Podcasts about Fela Kuti

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.

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

In this episode, we're transported to the beginnings of Afrobeat. Dele Sosimi was in Fela Kuti's band Egypt 80 between 1979-86. And in this conversation, we hear those Nigerian sounds and it's almost like a ringside seat to that iconic club: The Shrine. Dizraeli asks about his journey to musical mastery and what it was like coming from Lagos to London. You can find links to their work, music and shows:https://www.delesosimi.org/https://www.mixcloud.com/dizraelihttps://www.dizraeli.com/

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.

Empezamos AfricaPachanga con novedades: el músico Jupiter y su banda Okwess, con su fusión de ritmos congoleños con música latinoamericana, la música etíope de uKanDanz, sonidos malienses con electrónica de la mano de la excelente cantante Djely Tapa, semba angoleño con Mandinga Beat. Además, música desde Malí con Idrissa Soumaoro y Oumou Sangaré, reggae tunecino con Ahmed Ben Ali, highlife ghanés con The African Brothers International y la despedida, con el afrobeat imprescindible de Fela Kuti. Todo tuyo !! Track List Jupiter - Orgullo Jupiter - Eyabidile uKanDanz - Yene Felagote Djely Tapa - Ndo Mandinga Beat - Crianca Rica Trio Bydoli - Lalia Idrissa Soumaoro - Sababou Oumou Sangaré - Gniani Sara Ahmed Ben Ali - Ya Ghalian The African Brothers International - Wompe Masem Fela Kuti - Expensive Shit

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!

Cea de-a 13-a ediție a Jazz in the Park Festival deschide sezonul marilor evenimente din România cu un line-up divers, ce include artiști de renume internațional. Locația rămâne aceeași, idilică și plină de autenticitate: parcul Etnografic ”Romulus Vuia” din Cluj-Napoca. Ne spune mai multe despre ediția 2025, invitații emisiunii RFI360, Alin Vaida și Alex Manda. Jazz in the Park Festival aduce în 2025 în România, un line-up divers: Ibrahim Maalouf, Kokoroko, Biréli Lagrène, Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80, Alabaster DePlume, Mammal Hands, Transylvania Jazz Orchestra, Berti Barbera & Sebastian Burneci Quintet, Sorvina, Amphitrio, jazzbois și New Fossils. Festivalul își schimbă data în calendarul de evenimente și va fi organizat la începutul verii, în 6-8 iunie 2025.Jazz in the Park este a daytime festival - începând cu această ediție, festivalul își propune să nu fie unul la care participanții să vină doar seara, ci să aibe activități încă de la primele ore ale zilei. Experiența de festival se trăiește cel mai bine atunci când petreci legat mai multe ore și când participi nu doar la concerte, ci te bucuri de toate activitățile, mănânci acolo și încerci experiențe noi.Pentru câteva zile, lumea se oprește din graba ei și începe să asculte.Lineup-ul ediției 2025: Ibrahim Maalouf (Franța/Liban) – Trompetist și compozitor de renume internațional, cunoscut pentru stilul său în care combină jazzul cu influențe orientale. Primul instrumentist libanez nominalizat la Grammy, recunoscut pentru albumul „Queen of Sheba”. La Jazz in the Park 2025 aduce cel mai nou proiect al său, T.O.M.A. - ”Trumpets of Michel-Ange”.Kokoroko (Londra, UK) – Trupa londoneză de Afrobeat-jazz, formată din opt muzicieni și condusă de Sheila Maurice-Grey, este cunoscută pentru energia vibrantă și fuziunea sunetelor africane și hip-hop cu jazzul contemporan. Melodia lor „Abusey Junction,” lansată pe un EP în 2018, a devenit un hit viral, cu peste 50 de milioane de vizualizări pe YouTube.Biréli Lagrène (Franța) – Virtuoz al chitarei și ambasador al gypsy jazzului, cu influențe puternice din stilul lui Django Reinhardt. Albumul său „Gipsy Project” rămâne un reper în jazzul manouche.Alabaster DePlume (Anglia) – Saxofonist, poet și activist, cunoscut pentru combinația sa de jazz, spoken word și improvizație. Muzica lui este profund introspectivă și evocatoare.Mammal Hands (Anglia) – Trio britanic care îmbină jazzul cu influențe de muzică clasică, electronică și minimalism. Stilul lor cinematic și melancolic le-a adus recunoaștere internațională.Sorvina (Germania) - este o artistă născută în New York și stabilită în Berlin, cunoscută pentru pasiunea sa contagioasă pentru storytelling. Muzica ei îmbină elemente de jazz rap, neo-soul, hip-hop alternativ și gospel, având la bază instrumente live și performanțe autentice.Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80 (Nigeria) – Fiul legendarului Fela Kuti continuă tradiția Afrobeatului alături de trupa tatălui său, Egypt 80. Piesele lor sunt un mix energic de jazz, funk și ritmuri africane.New Fossils (Ungaria) – Cvintet de jazz experimental, cunoscut pentru muzica lor cinematică și lansarea propriului label independent, Morotva Records.jazzbois (Ungaria) – Trio de jazz-hip-hop, remarcabil pentru improvizațiile psihedelice și combinațiile neașteptate de jazz și beat-uri urbane.Amphitrio (România) – Proiect de jazz contemporan cu influențe nordice și balcanice, format din muzicieni cu experiență în muzica clasică și alternativă.Jazz in the Park creează un spațiu accesibil pentru toată lumea – de la familii și copii, până la pasionați de muzică și exploratori urbani. Pe lângă muzică pe tot parcursul programului, festivalul propune multe activități care sunt mai faine pe timp de zi: demonstrații culinare, talk-uri, restaurante tematice, târguri de creatori și muzică, multe ateliere de instrumente. Serile însă vor fi animate de degustări de vin, ateliere de cocktailuri și de concertele cele mai mari. Sigur, va fi timp și de jam session-uri și discuții de miez de noapte. Primii sosiți în fiecare zi vor avea parte de surprize la poartă.​​Jazz in the Park este un festival manifest care combină muzica bună cu promovarea de valori pozitive în comunitate. Festivalul a găzduit până acum peste 500 de concerte de jazz cu artiști internaționali și este astăzi unul dintre cele mai importante festivaluri europene de gen. În 2019, Jazz in the Park a câștigat trofeul categoriei „Best Small European Festival”, la cea de-a XI-a ediție a prestigioasei competiții European Festival Awards. A devenit, astfel, primul festival de jazz din Europa (și implicit din România) care a obținut o distincție la acest eveniment. De asemenea, festivalul a fost finalist de 5 ori la aceeași categorie, ultima nominalizare fiind chiar pentru ediția de anul trecut.Evenimentele marca Jazz in the Park sunt organizate de Fapte, asociație care dezvoltă oameni și comunități prin evenimente culturale. Anul trecut, asociația a primit premiul AFCN pentru ”Rezistență în Cultură”. Calendarul din 2025 cuprinde:Jazz in the Park Festival | Parcul Etnografic „Romulus Vuia” | 6-8 iunieJazz in the Park Competition | Parcul Central „Simion Bărnuțiu” | 19 -21 septembrieMusic Gallery | Muzeul de Artă din Cluj-Napoca | 10 - 31 octombrie Cei care doresc să vină la Jazz in the Park Festival pot să cumpere abonamente disponibile la prețul de doar 399 lei, redus cu aproape 30% față de prețul normal, de pe iabilet.ro. În 9 martie, abonamentele se vor majora la 449 lei, iar după 12 aprilie vor ajunge la prețul normal de 549 de lei. Copiii cu vârsta de până la 12 ani au intrare liberă, însoțiți de un adult posesor de abonament sau bilet. Pentru a păstra atmosfera intimă și relaxată a festivalului, numărul de locuri este limitat la 7.000 pe zi.Detalii complete despre artiști și activitățile festivalului, precum și detalii despre bilete puteți găsi pe www.jazzinthepark.ro.

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

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/sound-studies

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

Fela Kuti - a cura di Susanna Marietti e Patrizio Gonnella

Laura Prince et Maxime Delpierre #SessionLive Africolor 2024. À l'occasion de la 35ème édition du festival nomade francilien Africolor (15 novembre-24 décembre), nous invitons Sébastien Lagrave, Laura Prince, Agata Johnson et Maxime Delpierre #SessionLive. L'édito de Sébastien Lagrave : En 2024, Africolor fête ses 35 ans et si le monde de 1989 a disparu, il faut encore et toujours marteler les esprits et les balafons, pincer les rêves et les cordes, frotter les cordes et les mains, pour rappeler aux âmes congelées dans la peur, que l'Afrique est partout et que c'est une bonne nouvelle. La part d'africanités de chacun, nous l'accueillons joyeusement cette année avec la présence des créolités caribéennes : Les frères Cippe, grande famille de tambouyés de Guyane, rencontrent François Ladrezeau (Akiyo) et Samy Thiébault, tandis que Maxime Delpierre, fou de zouk, présente Mini-Jazz-Ouragan cependant que L'Afrique en-chante Kassav' revisite le répertoire mythique avec des instruments africains. L'Afrique est aussi au Nord, quand s'élève la spiritualité rock tunisienne de Nidhal Yahyaoui (Tunisie), quand les chants de transe de Lemma (Algérie) se mêlent au piano-marteau cubain d'Omar Sosa ou quand Mazalda invite la chorale berbère de Bagnolet. Aussi disséminée dans l'océan Indien, elle imprègne la création de Siti Amina (Zanzibar) et Siân Pottok ou encore les mélodies suaves de la révélation Marco Klarck. Mais avant tout, l'Afrique est ici chez elle comme quand Senny Camara rencontre Sequenza 9.3 ou quand la Litanie des Cimes invite Mah Damba. Toutes les Afriques d'Africolor dessinent de nouveaux « nouveaux mondes », où les ailleurs sont ici, les géographies façonnées selon de nouveaux plis, où les points cardinaux se rejoignent en un centre créatif, éruptif, radicalement joyeux et décidé à imprimer ici l'Afrique partout. Laura Prince (concert 22 novembre Maison de la Musique de Nanterre)Assister à un concert de Laura Prince, c'est un peu comme regarder le monde avec un filtre de douceur et d'authenticité. La révélation jazz de ces dernières années revient avec un nouveau projet en hommage à la terre de ses ancêtres, le Togo. Ce retour aux sources la conduit sur les rives de son village familial, au cœur des traditions d'Afrique de l'Ouest, là où les cérémonies vaudou, le tintement rituel des cloches et les chants d'initiés lui inspirent un album à la mémoire de son peuple. Entourée de ses musiciens, Laura Prince chante avec son âme et livre un set aux sonorités métissées, cousu d'improvisations jazzy et pulsé par les percussions traditionnelles. Un voyage introspectif sur ses rives-racines, où l'on navigue volontiers, enveloppé par le velours de sa voix.Auteure, compositrice, interprète, Laura Prince défend une musique épurée qui parle de la mixité de ses racines, de son enfance. Fille du Togo et de la France, elle est bercée depuis toujours par la salsa cubaine de Celia Kruz, l'afrobeat de Fela Kuti et le makossa de Manu Dibango, mais aussi Piaf, Barbara, Brel et Aznavour. Vers 13 ans, elle apprend à lire la musique et s'accompagne au piano. Elle compose et joue ses premiers morceaux. En 2021, elle sort un premier album, Peace of mine. « Révélation Jazz » d'après Jazz Magazine la même année, elle se produit aujourd'hui dans les grands festivals de jazz en France : Marciac, Jazz à Sète, Jazz à Vienne, ainsi qu'en Europe et en Afrique. Maxime Delpierre et le Mini-Jaz Ouragan (concert 23 novembre à Rosny-Sous-Bois) Jazz Pop Caribbéen  Créer un groupe de zouk ? C'est un vieux rêve pour le compositeur et guitariste nantais Maxime Delpierre, bercé par le kompa, le dub et la musique afro-cubaine. De Haïti à la Martinique en passant par la Jamaïque, les sonorités caribéennes l'accompagnent depuis de nombreuses années. Sous l'influence des orchestres haïtiens des années 60 appelés « Mini-Jazz », Maxime Delpierre poursuit son voyage en empruntant un son de guitare à la surf music des orchestres américains et en mélangeant les rythmes du bèlè, de la rumba et du kompa pour créer un jazz-pop teinté de soul. Toujours partant pour étirer le temps en laissant la part belle à l'improvisation et à la transe, Maxime Delpierre et sa team de rêve sont la promesse d'une soirée où « zouker » rime avec évidence.Maxime Delpierre est un compositeur, réalisateur et guitariste français né à Nantes en mai 1975. Après une carrière en tant que guitariste au sein de nombreuses formations de jazz et aussi réalisateur sur certains projets. Il a fait partie du trio Limousine aux côtés de Laurent Bardainne et David Aknin, imprégné des musiques des films de Jim Jarmusch, Win Wenders ou Sergio Leone, mais aussi Neil Young et Ry Cooder. C'est avec son ami d'enfance Thomas de Pourquery (artiste pluridisciplinaire) qu'il crée le groupe VKNG, dont le premier EP est sorti en avril 2015 sur le label Naïve. En 2020, il sort Naõned, un album portant le nom de sa ville de cœur (Nantes en breton), qui condense tout l'imaginaire sonore du guitariste convoité par la crème de la scène hexagonale : Jeanne Added, Rachid Taha, Louis Sclavis, Joakim. Titres joués au grand studio- Évigné Laura Prince Live RFI- Carnaval Maxime Delpierre Live RFI. + Sélection de Sébastien Lagrave :- Siti and the Band - Fulu Miziki Kolektiv- Nidhal Yahyaoui - Mah Damba Africolor site. Laura PrinceSite - YouTube - Facebook - Instagram. Maxime DelpierreInstagram.

Laura Prince et Maxime Delpierre #SessionLive Africolor 2024. À l'occasion de la 35ème édition du festival nomade francilien Africolor (15 novembre-24 décembre), nous invitons Sébastien Lagrave, Laura Prince, Agata Johnson et Maxime Delpierre #SessionLive. L'édito de Sébastien Lagrave : En 2024, Africolor fête ses 35 ans et si le monde de 1989 a disparu, il faut encore et toujours marteler les esprits et les balafons, pincer les rêves et les cordes, frotter les cordes et les mains, pour rappeler aux âmes congelées dans la peur, que l'Afrique est partout et que c'est une bonne nouvelle. La part d'africanités de chacun, nous l'accueillons joyeusement cette année avec la présence des créolités caribéennes : Les frères Cippe, grande famille de tambouyés de Guyane, rencontrent François Ladrezeau (Akiyo) et Samy Thiébault, tandis que Maxime Delpierre, fou de zouk, présente Mini-Jazz-Ouragan cependant que L'Afrique en-chante Kassav' revisite le répertoire mythique avec des instruments africains. L'Afrique est aussi au Nord, quand s'élève la spiritualité rock tunisienne de Nidhal Yahyaoui (Tunisie), quand les chants de transe de Lemma (Algérie) se mêlent au piano-marteau cubain d'Omar Sosa ou quand Mazalda invite la chorale berbère de Bagnolet. Aussi disséminée dans l'océan Indien, elle imprègne la création de Siti Amina (Zanzibar) et Siân Pottok ou encore les mélodies suaves de la révélation Marco Klarck. Mais avant tout, l'Afrique est ici chez elle comme quand Senny Camara rencontre Sequenza 9.3 ou quand la Litanie des Cimes invite Mah Damba. Toutes les Afriques d'Africolor dessinent de nouveaux « nouveaux mondes », où les ailleurs sont ici, les géographies façonnées selon de nouveaux plis, où les points cardinaux se rejoignent en un centre créatif, éruptif, radicalement joyeux et décidé à imprimer ici l'Afrique partout. Laura Prince (concert 22 novembre Maison de la Musique de Nanterre)Assister à un concert de Laura Prince, c'est un peu comme regarder le monde avec un filtre de douceur et d'authenticité. La révélation jazz de ces dernières années revient avec un nouveau projet en hommage à la terre de ses ancêtres, le Togo. Ce retour aux sources la conduit sur les rives de son village familial, au cœur des traditions d'Afrique de l'Ouest, là où les cérémonies vaudou, le tintement rituel des cloches et les chants d'initiés lui inspirent un album à la mémoire de son peuple. Entourée de ses musiciens, Laura Prince chante avec son âme et livre un set aux sonorités métissées, cousu d'improvisations jazzy et pulsé par les percussions traditionnelles. Un voyage introspectif sur ses rives-racines, où l'on navigue volontiers, enveloppé par le velours de sa voix.Auteure, compositrice, interprète, Laura Prince défend une musique épurée qui parle de la mixité de ses racines, de son enfance. Fille du Togo et de la France, elle est bercée depuis toujours par la salsa cubaine de Celia Kruz, l'afrobeat de Fela Kuti et le makossa de Manu Dibango, mais aussi Piaf, Barbara, Brel et Aznavour. Vers 13 ans, elle apprend à lire la musique et s'accompagne au piano. Elle compose et joue ses premiers morceaux. En 2021, elle sort un premier album, Peace of mine. « Révélation Jazz » d'après Jazz Magazine la même année, elle se produit aujourd'hui dans les grands festivals de jazz en France : Marciac, Jazz à Sète, Jazz à Vienne, ainsi qu'en Europe et en Afrique. Maxime Delpierre et le Mini-Jaz Ouragan (concert 23 novembre à Rosny-Sous-Bois) Jazz Pop Caribbéen  Créer un groupe de zouk ? C'est un vieux rêve pour le compositeur et guitariste nantais Maxime Delpierre, bercé par le kompa, le dub et la musique afro-cubaine. De Haïti à la Martinique en passant par la Jamaïque, les sonorités caribéennes l'accompagnent depuis de nombreuses années. Sous l'influence des orchestres haïtiens des années 60 appelés « Mini-Jazz », Maxime Delpierre poursuit son voyage en empruntant un son de guitare à la surf music des orchestres américains et en mélangeant les rythmes du bèlè, de la rumba et du kompa pour créer un jazz-pop teinté de soul. Toujours partant pour étirer le temps en laissant la part belle à l'improvisation et à la transe, Maxime Delpierre et sa team de rêve sont la promesse d'une soirée où « zouker » rime avec évidence.Maxime Delpierre est un compositeur, réalisateur et guitariste français né à Nantes en mai 1975. Après une carrière en tant que guitariste au sein de nombreuses formations de jazz et aussi réalisateur sur certains projets. Il a fait partie du trio Limousine aux côtés de Laurent Bardainne et David Aknin, imprégné des musiques des films de Jim Jarmusch, Win Wenders ou Sergio Leone, mais aussi Neil Young et Ry Cooder. C'est avec son ami d'enfance Thomas de Pourquery (artiste pluridisciplinaire) qu'il crée le groupe VKNG, dont le premier EP est sorti en avril 2015 sur le label Naïve. En 2020, il sort Naõned, un album portant le nom de sa ville de cœur (Nantes en breton), qui condense tout l'imaginaire sonore du guitariste convoité par la crème de la scène hexagonale : Jeanne Added, Rachid Taha, Louis Sclavis, Joakim. Titres joués au grand studio- Évigné Laura Prince Live RFI- Carnaval Maxime Delpierre Live RFI. + Sélection de Sébastien Lagrave :- Siti and the Band - Fulu Miziki Kolektiv- Nidhal Yahyaoui - Mah Damba Africolor site. Laura PrinceSite - YouTube - Facebook - Instagram. Maxime DelpierreInstagram.

Seun Kuti présente son nouvel album Heavier Yet, Lays the Crownless Head réalisé par Lenny Kravitz. Le virtuose de l'afrobeat Seun Kuti s'apprête à dévoiler au monde entier son dernier chef-d'œuvre musical, « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » prévu le 4 octobre 2024 via le label indépendant milanais Record Kicks.Six ans après l'album Black Times, nominé aux Grammy Awards, cet album marque un tournant dans l'illustre carrière de Seun Kuti et témoigne de son évolution en tant qu'artiste et activiste.Produit par le légendaire musicien Lenny Kravitz et l'ingénieur du son historique de Fela Kuti, Sodi Marciszewer « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » promet d'offrir une expérience sonore sans précédent. Grâce à l'expertise de Kravitz et de Sodi et au talent inégalé de Seun Kuti, l'album est prêt à redéfinir les limites de la musique contemporaine tout en restant fidèle aux racines de l'afrobeat.Chacun des 6 titres de l'album incarne l'esprit de la résistance, de la résilience et de la révolution. Chaque chanson parle de la nécessité de relever les défis et de se battre pour le changement. Comme les singles « Dey » avec l'icône du reggae Damian Marley, décrit comme « une chanson sur l'acceptation et la défense de ce que nous sommes, indépendamment » et « Emi Aluta », « une chanson sur la lutte (Aluta signifie lutte) qui rend hommage à tous les grands révolutionnaires », avec la rappeuse et compositrice zambienne Sampa The Great, l'un des meilleurs et des plus novateurs paroliers de notre époque.Le titre « T.O.P. » évoque « la façon dont la société valorise l'argent et le succès plus que les gens ». Seun Kuti veut changer cela en encourageant l'empathie et en renouant avec la nature. Dans une autre chanson, « Love and Revolution », il exprime son amour pour sa femme et pense que l'amour véritable peut inspirer les gens à rendre le monde meilleur.« Ce projet a été très spécial pour moi dès le moment où je l'ai conçu, en parlant à Lenny Kravitz, qui m'a témoigné un tel amour fraternel et un tel respect », déclare Seun.« Il m'a fait venir chez lui. J'ai rencontré sa fille Zoe et il nous a guidés avec férocité. Depuis que nous avons parlé de l'album, il y a trois ans, en tant que producteur exécutif de ce projet, il a toujours été à nos côtés et nous a beaucoup soutenus ». « Je tiens à remercier Craig Ross et Sodi, le producteur de ce projet. Nous avons passé un excellent moment. C'était la première fois que je travaillais en studio avec Sodi et j'ai été très impressionné par son travail, ses conseils paternels et son dévouement ».Chaque chanson de l'album témoigne de l'engagement inébranlable de Seun Kuti à utiliser la musique comme outil de changement social et d'autonomisation. Grâce à ses paroles puissantes et à ses rythmes contagieux, il continue à perpétuer l'héritage de son père, le légendaire Fela Kuti, tout en traçant sa propre voie dans le monde de la musique. En tant que musicien et activiste panafricain, Seun a participé à plusieurs campagnes ces dernières années, notamment #EndSARS - un mouvement social contre les brutalités policières au Nigeria. Il a notamment relancé le Movement of the People (M.O.P.), le parti politique que son père avait créé en 1979 et qui avait été supprimé par le gouvernement militaire, peu de temps après l'échec de la candidature de Fela à l'élection présidentielle.La sortie de « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » est prévue pour le 4 octobre 2024, et sera disponible sur toutes les principales plateformes de streaming, sur vinyle coloré en édition limitée et sur CD. Les fans peuvent s'attendre à un album qui ne se contente pas de divertir, mais qui inspire et enflamme un esprit d'activisme et de libération. Titres interprétés au grand studio- T.O.P. Live RFI avec RFI Vidéos- Emi Aluta (Feat Sampa The Great), extrait de l'album- Dey (Feat. Damian Marley), extrait de l'album- Stand Well Well Live RFI avec RFI Vidéos. Line Up : Seun Kuti (chant), Valentin Pellet (trompette), Kunle Justice (basse), Mohammed Cherif Benhallak (guitare), Nicolas Julien Sakelario (sax baryton), Balogun Cynthia Abimbola (voix, danse), Yetunde Sophia Anikulapo-Kuti (voix, danse), Fabrice Fila (sax ténor) et Mario Orsinet (batterie).Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant, Camille Roch.RFI Vidéos : Romain Ferré, Cyril Etienne, Dominique Fiant.► Album « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » (Record Kicks 2024).Site - YouTube - Facebook.À lire sur RFI Musique.

Seun Kuti présente son nouvel album Heavier Yet, Lays the Crownless Head réalisé par Lenny Kravitz. Le virtuose de l'afrobeat Seun Kuti s'apprête à dévoiler au monde entier son dernier chef-d'œuvre musical, « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » prévu le 4 octobre 2024 via le label indépendant milanais Record Kicks.Six ans après l'album Black Times, nominé aux Grammy Awards, cet album marque un tournant dans l'illustre carrière de Seun Kuti et témoigne de son évolution en tant qu'artiste et activiste.Produit par le légendaire musicien Lenny Kravitz et l'ingénieur du son historique de Fela Kuti, Sodi Marciszewer « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » promet d'offrir une expérience sonore sans précédent. Grâce à l'expertise de Kravitz et de Sodi et au talent inégalé de Seun Kuti, l'album est prêt à redéfinir les limites de la musique contemporaine tout en restant fidèle aux racines de l'afrobeat.Chacun des 6 titres de l'album incarne l'esprit de la résistance, de la résilience et de la révolution. Chaque chanson parle de la nécessité de relever les défis et de se battre pour le changement. Comme les singles « Dey » avec l'icône du reggae Damian Marley, décrit comme « une chanson sur l'acceptation et la défense de ce que nous sommes, indépendamment » et « Emi Aluta », « une chanson sur la lutte (Aluta signifie lutte) qui rend hommage à tous les grands révolutionnaires », avec la rappeuse et compositrice zambienne Sampa The Great, l'un des meilleurs et des plus novateurs paroliers de notre époque.Le titre « T.O.P. » évoque « la façon dont la société valorise l'argent et le succès plus que les gens ». Seun Kuti veut changer cela en encourageant l'empathie et en renouant avec la nature. Dans une autre chanson, « Love and Revolution », il exprime son amour pour sa femme et pense que l'amour véritable peut inspirer les gens à rendre le monde meilleur.« Ce projet a été très spécial pour moi dès le moment où je l'ai conçu, en parlant à Lenny Kravitz, qui m'a témoigné un tel amour fraternel et un tel respect », déclare Seun.« Il m'a fait venir chez lui. J'ai rencontré sa fille Zoe et il nous a guidés avec férocité. Depuis que nous avons parlé de l'album, il y a trois ans, en tant que producteur exécutif de ce projet, il a toujours été à nos côtés et nous a beaucoup soutenus ». « Je tiens à remercier Craig Ross et Sodi, le producteur de ce projet. Nous avons passé un excellent moment. C'était la première fois que je travaillais en studio avec Sodi et j'ai été très impressionné par son travail, ses conseils paternels et son dévouement ».Chaque chanson de l'album témoigne de l'engagement inébranlable de Seun Kuti à utiliser la musique comme outil de changement social et d'autonomisation. Grâce à ses paroles puissantes et à ses rythmes contagieux, il continue à perpétuer l'héritage de son père, le légendaire Fela Kuti, tout en traçant sa propre voie dans le monde de la musique. En tant que musicien et activiste panafricain, Seun a participé à plusieurs campagnes ces dernières années, notamment #EndSARS - un mouvement social contre les brutalités policières au Nigeria. Il a notamment relancé le Movement of the People (M.O.P.), le parti politique que son père avait créé en 1979 et qui avait été supprimé par le gouvernement militaire, peu de temps après l'échec de la candidature de Fela à l'élection présidentielle.La sortie de « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » est prévue pour le 4 octobre 2024, et sera disponible sur toutes les principales plateformes de streaming, sur vinyle coloré en édition limitée et sur CD. Les fans peuvent s'attendre à un album qui ne se contente pas de divertir, mais qui inspire et enflamme un esprit d'activisme et de libération. Titres interprétés au grand studio- T.O.P. Live RFI avec RFI Vidéos- Emi Aluta (Feat Sampa The Great), extrait de l'album- Dey (Feat. Damian Marley), extrait de l'album- Stand Well Well Live RFI avec RFI Vidéos. Line Up : Seun Kuti (chant), Valentin Pellet (trompette), Kunle Justice (basse), Mohammed Cherif Benhallak (guitare), Nicolas Julien Sakelario (sax baryton), Balogun Cynthia Abimbola (voix, danse), Yetunde Sophia Anikulapo-Kuti (voix, danse), Fabrice Fila (sax ténor) et Mario Orsinet (batterie).Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant, Camille Roch.RFI Vidéos : Romain Ferré, Cyril Etienne, Dominique Fiant.► Album « Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) » (Record Kicks 2024).Site - YouTube - Facebook.À lire sur RFI Musique.

Getting gourmet, a preset on the Yamaha DX7, and obtaining rollercoaster engineering experience. Josh Menashe (Frankie & The Witch Fingers) Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Bonehead / i-Candy 7" (PRE-ORDER)- https://shop.greenwayrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/frank "Over the past decade Frankie and the Witch Fingers have operated as an outright force of nature, offering up a revelatory form of psych-rock that hits on both a primal and ecstatically mind-bending level. In the making of their new album Data Doom, the Los Angeles-based four-piece forged a sublimely galvanizing sound informed by their love of Afrobeat and proto-punk—a potent vessel for their frenetic meditations on technological change run rampant, encroaching fascism, and corrosive systems of power. Animated by the explosive energy they've brought to the stage in sharing bills with such eclectic acts as Ty Segall and ZZ Top, the result is a major leap forward for one of the most adventurous and forward-thinking bands working today. Rooted in the cerebral yet viscerally commanding songwriting of co-founders Dylan Sizemore (vocals, guitar) and Josh Menashe (lead guitar, synth), Data Doom marks the first Frankie and the Witch Fingers album created with bassist Nikki “Pickle” Smith (formerly of Death Valley Girls) and drummer Nick Aguilar (previously a touring drummer for punk legend Mike Watt). In crafting their most rhythmically complex work to date, the band drew heavily from each new member's distinct sensibilities: Smith tapped into her extensive background in West African drumming (an art form she first discovered thanks to her music-instructor parents), while Aguilar leaned into formative influences like longtime Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen. Self-produced by the DIY-minded band and recorded direct to tape by Menashe, Data Doom ultimately took shape through countless sessions in their Southeast L.A. rehearsal space, with Frankie and the Witch Fingers allowing themselves unlimited time to explore their most magnificently strange impulses." Excerpt from https://greenwayrecords.com/artist/frankie-and-the-witch-fingers/ Frankie & The Witch Fingers: Bandcamp: https://frankieandthewitchfingers.bandcamp.com Instagram: @frankieandthewitchfingers Website: https://www.frankieandthewitchfingers.com Records: https://shop.greenwayrecords.com/collections/lps/products Merch: https://churchofpickle.com/collections/frankie The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSn17dSz8kST_j_EH00O4MQ/videos

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.

Obi Original is an accomplished musician/composer and vocalist. Obi agreed to come by to discuss one of his musical heroes, Fela Kuti. Fela was born October 15, 1938 and he, alongside his drummer Tony Allen, is recognized as one of the architects of the Afrobeat genre. Listen in to hear Obi Original's reflections on Fela's influence and importance.

Programmation musicale consacrée aux nouveautés et découvertes avec Lüzlo, chanteuse belgo-rwandaise, Adviser feat Baaba Maal de la Mauritanie et du Sénégal et KreyolLa de Haïti. En fin d'émission, la séquence gold met à l'honneur : Mikaben, Alpha Blondy, Franklin Boukaka avec Keletigui Et Ses Tambourinis et Fela Kuti. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :LL Cool J feat Eminem - Murdergram Deux Quavo feat Ty Dolla $ign, Are we dreaming - If I fallLüzlo - MotemaAdviser feat Baaba Maal - Teddungal Evhans - DemainKreyolLa - No dramaShado Chris - Tu te maries quand ?Tiwony feat Daddy Mory, Cali P, Taïro, Lord Kossity, Pompis - Ayen Pa ChanjéZedess feat Smarty, Reman - Fais ça bien Sarah Phenom - TeslaMikaben - Ou patiAlpha Blondy - SankaraFranklin Boukaka avec Keletigui Et Ses Tambourinis - Unité africaineFela Kuti - ShakaraRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

Programmation musicale consacrée aux nouveautés et découvertes avec Lüzlo, chanteuse belgo-rwandaise, Adviser feat Baaba Maal de la Mauritanie et du Sénégal et KreyolLa de Haïti. En fin d'émission, la séquence gold met à l'honneur : Mikaben, Alpha Blondy, Franklin Boukaka avec Keletigui Et Ses Tambourinis et Fela Kuti. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :LL Cool J feat Eminem - Murdergram Deux Quavo feat Ty Dolla $ign, Are we dreaming - If I fallLüzlo - MotemaAdviser feat Baaba Maal - Teddungal Evhans - DemainKreyolLa - No dramaShado Chris - Tu te maries quand ?Tiwony feat Daddy Mory, Cali P, Taïro, Lord Kossity, Pompis - Ayen Pa ChanjéZedess feat Smarty, Reman - Fais ça bien Sarah Phenom - TeslaMikaben - Ou patiAlpha Blondy - SankaraFranklin Boukaka avec Keletigui Et Ses Tambourinis - Unité africaineFela Kuti - ShakaraRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

durée : 00:05:10 - La BO du monde - A la tête de l'orchestre de son père, le fils cadet de Fela Kuti entretient la flamme de l'afro-beat en s'efforçant de lui ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives. Son cinquième album co-produit par Lenny Kravitz conjugue militantisme et éclectisme musical.

Ce samedi soir, 12 octobre 2024, Paris fête Fela Anikulapo Kuti, le génial inventeur de l'Afrobeat. L'Association Afrobeat No Limit et le DJ Ness Afro réunissent une vingtaine de musiciens sur la scène du New Morning pour le Fela Day. Grand spectacle avec en invité Seun Kuti, le fils de Fela. L'Afrobeat est une musique vivante qui compte toujours des centaines d'adeptes et de pratiquants. Reportage avec les initiateurs et les musiciens du Fela Day « En Occident, on peut interpréter cela comme "la Journée de Fela". Mais "Fela Day", quand on le dit en pidgin, ça veut dire que Fela existe toujours », traduit Nazaire Bello, producteur du Fela Day, initiateur d'une association Afrobeat No Limit qui, depuis près de 20 ans, travaille à la promotion de cette musique. « Heureusement, on constate aujourd'hui que l'Afrobeat résonne bien dans le monde. À Londres, à New York, à Tokyo, à Paris surtout, puisque c'est l'une des premières terres d'accueil de Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Son premier concert, c'était à l'hippodrome de Pantin en 1981. Et les Français adorent Fela Kuti. »La France, terre d'accueil de l'Afrobeat, mais aussi de musiciens qui ont joué dans les orchestres de Fela, Africa 70 et Egypt 80. C'est le cas du guitariste Kiala Nzavotunga, en répétition toute la semaine à Bobigny avec les musiciens du Fela Day. « Fela Day, pour moi, c'est très grand, parce que moi, j'ai joué avec ce grand monsieur Fela Anikulapo Kuti, j'étais son guitariste, donc. Je suis content ! Avec Fela, j'ai enregistré l'album Original Suffered, c'est un grand souvenir, je te jure. » « C'est de la musique classique africaine »Des souvenirs de Fela, c'est ce qu'aime partager le trompettiste Muyiwa Kunnuji. Il se souvient encore du jour où il a auditionné devant le génial musicien nigérian. C'était en 1981. « Quand je suis arrivé pour l'audition, je tremblais. Et quand il m'a dit : "Joue ce que tu veux", ma tête s'est littéralement vidée ! J'ai juste mis ma trompette à la bouche, et j'ai fait de la merde. Après un moment, il m'a dit : "Arrête !" Il m'a demandé de jouer des accords en mi-mineur, des trucs comme ça, raconte le musicien. Il m'a posé une question qui m'a bluffé. Il voulait connaitre la nature de mon "son". Avec lui, on pouvait jouer à la perfection, mais si on n'avait pas de "son", il pouvait vous dire de revenir dans six mois. Et moi, j'ai eu la chance qu'il s'intéresse à mon son. »Le Fela Day sera aussi l'occasion d'écouter les musiciens de la jeune génération. Parmi ceux-ci, le saxophoniste de jazz Benoit Crauste. Il se souvient de son premier Fela Day en 2011 : « On s'est vraiment plongé dans la musique de Fela d'une façon quasiment scientifique, c'est-à-dire qu'on l'a prise pour ce qu'elle est. C'est une grande musique classique africaine. »Vingt-sept ans après sa disparition, Fela est toujours d'actualité. Et sa musique appartient au patrimoine mondial. À lire aussiFela Kuti

House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners fresh beats and classic gems, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 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 Tracklist Doechii - Stanka PoohILL Camille - Shine OnGhostface killer - Love Don't Live Here AnymoreMaze - We Are OneYannis & the Yaw - ClementineAir - California (D'Francisco Dancefloor Edit)Raz Afla - Eno Be MeKwanzaa Posse ft. Fela KutiLes Volcanos de la Capital - Oya Ka JojoDBN Gogo, Sanjay, Inter B & Draad - Sgafro LandlordsETK, J Smash, Elvirgo, TallexQ, Philharmonic - Ho MonateUnruly Phoenix ft. Citykingsra/MK Peters - Unruly PianoCool Affair - UmsindoHouse of House - Rushing II Paradise (D'Francisco DJ Edit)Doi- Oing - Good FeelingAlan Dixon - Nothing But HappinessJohn Julius Knight - Find A FriendUrban Blues Project - Your Heaven (Dub)Soundman Don Lloydie & Elizabeth Troy - Greater Love (Neekeetone UKG Flip)Eliza Rose & MJ Cole - Business As Usual ( night shift mix)TJ Cases ft. Kat Blu - Do It AgainXtra Brux - Clap Ya HandsSon of Scientist - Last OneAdam F - Music In My Mind Revisited ( DJ Marky & Makoto Reboot)Jodeci - Feenin (LTJ Bukem)

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

Esta semana recordamos la historia de Zombie, el álbum que el músico nigeriano publicó en respuesta al asalto militar de su comuna que acabó con el asesinato de su madre y la violación de sus coristas por parte del ejército nigeriano.Para recordar esta joya del afrobeat debuta en el Sofá Sonoro Jesús Báez, conocido en redes por su trabajo en La Historieta Musical. 

Esta semana vamos a recordar Zombie, el disco más importante de Fela Kuti, uno de los pocos músicos que inventaron su propio género musical.ESCUCHA EL PROGRAMA DEDICADO A FATUMATA DIAWARAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0e7h4vWdolMm2cU6PtAPjt?si=bPNfiNh6TXixlBD3eovNNg

Etuk Ubong is without a doubt one of the most electrifying trumpet players in Africa.Seun Kuti himself called him ‘one of the best things to come out of Lagos,' and it's easy to see why. Etuk picked up the trumpet at 14 and hasn't looked back since.What sets him apart is his fusion of Afrobeat, Highlife, Jazz, and the traditional drumming of the Ekombi, creating his signature sound, 'Earth Music.' It's a captivating mix of spiritual, high-energy, and deeply moving rhythms.I had the chance to sit down with Etuk before his set at the Dürchluften Festival 2024 and our conversation was nothing short of inspiring.We dove into his musical influences, deep connection to Fela Kuti, jazz studies at the University of Cape Town, and how he crafted his unique genre: Earth Music.We also touched on the importance of documenting your journey online, and Etuk had some incredible insights to share on that. Chatting with him was a spiritual experience, and I hope you'll feel the same listening to the episode.

Brad and Kevin cover the life and work of the iconic, anarchic Nigerian bandleader Fela Kuti. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. twitter.com/artofdarkpod twitter.com/bradkelly twitter.com/kautzmania […]

We're doing a feed swap today! We would like to introduce you to Lost Notes from KCRW. A music documentary podcast that we feel is in conversation with Primer. This episode focuses on Fela Kuti's time in LA and the creation of his legendary Afrobeat sound. If you like the show, subscribe and tell em Primer sent you!  Find more info on KCRW

Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah is the percussionist and vocalist behind African Head Charge, the experimental dub project he co-founded with legendary studio wizard Adrian Sherwood in the late 1970s. With dozens of albums to his credit, he's been established as an influential and singular performer with a sound all his own. Today I'm speaking with Bonjo about how he found his musical and spiritual calling in the Poco churches of Jamaica in his youth, how an encounter with Fela Kuti changed the course of his life, his collaborations with classic reggae and soul artists like Desmond Dekker, Prince Far I, Creation Rebel and the Foundations, how he turned an experimental studio project into a large live ensemble, and insights into African Head Charge's latest album, A Trip To Bolgatonga on Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label. Scherler Sundays is returning to downtown Olympia for summer 2024!! That means ten weeks in a row of free outdoor concerts and live interview tapings for future broadcast.  Come see your next favorite artist and get to know them in one fell swoop, week after week! This year's lineup includes Little Wings, Mirah, Tender Forever, Lois, Damien Jurado, Michael Hurley, Chris Cohen, Oh Rose, Jonny Kosmo and more than 20 others, all curated and hosted by yours truly.  It's happening every sunday at 3pm from July 21st through September 22nd. Find more info at ScherlerBeer.com If you're a fan of this show, please consider taking a moment to support this show by committing to a flexible monthly donation at patreon.com/lowprofile. It would mean the world to me if I could set aside a proper work week at a living wage every month, and I believe with enough of the regular listeners chipping in 5 bucks, it could happen.  So thanks a lot to those of you who have continued to support me on Patreon, and if you haven't yet, give it a try! It will be great for your karma, I bet! You can find links to more of their work on this episode's website at lowprofilepodcast.com, where you'll also find a treasure trove of oral history from exceptional musicians of all stripes. Low Profile is a part of the Ruinous Media podcast network, and this episode's artwork was drawn by Jack Habegger.  Thanks to Howard Wuelfing at Howlin' Wuelf Media for facilitating today's interview.

EVERY OTHER KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO $6 PATREON SUPPORTERS. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Enno Williams and Max Grunhard discuss the brilliant new Ibibio Sound Machine album, Pull the Rope, living in London and loving Ninja Tune Records, aspirational truths and the clarinet, how music is a language, Enno's exposure to highlife and jùjú music and why openly loving Fela Kuti could be precarious, empathy, inclusion, and improvisation, intergenerational culture clashes, working with Ross Orton, upcoming tour dates, other future plans, and much more. Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #874: Mdou MoctarEp. #845: The Messthetics and James Brandon LewisEp. #750: Kid KoalaEp. #285: Chicago Underground DuoEp. #105: Zaki IbrahimSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[originally published on Patreon Nov 21, 2022] Today's an interesting one as I'm joined by the artist Roger Peet to discuss family history and the murky world of mercenary work in the African continent. Peet walks us through the story of his father which touches on a dozen interesting topics ranging from faking your own death, mercenaries, factions of Cubans fighting in Africa, spying, colonialism and so-called post-colonialism, uranium mining, and the nuclear arms race.  Links: https://toosphexy.carrd.co/ https://justseeds.org/artist/rogerpeet/ Songs: Zombie by Fela Kuti Sorrow Tears and Blood by Fela Kuti Beasts Of No Nation by Fela Kuti V.I.P (Vagabonds In Power) by Fela Kuti

On our fourth of eleven consecutive days of Spinal Tap Moments, multi-talented musician J. Wilms tells us about going to Nigeria to perform the music of hometown legend Fela Kuti with Fela's son Femi. However, Femi wasn't exactly on the same page as the rest of the band. Hear J. Wilms' album, The Fighter: https://www.jeremywilms.com -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In one of the most eclectic episodes of The Album Years podcast yet, Steven and Tim delve into records by Queen, Throbbing Gristle and Fela Kuti. Now for our question of the week...do you have a favourite album that your best mate absolutely hates? Or as in Tim's case, is indifferent to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices