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Record Store Day

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I hope you were able to add to your vinyl collections today during Record Store Day. Perhaps you took a moment to introduce someone who didin’t know about vinyl records to the magic that lives between those grooves….

Mabelline- Grisman/Hartford/Seeger
Riding High- Dread Clampitt
Subterranean Homesick Blues- Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks
Democracy- Leonard Cohen (live)
Born Under a bad Sign-Allman Brothers Band w/Floyd Miles (live)
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Never Turn Back- John Scofield
Riders on the Storm- PAPA John DeFrancesco
Exit to Mystery Street- Paul Sanchez
Stew Called New Orleans-Paul Sanchez/John Boutte
They all Asked for you- Bonne Musique Zydeco
Zip a Dee Doo Dah- Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
Mahna, Mahna- Cake
Dead dog in the Street- Dirty Dozen Brass band
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Klezmer Defiance- New Orleans Klezmer All Stars
Donen Shilgi- Huun Huur Tu
Tuchess & Nenes- Golem!
El Shing a Ling- Poncho Sanchez
Ay Valeria!- Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
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Ok Oyot System- Extra Golden
Monsoon- Dissidenten
Tootie- Larry McDonald
Drumquestra(Dawn Always Comes)- Larry McDonald w/Anjali Paray & Ritchie Paray
Yellow & Black Taxi Cab-Transglobal Underground (Kamel Nitrate Remix)
Cleopatra in New York-Nicodemus w/Carol C
Abyss- Anoushka Shankar/Karsh Kale
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Kid Face- Skeebo Knight
Thursday- Dirk Quinn Band

the Bad Plus w/Wendy Lewis

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There were moments when I thought a sky opening storm was brewing up to release its wrath, and other moments I thought of pets I had growing up. For the fist 40% of the show, bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King (collectively known as the Bad Plus) were completely instrumental. Right away you can see and feel the specialness of this threesome, the ebb & flow of “in the momentness” grabs you instantly. The other portion of the show feature indie rock vocalist, Wendy Lewis teaming with the band to dissect and recreate songs we know into new pieces that almost seem distant from our trained listening. The version of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb is a rendition that made me feel like if that was the only time I had ever heard that song, if the original never existed….I’d be completely satisfied with the Bad Plus with Wendy Lewis‘ version as the only one. During the U2 song Under a Blood Red Sky, I swear the top of the building could have flown open with the lift of gargoyles and a storm unlike any other could have been waiting out doors…..but then it came back around to the sound of U2….This show twisted my ears some, all for the better…..but personally, I don’t need to hear Blue Velvet anytime soon.

Here is a portion of “Comfortably Numb”

EOTO the night away…

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The waves of sound were explosive at times with a deep crowd riding the beats of highs and lows. The improvisational music EOTO creates in a live setting in cerebral and danceable, while you are in the house…you be in Da House!! this night it was once again at the High Noon Saloon, a venue here in Madtown that features live entertainment 7 days a week…..that’s right, 7 days a week!! I met up with the winner of the 2 tickets there smiling and dancing…always nice to meet the listeners. With the loops rolling and the beats chasing the time, Jason Haan and Michael Travis had the landscape of people who were ready for this experience, outside of themselves in movement with colors shining and bodies showing off why they’re there. Imagine music that is made right before your eyes and reacts to how you act…it is as cool as it sounds! EOTO is definitely an act to behold in any live setting they lay day their unique style and sound.

where the Gnu is free

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Got in an extra hour…did a ticket giveaway for EOTO and did an on air interview with Jason Haan of Eoto/the String Cheese Incident….All things progressed in a true improvisational progression, in preparation for Wednesday show at the High Noon Saloon.

Blues for Luci- Pedro Arevalo
Who are you- Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks
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Baby let me Hold your Hand- Davis Coen
Let’s get Down- Sol
Sexy Waitress- Jimmy Landry
Who’s got the Weed- G Love & Special Sauce
How you Remember it- Blues Traveler
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Your Luck won’t Last- Was not Was
If anyone gets Funked up…-George Clinton & P Funk with Erick Sermon & MC Breed
Davel’s Return- Dirk Quinn Band
Sweeper Soul- Super Mambo 69
Onukpa Shawarpo- Bokor Band
Never Find a Lover like me- the Jolly Boys
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Hot Dance- Gert Wilden & Orchestra
Life’s Other Mystery-the Microscopic Septet
Recovering the Time Capsule- JFJO
Warp- EOTO
Graved- EOTO
Give it up- Comandante Zero
Fire in the Brain- Club d’Elf (live)
Barracuda- the Bad Plus feat. Wendy Lewis
More more Bigger Better Faster w/Cheese- Gutbucket
Cloud Wars- MMW
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**Jason Haan on air interview**
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But I like the Message- John Scofield
City of Progress- the Spam All Stars
Casablanca to L.A.-the N.O. Klezmer All Stars
Sure Nuff ‘n’ Yes I do- Fast ‘N’ Bulbous
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God Guns & money- David Stoltz (live)
Music- Celia Baron
Spirit made Flesh- Dub Gabriel w/Karen Gibson Roc
Seduction/Kidnap Poem- Nikki Giovanni
I Belong to you- Deborah Flores
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Salt & Cherries (MC5)- Wendy & Lisa
Wolverine- Honchie
Bottles & Cans- Rehab
108 Rose Petals- BLVD
Peace Pipe- Nicodemus w/Jean Shepard
Bassism- Sun Ra
Take me out to the Ballgame- Sam Bush

Lea Zeldin Memorial

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Long time community activist and W-O-R-T volunteer Lea Zeldin passed away recently following a massive stroke. Lea’s family invites her many friends from throughout the community to a memorial on Saturday, April 11th beginning at 5pm, at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St. The memorial will begin with a potluck. Bring your favorite dish for Lea who so loved great food and conversation. (Beverages will be provided by the family.) Following the potluck there will be an opportunity to share stories and remembrances of Lea.

Lea Zeldin, an activist for social justice, world peace, civil rights, and health care for all, died Thursday, April 3, 2009, from complications of a stroke in Madison, at age 80. Lea was born in Chicago, Ill., April 20, 1928, to Edward E. Kellner and Julia (Weisbrot) Kellner. She became involved in issues of social justice after a school trip to an Ohio prison, and by walking the picket lines for a telephone workers strike. She met her husband, Lawrence Zeldin, at Ohio State University while attending a lecture series. They were married in Columbus, where he completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry. They moved to Madison in 1953. Lawrence died in 1955 from polio. Lea was active in the anti-nuclear movement in the 1950s. She worked with Congress On Racial Equality or CORE, in the 1960s to integrate Sears. Her anti-Vietnam War actions included demonstrations at the 1964 Wisconsin Republican and Democratic State Conventions, participating in the Dow Chemical protests at the University of Wisconsin, and performing in the anti-war play “MacBird!” Lea lived in Bologna, Italy from 1964 to 1966. She worked as a community organizer in Minneapolis, Minn., from 1969 to 1971. An intrepid traveler, she attended conferences on health care, Slow Food, women’s rights, community radio, and small farms in Mexico, Libya, Jordan, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Lea organized the Martin Luther King Free Community Dinners, worked with Response to Hunger Network, Health Writers, Woman’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Low Power Radio (WIDE), the Socialist Potluck, Freedom House Free School, and other organizations. Lea was a volunteer at WORT (89.9FM) Radio, hosting Kitchen Review, Health Writers, Public Affair, and book reviews. Lea is survived by her sons, Stephen (Rebecca Ludwig), Robin (Jeanette), Paul (Sarita), and Eric (Shari); and grandchildren, Rachel, Raphael, Emma, Noah, Jacob, and Julia. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to WORT-FM89.9, 118 S. Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703.

Although i didn’t know Lea very well or for that long, she is someone I aspire to be more like.

Sounds of Baseball

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The season starts tonight and I am ready. I have the transistor radio dusted off with many choice: Brewers and Bob Uecker calling the game and both Windy City teams come in on the AM dial. Certainly one of the loves of my life is the cerebral sense-appeal that baseball gives me. PLAY BALL and listen in with the crackle only found on an old time transistor radio.

Born with some cool

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Had a caller ring in and state that I must have been born cool…thought that was alright!!!

Pretty Thing- Bo Diddley
Ants in the Kitchen- Masters of Reality
Plastic People- Frank Zappa
Moonlight Drive- the Doors (demo 1965)
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Fortunate Son- N.O. Social Club with Branford Marsalis/Warren Haynes/Taylor Hicks (live)
I want you Just Cause I Want you- EG Kight
Nightime is the Right Time- Albert Castiglia
Wrong About me- Brett Dennen
Dreams- Jimmy Hall/Henry Paul/Bo Bice
When she Whispers Your Name- Buck 69
Gin House Blues- Nicole Hart
It feels so Right- Nicole Hart
Limousine- Shemekia Copeland
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Natural Born Lover- Sharon Jones & Dap Kings
Lobster Song- Dissidenten (live)
Right Now- Mecca Bodega
Oyimbo- Femi Kuti (live)
Salta Lenin El Atlas- Kinky
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I Believe I’ll Make a Change- Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band (live)
Carry me- Pressure Cooker
Jah Calling- Bad Brains
One Man Tag Crew- Dub Trio
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So Fine- SOL
Celestial Blues- Andy Bey
The Message- Cymande
Unplug This Armageddon- B Side Players
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Rocket Man- Red Elvises (live)
Hillbilly Cat- Hillbilly Hellcats
Totally Awesome- Honchie
Cancer for the Cure- Eels
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Saturday Morning Love- Taragirl

Silk Road Ensemble

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I was very excited that on the occasion of the Novruz Celebration, the Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Europe brought a free performance from the Silk Road Ensemble. The evenings performers were Shahyar Daneshgar on percussion and vocals, Noruz Mamedov on vocals/saz/percussion, Arif Bagirov on tar/saz/Azerbaijani guitar and Rashad Mamedov on keyboards and Garmon. This cultural and musical journey takes the sounds and styles from that long wide band of land from Turkey to China which brought wealth and knowledge back in both directions. This main point between East and West created a unique and infulential arts scene which still flourishes today. The show was an attempt to help spring peek her head through…the sounds this group brought certainly could have woke up any deity in charge of seasons or weather…these artists create a dialogue with instruments and vocals that have morphed into a new audio-vernacular. I am thankful for their visit.

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Albums I am listening to

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but maybe not sharing over the airwaves………hey there is only so much time!!

Retrograss-Grisman/Hartford/M. Seeger
the Jungle Book- Dissidenten
If I Been Born an Eagle- Huun Huur Tu
L’ Echelle Du Desire- Jack Dupon
Enter Panola County- Cashman
Shotgun Daisy- Stacie Rose
The Opposite Side of the Sea- Oren Lavie
Boxing Dreams- Sean Noonan’s Brewed by Noon
Redux- OGOGO
Shootenanny- Eels
Kingmaker- ProCon
Awake at the Funeral- Deep 6 Holiday
Pictures and Sound
Gypsy Jazz- Kalman Balogh & the Gypsy Cimbalom
75- Joe Zawinul & the Zawinul Syndicate

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

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Having the set start of with Madison’s very own: “the original Funky Drummer“, Mister Clyde Stubblefield sitting in—-It was obvious that Karl and the group were pumped up to have that moment trapped in time. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe sent the Majestic Theater into a wave of groove that range from bouncing funk to a deep house background trapping the ear in a mesmerizing sound net. On a cold wet snow filled Madison evening, the music certainly kept a happy warmth en-clouding the crowd of dancers that seemed to be rockin’ to and fro on a gentle, yet sometimes sideways washing wave of sweet movement….There were moments that kicked in a rock -N- roll slam jam and others that could have you completely lost in your own space…..space jazz is always one of my personal favorite styles to reach in concert format and let me attest, that there was nothing tiny about this show. It was heavy and ready……and it was!

Tiny Universe MooDoo

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The town will be funkin’ hard tonight as both Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe & Porter, Batiste & Stoltz will be on seperate stages tonight in Madison. So today was a change to help your get down get up…..

Freak off-Ivan “Boogaloo Joe” Jones
Come Together- the Neville Brothers (live Woodstock 94)
Been up all Night- Brian Stoltz (live)
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Sweet Inspiration- the Derek Trucks Band
On Fire- JJ Grey & Mofro
Girls in Bossier City- Papa Mali
Slow Down Sugar- John Lisi & Delta Funk
Boogie- James Mathus & his Knockdown Society
Krystalline- Sugar Blue
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The Answer-Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
V Neck Sweater- Greyboy All Stars
The Contender- Menahan Street Band
Out in the Country- the Meters
Fire on the Bayou- the Meters
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PJT’s High Steppin’- the Pimps of Joytime
She Do- the Pimps of Joytime
Joey’s wet Dream- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave (live Jazzfest 08)
the Minx- the new Mastersounds
Ausnacious-Porter/Batiste/Stoltz (live)
Grits- SMV
Time for a new Thang- Tony Bunn
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Bunny Playa-Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
I get High-Porter/Batiste/Stoltz (live)
Wait Till you See- the Karl Walters Jr Trio
If I only had a Brain- Paul Sanchez

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CASHMAN in Madison

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Having the Cashman duo in studio for the show with a sort of unplugged session was nothing like hearing that raucous Mississippi juke-joint music, much less delta than hill country live in a tunnel like bar room setting. Ray and Todd were making winds swirl and snakes get up and run….The rawness of these kinds of blues slid off the git-tar in a serpentine dance mingling with the dancing girls. We got a taste of some of the old and some brand new unreleased material as well as some traditional blues sounds including a kicking “In my Time of Dying”, which was one of those songs you almost never want to hear end when in a live setting. I know the guys made a good impact on the scene and I look forward to seeing them back here in Madtown in July bending ears and stomping feet.

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the Sound rolled in

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Took a little extra time during the open schedule and put out some rocking sounds including local act The Hussy. It’s always nice to be able to throw out there some tunes I dig that I wouldn’t share otherwise due to just not enough air time…….

Natural’s Not in it- Gang of Four
Sacrificial Lambs- Warren Zevon
Brother my Cup is Empty-Nice Cave & the Bad Seeds
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Soft N EZ- Japancakes
Move with you- Pork Tornado
Little dog- Blue Miracle
Hey Now Now- Chris Huff
Mahalo- Devon Allman’s Honeytribe
Sweet Jane- Lou Reed (live)
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Get it On- Grinderman
Bob (Cousin O.)- Evil Stig
Last to Know- Evil Stig
Herbie- the Hussy
Snakes- the Hussy
One Word- the Hussy
Right Brigade- Bad Brains
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Red- King Crimson (live)
And then you Realize you Haven’t Left Yet-Cheer Accident
Dig the Hole- the Voodoo Organist
That Same old Feel Once Again- Crazy Mary
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My Cat’s Name is Maceo-Janes Addiction with Maceo Parker
Street Fighting Man- the Chesterfield Kings
Can’t Believe it- the Chesterfield Kings
Shine on you Crazy Diamond-Col Les Claypool’s Fearless Frog Brigade (live)
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Country Death Song- Violent Femmes (live)
How in the Hell did you get Back here-Backyard Tire Fire
Garden of Thieves- Jamie McLean
Love Stands time- Cashman
Woke up Pissed…-John Lisi & Delta Funk
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Oh Billy- Sirsy
Riddles- Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
So Romantic- the Charms
Race car Driver- Girl in a Coma
Apple Pie- Southern Crush
Kitten Next Door- a Brokenheart Pro
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It’s You- Pictures & Sound

Blues & Rhythm…Shaking IT

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Today I built a show around the arrival of Ray Cashman in studio with an acoustic set and a giveaway. Coming down from Minneapolis, Ray and Degg are at the Frequency tonight for some butt-shaking hills country and swamp blues. So, the show was filled with Blues of new and old and plenty of downright righteous rhythms. As an added bonus, calling into the program was master magician and Illusionist Kevin Spencer who is in town tonight at the Overture Center for the Arts. Here’s a look at how it all transpired:

All your Love- John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers
I Feel so Good- Tracy Nelson
Peace & Happiness- Ted Hawkins
Bluestime- Full Court Press
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Evil- Big George Brock
Get on the Right Track- Mark Hummel
Bouncin’ Back- the Robert Cray Band
Wolf’s-a-Howlin’- Gregg Allman
Pistol Blues- Cashman
Stranger- James Mathus & his Knockdown Society
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Funked up- Joe Pitts
Loan me a Dime- Joe Pitts
*Phone Interview with Illusionist Kevin Spencer*
Avalon Hideaway- ZZ Top
Universe- Mike Zito
Told me a Lie- Sean Costello
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Wiser Jam- Moreland & Arbuckle
Fly with Me- Topaz & Mudphonic
Dazed & Confused- the Yardbirds (live)
You’ve got the Best in Town- Billy Cox/Buddy Miles
Rock the Club- Robi Zonca & his Band
Mississippi Orgy- Lefty Williams Band
She got me-Masters of Reality
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Como, MS- Cashman
All your Love- Otis Rush
On my Knees- Son Seals
Borrow your Love- Carey Bell
Best Damn Fool- Buddy Guy
Mama,Talk to your Daughter-Cotton/Johnny Winter/Muddy Waters (live)
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Shake your Hips-Robert Randolph & the Family Band (live)
***CASHMAN IN STUDIO AT WSUM***
*Whiskey Weed and Women- Cashman
*Black Mattie- Cashman
*Snakefeast- Cashman
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Money on my Mind- Corey Harris
Big Black Mariah- John Hammond
Black- Cashman
Higher Ground- Nicole Hart
Every Hungry Woman- the Allman Brothers (live ’70)

Karl Walters Jr Trio

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Check out this free download of the track “Wait til you See” from the album Can We Go Back Where We Began? THE KARL WALTERS JR TRIO is a jazz and jam tinted reflection of the wild experimentation that is modern Brooklyn music. Led by composer and trombonist Westbrook Johnson, and anchored by Keegan Schelling on bass and Matt Ferry on drums, the Trio walks, flaunts, and occasionally destroys the line between the composed and the improvised. With influences ranging from the high, bluesy wails of Louis Armstrong, to the stark, sharp cubistic rhythms of Incubus, to the savory and sweet melody lines of Antonio Carlos Jobim, the KWJ Trio embraces the styles of several musical traditions while adding their own unique voice to the beautiful cacophony of contemporary sound. By way of their tight, improvisational communication, The Karl Walters Jr Trio brings Johnson’s dynamic and varied compositions to life, ensuring an exciting listen for fans of all genres.

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The World in its Nutshell

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Took some of the station’s free schedule time to do a show dedicated to sounds around the globe. Featuring some beats to get your belly dancing, some songs to make the gypsy in all of us roam and some irie feelings passed around the circle to fill those open minds & thirsty ear-holes. Also, the Mrs of the G was a fine addition as co-host and she ended up getting many new members to her “fan club”.

Ilando Gima Onge- Extra Golden
Djefrile- Djoliba
Kaira- Toubab Krewe (live)
Tulinesangala-Bela Fleck & Nakisenyi Woman’s Group
D’Gary Jam-Bela Fleck/Baba Maal/Vusi Mahlasela/D’Gary…
Jarabi- Toumani Diabate
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Bibou- Daby Balde
Redemption Song- African Showboys
Salimou- Lamine Soumano
Kwi-Manze Dayila & Nago Nation
Nina Kaba- Famoro Dioubate’s Kakande
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First Flight- Mariah Parker
Hometown Journey- Satish Vyas
Underwater City-Suphala/Mazz Swift/David Gotay
Sinister Grains- Anoushka Shankar
Chicky- Oojami
Rabat- Beats Antique
Saidi Song- Turbo Tabla
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Behind the Mask- Eccodek
BBBeat- Balkan Beat Box
Keep on Walking- Mad Juana
Moldavian- Luminescent Orchestrii
Nago Nago- Nation Beat
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Yo soy Asi- Los Amigos Invisibles
Siboney- Buena Vista Social Club (live)
Guaranga- Gipsy Kings
Asa Branca- Forro in the Dark & David Byrne
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El Aire- Eljuri with Sly & Robbie
Magno Mako- Ismael Issac
Great Big Boat- Taj Mahal & the Hula band
Grandma’s Groove- Jake Shimabukuro
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The Invergarry Blues- Peatbog Faeries
Schattenmann- 17 Hippies
Courage- Vieux Farka Toure

Up in the way

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walk don’t run- the Vultures
Honky Tonk Woman- Old and in the Way
Funk 42- Sam Bush
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Hospital Food- Eels
The Diplomat-Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks
Reefer Headed Woman- Cashman
Enjoy & Get it on- ZZ Top
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Hot’Lanta- the NRG Band (live)
Full Circle- Oteil & the Peacemakers
Ain’t that Love- Ray Charles
Rockhouse I & II- Ray Charles
Back N the Dayz-Big Brutha Soul & the Bros. of Invention(live)
My man is a Mean man-Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
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Java Junkie- Liquid Soul
White Wedding-Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Brown Skinned Girl-Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
Forget About- the Karl Walters Jr Trio
Friends- Marco Benevento
Piano Smasher- Blue Man Group
White Rabbit- Blue Man Group
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Action Packed- Green Light
City of Progress- the Spam All Stars
Should I stay or Should I Blow- the BPA with Ashley Beedle
We Proudly Present- Kinky
Put it in your Pocket- Weird War
Mister Frank- Sol
Wicked Man-Ben Harper/Blind Boys of Alabama
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Light is Faster than Sound-Big Brother & the Holding CO
Meet me in the Morning- Drew Emmitt
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Mescalito- Cheer Accident

Toubab Krewe LIVE x’s 2

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Anyone who has been following along with greenarrowradio knows that the Malian Blues and American rock-N-roll are things this host really enjoy. Even if they don’t appear during a set list for a short while, they are being listened to. So whenever Toubab Krewe are in town you know I’ll be there. This time around they presented their blend of West African influences and kicking homegrown in North Carolina rock-N-roll at the Majestic Theater and they brought it along with a brand new live album out on Upstream Records. “Live at the Orange Peel” really captures the live performance as I have seen it on a several stages and I was just as impressed with the new album as I was with the live show. The live show provides several opportunities to lose yourself in sounds that are foreign and familiar simultaneously, which really causes some interesting body movements to the danceable grooves. The guys rock by the way. When the great American rock-N-roll kicks in it usually is at a steady beat of sound propulsion really pumping a crowd up…..My recommendation is to go out and catch them live and if they aren’t nearby…have no fears…the new live album is waiting to come home with you.

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