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Largely inspired by indigenous kanak culture in his native New Caledonia. Recorded with Parisian beatmaker Tamal, the six songs draw heavily on India's Advaita Vedanta philosophy in which life is transient, the important stuff is elsewhere. Check out KEXP's DJ Miss Ashley interview with Marcus Gad here: www.kexp.org
This song is an exploration and discussion of the Josiah Wise's (serpentwithfeet) dating life. “I prefer to date and love on Black men. I don’t want to be with anyone who can’t go to my barber or walk a mile in my shoes.” : bit.ly
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Check out this Live on KEXP at Home session with the L.A. artist chatting with Larry Mizell Jr., in August 2020: youtu.be --
Afrobeat legend Tony Allen died in the spring of 2020 at the age of 79.: www.theguardian.com
Here's a review of Tony Allen's stunning posthumous album, "There Is No End": earmilk.com
This was the debut single from Wu-Tang Clan. RZA built "Protect" on a casual yet insistent drum loop and samples from The J.B.’s "The Grunt, LL Cool J’s "Rock the Bells," as well as some martial arts clips — but here is perhaps a secret to its off-kilter musical drama: the group is rapping to a completely different beat. RZA did this just to get the verses recorded so he could then rearrange their order to his liking. This gives the track a slightly dizzying feel as the verses refuse to move in lock-step to music.
Inflo produced SAULT's first four albums - including NINE. Released on June 25 the album is available for only 99 days - only a few days remaining to pick it up - get it before October 2!
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SAULT's latest album, NINE, is available to stream or purchase for only 99 days. (until October 2)
www.sault.global
New York-based artist Leon Michels reworked songs from English singer Liam Bailey’s 2020 album Ekundayo. Black Thought and Lee "Scratch" Perry contribute guest vocals (who unfortunately passed on August 29).
‘Jazz Is Dead 001’ features new tracks created by the Midnight Hour duo in collaboration with esteemed veterans like Roy Ayers, Gary Bartz... -www.rollingstone.com
The Less You Know, the Better is the fourth studio album by hip hop producer DJ Shadow. Alongside Little Dragon, contributions came from a wide range of artists, including Talib Kweli, Afrikan Boy, Posdnuos, and Tom Vek.
Stage name of English DJ/producer George Evelyn, now living in Ibiza. From his latest album, released in 2018. nightmaresonwax.com
Born this day in 1994 - Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz, aka Ibeyi. They sing in English, French, Spanish and Yoruba, a Nigerian language spoken in West Africa by their ancestors before being taken to Cuba as slaves in the 1700s. BTW, "Ibeyi" means "twins" in Yoruba
Winner of four Grammys, an Oscar, and performing at the Super Bowl, H.E.R. (Gabrielle Wilson) has some top-tier connections, as evidenced by the guest list featured on her 21-track debut 'Back of My Mind', including Lil Baby, Ty Dolla $ign, and DJ Khaled.
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Atlanta artist Faye Webster's playing an all-ages Valentine's Day show next February 14th, 2022 at Neumo: www.axs.com
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DJ Sean hosted Faye Webster Live on KEXP at Home this past March. Enjoy Live Video from the performance and interview after Drive Time -- youtu.be
KEXP Midday Show Producer Aarin Wright went track-by-track with Indigo De Souza through her stunning sophomore album Any Shape You Take www.kexp.org
