Podcasts about Kwela

Welcome to Pagecast at Open Book Cape Town, a special edition of the regular podcast brought to you by Jonathan Ball Publishers. Usually, we explore the latest in literature year-round, but today, we're coming to you straight from the heart of the Open Book Festival—Cape Town's annual celebration of South African literature in an international context. In these festival-exclusive episodes, we sit down with some of the most inspiring voices in literature to delve into their stories, insights, and the powerful narratives that shape our world. Let's dive into the pages together! In this episode, we are joined by the acclaimed Niq Mhlongo, born in 1973 in Soweto. Niq's debut novel, Dog Eat Dog, was published by Kwela in 2004 and later translated into Spanish as Perro Come Perro in 2006, earning the Mar des Lettras prize. Beyond his novels and short stories, Niq has contributed as a screenwriter for the animated children's TV series Magic Cellar and created scripts for the comic magazine Mshana, which debuted in 2007. His most recent novel, The City is Mine, was published in 2024. Join us as we explore Niq's incredible body of work, his creative journey, and the storytelling that continues to resonate with readers around the world.

Niq Mhlongo is a Sowetan born journalist who majored in African Literature and Political Studies at Wits. His first novel, Dog Eat Dog, was published by Kwela in 2004 and was translated into Spanish under the title Perro Come Perro in 2006. This Spanish edition was awarded the Mar de Letras prize. His other novels are After Tears (Kwela 2007) and Way Back Home (Kwela 2013). He has also published two short story collections, titled Affluenza (Kwela 2016) and Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree (Kwela 2018). Mhlongo received the 2019 Herman Charles Bosman Prize for Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree. His latest novel “The City is Mine” tells a story of a man in search for “meaning” after a tumultuous relationship, can be found at all bookstores.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Busisekile Khumalo reviews her latest book “Sunshine & Shadows” which is a story about Vimbai, a final-year law student at the University of Zimbabwe, is determined not to join the long line of unemployed graduates. She doesn't mind sleeping her way into a job, who soon learns that every action has a consequence and some of our wishes come to haunt us when we are at our happiest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: Wag pakinggan habang kumakain. Ang topic ay Lotto at tae. Kwela to pramis.

Adriaan vertelt dat hij deze week uit zijn cirkel is gestapt, en avonturen beleefde in eigen land. Hij was, op uitnodiging, voor het eerst bij een voetbalwedstrijd: Ajax - Feyenoord, de vanwege vuurwerk gestaakte Klassieker. Om niet uit de toon te vallen dronk hij veel bier, verbloemde zijn (ietwat) bekakte accent en deed tot zijn eigen verbazing mee met de spreekkoren tegen de harde kern, die verantwoordelijk was voor de staking.Later die week bezocht hij voor het eerst een filiaal van de Action, enigszins overdressed vanwege een lezing die hij die avond ging geven. Het leverde, naast een mand vol (on)nodige kantoorartikelen, bijzondere ontmoetingen op.Het gedicht van deze aflevering is "I've come to take you home: A Tribute to Sarah Baartman" van Diana Ferrus. Van Dis vertelt hoe dit gedicht heeft geleid tot een wetswijziging in Frankrijk, om het lichaam van Sarah terug te brengen naar haar geboortegrond.Adriaan heeft een lastige relatie met boosheid: hij is er bang van, maar voelt het zelf ook. Hij maakt zich zorgen over de toenemende boosheid in de maatschappij, maar moet toegeven dat hij zelf, alhoewel nooit gevochten, wel eens met dingen gesmeten heeft. Maar hij kan boosheid laten wegvloeien door reizen te maken door zijn boekenkast. Van Dis Ongefilterd wordt gemaakt door Adriaan van Dis, Simon Dikker Hupkes, Ellen van Dalsem, Bart Jeroen Kiers en Erik Brandsen. "I've come to take you home: A Tribute to Sarah Baartman" - Diana Ferrus. Uit: "I've Come To Take You Home" - Xlibris (2011)"Waar Ek Staan" - Ronelda Kamfer. Uit: "Noudat slapende honde" - Kwela (2011)@atlascontactwww.atlascontact.nl© Atlas Contact & Adriaan van Dis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Akil Kumarasamy and Alistair Mackay talk to Abdul-Malik Sibabalwe Oscar Masinyana about their novels Meet Us by the Roaring Sea and It Doesn't Have To Be This Way, respectively. They explore ways of writing about the future and imagination as resistance. Their expansive conversation refers to climate collapse, Artificial Intelligence and technology, popular culture, care and hope. Abdul-Malik Sibabalwe Oscar Masinyana is a writer of short fiction, essays and children's books and is currently working on his debut novel. Akil Kumarasamy is the author of the novel, Meet Us by the Roaring Sea (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022), and the linked story collection, Half Gods, (FSG, 2018). She is an assistant professor in the Rutgers University-Newark MFA program. Alistair Mackay is the author of It Doesn't Have To Be This Way, published by Kwela in 2022. He lives in Cape Town. In this episode we stand in solidarity with Egyptian poet and activist, Ahmed Douma. You can read more about his case here: https://pen-international.org/news/prison-writing-by-ahmed-douma This podcast series is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in South Africa.

Arguably one of South Africa's best known performers and songwriters is Coenie De Villiers. He has released 22 albums of his own works, received a huge number of awards, he's written and opera and a ballet and he anchored the kykNet flagship magazine programme Kwela for 17 years. Coenie began his career as an announcer on several radio stations after lecturing in Media and Communication Sciences at the University of the Free State. The play he does with author Deon Meyer, Karoo Suite 2, has just ended a hugely successful run at the Theatre on the Bay.

Arguably one of South Africa's best known performers and songwriters is Coenie De Villiers. He has released 22 albums of his own works, received a huge number of awards, he's written and opera and a ballet and he anchored the kykNet flagship magazine programme Kwela for 17 years. Coenie began his career as an announcer on several radio stations after lecturing in Media and Communication Sciences at the University of the Free State. The play he does with author Deon Meyer, Karoo Suite 2, has just ended a hugely successful run at the Theatre on the Bay.

Kwela, nakaka-aliw, relatable at nakaka-alis ng stress. Ganyan kung ilarawan ng mga netizens ang online content creators na The Blackman Family.

In hierdie episode van ons podsending gesels aktrise Trudi van Rooy met Chase Rhys oor hul nuwe boek, Misfit: stories vannie anne kant. Die gesprek is opgeneem tydens die bekendstelling by Wordsworth Books Longbeach Mall op 18 Augustus 2022. Misfit bevat verwerkte rubrieke en kortverhale wat oorspronklik in Rapport gepubliseer is. Hierdie stories onnesoek issues van identiteit, seksualitieit, gesinsdinamika ennie daaglikse lewe van mense aan die rand vannie samelewing – die misfists. Ons leer ken vir Nana, 'n onverwagse geestelike gids (dink Boeddha met geperoxide hare in 'n updo), die lockdown-familiebraai oor Zoom, en hoe seksualiteit innie bruin gemeenskap navigeer word. Chase Rhys (1989) is 'n romanskrywer, rubriekskrywer, dramaturg en draaiboekskrywer van Kaapstad. Hul debuutboek Kinnes het in 2019 die K. Sello Duiker-prys en die kykNET-Rapport-prys in die rolprentkategorie gewen. Chase se Suikewate-rubriek word in Rapport gepubliseer. Bestel Misfit by goeie boek- en aanlynwinkels. Ook as e-boek beskikbaar. Meer inligting op ons webtuiste: https://www.nb.co.za/af/view-book/?id=9780795710520 Musiek: "Sun Nation" deur Ketsa van Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/darkness-and-light/sun-nation/

In this week's episode the award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and author Sara-Jayne Makwala King interviews Niq Mhlongo on his latest short story collection published by Kwela Books, For You, I'd Steal a Goat. In For You, I'd Steal a Goat, award-winning writer Niq Mhlongo presents masterfully told stories rooted in South African life. With his characteristic keen observations and insights into human nature, he explores the things people do for each other, but also to each other. Injustice, corruption, betrayal, jealousy, love, desire and loyalty are just some of the aspects of human interaction that feature in these stories. For You, I'd Steal a Goat is a collection filled with piercing poignancy, humour and twist endings that you won't forget. Order from leading bookstores nationwide or online. Also available as an e-book. More details on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780795710223 This episode was recorded during the book launch at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront in July 2022. Music: “Afrobeat” by Crowander (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander/music-of-the-world/afrobeat/)

Stress can take many forms and destroy a person in a variety of different ways, for Kim Whitaker, that stress came at her from every angle and worked its way through her life. Kim was the Co-founder of Once Travel, Khwela Woman, and she founded Ubuntu Beds during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, Her hotel business faced protests and riots, an impending drought, loadshedding, a difficult business partner relationship and finally the COVID 19 pandemic. In this episode of It's Not Over I talk to Kim about losing her teeth, being one of the first people in South Africa to get Covid, how she managed to sell a hotel business with no tourists and so much more. Subscribe to It's Not Over: Apple: https://apple.co/37gY2I6Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3E4wUbmGoogle: https://bit.ly/3KBQgqGWebsite: https://itsnotover.show---Follow Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bravelykim/Kwela: https://khwela.org.za/

In this episode of the NB Publishers podcast, Jen Thorpe helps us navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood and shares some great life hacks from her book Adulting 101. Sam Beckbessinger, author of Manage Your Money Like a Fucking Grownup, leads the discussion. This episode was recorded during an Exclusive Books webinar launch. Get your copy of Adulting 101 here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9780795710445 Sometimes (often!) it is hard to be an adult. Yes, you can go to bed as late as you want, but you have to make decisions all the time. You have bills to pay and taxes to do. You need a place to live, and good people to live with, and you need a job. Then there is the government, crime, climate change and fake news. It's enough to make you want to scream – WHY DID NOBODY TELL ME IT WOULD BE LIKE THIS? There is no roadmap that will take you through life without a few wrong turns, but there are a few tips and tricks that can make the journey easier. Adulting 101 will help you navigate the tricky terrain of adulthood. Jen Thorpe guides you through everything you need to know (including what you don't yet know you need to know) from relationships, sex, work, health and money to how government and the media work. Music: "Whatever" by HolznaCC0 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/lo-fi-and-chill/whatever-2/)

In this episode of the NB Publishers Podcast we hear John Maytham in conversation with Finuala Dowling about her new novel, The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers. The interview was recorded at the book launch at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. More about the book: Gina knows hardly anything about her father apart from the fact that he was once engaged to Koringa, a crocodile tamer, and that he is buried in an unmarked grave. In between shifts at a call centre, with Doubt always looking over her shoulder, she works on a novel about him, ultimately drawing back the curtain on a complex, sad but also funny and enchanting life. The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers is a story about love, family, fear and the banishing of fear: a celebration of strong women and a defence of a ‘nervous' man. Order The Man Who Loved Crocodile Tamers by Finuala Dowling from leading bookstores nationwide or online. Also available as an e-book. More details on our website: http://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780795709630 Music: "Boundless Sky" by Siddhartha Corsus (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Siddhartha/shangri-la/boundless-sky)

Hugh Masekela war einer der wichtigsten Musiker Afrikas und ein Pionier des Afro Jazz. In den 60ern vermischte er südafrikanische Stile wie Kwela und Mbaqanga mit Jazz und Funk, in seinen Texten kritisierte er die Apartheid und forderte die Freilassung von Nelson Mandela.

Hugh Masekela war einer der wichtigsten Musiker Afrikas und ein Pionier des Afro Jazz. In den 60ern vermischte er südafrikanische Stile wie Kwela und Mbaqanga mit Jazz und Funk, in seinen Texten kritisierte er die Apartheid und forderte die Freilassung von Nelson Mandela.

In hierdie episode gesels die gewilde skrywer Zelda Bezuidenhout met aktrise Cintaine Schutte. Zelda Bezuidenhout is 'n skrywer van jeugverhale, kortverhale, radiodramas, rubrieke, reklamekopie en volwasse fiksie. Haar eerste roman vir volwassenes, Die dekonstruksie van Retta Blom, het in 2019 by Kwela Boeke verskyn. Haar jeugverhaal As mens geluk kon proe is in 2017 as naaswenner in Lapa se jeugromankompetisie bekroon. In 2019 is sy naaswenner in RSG se radiodramakompetisie met die hoorspel As ‘n kind kom kuier en in 2020 behaal sy en haar medeskrywer Lunéll Kruger die eerste plek in Netwerk24 se luisterdramakompetisie met Koppelkat. Sy woon op Parys in die Vrystaat. Haar jongste roman, Die waarde van stil bure, is nou beskikbaar! Meer oor Die waarde van stil bure: Magdaleen Verster probeer die stukke van haar lewe optel na die dood van haar tweelingsuster, Misha. Wanneer sy 'n onwaarskynlike vriendskap smee met haar eksentrieke buurman, die wetenskaplike Darius Achenbach, bevind sy haar in die opwindende maar omstrede wêreld van stamselnavorsing. Asof Misha haar aksies vanuit die dood rig, vind gematigde Magdaleen dat sy skielik bereid is om groot risiko's te neem. Sy kan haar suster nie terugbring nie, tog kan sy moontlik 'n verskil aan ander se lewens maak. Maar alles kom teen ‘n prys. En soms is die prys van een mens se lewe ‘n ander mens se dood . . . Hierdie episode is oorspronklik op Netwerk24 uitgesaai in Augustus 2021. Kyk dit gerus hier: https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/kunste/boeke/vir-jou-dagboek-zelda-bezuidenhout-gesels-oor-nuwe-roman-20210804

Join Kim Windvogel and Tiffany Kagure Mugo with panelists Nakhane and Roché Kester for a discussion about Touch: Sex, sexuality and sensuality moderated by Efemia Chela. More about Touch: What comes to mind when you think about sex? Touch explores sex as a vast, yet intertwined experience with oneself and between people. It draws on the experiences of sex from people across genders, sexualities – even borders. It delves into the ways in which sex features in our lives. Sex can be fun, tricky, and heart-breaking, and this book covers all this and much more. Compiled by Tiffany Kagure Mugo and Kim Windvogel, the pieces are real, expressive, cathartic and dare we say it, sexy. Order from leading bookstores and online stores. Also available as an e-book. Music: “Rainy Nights” by KieLoKaz (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Walker_Traffic/Rainy_Nights_KieLoKaz_ID_159)

In this episode of Kwela Book Chats the author of You Have Struck a Rock: Women fighting for their power in South Africa, Gugulethu Mhlungu, chats to feminist writer and editor Danielle Bowler. Drawing on the experiences of women ranging from political activists to domestic workers, sex workers and students, commentator and writer Gugulethu Mhlungu examines how history has shaped the conditions women face today. She also considers the impact of pass laws, land dispossession, racial discrimination and gender-based violence. She concludes that there is still plenty of work to be done in making real the South Africa imagined by the Constitution. You can order You Have Struck a Rock by Gugulethu Mhlungu from leading bookstores nationwide or online stores. Also available as an e-book on all the usual platforms. . . . Music: “Extraordinary Spirits” by Ketsa (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/metaphysics/extraordinary-spirits)

A particularly upbeat selection of music this time round. Two from Bob Crosby and two Shakespeare sonnets, fabulous vocals from Marion Mann. Two from Bob Skyles and the Skyrockets- Lets play love and My darling Texas cow girl. Elias and his zig zag jive flutes with Tom Hark, the original and a massive world wide hit. Its in the Kwela style, South African penny whistle with a skiffle type beat. Two from Red Nichols. Nat Gonella and Lionel Hampton. Fab 1920s music from The High Hatter, vocals by Frank Luther and Maestro Paul Laval and his Woodmindy Ten. Pioneering jazz guitar and violin from Eddie Lang and Joe Venuti. Fletcher Henderson masquerading as Duke of Harlam and his Flunkies. Talking of maestros- we have the three boogie woogie pianos of Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson and Albert Ammons. If that wasn't enough we have the man who produced the first commercial record with the term Boogie Woogie on it, Pine Top Smith. Flipping the side of this Brunswick reissue of a 1928 recording we have Pine Top Smith's Blues. Smith was a real pioneer but sadly died of gunshot wounds at the age of 25 in 1929. Harry Parry sees us out with the superb Softly as in a morning sunrise. Joyous stuff.

In this episode of Kwela Book Chats the author of the riveting novel, The Fall shares details about her writing process, advice for budding writers, and other behind-the-scenes gems. In conversation with Jen Thorpe is her publisher, Carolyn Meads, who worked closely with her on the The Fall. Stick around until the end to hear the awesome book trailer! More about the book: When Thuli reveals her secret – that she can see into the near future – to journalist Helen, the latter is skeptical. But as Thuli believes she’s seen that #FeesMustFall protest leader, Hector, will be assassinated, Helen looks into the matter. What she finds is odd behaviour by the police on campus. Police sent by President Noné, who wants no trouble from pesky students while she launches her zoo of magical creatures. If what Thuli say is true, they have only seven days to change the future … You can order The Fall by Jen Thorpe from leading bookstores nationwide or your favourite e-tailer. Also available as an e-book. Music: "Intranet" by Yung Kartz (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/August_2019/Intranet_1980)

Mermaid Fillet by Mia Arderne was one of the hottest debut novels to hit the South African literary scene in 2020. Stevlyn Vermeulen, editor at Kwela Books, sat down with her to hear more about her journey towards being a published writer, the things that inspired the book and her writing process. More about Mermaid Fillet: In an alternative Cape Town the only person ever to be born wearing Nike Jordans, is tasked with finding a dead Tamagotchi. The device was last seen in the clutches of eight-year-old Kaylin Arendse, when she and her family were murdered in a gang-related hit. Now our Jordan-wearer must track down the device for the new head of a crime family – or face an untimely ending. Mermaid Fillet is an enthralling afro-surrealist novel about the fringes of Cape Town society and the people who govern that world. Dark and fantastical experiences are intricately woven into this network of wannabe gangsters and the trade of highly coveted mermaid tails for R 4 000/kg. A Cape Town you know, and you don’t know; where women are trying to redefine their space in society; where a storm rages red when female bodies are abused. This is a noir crime caper. “Mermaid Fillet is a must-read – it is funny, it is haunting, and it celebrates the complexity of women, especially those living in Cape Town.” – Daily Maverick You can find this novel wherever good books are sold. Follow @mermaidfillet on Instagram and Facebook for rich content. Music: "Hip Hop Music Instrumental 1" by Ketsa (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Emotive_Music_Film_and_Radio/Hip_Hop_Instrumental_1)

To the question 'Why music?' Kwela answers, 'Why life?' In this episode I chat to Kwela - poet, rapper, producer and vocalist from internationally renowned cult band Kwani Experience. We talk about uncomplicated relationships with your medium, how learning to rap helped him with his vocabulary, touring the world, using the voice as a texture in recordings, how being a dad has impacted his career, and forays into creating solo material (and recording it in his own studio!) The is also the episode where Kwela suggests starting the Shotgun Story Spotify playlist (and adds to it beautifully...) Outro music : Shooting Star by Kwela (used with permission from rights holder) Kwela on Insta · Kwela on Bandcamp · Kwani Experience on Bandcamp · Spotify Playlist · website · Facebook · Twitter · insta

To the question 'Why music?' Kwela answers, 'Why life?' In this episode I chat to Kwela - poet, rapper, producer and vocalist from internationally renowned cult band Kwani Experience. We talk about uncomplicated relationships with your medium, how learning to rap helped him with his vocabulary, touring the world, using the voice as a texture in recordings, how being a dad has impacted his career, and forays into creating solo material (and recording it in his own studio!) The is also the episode where Kwela suggests starting the Shotgun Story Spotify playlist (and adds to it beautifully...) Outro music : Shooting Star by Kwela (used with permission from rights holder) Kwela on Insta · Kwela on Bandcamp · Kwani Experience on Bandcamp · Spotify Playlist

Amazon, Spotify, the Apple App Store and, of course, Uber are all great examples of platform ecosystems. They’ve transformed the way some pretty traditional industries operate and that’s definitely something that can be said for our guest today, Skhona Khumalo. With his app, Kwela, he's creating more visibility and accessibility to South Africa’s informal public transport system that is used by the majority of commuters in the country. It might sound like just another Citymapper but the challenges are far greater where this mode of public transport has been operating as a closed system, raising problems around safety, security, general efficiency and usability. Kwela is taking these challenges on in a way that has required building a robust ecosystem. We talk to Skhona about where they started, how they’re overcoming their biggest hurdles and what the future of Kwela looks like. 

BACK IS COOL na tayo, mga ka-tea! Nagbabalik ang inyong pinakamamahal na tsaastrologers (CHAROT) with a brand spankin' shiny new episode! Simulan naten ang SEASON TWO with a little housekeeping and update update sa mga mangyayari sa susunod na episodes.

-What is the intersection between being an entrepreneur and being a creative ? -It is easy to sell as a creative, but how do you go about owning your work and the rights to your creative work?-Given that the creative industry runs on technology, how do we foster the creation of a technological age in Africa in order to create sustainable generational wealth ? Akio Sanga is a mechatronics engineer and branding design entrepreneur from Zambia, he founded Kairo while in China on the strong belief that innovation creates opportunity.Kizito Chimbetete is a creative entrepreneur and film maker of 10 years, originally from Zimbabwe, he founded Kwela films in Harare, and subsequently, The Teller’s Tribe in Shanghai. Tune in as I speak to both of them about creative ways of monetizing, innovating as a creative and entreprenuer !Support the show (https://patreon.com/StartUpAfricaPodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare)

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On the podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Sandiso Sibiso – an entrepreneur at Accenture who is leading Open Innovation for Africa, founder of Born to Succeed as well as Kwela, an education tech platform. We unpacked her journey that had its fair share of setbacks, tears and fantastic accomplishments. We spoke about open innovation in Africa, […]

CliffCentral.com — Kwela Tebza take the team through their musical journey and team dynamics. They share their parents' influence and the dreams and aspirations for the future of Kwela in a fast-paced music industry and most of all, their spirit of brotherhood.

Today's REBEL is David, an independent singer/songwriter who is gearing up to release his own music in album format. The problem is that he doesn't know where to start, much less how to plan it all out. Deane uses his own first two solo album releases, EASTERN CHRONICLE (http://bit.ly/chronicle13) and KWELA (http://bit.ly/kwela15) as examples of how he ramps up project releases and how he plans out the schedule of work that needs to be done in order to launch a successful international album release campaign. Submit your artistic business questions to Deane for potential inclusion on a future REBEL CREATIVE episode by heading over to http://rebelcreative.net and clicking the big "Start Recording" button on the page.

Today's REBEL is David, an independent singer/songwriter who is gearing up to release his own music in album format. The problem is that he doesn't know where to start, much less how to plan it all out. Deane uses his own first two solo album releases, EASTERN CHRONICLE (http://bit.ly/chronicle13) and KWELA (http://bit.ly/kwela15) as examples of how he ramps up project releases and how he plans out the schedule of work that needs to be done in order to launch a successful international album release campaign. Submit your artistic business questions to Deane for potential inclusion on a future REBEL CREATIVE episode by heading over to http://rebelcreative.net and clicking the big "Start Recording" button on the page.

Kwela, A (University of Gdansk) Thursday 27 August 2015, 13:30-14:00

Think South African music means Paul Simon's Graceland? Then this is the episode for you. Jim and Greg learn where Paul Simon picked up that Kwela guitar when the Sound Opinions World Tour touches down in South Africa.

Or as we old birds call it: eBay Eve! paDOW! (I'm pretty sure I'm stealing that joke from someone, possibly even a music writer I've met. Lars? Christopher R.W.?) Grouse is low on planning time these days, so we get to hear that tried and true lazy DJ mainstay: the Let's Listen to Records I Just Bought But Haven't Listened To! show. It's a talky show: if you love the sound of Grouse's voice as much as he seems to himself, you're in for a treat! What is going on with all these shifting voice-POVs? I'm confused! Download | PodcastAlso, how about that beautiful Cal Tjader photo above? More from that stunning LIFE Magazine spread are available here. Bold text indicates relatively new releases (including reissues and comps). Debt Collectors calling READ-GROUSE (732-347-6873) Robert Wyatt - "Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" (from Nothing Can Stop Us) Stalling tape Grouse pours out his soul like silver. The Meters - "Funky Miracle" (from Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology) Dieuf-Dieul De Thiès - "Na Binta" (from Aw Sa Yone Vol. 1) Karthala 72 - "Marche De La Mort" (from Diable Du Feu) Fela And Afrika 70 - "Sorrow Tears And Blood (Original Extended Version) " (from Sorrow Tears And Blood) CSC Funk Band (featuring David Maraniss) - "Choom Gang" (from Funkincense) Shake Keane & His Highlifers - "Balonga" (from London Is The Place For Me 2: Calypso & Kwela, Highlife & Jazz From Young Black London) Joseph Jarman - "Little Fox Run" (from Song For) Tunji Oyelana - "Omonike" (from London Is The Place For Me 2: Calypso & Kwela, Highlife & Jazz From Young Black London) Lord Kitchener - "London Is The Place For Me" (from London Is The Place For Me: Trinidadian Calypso In London, 1950 - 1956) Wilmoth Houdini with Gerald Clark's Night Owls - "I Need a Man" (from Songs of Trinidad) Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra - "Begin the Beguine" (from Cugat's Favorite Rhumbas) The Cal Tjader Trio - "Ivy" (from The Cal Tjader Trio) Percy Faith & His Orchestra - "Tropical Merengue" (from Greatest Hits) Grouse sees his future, and gives a shout out to a Pulitzer Prize winner that he really does know. The Mar-Keys - "Bush Bash" (from The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968) Thee Oh Sees - "Toe Cutter / Thumb Buster" (from Floating Coffin) White Fence - "Pink Gorilla" (from Cyclops Reap) Apache Dropout - "I'm So Glad" (from Magnetic Heads) Apache Dropout - "I'm So Glad" (from Apache Dropout) Gram Parson [sic] and the International Submarine Band - "Folsom Prison Blues / And: That's All Right" (from The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea) The Scientists - "She Said She Loves Me" (from The Scientists) The Bats - "By Night" (from By Night) Orange Juice - "Felicity" (from You Can't Hide Your Love Forever) Orange Juice - "Love Sick" (from The Glasgow School) Lord Apologizer sends a message to Edwyn Collins. Stereolab - "Three Women" (from Chemical Chords) The Troggs - "With A Girl Like You / I Can't Control Myself" (from The Best Of The Troggs) Simon Turner - "(Baby) I Gotta Go" (from Velvet Tinmine) The Easybeats - "Friday On My Mind" (from The Definitive Anthology)

Rakete bee bee, grouseketeers. Sorry it's taken me a week to post this. Show is also 30 minutes shorter than usual because of punctuality issues. Probably for the best. Mostly jazz, international sounds, and a little bit of easy listening. Enjoy yourself, if you survive the first ten minutes. Rakete bee zee. Download | Podcast Bold text indicates relatively new releases (including reissues and comps). Jaap Blonk - "Presto" (from Kurt Schwitters' Ursonate) Roy Campbell, Joe McPhee, William Parker, Warren Smith - "Music Is the Healing Force of the Universe" (from Tribute to Albert Ayler - Live at The Dynamo) Creative Construction Company - "Muhal (Part I)" (from Creative Construction Company) Richard Landry - Last Track (from Solos) Mammane Sani - "Lamru" (from La Musique Electronique du Niger) Fatimah Al-Zaelaeyah - "Ya Mun Dakhal Bahr Al-Hawa (Hey, Who Enters the Sea of Passion?)" (from Qat, Coffee & Qambus: Raw 45s from Yemen) Mas Sujud - "Dangdut Medley" (from Street Musicians of Yogyakarta) Ergo Phizmiz - "Jews Harp Mambo" (from Phuj Factory) Jackie Davis - "Manana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" (from Ultra-Lounge Vol 2: Mambo Fever) Mona Baptiste - "Calypso Blues" (from London Is The Place For Me 2: Calypso & Kwela, Highlife & Jazz From Young Black London) Percy Faith - "The Bandit (Theme from O Cangaceiro)" (from Aquarela Do Brasil) The playlist and podcast are so much easier to make when Grouse keeps his trap shut. Ike Bennett & the Crystalites - "Illya Kuryakin" (from Trojan Rocksteady Box Set)