Celebrate Carnival at Lincoln Center

Every year at Carnival, hundreds of artists from across the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago submit songs and compete to be crowned either the International Soca Monarch or the winner of the Carnival Road March. Their tracks glorify the sweet sound of soca, a regional fusion of funk, calypso, electronic dance, reggae, zouk, R&B, dance pop and whatever tunes are moving the crowd on the date of the festival. Lincoln Center celebrates the enduring spirit and joy of soca music with an unforgettable show from Trini Carnival legend and crossover star Patrice Roberts. One of the genre’s most prominent female voices, Roberts has been entertaining island audiences for nearly two decades as a luminary in Carnival competitions, including a 2006 Road March victory with Machel Montano. Her hit “Mind My Business” is the most streamed soca song in the world. This Summer For The City event was absolute Fire!!

A Leaf In Time

The final parts of this week’s proGram should just stay put.

The Morning We Dance with the Moon- Or Kantor
Last Days (Way Out West Mix)- Soothsayers w/ Victor Rice


Get Down With Us Tonight- Ursula 1000
To Klub Spatif- Tryp Tych Tryo
No Going Back- Tryp Tych Tryo


impromptu V: jabberwocky- Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
Bemsha Swing- Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
Camino- Tony Romano


RGB- Matt Wilson Ft. Jeff Lederer, Ben Allison, Tia Fuller & Dawn Clement
Chromatic Schematic- Buffalo Monroe
Social Excitement- Buffalo Monroe
Bopstacle Course- Warren Wolf (live)
The Organ Grinder’s Swing- Matthew Whitaker

Fulla Them Goods

The middle parts of this proGram had dem goods all built in:

Parlor Strut- Parlor Greens
Driptorch- Parlor Greens
Ohh Woo Woo- Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters
Heisser Schlitten- Hamburg Spinners


Contusion- Funkadelic Ft. Bernie Worrell
Greenpoint- Bernie Worrell Ft. Steven Bernstein


Jaraguá- Mestizo Beat
Cumbia De Jaraguá- Mestizo Beat
Black Bag- Mestizo Beat
Sun Coloured Eyes- BALTHVS
Mis Soledades- Meridian Brothers


Primera Luz- Superfónicos
No Time Like Now- Joaquin and The Glowliners
Cha Cha Cha Pa Ca- Orquesta Akokán Ft. Carolina Oliveros


Sunlight To My Soul- Angélique Kidjo Ft. Soweto Gospel Choir
Zizobuya- Awa Khiwe

Flappery

The first part of this week’s proGram was ready to fly away and pollenate.

Blueberry Hill- Louis Armstrong (live in London)
Old Phone Died- The Down Hill Strugglers


Keep On Movin’ It- Misty Blues Ft. Gina Coleman
greenarrowradio promo- Christopher Wyze
Caution to the Wind- Christopher Wyze & the Tellers
I’m a Man- The Zac Schulze Gang (Live)
She Does It Right- The Zac Schulze Gang (Live)


88 rue Daguerre- Combo Daguerre Ft. Chicha Libre
Marmalade Haze- Claude Fontaine
Very Best Thing- Quinn DeVeaux & The California Honeydrops
USA- Quinn DeVeaux
Desperate Demise- Prefuse 73


Purgatory- The Mystery Lights
Double Take- Joe Tatton Trio Ft. Lucas de Mulder
Retiro- Joe Tatton Trio Ft. Lucas de Mulder
Hittin’ the Strip- Claudio Corona
Devil’s Saddle- Claudio Corona
Top Hat- Claudio Corona

Legs A Plenty

The final part of this week’s proGram was glad to not have to buy sneakers for it.

Mar de Amor- Tabatha Fher with Breno Virícimo
Ayoka- Dobet Gnahoré
Zouzou- Dobet Gnahoré


Alicia’s Patsh Tants- Alicia Svigals
Lebedik- Alicia Svigals
Pig Ankle Rag- Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Ft. Chao Tian
Towards The Light- Les Arrivants Ft. Didem Başar


Woh hai Meri Jaan- Kuljit Bhamra
Sacred Evening – Raga Yaman- Sharon Isbin w/Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash (Live in Aspen)
Romancing The Earth – Raga Pilu- Sharon Isbin w/Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash (Live in Aspen)


Op Sha Sha- Dobranotch
Nebylitsa- Dobranotch


Humans- Pinhdar

Inside The Fires

The middle part of this week’s proGram found out there’s always more within than withouts.

Ice Locks Up Stones- Dark Zen Kollectiv (Live At The 19th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2023)
Black Tar Acid- McDowell & Westaway (Live At The 19th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2023)


Peace, Love, Rock N’ Rollin’- Parker Barrow
**pre-recorded conversation with Megan & Dylan of Parker Barrow**
Throwin’ Stones- Parker Barrow

Nothing’s Gonna Change- Wonder 45
Brooklyn Recycles- Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Blow Your Brains Out- Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Shriffty- Resolution 88
The Big WOO- Bernie Worrell Ft. Fred Schneider
Soldier Of The Stars- Bernie Worrell Ft. Daru Jones & Eric McFadden


Gravitate- Danced Til Midnight Ft. Elize
JazzCazz- Dan ‘The Drum’ Spalding & Ronnie Turner Ft. Emma Noble
The Chicken- Something Else! Ft. Vincent Herring
Filthy McNasty- Something Else! Ft. Vincent Herring


Return of the Mack- Larry Douglas Ft. Amen Kush, Fiyahman & Jorge Pineda
Sunset Flicks- Odario


Listening to Music- Sonova
Most People Don’t Know My Name- Sonova

Arch Ya Glad

The first part of today’s proGram had a color filled smile all over it.

Jump (When My Baby Says)- Chris Daniels & The Kings Ft. Freddi Gowdy
Going To Washington- The Trevor B. Power Band
Jack Rabbit Boy- Bobby Christina’s Caravan
Evil- Bobby Christina’s Caravan


greenarrowradio promo- Doug Duffey and Badd
No Mercy- Doug Duffey and Badd
Rock It All Night- Doug Duffey and Badd
Back To the Light- Lonesome Shack
Tried To Work Something Out- Willie Buck Ft. Delmark All-Stars (live at Buddy Guy’s Legends)


Hang On- Bernard Allison
***pre-recorded conversation with Bernard Allison***
Midnight Creeper- Bernard Allison


Fanfare- London Underground (Live At The 19th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2023)
What I Say- London Underground (Live At The 19th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2023)
Venus In Furs- Cary Grace (Live At The 19th Dream Of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2023)

Bernard Allison Back In Madison

For over fifty years, music has been Bernard Allison’s essence. As the youngest son of the much-missed Chicago bandleader Luther Allison, he was a bluesman from birth, naturally drawn to this ancient music that seemed to heal deep wounds, and held spellbound by early encounters with heavyweights like Muddy Waters, Albert King & Hound Dog Taylor. Shuttled between Florida & Illinois as a child, but never separated from his guitar, by 12, Bernard was a fireball player himself, and at 18, he commanded instant respect as his dad’s guest at the 1983 Chicago Blues Festival. One week after graduating high school, Bernard cut his teeth on the road with Koko Taylor’s Blues Machine lineup and ended up staying for most of the ’80s. By the close of the decade, however, he assumed a twin identity, leading & writing for his father’s band, while forging a solo career that exploded in Europe off the back of early albums like The Next Generation (1990), No Mercy (1994) and Funkifino (1995). Across his respected career, Bernard has certainly tasted the highs. Just ask him for his memories of jamming with Stevie Ray Vaughan on his 16th birthday.“He contacted my mom and said he and Double Trouble were going to surprise me after their show.” Or being given a lesson by the Texas tornado himself, “Johnny Winter sat me down and taught me how to play slide in open tuning.” But even when the lows bit, like losing Luther to cancer in 1997, just as his career was peaking, Bernard has defied his circumstances. That same year’s solo album, Keepin’ The Blues Alive, might as well have been his mission statement, and Bernard has spent the last quarter-century both honoring his father and exploring his own voice during a constantly flourishing solo career.

I had the honor of spending a little time with Bernard Allison to get into what his set at The Sessions at McPike Park on August 10 here in Madison will be like. We talk about the real fun that he and his band are having while playing with and for folks. Bernard is sure to remind that this is all about representing the Allison name. We talk energy and style, his and what his father was known for. Bernard and mates had just gotten back from a European tour, which led naturally into discussing how his father Luther was beloved overseas and that family/community feel is still alive and rockin’ whenever he shows up for a gig/festival. Madison Wisconsin holds a special spot for Bernard as his dad hung out here as a place to fish and set the stage for more business, music business that is. So, this welcome back to Madison is going to be one for the books, just like the latest album on Ruf Records (a label created with/by Luther & Thomas Ruf) aptly titled ‘Luther’s Blues’ and how playing his dad’s songs, some with a recreated sprit, serves to keep a legacy alive from the past, into the present and through the future. The entire conversation seems to revolve around not only the music, but family, community and the recognition and acknowledgements of forward progress from the places and people that have touched/taught him as a person AND as an artist. I mean this cat was shown certain things from Johnny Winter & Stevie Ray Vaughn (we touch on some of this as well – how could we not?). I will Guarentee that if you are open to having a good time, Bernard Allison and his band will give you more than you can handle.

Atwoodfest welcomes Parker Barrow

Taking their name from the infamous outlaw duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, Parker Barrow is a powerhouse, blues-infused Southern rock ‘n’ roll band led by vocalist Megan Kane & her husband/drummer Dylan Turner. When a chance meeting brought them together in 2019, the pair immediately hit it off and within the span of 2 weeks formed an acoustic duo and hit the road full time – where they have lived ever since. In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded into a full band with many a friend rotating in & out. The band’s vintage sound contains elements of rock, blues, soul, & country music, but Parker Barrow’s brand of music is unmistakably and distinctively their own. Kane was raised on old-school country including Johnny Cash & Dolly Parton, while Dylan grew up listening to classic rock bands like the Allman Brothers & The Stones alongside more contemporary blues-rockers like the Black Crowes & Tedeschi-Trucks Band. The 2 wrote Parker Barrow’s debut album “Jukebox Gypsies” and released in August 2023. The record is a collection of songs that tells the couple’s story over the last 4 years; from their 1st encounter to living out of an RV while touring and everything in between. The record touches on the highs & lows of life on the road, with each song reflecting their feelings and emotions during these times and how they managed to discover a harmonious balance amid the chaos. Parker Barrow have become well known for their electrifying full-throttle live show. Their performances feature high energy jams infused with rock ‘n’ roll, blues, soul and even a dash of classic country. The band is powered by the immense groove of Turner’s drumming at the foundation and Kane’s soulful & electrifying vocals soaring up over the top. They will be bringing a 9 piece band to Madison to close out Atwoodfest in rockin’ style.

I had the chance to catchup with Megan and Dylan just ahead of the upcoming (first time in Wisconsin) event to close out the festivities in Madison at Atwoodfest, Sunday, July 28th. Right from the get go I could tell that the fun and energy I have heard about with their live shows, seemed to flow off the two of them naturally. I wanted to make sure our new friends felt at home before they get out of the van, so we get to know a little bit about exactly how this fun and energy translates live into a rockin’ good time. Just how much a festival crowd can get this band even more revved up then they already plan to be and it is exciting to hear that songs are going to ebb & flow depending on the moments Madison will be providing. We usually do not disappoint!! And if you listen carefully, you’ll hear I was given the green liGht for a chainsaw solo. We get a little back story on the debut album ‘Jukebox Gypsies’ and I think I can hear a tinge of wanting to talk about some new songs?! Maybe we will get something brand spankin’ while they are in town?! Before we call it a day, it was time for a setlist and within that, maybe a new band for us to check out, Them Dirty Roses.

Photo: Jaime Silas

Closer Stills

The final part of this week’s proGram had a burst about to.

Wreck Up A Version- The Aggrovators
Dub ites Green and Gold- The Aggrovators
Night & Day- The Hempolics
STEPPAH- Sharon Marley Ft. Big Youth
Happy is the Man who Finds Wisdom- Mykal Rose, Subatomic Sound System & Hollie Cook


impromptu III: march hare- Chick Corea & Béla Fleck
Lucky Bounce- Chick Corea & Béla Fleck


Willie Meets the Bull- Buffalo Monroe
Hellzapoppin’- Eyal Vilner Big Band
Swingin’ Uptown- Eyal Vilner Big Band
Feet Music- Matt Wilson Ft. Jeff Lederer, Ben Allison, Tia Fuller & Dawn Clement


Whispers of Sea Rivers – III. Time’s Passage- Kojiro Umezaki & Hub New Music

Yessaah- Matthew Whitaker
Don’t Count Me Out- Matthew Whitaker
Dignidad- Lauren Henderson Ft. Joe Dyson, Joel Ross, Jonathan Michel & Sean Mason
Inner Attainment: Umlayez’oPhuthumayo- Nduduzo Makhathini

Abouts

The middle part of this week’s proGram kept thinking it would.

Orgasmo Seq.1 (easy-living)- Piero Umiliani
Orgasmo M18 (shake)- Piero Umiliani
A Flower Called Indica- Sababa 5 & Yurika Hanashima
Tu ne reverras plus mes yeux- Garden City Movement Ft. Ninet Tayeb & Barry Sakharof


BMO is Beautiful- Hiatus Kaiyote & Niki Yang
Everything’s Beautiful- Hiatus Kaiyote
White Rabbit- Hiatus Kaiyote


Be Ill- Rakim Ft. KURUPT & MASTA KILLA
Bigfoot- Lupe Fiasco
Boog’s Groove- Leaf Erikson & Boog Brown
DistantSpace- NxWorries Ft. The Last Artful & Dodgr


Cool Operator- Delroy Wilson
Drink Wine Everybody- Delroy Wilson
Lazer Beam- Don Carlos
Spread Out- Don Carlos

Seedy Soon To Be

The first part of this week’s proGram could go and grow with the best of them.

Fool’s Gold- Chris Robeson
Feel The Good Things Too- Chris Robeson
Everything Goes- Chris Robeson
Caravan- Andrew Bird Trio


Company Commander- John Cale
My Soul Was Still Shouting, ‘MORE!’- David J
Conspiracy Of Shadows- David J


***pre-recorded conversation with FlowPoetry***

That Ain’t Love- Damon Fowler
It’s All In Your Mind- Hermanos Gutiérrez
Superman- Wonder 45


Get It- Redtenbacher’s Funkestra Ft. Tony Remy & Mike Outram
Carol- Redtenbacher’s Funkestra Ft. Scott McKeon & Carter Arrington
Where Did The Judge Go- Bull & The Matadors
The Funky Judge- Bull & The Matadors


Re-Enter Black Light (Phase II)- Bernie Worrell Ft. Sean Lennon
In A Silent Jay- The Means of Production
Positively 5th Street- The Means of Production
Sun, Moon, Wind, Earth- The Means of Production

What’s New With FlowPoetry

FlowPoetry (aka Adam Gregory Pergament of Madison, WI) to release a book of poetry titled: “Hopped Up Cranked Flip Top Chrome Plated Hot Rockin’ Cherry Chariot” as part of a music show at Gamma Ray Bar in Madison, WI on Wednesday July 24, 2024 presented by Gamma Ray Bar. In addition to the book release, there will be a FlowPoetry performance featuring New York based percussionist Noah Lehrman who has gigged with international legends including Nile Rodgers, the late Babatunde Olatunji, & Charles Neville. Supporting musical acts include Def Sonic(WI), an ambient folk & electronica artist, and Lukie P. (WI)., an acoustic singer/songwriter. “Hopped Up Cranked Flip Top Chrome Plated Hot Rockin’ Cherry Chariot” is FlowPoetry’s 4th published work in-print and explores a performative lyrical jam based style of poetry. “Beautifully crafted poetry…brilliant!”, raves Sensible Reason (Brooklyn, NY). “Few people in his scene are as creative as Pergament, who turns music into art.”, states Isthmus Newspaper (Madison, WI). Deeply beautiful.”, declares Relix Magazine. With over 1500 shows in the USA with bands and as a solo poet, FlowPoetry was voted by the city as one of Madison (Wisconsin) Magazine’s Best Spoken Word/Poetry Performers in 2014, ’15, and ’16. He is a three-time finalist for Best Artist in the Annual Madison WI Area Music Awards and the winner of two Dane County Artist Grants. He has appeared at over 80 Midwest and East Coast Music and Arts festivals. “A lyrical rollercoaster!”, writes Grateful Web Music Blog. “Legendary spoken word artist”, raves Madison.com. “FlowPoetry is one of the most unique and riveting performers on the Midwestern musical and artistic landscape. On the cutting edge of the nationwide expansion of new forms of spoken word…. unique, theatrical and musical.”, DeKalb Chronicle (DeKalb, IL)

I had the chance to get back into the mind quickly with Adam about the new book and the upcoming event/tour. We dive riGht into the new book of poetry to uncover where that title comes from, the book’s journey to completion and we get into one of the poems that grabbed my attention immediately. We get into the upcoming event, (the who’s who and what’s what of the artists) and the new venue space, Gamma Ray. We have had Adam on a few different times now over the years, as his tales told, and the presentation of such tales in a ‘jamular’ flow, always have spoken to me, and I am sure they will, wherever and whenever. Ride that Chariot where it takes us.

JFA Presents: Ra Kalam Bob Moses and the Heart Breath Ensemble

A mainstay in creative music, drummer Ra Kalam Bob Moses took early inspiration from growing up in the same NYC building as Max Roach, Art Blakey and Elvin Jones, propelling him through a prolific career that has found him in collaboration with Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Charles Mingus, Gary Burton, Dave Liebman, Keith Jarrett, Jaco Pastorius, Paul Bley, Billy Hart, Sheila Jordan, Tisziji Munoz, and Jim Pepper among countless others. This concert features longtime collaborates Darius Jones, Don Pate & Billy Martin. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the Howard Gilman Foundation. Another mind opening experience presented by the Jazz Foundation of America and LIVE FROM HARLEM.

Viewing With Wide Ears

The final part of this week’s proGram brought its own view.

Angels Exist- Emaginario Ft. Eric Harland & Larry Grenadier
Rincones- Emaginario Ft. Eric Harland & Larry Grenadier
Beginning With a Groove- Emaginario Ft. Eric Harland & Larry Grenadier
Ti Se Mellei Esenane- Erini


God Gave Me Feet For Dancing- Ezra Collective Ft. Yazmin Lacey

World Love (Dounouyha Hanunteya)- Avery Sharpe Double Quartet
Nature Dance- Sebastien Ammann Ft. Ralph Alessi, John Hébert & Eric McPherson
Tritón- Emilio Reyna
They’ve Got the Map!- Thembi Dunjana
Big Sur Jade- Jake Leckie


Chaos- Ivanna Cuesta Ft. Kris Davis, Ben Solomon & Max Ridley
Scratch- Kenny Barron Ft. Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake & Immanuel Wilkins
Mode Natakapriya- Bruno Råberg
You Are My Universe- Jihye Lee Orchestra Ft. Ambrose Akinmusire


So All Freddie- Omar Sosa
Spirit- Lakecia Benjamin (live)
Trane- Lakecia Benjamin (live)
Surrender- Culross Close

Reddee Or Not

The middle part of the proGram definitely was ready for this for a while.

Love Is Love- The Freedom Affair
It’s Time- Benny Trokan


Distant Star- Bernie Worrell Ft. Jerry Harrison
***pre-recorded conversation with Evan Taylor***
Heapin’ Bowl Of Gumbo- Bernie Worrell Ft. Leo Nocentelli, Fred Wesley & Stanton Moore
What Have The Done To My Funk- Bernie Worrell Ft. Bootsy Collins, Michael Moon Reuben, Ouiwey Collins & Buckethead


Extreme Pleasure- Jubu Smith w/Charlie Hunter
Well…- The Means of Production
Sertraline- The Means of Production
Things Are Changin’- Eric Krasno & Wax Ft. Marlon Craft
Backin’ The Daze- Brant Bjork Trio


Barrio Hustle- Hermanos Gutiérrez
Misterio Verde- Hermanos Gutiérrez
São Paulo Motoboy- Manu Chao
Dos Gardenias- Kiki Valera


Riptide- Blake Leyh

Grass Bubbles

The first part of this week’s proGram stuck to each blade.

Oh, My Little Darling- Wyndham Baird Ft. Eli Smith
Bad Memory- Will Stewart & The Gold Band (Live In Norway)
Built To Fall Apart- Chris Robeson
What’s That Say About Me- Chris Robeson


Wait- Alan Walker
Blackbird- Paul McCartney & Wings
Band On the Run- Paul McCartney & Wings


Days Ago- Lara Price
Things Ain’t Everything- Lara Price
Space Ocean- Sauce Boss
I Will Play for Gumbo- Sauce Boss
Road Runner- Damon Fowler
Outskirts Of Town- Damon Fowler


Lift Every Voice- The Campbell Brothers
Make It Happen- Wonder 45
Cry- Wonder 45

Wave From The WOOniverse with Evan Taylor

Evan Taylor is a Hollywood-based producer, songwriter, & multi-instrumentalist. Taylor is also the owner & operator of boutique record label, Loantaka Records, and sister studio Loantaka Sound. He is also the former Bernie Worrell Orchestra bandleader Evan Taylor who’s latest production is the posthumous release, Bernie Worrell: Wave From The WOOniverse. It’s a double album concocted in 14 cities, issued on 12” LP vinyl a day after Bernie’s birthday, (April 19) on Record Store Day 2024 by Org Music in conjunction with Loantaka Records as a Record Store Day “exclusive.” As of today, it’s available via streaming platforms. A co-release from Loantaka Records & Org Music is available on CD August 16th, 2024. Taylor has remained behind the scenes for most of his career. He worked in various capacities with Bernie, mike watt, Money Mark, Theresa Wayman (Warpaint), King Tuff, The Chapin Sisters, and Jimmy Destri of Blondie. He has participated in eclectic recording projects and performed with practically every member of Talking Heads. Evan’s also released a string of critically acclaimed singles as part of the Art-Rock duo Purple Witch of Culver. Evan has never identified with the archetype of “cosmic Funkateer.” He grew up with diverse tastes that ran from The Beach Boys to Prince. As a producer his brand has been “staying off-brand.” In 2022, Taylor was presented with a unique opportunity he felt he had been preparing for his entire career. Bernie Worrell: Wave From The WOOniverse addresses the abundance of unfinished work Bernie Worrell, a prolific writer & visionary, left behind when he passed away in 2016. These compositions remained untouched for a period of decades, collecting dust on reels of two-inch analog tape. Eventually, the tapes were re-examined to analyze Bernie’s nuanced & creative method. After a period of deep reflection, the Bernie Worrell estate decided it was time to complete his vision. The list of innovators who wanted to participate and make sure this initiative was completed with dedication to preserving the integrity of the magic which makes Bernie a beloved extraordinary soul. Also included on the album is a previously unreleased Funkadelic track, “Contusion,” which showcases Bernie’s masterful work with the legendary, pathfinding group.

Tracklisting:

1. Intro (Reflections on a Bird) – Feat. Nick Montoya
2. Distant Star – Feat. Jerry Harrison with Paul Dooley, Alecia Chakour & Invisible Familiars
3. What Have they Done to My Funk – Feat. Bootsy Collins, Michael Moon Reuben, Ouiwey Collins, & Buckethead
4. Heapin’ Bowl of Gumbo – Feat. Leo Nocentelli, Fred Wesley, Stanton Moore with Lonnie Marshall
5. Re-Enter Black Light (Phase II) – Feat. Sean Lennon
6. The Big WOO – Feat. Fred Schneider with Binky Griptight, Marco Benevento, Kyp Malone, Jaleel Bunton, & Steve Scales
7. Greenpoint – Feat. Steven Bernstein with Smokey Hormel, Mauro Refosco, Scott Hogan, & Michael Jerome
8. Soldiers of the Stars Feat. Daru Jones & Eric McFadden
9. When The Rain Subsides – Feat. Will Calhoun
10. Pedro WOO – Feat. Mike Watt
11. Contusion (Funkadelic)
12. Transcendence – Feat. Marc Ribot & Norwood Fisher
13. Wave From the WOOniverse – feat. Miho Hatori with Sarah La Puerta, Steve Scales & Invisible Familiars

I had the chance to catch with with Evan to get some insider views into the sounds. We get deep into this posthumous record from friend of the proGram, Dr. Bernie Worrell, from the invitation to get involved to the creation of and the invites to the many artists who contributed. We specifically get into a few of the folks, and it was as if Evan was reading my mind on the people he picked to talk about. We talked a bit about process and the choosing of who will work with who. What a cool time. We talked about the relationships formed between the two, and how getting back into some of this music was not a jump into the fire moment for Evan, he had to make sure he could get through emotions attached. We also talk about his label, Loantaka Records and one of his strangest projects.

In The Natural Spots

The final part of this week’s proGram had to go in for a feel.

Dey- Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Ft. Damian Marley

Edo Nihonbashi- Norio Maeda & All Stars
Atemoyan- Norio Maeda & All Stars
Soran Bushi- Norio Maeda & All Stars
Tropicale Vengeance- Bolbec
Cumbia Lunar- Hermanos Gutiérrez
Tequila- Chicha Libre Ft. Son Rompe Pera
Dreamer- Flevans
Faust- Kit Sebastian


Chance Upon a Chance- Rosa Brunello
Halcyonica- Bright Dog Red


Cloud City Subway- Maude Caillat Quartet
***pre-recorded conversation with Maude Caillat***
Eden Song- Maude Caillat Quartet