"Yes, you’ve got to sing from the depths of the heart. Without heart you cannot be a Qawwal. You sing the songs every day, so even though there is quite a lot, you remember it." -- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Listen to the show live at below!
| Artist | Track | Album | Label | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Aaj Sik Mitran Di | Chain of Light | Real World | 2024 (1990) | Qawwali lament in Punjabi Sufi tradition. Big global reach due to Peter Gabriel-founded label Real World. Very famous and iconic singer in Pakistan. |
| Orchestra Harlow | Silencio | Salsa | Fania | 1973 | Dramatic salsa dura track from Jewish-American bandleader Larry Harlow. Released on the most important salsa label ever Fania. |
| Ada Richard | I'm Drunk & I'm Real High (In the Spirit of God) | Good God! Born Again Funk | Numero Group | 2010 (1971) | Gospel-funk from a Detroit beauty parlor owner. Discovered by Numero Group. |
| The Fendermen | Mule Skinner Blues | N/A | Soma | 1960 | Novelty rockabilly hit recorded with two Fender guitars plugged into the same amp. |
| Mapenda Seck | Boul Ma Dieuye | Loubess | KSF | 2000 | Rhythmic Senegalese mbalax from a member of Orchestra Baobab. Brother of the more famous Thione Seck. |
| Prince Far I | Plant Up | Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III | Daddy Kool | 1980 | Dub reggae deep heavy on studio effects. Deep vocal toasting. |
| Guitar | House Full of Time | Sunkissed | Morr | 2002 | Dreamy shoegaze from a German duo. Bright and melodic. |
| Units | I-Night | Units | N/A | 1979 | Ahead-of-its-time synth punk track. A bridge between late-70s DIY and 2000s indie futurism. |
I enjoy the program today. I’ve learnt more about different types of music every time I listen keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteAnother great show!! I love that I get to hear new and different music.
ReplyDelete