Radio Show 12-12-13

In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through the music of South Africa from the late 1950s through the dismantling of apartheid.  The first sets showcase artists who were popular at the time and often meaningful in the liberation struggle of black South Africans.  The final set includes songs inspired by Madiba and performed by artists from around the world.

Nelson Mandela is one of my most beloved heroes, so creating this program felt like a labor of love.  During the show, I refer to a movie from a decade ago called Amandla!  If you are interested in learning more about the connection between music and South African freedom, I encourage you to check it out.

This might be it for me for 2013.  Thanks to all of you who have stayed tuned in!

1. When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela
2. Meadowlands - Nancy Jacobs & Her Sisters
3. Langa More - Dark City Sisters
4. Give Us Our Land (Mabayeke) - Harry Belafonte
5. Madiba's Jive - Antonio Forcione
6. Saduva - Miriam Makeba
7. Mahlalela - Letta Mbulu
8. Tiba Kamo - Phillip Malela
9. Sangoma - Malobmo
10. Asimbonanga (Mandela) - Soweto Gospel Choir (Feat. Johnny Clegg)
11. Free Nelson Mandela - Quilapayún
12. Nelson Mandela - The Special AKA
13. Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) - Hugh Masekela
14. Tribute to Madiba - DJ Gibbz
15. Abezizwe (Uniting Nations Together - D'Influence Mix) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Enjoy, share and spread the love...Radio Show 12-12-13.

Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-30-13

Greetings listeners,

This might be my final Twisted Groove program of 2013.  It's fun, so listen carefully.

1. Theme From Belle et Fou-Bows - Jazzanova
2. We Stand at the Back of the Bus - Uptown Funk Empire (Feat. Janice & Ange)
3. Ciew Mawale (Adham Shaik's Dusty Foot Remix) - Issa Bagayogo
4. Let the Sunshine In (Live) - Raphael Saadiq
5. Thunderbird - Whitefield Brothers
6. Call My Name - Joe Bataan
7. Já se namour - Tribalistas
8. Kambua - Bongo
9. Quiet Dog - Mos Def
10. Touch my Soul - Lack of Afro
11. La cucaracha - Lila Downs
12. Con el diablo en el cuerpo - La Lupe
13. Premonición de la muerte de Joaquin Murieta - Quilapayún
14. Tanguillos de la frontera - Son de la Frontera
15. Stranded on Earth - The Herbaliser
16. Alright - Unforscene
17. Changes - Nostalgia 77
18. No More Fighting - Althea & Donna
19. Love's Knockin' - Clinton Fearon
20. Horse Dance - Harrison Stafford (Feat. Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace)
21. Mix Up Dub - Don Carlos
22. 36 - Kwes.
23. Hip Hop Kids - Portugal. The Man
24. This is Why we Fight - The Decemberists
25. The Noose of Jah City - King Krule
26. Cydelines - Orgone

Enjoy...Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-30-13.

Radio Show 11-14-13

I offer you another 3-hour special, filled with music spanning generations and time zones:

1. Make the Road By Walking - The Menahan Street Band
2. Easy to Come Home - Dojo Cuts (Feat. Roxie Ray)
3. Did It Anyway - Laura Vane & The Vipertones
4. Kumnyama Endlinni - The Mahotella Queens
5. Speed Controller - Afrigo Band
6. Vote Black President (Yeah Yeah) - Kokolo
7. Joyful Noise - Breakestra
8. Singalong - Treva Whateva
9. Ces Soi-disant Amis - Alpha Blondy
10. My People - Jah Mason
11. Can't Be My Lover - John Legend (Feat. Buju Banton)
12. Som do trio - Natiruts (Feat. Rafael Pondré)
13. Reggae Skanking - Mystikal Revolution Band
14. Burning Horns (Instrumental) - Slim Smith
15. Baara - Donso
16. Itaka berriro - La Kinky Beat
17. Pura sangre - Go Lem System
18. Almas rebeldes - Che Sudaka
19. Mil horas - La Sonora Dinamita
20. Saya Djangaro - Kaouding Cissoko
21. Just Let Me Cry - Lesley Gore
22. It's All Right - The Impressions
23. Spreadin' Honey - The California Honeydrops
24. Orange Blossoms - JJ Grey & Mofro
25. Doo Wop (Instrumental) - Lauryn Hill
26. Make You Crazy - Brett Dennen (Feat. Femi Kuti)
27. Evil Vibrations - The Rebirth
28. Take It Slow - Shaolin Temple Defenders
29. So Rotton - Blak Twang
30. Scratch My Itch - The Soul Snatchers
31. Yekiyi - Dobet Gnahore
32. Sowa - Fatoumata Diawara
33. Yündüwa Weyu - Umalali
34. Borracha de aromas/ Yo no sé cómo/¿Dónde iba yo a beber?/Mi vida es mía - Potito/Duquende/Tomatito y Belén Maya/Joaquín Grillo
35. La cuenta atrás - Amparo Sánchez
36. Fandangos de huelva (Ya no va mi niña) - Carmen Linares
37. Hasta siempre, Comandante - Compay Segundo
38. Imuhar - Bombino
39. Let It All Come Down - Jesse Harris (Feat. Norah Jones)
40. Annie Get Your Gun - Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound
41. Follow the Sun - Xavier Rudd
42. Motherland - Justin Nozuka
43. Pass It On - The Coral
44. Society - Eddie Vedder
45. Learning To Fly Hi - Solorazaf

Enjoy responsibly...Radio Show 11-14-13.