it. The song, titled ‘A Little Bit of Christmas Time', was released at the end of Nov. 2023.  -How Brian continues to grace stages & studios with his timeless melodies, with a legacy as a true icon of the music industry which seems to only grow stronger with each passing beat. -“Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini…now those are some memorable lyrics. What year was that recorded & how did that song & those iconic lyrics come about. -How long did it take for your next hit song and what song was that? -Sealed With a Kiss.  How did that song come about and was it about someone specific? -What keeps Brian still performing 65 years after his first big hit? See www.BrianHyland.com for upcoming performance and to listen to some of his classics

Rock N Roll Pantheon
I'm In Love With That Song: Curtis Mayfield - "Hard Times"

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 29:23


In this episode, we pay homage to the legendary Curtis Mayfield, a pivotal figure often overlooked in discussions about the great artists of the '60s and '70s. Join us as we explore his poignant track "Hard Times" from the album There's No Place Like America Today. We delve into the rich history of his career, from his early days with The Impressions to his groundbreaking solo work that tackled social and political issues head-on. We uncover the intricate layers of this slow-burning groove, highlighting the subtle interplay of instruments and the emotional depth of Mayfield's lyrics. As we navigate through the song's haunting themes of love, fear, and societal struggles, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Mayfield's artistry and the timeless relevance of his message. Tune in for an insightful journey into the life and music of a true musical genius. "Hard Times" - Curtis Mayfield Copyright 1975 Comad Music Co. BMI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm In Love With That Song
Curtis Mayfield - "Hard Times"

I'm In Love With That Song

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 28:53


In this episode, we pay homage to the legendary Curtis Mayfield, a pivotal figure often overlooked in discussions about the great artists of the '60s and '70s. Join us as we explore his poignant track "Hard Times" from the album There's No Place Like America Today. We delve into the rich history of his career, from his early days with The Impressions to his groundbreaking solo work that tackled social and political issues head-on. We uncover the intricate layers of this slow-burning groove, highlighting the subtle interplay of instruments and the emotional depth of Mayfield's lyrics. As we navigate through the song's haunting themes of love, fear, and societal struggles, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Mayfield's artistry and the timeless relevance of his message. Tune in for an insightful journey into the life and music of a true musical genius. "Hard Times" (Curtis Mayfield Copyright 1975 Comad Music Co BMI) Support the show by shopping for your favorite band merch at OldGlory.com and save 15%! https://oldglory.com/discount/LOVETHATSONG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tales from the Green Room
Greg Loiacono and Stingray - “We Don't Talk, We Just Play”

Tales from the Green Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 17:06


Guests: Greg Loiacano – vocals, guitar Michael Urbano – drums Vicki Randle – percussionIn this episode of Only in the Green Room, we sit down with Greg Loiacono & Stingray, a Bay Area super-group built on deep respect, serious groove, and a whole lot of joy. What started as a solo recording session for Greg Loiacano quickly turned into something much bigger when drummer Michael Urbano stepped in—and the chemistry was instant. Add longtime collaborator and powerhouse percussionist Vicki Randle, and Stingray was born.The trio talks about the unspoken language that defines their music: listening more than talking, playing for the song, and letting structure and feel guide everything. Influenced by classic soul, R&B, funk, and rock—from Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye to Sly Stone and beyond—Stingray's sound feels timeless but alive in the moment.We dig into:How the band formed organically (and accidentally)Why joy and laughter are non-negotiable onstageThe rare magic of musicians who truly listen to one anotherPlaying parts instead of overplayingBalancing Stingray with busy touring and recording schedulesRecording at the legendary 2200 Studios and feeling the weight of Bay Area music historyWhat's next: new singles, more shows, and getting back into the studioWith lineup support from Tom Ayer's, Kofi Brown, and Danny Eisenberg, Stingray is prioritizing what matters most—great songs, great vibes, and genuine connection.If you've ever wondered what it looks like when seasoned musicians stop chasing “projects” and start chasing feeling, this conversation says it all.New singles out now:Come Back HomeI Hope We Get to DanceRecorded backstage, moments after finishing their November 2025 set at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California —because the best conversations always happen only in the green room.Greg Loiacono. Founder of Stingray, is best known as a gritty rock and soul man of legendy San Francisco rock band, The Mother Hips and his collaborations with Chris RobinsonVicki Randle has recorded and/or toured with Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, George Benson, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Celine Dion, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis, Jeffrey Osborne, Laura Nyro and Lyle Mays. She appeared in the HBO documentary Mavis!. She became the first female permanent member of the Tonight Show Band with Branford Marsalis, starting in May 1992 and continuing through May 2009.Michael Urbano  toured extensively with John Hiatt (1995–1999), as one of Hiatt's "Nashville Queens" that included bassist Davey Faragher (Elvis Costello) and guitarist David Immergluck (Counting Crows). He also spent time as a drummer Smash Mouth. Before Smash Mouth, Urbano had played drums with The Spent Poets, The Kinetics, Deathray, Third Eye Blind, John Hiatt, Black Lab, Cracker, Paul Westerberg, Red House Painters, Willy DeVille, Camper Van Beethoven, and Sheryl Crow.[2]https://gregloiacono.com/

Bassment Sessions
Junior Murvin - Classics from the Falsetto

Bassment Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 63:00


Junior Murvin was born Murvin Smith on July 22, 1946, in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and raised in Kingston, where he began singing in the 1960s as part of local harmony groups. His early recordings leaned toward rocksteady and soul-influenced reggae, but it wasn't until the mid-1970s that his voice, a high, falsetto style sometimes compared to Curtis Mayfield, became fully recognized. Murvin's sound stood out in an era dominated by heavy roots vocals, giving his music an emotional, haunting quality that would later define his most important work.   Junior Murvin - Childhood Sweetheart The Upsetter Revue; Junior Murvin - Closer Together Junior Murvin - Roots Train Junior Murvin - Cool Out Son Junior Murvin - False Teachin' Junior Murvin - Give Me Your Love Junior Murvin - Muggers In The Street Junior Murvin - Tedious Junior Murvin - Police & Thieves Junior Murvin - Memories - 12" Version Junior Murvin - Judas And Jesus Junior Murvin - Rebellion Junior Murvin; Jango - Bam Bam Bam Junior Murvin - Bad Man Possee Junior Murvin - World Inflation

The Music Relish Show
The Music Relish Show # 131

The Music Relish Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 74:46


Perry , Lou and Mark have a listen to Janis Joplin plays "Move Over" also music trivia and songwriters Tom Kelly & Billy Steinberg plus Curtis Mayfield plays "Got to Have Peace" also random relish topics and more fun stuff

Music History Today
Jimi Hendrix Writes Purple Haze, Led Zeppelin Debut in USA: Music History Today Podcast December 26

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 8:13


Happy Kwanzaa & Boxing Day! On the December 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi Hendrix writes a classic, Led Zeppelin starts, Fontella Bass & Curtis Mayfield leave, & happy birthday to Lars Ulrich For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from  ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history04:02 Albums released on this date in music history 04:10 Singles released on this date in music history 05:10 Podcast advertisement 05:29 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 06:57 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 07:42 What's on tomorrow's episode

The Third Story Podcast with Leo Sidran
310: Remembering Phil Upchurch

The Third Story Podcast with Leo Sidran

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 37:04


Guitarist, bassist, composer Phil Upchurch died on November 23, and with his passing the music world lost one of its true "musician's musicians." Upchurch played on more than a thousand recordings  — from Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Curtis Mayfield, and George Benson to Jimmy Reed, the Staples Singers, and countless jazz, blues, and soul sessions. He belonged to the generation that didn't just shape popular music; they invented it. For my dad, Ben Sidran, Phil was also a friend for over 50 years. They recorded and toured together, shared studios, homes, families, and a deep creative kinship. Some of my earliest gigs as a drummer were with Phil, and those moments helped define my own musical path. When we heard that Phil had passed, I called my dad so we could remember him together — the sessions, the stories, the laughter, the generosity, and the unmistakable sound that made him both an insider's secret and a foundational figure in American music. This episode is a tribute — a conversation about a life lived fully in music, about reputation and legacy, and about the musicians who shaped the landscape from behind the scenes. Visit Third-Story.com for the full archive, and sign up for writing and updates at leosidran.substack.com. The Third Story is made in partnership with WBGO Studios. https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Strawberry Letter
Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Big Conversations, Little Bar
Eddie Gilreath, Music Industry Veteran | From Motown to Metallica: A Lifetime Behind the Music

Big Conversations, Little Bar

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 58:00


Music industry veteran Eddie Gilreath pulls up to the Corner Booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar to trace an extraordinary journey from Philadelphia's sound to global stages. With hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, he recalls faking his first bass gig at 14, serving in Panama during tense Cold War days, then rising through Motown and Warner Bros. to help break artists like the Spinners and George Benson. Eddie shares inside stories about working with icons including Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson, Bonnie Raitt, Curtis Mayfield, and more—plus why some of the most memorable moments happened offstage. He talks about smashing industry barriers as a pioneering Black executive, his “Black Music Is Green” initiative, and how streaming has rewritten the rules for new artists. It's a masterclass in music, marketing, and humanity from a man who quietly shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From basement rehearsals to boardrooms, Eddie's story is funny, candid, and deeply inspiring.Takeaways:How a missing bass player at a Philly cabaret accidentally launched Eddie's music career at 14.Serving in Panama during a volatile Cold War era and keeping music alive even in a combat zone.Moving from musician to executive, rising through Motown and Warner Bros. during the heyday of soul and pop.The strategy behind breaking acts like the Spinners and George Benson, including the massive success of Breezin'.Becoming the first African American national sales director and vice president at Warner, and refusing to be pigeonholed into “just” Black music.Intimate, often funny stories about working with legends: Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Cher, George Clinton, and more.Creating the “Black Music Is Green” initiative and using hard data and retail relationships to open doors for more Black professionals in the business.Reflections on Broadway cast albums, the streaming-era music economy, and why Eddie hopes his legacy is simply that he “did the right things.”#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #EddieGilreath #MotownRecords #WarnerBrothersRecords #MusicIndustryLegends #GeorgeBenson #RayCharles #CurtisMayfield #MichaelJackson #RecordBusinessHistory #BlackMusicIsGreen #PhiladelphiaSound #PanamaVeteran

Whole 'Nuther Thing
Episode 982: Super Sounds Of The 70's November 9, 2025

Whole 'Nuther Thing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 115:45


This week's show features tuneage from Buddy Miles,, Band Of Gypsy's, Supertramp, Eagles, Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, The Who, Beach Boys, Steve Miller Band, Cat Stevens, Robin Trower, Marvin Gaye, Toto, Procol Harum, ZZ Top, Seals & Crofts, Carly Simon, Curtis Mayfield, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Doobie Brothers and Timmy Thomas.

Lightnin' Licks Radio
#45 - The Letter M

Lightnin' Licks Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 63:26


In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past six decades, artists the world over in every artistic medium have used Eno's strategy while attempting to overcome a lull in creative output.In 2025, moody-melodramatic-mediocre yet somehow still award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential theme of their upcoming forty-fifth episode. Together, they decided... to default back to the alphabet. Because they have a reasonably solid grasp of the alphabet and how it works. They had previously utilized the letters A thru L, so naturally, they went with M.Sonic contributors to the forty-fifth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include:  Brothers Johnson, M. M. Knapps, James Todd Smith, Tone Loc. Prince Paul, Camp Lo, Dynasty, Mary Jane Girls. Dire Straits, Uncle Tupelo, various Sesame Street characters, Crash Test Dummies. Emma Ruth Rundle, Marraiges, Drab Majesty, Ted Lucus. The bible, Mudhoney, Pearl Jam, Sir Mix-a-Lot. The Rolling Stones, Mantronix, Afrika Bambaataa, Beck, De La Soul. Big Daddy Kane, Crooklyn Dodgers, Q-Tip, Masta Ace. M.F. Doom, Metal Fingers. Ducks Deluxe, Tyla Gang, The Motors, Brinsley Schwartz, Leif Garrett, Homer Simpson. The Impressions, MC 900-ft Jesus, Curtis Mayfield, Martha and the Muffins, Romeo Void, M & M. DanielLineau, Maps & Atlases, Bandeau, La Rosa Noir, Dave Matthes Band. The Music Machine, Alice Cooper, The Association, Rick Springfield, Joe Walsh, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham. Joe “Beans” Espisito, Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens, The Main Ingredient, The Temptations, Seals & Croft, Stevie Wonder, Leon Ware. Alicia Keys, 21 Savage, J. Cole, and the Clockers.Please defend the rights of (y)our neighbors. Drink Blue Chair Bay responsibly. Stay warm and keep it in your pants.The Letter “M” mixtape: HEAR IT ON SOUNDCLOUD[side one] 1 mudhoney - night of the hunted 2 marth & the muffins - paint by number heart 3 the main ingredient - let me prove my love to you 4 the music machine - talk talk 5 masta ace  -nineteen ninety seventy something [side two] 1 the motors - forget about you 2 curtis mayfield - billy jack 3 marriages - skin 4 maps and atlases - vampires 5 mantronix - who is it [end]

Lightnin' Licks Radio
#45 - The Letter M

Lightnin' Licks Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 99:29


In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past six decades, artists the world over in every artistic medium have used Eno's strategy while attempting to overcome a lull in creative output.In 2025, moody-melodramatic-mediocre yet somehow still award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential theme of their upcoming forty-fifth episode. Together, they decided... to default back to the alphabet. Because they have a reasonably solid grasp of the alphabet and how it works. They had previously utilized the letters A thru L, so naturally, they went with M.Sonic contributors to the forty-fifth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include:  Brothers Johnson, M. M. Knapps, James Todd Smith, Tone Loc. Prince Paul, Camp Lo, Dynasty, Mary Jane Girls. Dire Straits, Uncle Tupelo, various SesameStreet characters, Crash Test Dummies. Emma Ruth Rundle, Marraiges, Drab Majesty, Ted Lucus. The bible, Mudhoney, Pearl Jam, Sir Mix-a-Lot. The Rolling Stones, Mantronix, Afrika Bambaataa, Beck, De La Soul. Big Daddy Kane, CrooklynDodgers, Q-Tip, Masta Ace. M.F. Doom, Metal Fingers. Ducks Deluxe, Tyla Gang, The Motors, Brinsley Schwartz, Leif Garrett, Homer Simpson. The Impressions, MC 900-ft Jesus, Curtis Mayfield, Martha and the Muffins, Romeo Void, M & M. DanielLineau, Maps & Atlases, Bandeau, La Rosa Noir, Dave Matthes Band. The Music Machine, Alice Cooper, The Association, Rick Springfield, Joe Walsh, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham. Joe “Beans” Espisito, Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens, The Main Ingredient, The Temptations, Seals & Croft, Stevie Wonder, Leon Ware. Alicia Keys, 21 Savage, J. Cole, and the Clockers.Please defend the rights of (y)our neighbors. Drink Blue Chair Bay responsibly. Stay warm and keep it in your pants.The Letter “M” mixtape:[side one] 1 mudhoney - night of the hunted 2 marth & the muffins - paint by number heart 3 the main ingredient - let me prove my love to you 4 the music machine - talk talk 5 masta ace  -nineteen ninety seventy something [side two] 1 the motors - forget about you 2 curtis mayfield - billy jack 3 marriages - skin 4 maps and atlases - vampires 5 mantronix - who is it [end]

All Time Top Ten
Episode 693 - Top Ten Songs About Hell Part 2 w/Matt Dinan

All Time Top Ten

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 66:47


What have you got to lose? If you like the six o'clock news, then you'll love Top Ten Songs About Hell Part 2 featuring special guest Matt Dinan, the man who puts the Halloween in the phrase Every Day Is Halloween, yes even in November. Listen to the top half of this hellbound list and picks 5-1 in our countdown of the best songs about the place you go if you've been a bad boy. Hell awaits.If you missed Part 1, listen now or there'll be hell to pay:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-692-top-ten-songs-about-hell-part-1-w-matt-dinan/id573735994?i=1000733682224Get a bit more hell in your earholes with this - the official Top Ten Songs About Hell playlist, featuring every song heard in Parts 1 & 2, bumper songs included:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/635YZ2ciw4of2Gfk0InfzO?si=50aebc0598cc41daGet spooky with Matt's endlessly entertaining LA Frankenstein YouTube channel. New Halloween fun all year long!https://www.youtube.com/@LA_FrankensteinWe've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. Handsome Joe Lavelle returned for Emergency Pod #21 on November 1st! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetoptenWe're having a blast chatting it up about music over on the ATTT Facebook Group. Join us and start a conversation about music!https://www.facebook.com/groups/940749894391295

Nova Club
Le Club du Vendredi : Curtis Mayfield, Sudan Archives, Depeche Mode, Empire of the Sun, Dilinger et plus !

Nova Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 114:24


Avec intro / outro French Touch inclus !Tracklist : Venus (Sunshine People) - CheekUFO - UFOsPlay Me - FcukersOff The Books - The BeatnutsI Told Ya - Dexter In The NewsagentToxic Pony (Mashup) - AltegoDima Rave - Ino CasablancaA Bug's Life - Sudan ArchivesAlone Again (Naturally) - Esther PhillipsCrazy People - Nourished By TimeGirls Like Us - B15 ProjectWalking On A Dream - Empire Of The SunYou're A Star - Fred again.. & Amyl and the SniffersPolicy Of Truth - Depeche Mode200 - MechatokDirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay-ZGMFU - SydTripping Out - Curtis MayfieldCocaine In My Brain - DillingerMy old ways — Tame Impala Paty Trem Barbie — Anderson Do Paraiso The Right - DJ Seinfeld & Confidence MenShe's Always In My Hair - PrinceSex Life - Tracey & Riko DanConfidential - Paul St Hilaire & GavsborgTake Some Time Out - Arnold JarvisBeautiful People (Underground Network) - Barbara TuckerIntro - Alan Braxe and Fred FalkeHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Rock Of Ages
208 - Curtis Mayfield: Curtis

Rock Of Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 45:00


In 1970, former Impressions member Curtis Mayfield released his solo debut. And 55 years onward it's still one of the best sounding albums ever recorded from one of the best artists sadly taken away from us in the most tragic unforeseen circumstance. Are the theater kids in awe of the Gentle Genius? Trick question, who isn't?Originally recorded February 22, 2025.

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut
L'intégrale - The Hives, Stereophonics, Elastica dans RTL2 Pop Rock Station (21/10/25)

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 106:38


Ce 21 octobre, Marjorie Hache signe deux heures de pop-rock électrique et variée dans Pop-Rock Station. Au menu, Depeche Mode, The Kinks, Alice Cooper ou encore The Hives, attendus au Zénith de Paris le 20 novembre. L'animatrice de RTL2 célèbre aussi l'anniversaire de "Super Fly", bande originale culte de Curtis Mayfield, un classique du cinéma "blaxploitation". L'album de la semaine reste "Some Like It Hot" de Bar Italia, trio londonien adepte du shoegaze et de la pop 2000's, avec le titre "Cowbella". La reprise du jour plonge dans le métal : "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" de Metallica revisité par Bullet For My Valentine. Parmi les découvertes, la chanteuse suédoise Vella mêle soul et rock avec "All My Love", et les Texanes de Die Spitz envoient "Riding With My Girls", extrait de "Something To Consume". Marjorie met aussi en avant le festival Les Femmes s'en Mêlent, dédié à l'égalité et aux artistes émergentes, avec Pain Magazine et leur titre "Magic" en nouveauté du jour. La soirée se conclut sur des classiques de Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Elastica et Highly Suspect. The Hives - The Hives Forever Forever The Hives Green Day - Oh Yeah Curtis Mayfield - Freddie's Dead Red Hot Chili Peppers - Suck My Kiss Blondie - Denis Depeche Mode - A Pain That I'm Used To Air - Sexy Boy Bar Italia - Cowbella Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run The Offspring - Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset Suede - Dancing With The Europeans Bullet For My Valentine - Welcome Home (Sanitarium) Stereophonics - Have A Nice Day Vella - All My Love Alice Cooper - Poison Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch Die Spitz - Riding With My Girls The Beatles - All You Need Is Love Electric Six - Gay Bar Pain Magazine - Magic AC/DC - If You Want Blood Highly Suspect - Lydia Elastica - 2:1 Placebo - Post Blue Biffy Clyro - Hunting Season Frank Zappa - Inca RoadsHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

PATH Positive Approaches To Health
Episode 159: Road Trip... Destination The South Bay/San Jose, CA - Healing Hands & Heart: Medical Massage with Amy Long

PATH Positive Approaches To Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 71:23


Welcome back PATHPod listeners! In this soul-nourishing episode, we reconnect with the joy of guest interviews and spotlight a lifelong friend of Toni's and powerhouse healer: Amy Long, CMT. Amy brings decades of wisdom, compassion, and curiosity to her work as a certified medical massage therapist. Amy is a graduate of McKinnon Massage School and UCSF's prestigious hospital-based medical massage fellowship. Her work spans the full human spectrum—from infants to seniors, including hospice care. She specializes in medically complex conditions, using gentle, nervous-system-focused techniques to support pain management, anxiety, and healing.After a brief hiatus to host our second PathPod retreat in Boise, we're thrilled to dive back into conversations that illuminate, educate, and inspire. And this one? It's a masterclass in healing through touch.What You'll Learn: The difference between traditional massage and medical massage—and why it matters How therapeutic touch can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce reliance on medication The power of craniosacral therapy and acupressure in hospital settings Why “less is more” when it comes to healing touch How Amy's background in education and her lifelong love of learning shaped her unique approach Amy's Takeaways: Massage is healthcare. Period. Gentle touch can be profoundly therapeutic—even in the most medically fragile situations. Respect, autonomy, and presence are key when working with pediatric and adult patients alike. Integrative health modalities like massage, acupuncture, and music therapy are gaining traction in hospital settings—and changing lives. Hear how Amy's work brought peace and sleep to a friend in crisis at NYU Langone, and how her techniques offer comfort beyond the physical—especially for patients navigating grief, uncertainty, and isolation.Tune in for a heartfelt, eye-opening journey into the world of medical massage. Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or simply curious about holistic healing, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to explore new paths to wellness.Listen now and get ready to feel the love—one therapeutic touch at a time.Resources mentioned during the episode:1.      Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM)S4OM is a leading organization dedicated to advancing oncology massage through education, standards, and practitioner support. Official Website.2.       HealwellHealwell is a nonprofit organization that integrates massage therapy into clinical settings and offers education for healthcare professionals. Official Website.    Playlist:Inspired by Amy's love of funk, soul, and R&B, this episode's playlist features Curtis Mayfield's “People Get Ready”—a call to action and a soulful anthem that sets the tone for this transformative conversation. 

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Brand Building: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta hotels and is a touring artist.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Strawberry Letter
Brand Building: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta hotels and is a touring artist.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Brand Building: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta hotels and is a touring artist.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

The Funk Assassin
Disco Edits Special Mix - Discothèque Decadence DD008

The Funk Assassin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 67:37


This mix is a celebration of the edit – where funk, soul, disco, and hip hop get reimagined for today's dancefloor. We open with Greg Wilson & Ché's remix of The Sugarhill Gang's “Rapper's Delight” – a fresh, floor-shaking twist on a timeless classic. From there, it's pure groove: The Reflex lifts Instant Funk to new heights, DJ Fudge adds fire to Sadam Ant, and Dave Lee delivers pure gold with Glenn Jones, Mtume, Harvey Mason, and Gwen McCrae. Ken@Work flips Curtis Mayfield and Tom Browne into modern floor-fillers, keeping the energy alive and kicking. The originals – Tom Browne, Gwen McCrae, Instant Funk, The Sugarhill Gang – built the foundation. The editors – Greg Wilson & Ché, The Reflex, Dave Lee, DJ Fudge, Ken@Work – keep it alive, fresh, and powerful in 2025. This is about groove, respect, and reinvention. Turn it up and celebrate the culture.

PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine
The 1972 Albums Draft

PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 101:22


Hop in the Top Ten Time Machine as Dave and Milt, joined by certified grooveologists Al and Ira, crank the dials back to 1972 — a year when rock was raw, soul was deep, and at least one guy was wearing glitter and singing about space. It's time for the ABCs of Rock Draft, where our fab four draft their dream teams of albums released in this musically stacked year. Expect legends like Bowie, Wonder, and the Eagles to fly off the board early — but don't be surprised when someone grabs the Sanford and Son theme or gets misty over a reggae soundtrack. There's glam, grit, gospel, and a live J. Geils record that might punch you in the face. Along the way: hot takes, deep tracks, accidental revelations, and one AI-generated roast session. By the end, you'll either be nostalgic for bell bottoms or in awe of how many stone-cold classics dropped in '72. Either way, you're gonna want to stick around for the final picks, the albums that got left behind, and ChatGPT's judgment from on high. Topics 00:00 Banter & Buildup 01:55 Let the Draft Begin 02:29 Meet the Contenders: Al & Ira 05:46 Draft Order Shenanigans 10:51 Round 1: The Big Guns 20:00 Round 2: Hits, Heat, and Head-Scratchers 38:13 Acoustic Nostalgia & Campfire Vibes 39:27 T-Rex and the Rise of Glam 42:44 Deep Dive: Neil Young's Harvest 46:01 The Grateful Dead Get Loose (Live!) 50:51 Reggae Break: The Harder They Come 53:37 Elton Drops a Honky Chateau 55:31 Mott the Hoople = Chaos & Charisma 01:00:34 J. Geils Goes Full Throttle 01:02:53 Al Green Soothes the Soul 01:06:13 Curtis Mayfield's Superfly Soars 01:08:18 Aretha Channels Power & Grace 01:11:29 Yes Trips the Psychedelic Light Fantastic 01:12:13 Unearthing the Deep Cuts 01:13:11 Surprise Album That Shouldn't Work (But Does) 01:14:30 Billy Preston Meets Ed Sullivan 01:17:22 Cue the Godfather Theme (Respectfully) 01:19:06 Doobie Bros Do Their Thing 01:21:44 Final Picks: Scraps or Steals? 01:25:33 The Ones That Got Away 01:33:21 ChatGPT Renders Its Verdict 01:39:05 Closing Thoughts, Goodbyes, and Maybe One More Riff  

The Not Old - Better Show
Jerry Butler & Curtis Mayfield: Their Forgotten Story: Music Historian Scott Shea

The Not Old - Better Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 31:46


Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, the podcast for those who believe life gets better—and even sweeter—with age. I'm your host, Paul Vogelzang, and today we're diving into the soul-stirring legacy of two musical giants whose voices, harmonies, and vision shaped the very sound of a generation: Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler. If you grew up spinning 45s on your record player or gathered around the radio to hear those smooth, soaring harmonies, then you already know that Mayfield and Butler weren't just voices—they were storytellers, activists, and pioneers of a sound that broke barriers. Together, they helped shape the golden age of soul music, and their influence continues to inspire generations. But did you know that before the world knew them as soul legends, they were just two young men from Chicago's Cabrini-Green projects, united by gospel music, ambition, and a dream of something bigger? Today, we'll uncover the fascinating story of how Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield met, formed the Impressions, and created hits like the unforgettable “For Your Precious Love.” We'll also explore why Jerry's path ultimately led him to go solo—and how Curtis turned his heartbreak into a revolutionary career that brought soul music into the Civil Rights Movement. Joining us today is returning guest Scott Shea, a writer and expert in music history, whose latest article brings these incredible stories to life. From Curtis Mayfield's genius as a songwriter to Jerry Butler's powerful, underrated baritone, we'll reflect on their journey, their struggles, and their lasting impact on American music and culture. This one's for the music lovers, the memory keepers, and anyone who remembers the days when a song could soothe your soul and spark a revolution. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and let's celebrate the legacy of two legends who reminded us all to “Keep on Pushing.” I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is The Not Old Better Show. Let's get started.

Fresh Air
Remembering The South African Playwright Who Defied Apartheid

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 45:35


Athol Fugard's plays, like Blood Knot and Master Harold and the Boys, were about the emotional and psychological consequences of Apartheid. He also formed an integrated theater company in the 1960s, in defiance of South African norms. The playwright, who died Saturday, spoke with Terry Gross in 1986. And we remember soul singer/songwriter Jerry Butler, who sang with Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions before going solo. Jazz historian Kevin Whitehead marks the centennial of the birth of Roy Haynes, one of the most in-demand drummers of the genre.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy