Podcasts about Fela Kuti

Has there ever been a group like Talking Heads? Jonathan Gould's Burning Down The House explores their affluent background, the root of their ambition and the springboard of the New York scene of the late ‘70s (he was a regular at CBGB). Along with … ... the romanticised image of CBGB and the reality … their black music roots: “the same instrumentation as Booker T & the MGs” … the influence of the Modern Lovers: “Jonathan Richman and Byrne were both oddballs, appealing but peculiar” … how the economy of New York's real estate let them rent a 2,000 square foot loft for $289 a month … bands from affluent backgrounds take greater commercial risks: “there was always a Plan B” … the art-school drop-out lineage that began John Lennon and Keith Richards … how different they were from the CBGBs acts, a band that sang verses in French and “didn't dress like the New York Dolls” … the band's dynamic, Chris and Tina “effectively one person” ... did Byrne really make Tina Weymouth “re-audition”? … the success of the Tom Tom Club and the tension that caused … Byrne's invention of his own “white choreography” … Stop Making Sense, as big a part of their legacy as any album … and why there can never be a reunion Mentioned in dispatches: Brian Eno, Adrian Belew, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Ramone and Fela Kuti. Order ‘Burning Down The House' here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/9780063022980Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has there ever been a group like Talking Heads? Jonathan Gould's Burning Down The House explores their affluent background, the root of their ambition and the springboard of the New York scene of the late ‘70s (he was a regular at CBGB). Along with … ... the romanticised image of CBGB and the reality … their black music roots: “the same instrumentation as Booker T & the MGs” … the influence of the Modern Lovers: “Jonathan Richman and Byrne were both oddballs, appealing but peculiar” … how the economy of New York's real estate let them rent a 2,000 square foot loft for $289 a month … bands from affluent backgrounds take greater commercial risks: “there was always a Plan B” … the art-school drop-out lineage that began John Lennon and Keith Richards … how different they were from the CBGBs acts, a band that sang verses in French and “didn't dress like the New York Dolls” … the band's dynamic, Chris and Tina “effectively one person” ... did Byrne really make Tina Weymouth “re-audition”? … the success of the Tom Tom Club and the tension that caused … Byrne's invention of his own “white choreography” … Stop Making Sense, as big a part of their legacy as any album … and why there can never be a reunion Mentioned in dispatches: Brian Eno, Adrian Belew, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Ramone and Fela Kuti. Order ‘Burning Down The House' here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/9780063022980Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has there ever been a group like Talking Heads? Jonathan Gould's Burning Down The House explores their affluent background, the root of their ambition and the springboard of the New York scene of the late ‘70s (he was a regular at CBGB). Along with … ... the romanticised image of CBGB and the reality … their black music roots: “the same instrumentation as Booker T & the MGs” … the influence of the Modern Lovers: “Jonathan Richman and Byrne were both oddballs, appealing but peculiar” … how the economy of New York's real estate let them rent a 2,000 square foot loft for $289 a month … bands from affluent backgrounds take greater commercial risks: “there was always a Plan B” … the art-school drop-out lineage that began John Lennon and Keith Richards … how different they were from the CBGBs acts, a band that sang verses in French and “didn't dress like the New York Dolls” … the band's dynamic, Chris and Tina “effectively one person” ... did Byrne really make Tina Weymouth “re-audition”? … the success of the Tom Tom Club and the tension that caused … Byrne's invention of his own “white choreography” … Stop Making Sense, as big a part of their legacy as any album … and why there can never be a reunion Mentioned in dispatches: Brian Eno, Adrian Belew, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Ramone and Fela Kuti. Order ‘Burning Down The House' here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/9780063022980Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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: MJ Wemoto, Boddhi Satva, Kaysha & Bantu Nkazi  - Protect My Vibe DJ Maphorisa - Koko DJ Said, Cee ElAssaad - Fela Is Everything (Eric Kupper Remix)  Childish Gambino - This Is America (Todd Terry & Louie Vega & Kenny Dope Remix) Afefe Iku - Mirrordance Fela Kuti - Withcraft Girls of the Internet/Anelisa Lamola/Dennis Ferrer - Affirmations (Dennis Ferrer extended remix) Georgie P - Love Is Gonna Save The Day Radiance - Your My Number 1 (Dub) George McCrae - Givin' Back The Feeling Vibe Chemistry, Lauren-Paige, Ceskie & Exile - Damn Potential Badboy - Your Mine feat. Yush (Original Mix) Tom & Jerry -  Air Freshner 4 Hero - The Scorcher Lyn Collins - Rock Me Again & Again & Again &  Again & Again & Again  Reel By Real - Surkit (Calibre Remix) Underworld - Cowgirl (Atomic Hooligan Remix) Bushwacka! -  Pig Chase Doc Brown - Point Break Mosca - Bax G.O.D - Shake It Up Eliza Rose - Weekend Julie McKnight - Home (Steven Mestre's Data Groove) Mike Dunn, Sonic Boom Society, D.J. Shon Jackson - Work Da Groove (MDZ You Go Boy Mix)

On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy. Recorded May 7, 2025 Stand Well Well T.O.P. Emi Aluta Bad Man Lighter Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy. Recorded May 7, 2025 Stand Well Well T.O.P. Emi Aluta Bad Man Lighter Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIf someone had told us a few years ago that we'd be talking to one of our favorite and - in our humble opinion - one of the best guitarists in the world right now, we probably wouldn't have believed it.J.D. Simo is one of those guitarists you might not have heard of… but definitely should! A super friendly guy with a cool beard and a Telecaster in hand, a walking encyclopedia of music history, always busy and never one to say “no” to a new challenge - he's a true musical legend of Nashville.As a guitarist, songwriter and producer/engineer, Simo has worked with the likes of Jack White (Beyoncé Lemonade sessions), Phil Lesh, James McCartney, Tommy Emmanuel, David Kahne, Cowboy Jack Clement, Dave Cobb, Paul Worley, George Porter, Anson Funderburgh, Peter Collins, Joe Bonamassa, Chris Isaak, Samantha Fish and Baz Luhrmann on the soundtrack and score of the Elvis and upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic (Springsteen. Deliver Me From Nowhere). He is a former member of the Don Kelley Band (2007–2012), the historic house band at Robert's Western World in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also a member of the psychedelic rock band SIMO from 2012–2018 and has released four solo albums to date. His record Songs from The House of Grease made it to our top albums of 2023.Be sure to check out our interview with JD, where he talks about his musical journey, touring plans with Chris Isaak and Luther Dickinson, and much more.podcast jingle: Łukasz WojciechowskiYou can listen to this episode here: https://tiny.pl/1xn9xg07Spotify link:YouTube: https://tiny.pl/rt6dhj-8 We also encourage you to follow our profile on Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/PickPlease/and on Instagram - https://tiny.pl/cxk21We would be grateful for your support on Patronite (special bonuses for our patrons!): https://tiny.pl/r8yq62q5LINKS:J.D. SIMO:FB - https://tiny.pl/c6t-mjmqInstagram - https://tiny.pl/yw8t1f8zYoutube - https://tiny.pl/rtqm_kf7Official website - https://simo.fm/J.D. SIMO on SPOTIFY / TIDAL:Spotify - https://tiny.pl/vkm5nqqyTidal - https://tiny.pl/skgvk3krSIMO - https://tiny.pl/m_256npxJ.D. Simo & Luther Dickinson - Do The Rump! - https://tiny.pl/n2ptg-3qJ.D. Simo - Song From The House of Grease - https://tiny.pl/wn49tELVIS (Soundtrack) - https://tiny.pl/h3brs90yThis is J.D. Simo Playlist - https://tiny.pl/k1wp_3r5Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - https://tiny.pl/6pfy155sDon Kelley Band - https://tiny.pl/ys-x8wsnMUSIC/ARTISTS recommended and listened by J.D. these days (some of many :p): Kenny Burrell (especially first album), Wes Montgomery, Grant Green (especially funk stuff from the late 60`s and early 70`s), Harold Vick, Cannonball Adderley, Ornette Coleman, Wayne Shorter (“Adam`s Apple”, “Juju”), Rachmaninov, Claude Debussy, Chopin, Lightnin` Hopkins, Rev. Gary Davis, Lonesome Sundown, Frankie Lee Sims, Slim Harpo, Lightnin` Slim, Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Jimmy Bryant, Ronnie Hawkins, Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Chris Isaak, Duane Eddy,

Nigerian born musician talks about growing up around the music of Fela Kuti and Jimmy Cliff and how he is now - after becoming a pharmacist, father and assimilated immigrant - able to pursue his own artistic path in America.

Comienza el día con la noticia de los correos electrónicos entre el equipo de Rosalía y la oficina del diseñador mallorquín Miguel Adrover, tras la negativa de él a trabajar juntos por no haberse posicionado públicamente en la guerra de Gaza. Después, el turista musical vuelve de conocer la profesión de enterrador. Lo hace después de decorar el cementerio de un pequeño pueblo de Ávila para hacerlo más habitable. En nuestra sección 'Speed run', donde unimos a dos artistas muy diferentes a través de sus colaboraciones, tendemos puentes entre La Tania y la leyenda nigeriana Fela Kuti. A las ocho conocemos la actualidad y una nueva expresión desde Galicia: 'O carallo 29'. Por último, charlamos con Eduardo Flores, director del festival Alhautor en Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga. Y cerramos con Los Estanques y El Canijo de Jerez que acaban de publicar un EP titulado 'Fumata blanca', que es un adelanto de lo que será su disco 'Lágrimas de plomo fundido'. Escuchar audio

This month we appear to be teleporting between CBGB's, Studio 54,  The 100 Club, The Berlin Wall and some kind of prog gig in a field in Cambridgeshire as we battle over our favourite songs of 1977!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!) - David Bowie, Chic, Commodores, Elvis Costello, The Damned, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Dean Friedman, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Gabriel, Heldon, Richard Hell, Billy Joel, Kiss, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Anthony Phillips, Pink Floyd, Plastic Bertrand, Iggy Pop, Queen, Ramones, Suicide, Talking Heads, Television, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers, John Williams & The London Symphony Orchestra, Wire, Bill Withers, & X-Ray SpexFind all songs in alphabetical order here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Gh83sLsD9mCpQAIliafVB?si=49b9628e338d4c77Find 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 

This week it's damn hot, and we are smellin' sumthin' sticky, stanky, and funky! It's time to get our groove on and back down to funky town. So, once again: turn on your lava lamps, slip into some velvet, and your highest platform boots, and pick your funky dos to spherical perfection! That's right, funky junkies… It's a Funk Rock extravaganza!What do we do here at InObscuria? We exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we take a listen to all 3, as we move n' groove our way through funk-infused rock n' roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, which is why it's tied for our longest-running series! Songs this week include:SlangBanger – “Funk2TheMasses” from SlangBanger Attacks(2001)Black Joe Lewis – “Sugarfoot” from Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! (2008) Fishbone – “Last Call In America” from Stockholm Syndrome(2025)Trulio Disgracias – “If You Want Me To Stay” from If You Want Me To Stay - single (2019)Super Hero Killer – “The Heat” from Breathe You Up & Breathe You In (2021)The Letters Home – “Pegasus” from Pegasus - single(2014)Science Faxtion – “What It Is” from Living On Another Frequency (2008)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf 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/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

Dediquem un programa sencer al gènere del HighLife a Ghana a través de tres veterans vius i en actiu: Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Pat Thoma i Ebo Taylor. Tres músics de Ghana que han configurat el gènere del HighLife i també el Funk africà, que en part van derivar en l'Afrobeat de Fela Kuti i han marcat tota la música moderna a l'Àfrica.

La 39e édition du Festival international Nuits d'Afrique se termine ce dimanche 20 juillet à Montréal. Treize jours de concerts ont rassemblé près de 700 artistes africains, d'Amérique latine et des Antilles. Des sonorités traditionnelles aux fêtes technos en passant par des cours de danse ouverts à tous, la richesse culturelle de cet événement a transporté le public en voyage tout autour du monde. De notre envoyée spéciale à Montréal, Rumba congolaise, maloya réunionnais, trap syrienne, rythmes berbères, amazighs, yorubas ou vaudous : en un mot, les Nuits d'Afrique rassemblent. Dans le quartier des spectacles, l'Esplanade Tranquille porte très mal son nom cette semaine. Les concerts s'enchaînent dans une immersion sonore totale et ininterrompue. Chaque artiste profite de son temps sur scène pour mettre en lumière son pays et sa culture. « Le kamele ngoni, c'est un instrument purement africain. C'est un instrument qui a créé à Wassoulou, une ville peule au Mali. À travers cet instrument, je peux parler de la paix, de la cohésion sociale, du vivre ensemble. C'est très important pour moi parce qu'il faut promouvoir ta culture, ta langue. Moi, je chante en langue peule d'abord, et puis je chante en langue bambara. Je suis très content de pouvoir le faire », raconte le maître du kamele ngoni, Dicko Fils. Si la traditionnalité est partout, elle est loin de rester bloquée dans le passé. La Malienne Djely Tapa est devenue griotte pour la diaspora africaine à Montréal. Mais une griotte bien ancrée dans son époque, ayant ajouté de l'électro à sa musique mandingue. « L'afrofuturisme, pour moi, c'est d'amener nos instruments, qui sont des instruments d'héritage, de les amener dans des sonorités futuristes. Parce que quand on parle de nos instruments, on va les qualifier d'instruments traditionnels. Mais le violon aussi est un instrument traditionnel, mais il est utilisé dans la musique contemporaine. Et on ne l'appellerait pas un ''instrument traditionnel''. Donc, pourquoi ma kora serait un instrument traditionnel ? Elle peut être aussi contemporaine, non ? », interroge l'artiste. Ici, les revendications fusent de toutes parts, portées par des artistes engagés pour la justice et la paix. Le Nigérian Fémi Kuti porte un afro-beat politique par essence : « Je suis profondément convaincu que l'Afrique devrait être le meilleur des continents, un modèle qui ferait l'admiration du monde entier. Si ses dirigeants étaient vraiment engagés, s'ils aimaient leur peuple, l'Afrique serait aujourd'hui un continent épanoui, rempli de joie, vous voyez ? Et pourtant, à chaque fois que j'y retourne ou que je lis les nouvelles, j'en ai vraiment le cœur brisé. Je n'ai pas de baguette magique pour changer les choses, et je ne peux pas forcer les autres à croire en mes idées, sinon je passerais pour un dictateur. Alors, peut-être que finalement, la vie consiste surtout à se développer soi-même. Car nous allons tous mourir un jour. Et s'il y a une vie après la mort, alors c'est à ce moment que nous devrons répondre de nos pensées et de nos actes. » Aux Nuits d'Afrique, la musique est plus que jamais un moyen de transmettre, d'ouvrir les esprits et de résister, dans la joie et le partage.  À lire aussiNigeria: «Zombie», la fronde de Fela Kuti contre Obasanjo

La 39e édition du Festival international Nuits d'Afrique se termine ce dimanche 20 juillet à Montréal. Treize jours de concerts ont rassemblé près de 700 artistes africains, d'Amérique latine et des Antilles. Des sonorités traditionnelles aux fêtes technos en passant par des cours de danse ouverts à tous, la richesse culturelle de cet événement a transporté le public en voyage tout autour du monde. De notre envoyée spéciale à Montréal, Rumba congolaise, maloya réunionnais, trap syrienne, rythmes berbères, amazighs, yorubas ou vaudous : en un mot, les Nuits d'Afrique rassemblent. Dans le quartier des spectacles, l'Esplanade Tranquille porte très mal son nom cette semaine. Les concerts s'enchaînent dans une immersion sonore totale et ininterrompue. Chaque artiste profite de son temps sur scène pour mettre en lumière son pays et sa culture. « Le kamele ngoni, c'est un instrument purement africain. C'est un instrument qui a créé à Wassoulou, une ville peule au Mali. À travers cet instrument, je peux parler de la paix, de la cohésion sociale, du vivre ensemble. C'est très important pour moi parce qu'il faut promouvoir ta culture, ta langue. Moi, je chante en langue peule d'abord, et puis je chante en langue bambara. Je suis très content de pouvoir le faire », raconte le maître du kamele ngoni, Dicko Fils. Si la traditionnalité est partout, elle est loin de rester bloquée dans le passé. La Malienne Djely Tapa est devenue griotte pour la diaspora africaine à Montréal. Mais une griotte bien ancrée dans son époque, ayant ajouté de l'électro à sa musique mandingue. « L'afrofuturisme, pour moi, c'est d'amener nos instruments, qui sont des instruments d'héritage, de les amener dans des sonorités futuristes. Parce que quand on parle de nos instruments, on va les qualifier d'instruments traditionnels. Mais le violon aussi est un instrument traditionnel, mais il est utilisé dans la musique contemporaine. Et on ne l'appellerait pas un ''instrument traditionnel''. Donc, pourquoi ma kora serait un instrument traditionnel ? Elle peut être aussi contemporaine, non ? », interroge l'artiste. Ici, les revendications fusent de toutes parts, portées par des artistes engagés pour la justice et la paix. Le Nigérian Fémi Kuti porte un afro-beat politique par essence : « Je suis profondément convaincu que l'Afrique devrait être le meilleur des continents, un modèle qui ferait l'admiration du monde entier. Si ses dirigeants étaient vraiment engagés, s'ils aimaient leur peuple, l'Afrique serait aujourd'hui un continent épanoui, rempli de joie, vous voyez ? Et pourtant, à chaque fois que j'y retourne ou que je lis les nouvelles, j'en ai vraiment le cœur brisé. Je n'ai pas de baguette magique pour changer les choses, et je ne peux pas forcer les autres à croire en mes idées, sinon je passerais pour un dictateur. Alors, peut-être que finalement, la vie consiste surtout à se développer soi-même. Car nous allons tous mourir un jour. Et s'il y a une vie après la mort, alors c'est à ce moment que nous devrons répondre de nos pensées et de nos actes. » Aux Nuits d'Afrique, la musique est plus que jamais un moyen de transmettre, d'ouvrir les esprits et de résister, dans la joie et le partage.  À lire aussiNigeria: «Zombie», la fronde de Fela Kuti contre Obasanjo

Der 1997 verstorbene afrikanische Musiker Fela Kuti gilt als Begründer des Afrobeat - jener Kombination aus Jazz, Funk, westafrikanischer Tanzmusik und der Folklore des Yoruba-Volkes. Der Musiker hat mit seiner Musik zahlreiche Bands weltweit inspiriert. Darüber hinaus war er auch politisch aktiv und kämpfte mit seiner Musik gegen die durch die Kolonialisierung deformierten Gesellschaftssysteme in Afrika. Auf seinem 1976 erschienenen Album „Zombie“ bezeichnete Kuti die Soldaten des nigerianischen Militärregimes als Zombies - mit schwerwiegenden Folgen für die Familie des Musikers.

Writer Conor McCreery joins the show to talk about his new BOOM Studios miniseries The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal, and his upcoming graphic novel about Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti.

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, à l'occasion de la Fête de la musique, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. L'afrobeat comme arme politique  Le 18 février 1977, l'armée nigériane attaque Kalakuta, la république autoproclamée de Fela Kuti. Ce jour-là, sa mère est violemment jetée par la fenêtre, et plus rien ne sera comme avant. Artiste de génie, agitateur politique, chef de communauté, Fela Kuti a fait de l'afrobeat une arme. Mais derrière la légende, il y a aussi l'homme, ses contradictions, son emprise. Ce destin est celui d'un roi : flamboyant, dangereux, inoubliable. Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire cambridge analytica⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire Médiator⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire des Pentagones Papers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire McLibel ou le procès McDonald's⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam  Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, à l'occasion de la Fête de la musique, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Une vie de lutte et de génie musicale  Montreux, 1976. Nina Simone remonte sur scène après deux ans de silence. Le public découvre une artiste instable, brillante, déroutante, entre fulgurances musicales et ruptures de ton. Ce soir-là, sa voix claque, tremble, gronde, tandis que sa douleur affleure. Derrière l'icône, une femme rongée par la maladie, la rage, et un destin brisé. Voici l'histoire de Nina Simone, pianiste prodige, militante incandescente et diva tragique. Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire cambridge analytica⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire Médiator⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire des Pentagones Papers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire McLibel ou le procès McDonald's⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam  Voix : Florian Bayoux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Des d'Euskal Herria, Mikel Makala, amb l'excusa que els Arima Soul treuen el seu disc, "Gaua", ens fa una sessi

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, à l'occasion de la Fête de la musique, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Le destin tragique du prince de la soul  Marvin Gaye est paranoïaque, enfermé chez lui, hanté par ses démons et les drogues. Le 1er avril 1984, une dispute éclate avec son père. Quelques minutes plus tard, ce dernier revient armé et lui tire dessus à bout portant. Marvin s'effondre. Il meurt la veille de ses 45 ans. Derrière cette fin tragique, le parcours bouleversant d'un génie de la soul, entre foi, violences familiales, engagement politique et chute intime. Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire cambridge analytica⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire Médiator⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire des Pentagones Papers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire McLibel ou le procès McDonald's⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam  Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, à l'occasion de la Fête de la musique, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Le génie du blues  Un soir de 1965, Ray Charles est retrouvé gisant dans sa salle de bain, victime d'un accident lié à sa dépendance à l'héroïne. Derrière l'image du « Genius » adulé, se cache un homme rongé par les traumatismes d'enfance, la ségrégation et l'addiction. De la perte de la vue à la mort de son frère, Ray traverse les épreuves en s'accrochant à la musique. Malgré ses combats personnels, il deviendra une légende, symbole de lutte et d'excellence artistique. Cet épisode explore la face sombre et lumineuse d'un destin hors du commun. Pour découvrir d'autres récits passionnants, cliquez ci-dessous : ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire cambridge analytica⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire Médiator⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire des Pentagones Papers⁠⁠ ⁠⁠[INEDIT] Les plus grands scandales d'Etats : l'affaire McLibel ou le procès McDonald's⁠⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Mary Lou Oeconomou Production : Bababam  Voix : Florian Bayoux  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenue dans Les Fabuleux Destins, le podcast qui vous fait découvrir des histoires vraies et étonnantes. Cette semaine, à l'occasion de la Fête de la musique, partez à la découverte de quatre récits parfois méconnus de figures emblématiques de la musique : Nina Simone, Fela Kuti, Ray Charles ou encore Marvin Gaye. Plongez dans une saison consacrée aux légendes de la musique africaine et afro-américaine, et plus particulièrement à leur part d'ombre. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ces récits captivants, où chaque détail vous tiendra en haleine. Et tout au long de la semaine comme toujours, (ré)écoutez nos meilleurs fabuleux destins et nos meilleurs épisodes de La Traque, le podcast qui vous plonge dans les plus grandes cavales criminelles de l'histoire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you were eagerly anticipating the next pun-named episode of Music of the Mat Remix, then your wait is over. Shawn Michaels came out to his entrance theme "Sexy Boy" for many years, but what if instead of kicking his opponents' heads off with Sweet Chin Music, he wailed away on a saxophone instead? Why, he'd be... just a saxy boy (saxy boyyyyyy). On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Roomba from the VOW Discord play songs that have a saxophone part in them. Artists played include Billy Idol, Fela Kuti, Ween, Romeo Void, FEAR, Sisters of Mercy, Grace Kelly, Miles Davis w/ John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderley, and many more. Get ready to make 'em hot and make 'em shiver with the help of some awesome saxophone songs!Theme song: "Hemispheres" by Silent PartnerBluesky: @MusicoftheMat / @justandrewAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dylan Jones – writer, former editor of i-D, Arena and GQ - was 15 in 1975 and dressed like Henry McCullough of Wings (“a lot of denim and silk scarves”), a time he thinks had enormous influence on the following five decades. There are many highlights in his latest book ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot', a lot of them discussed here with David and Mark, including … … the lasting impact of the cover of Patti Smith's Horses. … the “frightening” Millie Jackson, 50 years ahead of her time. … why Blood On The Tracks was the first middle-aged rock album.  … the information black-out and the value of the ‘70s rock press - particularly Street Life – for such experimental music. … how the sarcasm of Steely Dan still feels contemporary – “Donald Trump is a figure they could have made up 50 years ago”. … the three key rhythms of the ‘70s – Fela Kuti's afro-beat, James Brown's funk and Klaus Dinger's Neu!-beat. … the reason Donna Summer's Love To Love You Baby is 17 minutes long. … how Brian Eno's accident led to the birth of ambient music.  … “writing about pop music allows you to write about anything”. … how the sophistication and intellect of the mid-‘70s was pilloried in Punk's Year Zero. … the Quiet Storm genre - aka “foreplay music” – from Sade to Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. ... the unrecognised power of the female record-buyer and the sexism of the rock press. … and the greatest record of 1975! Pre-order ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/1975-World-Forgot-Dylan-Jones/dp/1408721988Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our worldwide Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Jones – writer, former editor of i-D, Arena and GQ - was 15 in 1975 and dressed like Jimmy McCulloch of Wings (“a lot of denim and silk scarves”), a time he thinks had enormous influence on the following five decades. There are many highlights in his latest book ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot', a lot of them discussed here with David and Mark, including … … the lasting impact of the cover of Patti Smith's Horses. … the “frightening” Millie Jackson, 50 years ahead of her time. … why Blood On The Tracks was the first middle-aged rock album.  … the information black-out and the value of the ‘70s rock press - particularly Street Life – for such experimental music. … how the sarcasm of Steely Dan still feels contemporary – “Donald Trump is a figure they could have made up 50 years ago”. … the three key rhythms of the ‘70s – Fela Kuti's afro-beat, James Brown's funk and Klaus Dinger's Neu!-beat. … the reason Donna Summer's Love To Love You Baby is 17 minutes long. … how Brian Eno's accident led to the birth of ambient music.  … “writing about pop music allows you to write about anything”. … how the sophistication and intellect of the mid-‘70s was pilloried in Punk's Year Zero. … the Quiet Storm genre - aka “foreplay music” – from Sade to Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. ... the unrecognised power of the female record-buyer and the sexism of the rock press. … and the greatest record of 1975! Pre-order ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/1975-World-Forgot-Dylan-Jones/dp/1408721988Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our worldwide Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Jones – writer, former editor of i-D, Arena and GQ - was 15 in 1975 and dressed like Jimmy McCulloch of Wings (“a lot of denim and silk scarves”), a time he thinks had enormous influence on the following five decades. There are many highlights in his latest book ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot', a lot of them discussed here with David and Mark, including … … the lasting impact of the cover of Patti Smith's Horses. … the “frightening” Millie Jackson, 50 years ahead of her time. … why Blood On The Tracks was the first middle-aged rock album.  … the information black-out and the value of the ‘70s rock press - particularly Street Life – for such experimental music. … how the sarcasm of Steely Dan still feels contemporary – “Donald Trump is a figure they could have made up 50 years ago”. … the three key rhythms of the ‘70s – Fela Kuti's afro-beat, James Brown's funk and Klaus Dinger's Neu!-beat. … the reason Donna Summer's Love To Love You Baby is 17 minutes long. … how Brian Eno's accident led to the birth of ambient music.  … “writing about pop music allows you to write about anything”. … how the sophistication and intellect of the mid-‘70s was pilloried in Punk's Year Zero. … the Quiet Storm genre - aka “foreplay music” – from Sade to Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. ... the unrecognised power of the female record-buyer and the sexism of the rock press. … and the greatest record of 1975! Pre-order ‘1975: The Year The World Forgot' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/1975-World-Forgot-Dylan-Jones/dp/1408721988Help us to keep the conversation going by joining our worldwide Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iconic musician Fela Kuti declared his home in Lagos, Nigeria, an independent state. He called it Kalakuta - and in 1977 it was invaded by the Nigerian Army. 

Seun Kuti became the bandleader to Egypt 80 as a teenager after the original bandleader, his father, afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, died. He was filling heavy shoes. Today's Sound Off features a discussion with Seun about the working class struggle, the power of music and his new album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) deluxe edition with collaborations with De La Soul, Adi Oasis and Kamasi Washington. Listen in to hear tracks from the album and Katy Henriksen's conversation with Seun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Tembo Sounds – The Culture radio show #577, a soul-drenched journey through timeless classics and funk-filled grooves! Tonight's mix features the smooth harmonies of The Delfonics, the passion of Teddy Pendergrass, and the elegance of Sade. Feel the funk with The Isley Brothers, get uplifted by Stevie Wonder, and vibe to the powerful energy of Fela Kuti and Parliament. It's a celebration of soul, love, and rhythm—let the music take you there!

MUSICINTHEAIR @Villahangar #PodcastShow THIS WEEK presents >> @REMIXIA [EPISODE 400-18] TRACKLIST: 01. 100 Zulu Warriors - Black Coffee 02. Timbuktu (Caiiro remix) - Dennis Ferrer and Jerome Sydenham 03. No space - Meera 04. The house of the rising sun (Laurent Voisin Remix) - Miriam Makeba 05. Keep on Moving (Deep Essentials Remix) - Fatso 98 and Forest SA 06. Horns in the sun (feat. Mo-T) - DJ Kent 07. Water no get enemy (Gerixx remix) - Fela Kuti 08. Count your blessings - Rabs Vhafuwi 09. Relax My Eyes (Milpak Remix) - ANOTR and Abel Balder 10. MAMLUKI (ft.Nes Mburu) - Florist (BE) DECO 11. Send Return - &ME, Rampa, Adam Port & Keinemeusik Site -> www.villahangar.com FB -> www.facebook.com/villahangar TT -> www.twitter.com/Villahangar

Welcome to this week's Indie Artist Music hustle with Blonde Intelligence. I am your host, Ms. Roni and I always seek to give you exquisite cranial repertoire. Producer and artist 705 takes us on a fascinating journey through his musical evolution, from his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria to becoming a rising star in London's vibrant music scene. With a sound he describes as "Afrofusion," 705 seamlessly blends hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeats to create something uniquely personal yet universally appealing."It's a fusion of everything," he explains, detailing how Western influences like Biggie Smalls and 112 mesh with African icons like Fela Kuti in his music. This cultural hybridity shines through in tracks like "Filmtrick," where English rap meets Yoruba lyrics over infectious production. What stands out most is 705's commitment to musical authenticity in an increasingly artificial landscape. When discussing the rise of AI in music creation, he stands firm: "The human mind is smarter than AI. AI is supposed to help you, not do it for you."Throughout our conversation, 705 shares valuable insights about the music industry – from his preference for genuine collaborations over paid features to the evolving importance of visual branding. His business philosophy echoes that of his musical hero 50 Cent, focusing on longevity and authentic storytelling. "Music should have a purpose," he insists. "You shouldn't just make noise in people's ears."As 705 prepares to release new summer-ready tracks that further explore his Afrofusion sound with Yoruba rap elements, it's clear we're witnessing an artist who honors his roots while boldly pushing forward. Find his music on all streaming platforms under "705" and follow his journey on social media @705beats.Support the show

The Nigerian singer, songwriter and bandleader and Seun Kuti keeps alive the Afrobeat tradition founded by his legendary father, Fela Kuti, back in the 1970s. In fact, when Fela died in 1997, it was Seun, his youngest son, who took over the band, now called Egypt 80. Like his late father, Seun Kuti takes on topics like government corruption and corporate greed in his songs, setting his lyrics and his blazing sax solos to an insistent dance beat. Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 play tunes from their most recent album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head), in-studio. Set list: 1. Stand Well Well 2. Love and Revolution 3. Emi Aluta

'We Want the Funk' explores several decades of the highly danceable music genre, ranging from James Brown to Fela Kuti. Filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Nicole London combine dazzling performance footage with sharp analysis of the politics and artistry of funk. 

The acclaimed rapper, actor, poet and activist joined Zan for a joyous Take 5 at the end of a tumultuous 2020.

This show is a double tribute show for Gwen McCrae and Roy Ayers. Do we have lots of great tales? No. Do we have lots of insightful knowledge about their impact on music? Also no. BUT, we've done a pretty good job of picking the songs and the songs that sampled the songs. So it's a pretty good show, even if we say so.As always, get in touch with requests, recommendations and guest mix inquiries!https://www.instagram.com/radionighttrain/https://bsky.app/profile/thenighttrain.co.ukDon't forget, they're also available for family functions, weddings, funerals, boat launches and more.SHOW NOTES‘Bass on one shoulder, bow and arrows on the other': life with Fela Kuti on history's most dangerous tourDJ MP45 – BACK TO THE HIP HOPStereo Mc's - Dj Kicks (1999)Soul on the Grill / Paul NiceStrange Games & Funky Things Vol. III mixed Kenny DopeStrange Games & Things Vol. I & II by Dj SpinnaDJ Muro - King of Diggin' Volume 1 Side ADJ Muro - King of Diggin' Volume 1 Side BAnother Late Night: Zero 7TRACKLISTINGGwen McCrae - Rockin' ChairBlahzay Blahzay - Danger (Radio Version)Jaylib - The Red (Instrumental)Gwen McCrae - 90% Of Me Is YouRoy Ayers Ubiquity - Hummin'Roy Ayers - Life is Just a Moment (Part 1)A Tribe Called Quest - Description Of A Fool (Talkie)Roy Ayers - Running Away (Short Version)Brainsick Enterprize - Mixmaster USA (Instrumental)Troubleneck Brothers - Back To The Hip-Hop (Radio Edit)Brand Nubian - Wake up (Reprise in the Sunshine) A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum RAMP - DaylightRoy Ayers - We Live in Brooklyn, BabyDa Bush Baybees - Remember We (TNT Extended)Amral's Trinidad Cavaliers Steel Orchestra - 90% Of Me Is YouGwen McCrae - Funky Sensation (Single Version)Gwen McCrae - All This Love That I'm Givin'Junior M.A.F.I.A - Get Money (Instrumental)Junior M.A.F.I.A - Get Money (Radio Edit)Sylvia Striplin - You Can't Turn Me AwayJungle Terrorists - Just Ganja A Guy Called Gerald - SunshineTyler, The Creator ft. Roy Ayers, Syd Bennett & Kali Uchis - Find Your WingsMF DOOM - Bergamot Wild (TNT Extended)Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning (Original 12'' Version)Cassius - Feeling for You Dj Taktix - The Way (VIP Remix)Lemon D - This is LADJ Cam - Dieu Reconnaîtra Les Siens Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves the Sunshine

Fela Kuti est considéré comme le père de l'afrobeat, une fusion de jazz, de funk, de soul et de musique traditionnelle du Nigeria. Dans ce pays aux élites corrompues, la musique était pour lui une façon de dénoncer la dictature. « [Il est] l'incarnation d'un certain idéal de ce que c'est, un artiste engagé », soutient l'animateur et écrivain Stanley Péan.

Welcome to Tembo Sounds - The Culture radio show #570, where soul, funk, and timeless grooves take center stage! This show is packed with legends—Kool & The Gang's dreamy Summer Madness, Parliament's funk-fueled Mothership Connection, and Curtis Mayfield's iconic Freddie's Dead. Feel the rhythm of Fela Kuti's Fear Not for Man, Chaka Khan's Like Sugar, and the deep soul of The Dells. Get ready for a musical journey that moves your soul and lifts your spirit!

Amayo is the Nigerian-born, Atlanta-based singer and songwriter who was the longtime front-person for the band Antibalas. Now out on his own, Amayo continues to create his own distinctive take on the Afrobeat sound pioneered in the 1970s by the legendary Fela Kuti. But Amayo's songwriting and his live performances are also deeply affected by his longtime Kung Fu practice - he is a senior master (Sifu) of the Jow Ga Kung Fu School of martial arts. AMAYO's new solo album is called Lion Awakes, and he and his big band play some of the high-energy tunes, in-studio. Set list: 1. Lion Awakes 2. Black Magic Sister

Welcome to Tembo Sounds - The Culture, where funk, soul, and grooves collide for an unforgettable vibe! This recorded radio mix features timeless hits like Adina Howard's sultry "Freak Like Me," The Gap Band's iconic "Outstanding," and the infectious rhythms of Fela Kuti's "Yellow Fever." Dive into the funk of James Brown, the magic of Patrice Rushen, and the soul of Earth, Wind & Fire. Turn up the volume, and let's keep the funk alive! For the complete tracklist, visit https://serato.com/playlists/Tembo_Sounds/dr-kenya-osi-tembosounuds-565-rnb-funk-s

This summer, sound artist and “guerrilla academic” Ben Coleman got in touch to say how much he enjoys Phantom Power. He also suggested we check out another podcast he's into called Love is the Message.  We're glad we did! Love is the Message: Music, Dance & Counterculture is a fantastic show from Tim Lawrence and Jeremy Gilbert, both of them authors, academics, DJs and audiophile dance party organisers. I recognized Tim Lawrence's name from his great book on Arthur Russell. Jeremy Gilbert is Professor of Cultural and Political Theory at the University of East London and a prolific author. Tim and Jeremy have been longtime collaborators and when the clubs closed and universities cut faculty hours due to covid, they started podcasting.  The way I'd describe their show is, imagine the amazing college class you never got to take where you learn about the intersections of global dance music and radical politics, from the 1960s to today. They do shows on disco, Motown, reggae, tropicalia, funk, you name it with a strong cultural studies perspective. And I think the episode we're going to hear today is a perfect example of their approach—it's ostensibly an episode about Fela Kuti, but it's also terrific seminar on the Black Atlantic and the political history of Nigeria.  So thanks, Ben, for the recommendation. Thanks, Tim and Jem for sharing the pod with me and doing this episode swap. And thanks everyone for listening. Talk next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This summer, sound artist and “guerrilla academic” Ben Coleman got in touch to say how much he enjoys Phantom Power. He also suggested we check out another podcast he's into called Love is the Message.  We're glad we did! Love is the Message: Music, Dance & Counterculture is a fantastic show from Tim Lawrence and Jeremy Gilbert, both of them authors, academics, DJs and audiophile dance party organisers. I recognized Tim Lawrence's name from his great book on Arthur Russell. Jeremy Gilbert is Professor of Cultural and Political Theory at the University of East London and a prolific author. Tim and Jeremy have been longtime collaborators and when the clubs closed and universities cut faculty hours due to covid, they started podcasting.  The way I'd describe their show is, imagine the amazing college class you never got to take where you learn about the intersections of global dance music and radical politics, from the 1960s to today. They do shows on disco, Motown, reggae, tropicalia, funk, you name it with a strong cultural studies perspective. And I think the episode we're going to hear today is a perfect example of their approach—it's ostensibly an episode about Fela Kuti, but it's also terrific seminar on the Black Atlantic and the political history of Nigeria.  So thanks, Ben, for the recommendation. Thanks, Tim and Jem for sharing the pod with me and doing this episode swap. And thanks everyone for listening. Talk next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

This summer, sound artist and “guerrilla academic” Ben Coleman got in touch to say how much he enjoys Phantom Power. He also suggested we check out another podcast he's into called Love is the Message.  We're glad we did! Love is the Message: Music, Dance & Counterculture is a fantastic show from Tim Lawrence and Jeremy Gilbert, both of them authors, academics, DJs and audiophile dance party organisers. I recognized Tim Lawrence's name from his great book on Arthur Russell. Jeremy Gilbert is Professor of Cultural and Political Theory at the University of East London and a prolific author. Tim and Jeremy have been longtime collaborators and when the clubs closed and universities cut faculty hours due to covid, they started podcasting.  The way I'd describe their show is, imagine the amazing college class you never got to take where you learn about the intersections of global dance music and radical politics, from the 1960s to today. They do shows on disco, Motown, reggae, tropicalia, funk, you name it with a strong cultural studies perspective. And I think the episode we're going to hear today is a perfect example of their approach—it's ostensibly an episode about Fela Kuti, but it's also terrific seminar on the Black Atlantic and the political history of Nigeria.  So thanks, Ben, for the recommendation. Thanks, Tim and Jem for sharing the pod with me and doing this episode swap. And thanks everyone for listening. Talk next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Aus Lagos, der Stadt in der Fela Kuti lebte und wirkte, kam vor einigen Jahren ein junger Mann mit dem schönen Namen Rapturous Apollo Helios nach Berlin. Da er Live-Musik liebt, tauchte RAH, wie er sich auch nennt, umgehend in die Funk-, HipHop- und Soul-Session-Szene der deutschen Hauptstadt ein, in der auch die Ruffcats ihre Kreise zogen. Bald wurde man aufeinander aufmerksam, und die etablierten Studio- und Bühnenmusiker taten sich mit dem talentierten Sänger, Rapper und MC zusammen. Ein "Match made in Heaven" sozusagen, wie der tonträgergewordene Afrobeat-Funk-Hybrid "Orile To Berlin" beweist.

With four decades of djing under his belt, Rich Medina is the text book definition of a working DJ. From legendary (club) residencies in NYC to creating the first US based event dedicated to Fela Kuti, to teaching Hip Hop culture in Ivy league institutions, Rich has a resume that spans over decades, disciplines and genres. A true B-Boy through and through, he still travels the world to present his musical taste and vast record collections to clubs, festivals and universities. Since 2021 he is co-owner and music director of Dante's Hi-Fi in Miami. www.richmedina.com Recorded on 10.15.2024 at the Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio in LIC, Queens. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancetothemusic/support

This week Ari sits down with Zena White, the chief operating officer at Partisan Records. Partisan is an internationally renowned independent record label headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Zena has overseen global strategy for #1 charting, Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize-winning album campaigns across Partisan's diverse roster that includes IDLES, PJ Harvey, Cigarettes After Sex, Blondshell, the Fela Kuti estate and many more. Zena is also on the board of organizations like World Independent Network, A2IM, RIAA, and is a Recording Academy Member. Prior to Partisan, Zena was Managing Director at The Other Hand marketing services company in London, where she worked with artists such as Run The Jewels, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley, and more.Zena tells Ari about ORCA (Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts) a nonprofit she's involved with that uses research to demonstrate the economic, social, and cultural value of music. Then later, she takes us behind the scenes of Partisan Records, explaining where they spend their marketing money, how much they spend, and more. Ari and Zena discuss ‘old-school' marketing tactics like radio, PR, print media, digital and TV, and Zena sheds light on how artists get on Late Night shows… along with how much that costs. Yep—it costs. Ari and Zena also dive deep into the world of ‘new media' and discuss how Partisan spends its money in the new age of social media. Tune in to hear stories about how Cigarettes After Sex got off the ground and to get a glimpse into the inner workings of indie labels!https://partisanrecords.com/ https://www.orcaformusic.com/ 00:00 Investing in Artists: The New Music Business04:48 Inside Partisan Records: A Label's Journey10:00 Cigarettes After Sex: A Case Study in Success24:42 The Balance of Data and Creativity in A&R34:06 Marketing Strategies for Independent Artists40:50 The Evolving Landscape of Music Marketing46:28 Public Relations and Its Impact on Artist Development52:13 Navigating Television Appearances and Their Costs55:30 The Role of Local Press in Ticket Sales01:02:26 Influencer Marketing and New Media Strategies01:08:58 The Formation and Purpose of Orca01:19:05 Defining Success in the New Music BusinessEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode, I talk with South African rebel singer Thandiswa Mazwai, discussing her upbringing in Soweto, South Africa, during the Apartheid era. Her memories of the violence that took place are vivid. She recalls experiencing a great sense of freedom upon Nelson Mandela's release from prison and describes meeting South African legends Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela, who would become her close friends and mentors. Mazwai's musical influences include Fela Kuti, Grace Jones, and UK punk band Skunk Anansie. Her parents, who were activists, had made her read books like Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth. Her latest album is Sankofa, co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and fellow South African musician Nduduzo Makhathini; we talk about the experience of working with them. Our conversation wraps with the recollection of her 2005 performance at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem.https://thandiswa.comhttps://www.patreon.com/c/ALONGWAYFROMTHEBLOCKPODCAST

Our guest today is a music lover, spiritual wanderer and managerial heavyweight in the music industry. Rikki Stein can lay claim to some extraordinary feats including promoting the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Animals, The Grateful Dead, Gregory Isaacs and perhaps most notably Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.This stellar resume would provide plenty of content for any musical memoir but this is just the eye catching summit of the iceberg. Moving Music reveals the full story of Rikki's life and it is a fascinating spiritual journey which touches upon some of the most important cultural events of the last 50 years - Rikki appears Forest Gump like beside a plethora of newsworthy moments and cultural flashpoints.Moving Music describes London in the swinging 60s, the effect music had in the European mainland, the blossoming of flower power in the USA from The Chelsea Hotel to Woodstock, to the bad trip of Altamont. He describes the early days of Glastonbury and how he embraced the mystical music of Morocco, hung out with Gurus and became friends with the legendary Fela Kuti. If Im honest I think we would need two shows to pack it all in so I am excited to welcome Rikki Stein to What Goes Around.Before we talk to Rikki we chat to Pop aficionado Ian Wade on his brilliantly entertaining new book 1984 The year pop went queer. We also spare a moment to talk about friend of the pod Ashley Beedle who has unfortunately fallen ill and needs a little help from his friends, Eamon and Deb are delighted to say his friends come through. If you wish to make a donation to Ashley's ongoing medical expenses you can donate here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashley-beedles-fundraiser-for-urgent-help-and-ongoing-care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, you'll hear my conversation with Mutt, editor of a new and incomplete Black Autonomy Reader, contributor to Muntjac Magazine, Organise Magazine and Seditionist Distro. We speak about Black Anarchism, intellectual property, community self-defense in response to the racist riots that spread around the UK in August of 2024 as well as other topics. And keep an ear out for an interview on the ItsGoingDown podcast with Mutt as well. Transcript PDF (Unimposed) - pending Zine (Imposed PDF) - pending   . ... . .. Featured Track: No Agreement by Fela Kuti and Africa 70 from No Agreement

Lost Notes by KCRW explores how Fela Kuti's time in LA in 1969 was instrumental in the creation of his legendary Afrobeat sound. Hosted by Michael Barnes and Novena Carmel. Find a full transcript of Lost Notes at KCRW. And subscribe to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices