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In a small village in southern Nigeria where Muslims and Christians live and dance together, the pious, devout Muslim Alhaji Waziri Oshomah infuses his love of highlife with the teachings of Islam in the song “Jealousy.” The track is featured on the third volume of record label Luaka Bop's “World Spirituality Classics” series, dedicated to spreading positivity.
The Big Playback is a podcast about all things music.Episode 1 of ‘The Big Playback' is titled Is Music A Religion? This first episode investigates how music and spirituality are inextricably intertwined and takes a closer look at the transcendent experience of live music, the re-enactment of its rituals, connection and belonging. It examines what it means to be a part of the music community, from the maker to the listener – the spectrum of ways music affects us, from the individual to the collective, which can be both a social glue and a vehicle for transcendence.The episode centers around conversations with three guests: Brian Collins (Chair of Indian Religion and Philosophy, Ohio University), Sanae Yamada (Moon Duo, Vive La Void) and Yale Evelev (Luaka Bop Records).The ScholarAs an actively lecturing professor, music lover and record collector who often writes articles about religion and popular culture on the side, Brian Collins takes us through the various aspects of Indian philosophy and religion which were incorporated into popular music in the 60's, giving birth to a radical psychedelic culture which lead to so many modern musical genres of today.The SeekerSanae Yamada is a Portland-based artist, composer, musician and writer, who plays keyboard in the bands Moon Duo as well as her solo project Vive La Void. As an investigator into many spiritual traditions, from buddhism and meditation to feminist anthropology, Yamada takes on the question Is Music A Religion? from the perspective of someone who, for over a decade, has been active within a scene which glamorizes spirituality without necessarily practicing it.The DevoteeFounded in 1989, Luaka Bop Records boasts a rather mysterious catalogue, the crown jewels of which are often archival projects of artists who have already passed on, or rarely still play live. While their releases include the likes of Alice Coltrane, Tim Maia, William Onyeabor, as well as the upcoming Pharoah Sanders and Floating Points album, Yale Evelev speaks about his process and philosophy behind the World Spirituality Classics series, and why he views himself as merely a conduit for the music, in his work.Host of 'The Big Playback' is Margaret Munchheimer, an American visual artist and writer living in the Netherlands, and veteran Le Guess Who? supporter since 2012.CreditsProduction: Margaret Munchheimer & Le Guess Who?Contributing Editor: Jasper WillemsArtwork: Lily McNeil, Lily Nilly Art / www.lilynillyart.comMusic: Ultrabillions / ultrabillions.bandcamp.com
Super fun show with lots of new music. Plus Nico and DJFGQBNYJs have some deep talks. Playlist:Azo Toke by KOKOKO! on Fongola (Transgressive)Gloria by The Shivas on Dark Thoughts (Tender Loving Empire)Infinity by Skegss on My Own Mess (Loma Vista Recordings)Darkest Light by Shana Falana on Darkest Light (Self)Terrible by Ruby Bones on Tooth (Mint 400 Records)The Night by B.R. Mount & The Doubt on Shadow of A Doubt (SELF)Viking Hair by Dry Cleaning on Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks (IT'S OK)Carnal Beat Machine by Iguana Death Cult on Nude Casino (Innovative Leisure)Sister Daylight by The Clydes on SINGLE (The Clydes)This Changes Everything by Robert Glasper on Fuck Yo Feelings (Loma Vista Recordings)City Girl (feat. Embher) by Raiza Biza on Bygones (Low Key Source)Black Moses by MaLLy on The Journey to a Smile (Mally LLC)Where I'm From by G&D on Black Love & War (SomeOthaShip Connect)Niyet by Neşe Karaböcek on Niyet (Elenor Müzik)Dividido by Alex Cuba on Sublime (Caracol Records)Octavo Sendero by Miguel Abuelo & Nada on Miguel Abuelo & Nada (Moshé-Naïm)Mimil by Franck Valmont on Syncro Rhytmic Eclectic Language (Moshé-Naïm)Fugazi by Haviah Mighty on 13th Floor (Haviah Mighty)Palmolive (feat. Pusha T & Killer Mike) by Freddie Gibbs & Madlib on Bandana (Madlib Invazion/ESGN/Keep Cool/RCA Records)3 Tearz by Danny Brown on U Know What I'm Sayin? (Warp)My Fancy Free Future Love by Common on Let Love (Loma Vista Recordings)Boogie Juice by HalfNoise on Natural Disguise (Congrats)Peace in the Land by Gospel I.Q.s on World Spirituality Classics 2: The Time For Peace Is Now (Luaka Bop)Condition The World Is In by Religious Souls on World Spirituality Classics 2: The Time For Peace Is Now (Luaka Bop)Kawasemi Ah by OOIOO on Nijimusi (Thrill Jockey)
Jazz and the spirit, and the spirit of Jazz. Here's the playlist: 1. Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra “We Shall Overcome” from Dream Keeper on Universal Music Division Decca Records France 2. Alice Coltrane “Journey in Satchidananda” from Journey in Satchidananda (1971) on GRP Records 3. Mor Thiam “Ayo Ayo Nene” from Spiritual Jazz on Jazzman 4. Matthew Halsall “The Sun In September” from Fletcher Moss Park on Gondwana Records 5. Alice Coltrane “Om shanti” from World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda on Luaka Bop (USA) 6. Makaya McCraven “Holy Lands” from Universal Beings (CD, 2018) on P-VINE RECORDS 7. Lonnie Liston Smith “Expansions” from Love Is the Answer (Expanded) (1980) 8. Nina Simone “If You Pray Right” from Baltimore (1978) 9. Idris Muhammad “Loran's Dance” from CTI CD Catalogue on Sony Music Media Wishing you Peace during the Holy Days!
Final part of the best and most frequently played music from 2017 on Free Association. Om Shanti, Alice ColtraneWorld Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Luaka Bop Swimming with Stina, Thor & FriendsThe Subversive Nature of Kindness LM Dupli-cation Spindrift, Colin Stetson All This I Do For Glory Forestwall Timewalk, Nicole MitchellMandorla Awakening II: Emerging Worlds FPE Records Venga Jaleo, BarbezFor Those Who Came After Pushpulling, Jasper String QuartetUnbound New Amsterdam Island 4, Glenn Jones & Matthew Azevedo Waterworks Thrill Jockey Records Hibernal, Arve HenriksenTowards Language Rune Grammofon You Don’t Know What Love Is, Diamanda GalásAll the Way Intravenal Sound Operations You’re My Thrill, Cécile McLorin SalvantDreams and Daggers Justin Time / Fontana North back there benjamin, The CaretakerThe Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stage 3 History Always Favours The Winners Ohio Bell Mystery, Raymond ScottThree Willow Park (Electronic Music from Inner Space 1961–1971) Basta Music Domino Sugar (Demo), Raymond ScottRaymond Scott - Three Willow Park: Electronic Music From Inner Space, 1961–1971 Basta The Land Whale Choir Sinks the Albert Hall, Sxip ShireyA Bottle of Whiskey and a Handful of Bees VIA Records Sublime beyond loss, The CaretakerThe Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stage 3 History Always Favours The Winners
1ère émission de la 36e session... Cette semaine départ hardbop, postbop, puis jazz world, méditatif et actuel... En musique: Ronnie Mathews sur l'album Roots, Branches and Dances (Bee Hive, 1979); Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet sur l'album December Avenue (ECM, 2017); Joshua Abrams Natural Information Society sur l'album Simultonality (Eremite, 2017); Alice Coltrane sur l'album World Spirituality Classics 1 - The Ecstatic Music Of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda (Luaka Bop, 2017); Colin Stetson sur l'album All This I Do For Glory (Kartel Music Group, 2017); Alförjs sur l'album Demons 1 (Shhpuma, 2017); Muche-Hein sur l'album 7000 Eichen - Transferration (Jazzwerkstatt, 2017)...
1ère émission de la 36e session... Cette semaine départ hardbop, postbop, puis jazz world, méditatif et actuel... En musique: Ronnie Mathews sur l'album Roots, Branches and Dances (Bee Hive, 1979); Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet sur l'album December Avenue (ECM, 2017); Joshua Abrams Natural Information Society sur l'album Simultonality (Eremite, 2017); Alice Coltrane sur l'album World Spirituality Classics 1 - The Ecstatic Music Of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda (Luaka Bop, 2017); Colin Stetson sur l'album All This I Do For Glory (Kartel Music Group, 2017); Alförjs sur l'album Demons 1 (Shhpuma, 2017); Muche-Hein sur l'album 7000 Eichen - Transferration (Jazzwerkstatt, 2017)...