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| Artist | Track | Album | Label | Comments | New | Approx. start time |
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| Fela Ransome Kuti and Nigeria '70 |
My Lady Frustration
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Koola Lobitos/The 1969 L.A. Sessions | MCA | 0:00:00 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| Off-World Ensemble Feat. Tony Allen |
Dance of LOA
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Various Artists: Comet Afro Beats | Comet | 0:08:09 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| Orlando Julius, the Heliocentrics |
Be Counted
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Jaiyede Afro | Strut | Few artists have been more crucial to the invention, development, and popularization of Afro-pop than Orlando Julius. Starting in the '60s, Julius was fusing traditional African sounds and rhythms with those of American pop, soul, and R&B. - All Music Guide | 0:14:45 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| Jembaa Groove |
Asem Ben
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Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves | Agogo Records | Infused by fundamental elements of Ghanian Highlife from the 70s the band has its own take on a number of influences that goes far beyond just trying to imitate the greats that came before. The band consists of former band members of Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Orlando Julius. - home page | * | 0:26:29 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Newen Afrobeat |
Es la vida (ft. Chico Cesar)
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Grietas | Lichens Family | Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band that started in 2009 in Chile. Newen Afrobeat revisits Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newén means 'strength' in the Mapuche language. - Wiki | * | 0:31:52 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21 (feat Lizzy Dosunmu) |
E Si Medo
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The Confluence | Wah Wah 45s | Dele Sosimi stands out as one of the most active musicians currently on the Afrobeat scene worldwide. Dele’s career began when he joined Fela’s Anikulapo-Kuti’s Egypt 80, where he played keyboards for 7 years (1979-1986). - home page | * | 0:37:35 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Lagbaja |
Side By Side
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Various Artists: Afrobeat... No Go Die | Shanachie | Bisade Ologunde is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist. Widely known as Lágbájá for his signature use of mask which covers his identity. He believes in social reform through music. - Wiki | 0:40:44 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| The Lafayette Afro Rock Band |
Voodounon
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Afrofunk Explosion! | Manifesto | 0:49:49 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| William Onyeabor |
Why Go To War
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Who Is William Onyeabor? | Luaka Bop | William Ezechukwu Onyeabor was a Nigerian funk musician and businessman. His music was widely heard in Nigeria in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Despite his success, he remained an enigmatic, private, and reclusive figure. - Wiki | 0:54:19 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| Orquesta Akokán |
Con Altura
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Single | GIG: The Vogel, Red Bank NJ Thurs April 11. Orquesta Akokán is a Latin jazz ensemble formed by musicians from Cuba and New York, United States. It takes inspiration from mid-twentieth century mambo musicians such as Perez Prado, Beny Moré, and Machito. - Wiki | * | 1:08:06 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah |
Yo La Vi
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Compass | Six Degrees | GIG: Tonight @ Elsewhere in Brooklyn. Wildly eclectic, sample-heavy electronica project led by Mexican DJ and record executive Camilio Lara. - All Music Guide | 1:10:33 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| Cheo Feliciano |
Pa 'Que Afinquen
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Anthology | Fania | 1:14:31 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| Ammar 808 |
Geeta duniki (feat. Susha)
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Global Control ~ Invisible Invasion | Glitterbeat | AMMAR 808 is the alias of acclaimed Tunisian producer Sofyann Ben Youssef. Armed with ultra low bass rumble of a TR-808 and fiercely aggressive beats, his latest endeavour ventures into the realms of North African futurism. - Soundcloud | 1:21:46 (MP3 | Pop-up) | |
| Kiran Ahluwalia |
Tera Jugg
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Comfort Food | Six Degrees | KIRAN AHLUWALIA is a modern exponent of the great vocal styles of India and Pakistan, which she honors intensely yet departs from in masterful, personal ways. With roots in Sufi, Qawalli, Ghazal, and Punjabi folk, she crafts her own contemporary songs that are equal parts reflective and groovy. - web page | * | 1:24:51 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Abida Parveen |
Tere Aane Ka Dhokha Sa
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Khazana | Oriental Star | 1:30:47 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| Halva |
The Journey
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Musafir | Zephyrus | Halva - 8 musicians, 6 countries, 11 new pieces inspired by Greek and Romanian music (their third album). - indiegogo | * | 1:36:17 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Besh o droM |
Sandansko
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Hova lesz a séta? | Fonó | Besh o droM is a well known and familiar part of the music scene. They’ve been travelling the world for twenty years, proof that there is demand for a band that simply can’t be squeezed into any single category. Their name has come to represent a fusion of unrestrainable rhythm, melodious tunes, instrumental virtuosity, and a guarantee of cheerful, dance-driven audiences. - home page | * | 1:42:08 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
| Ivo Papasov |
Hristiyanovo Horo
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Best Of | Balkanton | 1:46:41 (MP3 | Pop-up) | ||
| Isle of Klezbos and Friends |
Bonia Shur's Nigun & Cartagena Chosidl
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Yiddish Silver Screen | Rhythm Media Records | * | 1:51:51 (MP3 | Pop-up) |
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Listener comments!
Peter from Saranac Lake NY:
adampsyche:
TDK60:
Lazy Rider:
tom from Manchester:
Bas NL:
tom from Manchester:
Bas NL:
Mister Dobalina:
Rob W:
tom from Manchester:
chresti:
Ken From Hyde Park:
headcleaner:
Handy Haversack:
Brian in UK:
wenzo:
Juli P:
Crei6hton:
Rob W:
Juli P:
& cheap
Bas NL:
Seff Tuna:
Love this song!
Seff Tuna:
Juli P:
& then I do not eat most the time now
I wait till starving lol
Juli P:
Juli P:
Juli P:
Must plan for my future
Juli P:
Health food.
Instruments
Megaroni:
theblondeindian:
Bas NL:
TDK60:
Brian K from Charlottesville:
Rob W:
northguineahills:
chresti:
TDK60:
alan the painter:
Rob W:
TDK60:
northguineahills:
northguineahills:
/it disagrees w/ my gi tract.
northguineahills:
Ken From Hyde Park:
TDK60:
slugluv1313:
another fascinating journey -- thanks so much! 😺😺
(been listening all along, just have not been able to hang out with you all in the comments, bummer)
have a happy weekend everyone -- and enjoy the Eclipse if it is happening where you are!
chresti:
P-90:
Thanks, TPSP is working great in this slot imho
briania:
Revolution Rabbit Nov63:
~ TY Always DJ RobW ~
Handy Haversack:
Bas NL:
Michael 98145: