Today we speak to Jacqueline Bertho local councilor in Saint Guen in Britanny about local and national politics in FranceJacob Banks is a British singer-songwriter from Birmingham. The album The Monologue was released in January 2013 it’s second release titled "Worthy", was debuted by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe as his "Next Hype show.Stevie Wonder vs The Clash - Uptight. Jack The Video Ripper aka DJ Jaakko played his first DJ gig in 2004. In 2006 he started using laptop VJ-software programs which ...
Jun 16, 2017•30 min
Always be there is a searing track on Remedy the debut studio album by the English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx which was released in 1999Number one for six consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart "Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. "Crying Over, reachED #11 on the UK Singles charts in 1974 and was featured on the seventh studio album by Jamaican recording artist Ken Boothe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jun 09, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Fiona Siobhan Powell Producer/On-Air Host at WVIA-FM about National Public Radio in the US.21-year-old producer Tom Misch dropped ‘Beat Tape 2’ in August 2015, a collection of songs and beat sketches. Beautiful escape shows his neo soul influences and his range.The Quantic Soul Orchestra is a live band project of musician and DJ, Will Holland. Holland has recorded under several names, most notably Quantic. Terrapin a rare groove sounding blaster was released in 2003.Fancy Cloth...
Jun 02, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Alison Gerlach serial Entrepreneur and Strategy Consultant on how to value your worth.Electric Feel" is a song by the American rock band MGMT, released as the second single from their debut studio album Oracular Spectacular in 2007"Riders on the Storm" is a song by American rock band The Doors. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, L.A. Woman (1971)Christopher Michael Taylor, professionally known as Sohn, is an English singer, songwriter and record...
May 26, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to veteran reggae musician Fil Callender of The In Crowd about his life in Jamaican music.Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The pioneer of Banku Music, Skin tight is a perfect exponent of 2017 Afro Beat.Mama Said is the second studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in April 1991. Mama said sits at the crossroads of funk and rock and Kravitz’ biggest hit.Led by Filberto "Fil" Callender on ...
May 19, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Claire Astbury, External Affairs Manager at National Housing Federation about the UK’s housing crisis.From the album Emergence, Parks on Fire blends cinema noir and drum and bass released February 2008 it was written, programmed and mixed by Trifonic."Rise" by post-punk group Public Image Ltd was written by John Lydon, about apartheid in South Africa It was one of the group's biggest commercial hits, peaking at #11 on the UK ChartThe Visioneers – The World Is Yours features a ...
May 13, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Keri Davis BBC scriptwriter about the joys of working from home."Retrograde" is a song by English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter James Blake. The song was released as a digital download on 11 February 2013 as the lead single from his second studio album Overgrown"Should I Stay or Should I Go" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, from their album Combat Rock. It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals. It became the band's only n...
May 05, 2017•30 min
King by Brummie reggae artists UB40 is a track about the late Martin Luther King, Jr., and the state of mourning of a nation after his death. The Young Ones "Young Folks" is the first single from Peter Bjorn and John's third album, Writer's Block (released in 2006). The single features Victoria Bergsman as guest vocalist. South African producer and vocalist Michael Ashe produced the deep house song "I Don't Know" on released in 2014, it’s a South African deep house classic. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Apr 28, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to funny woman Maddy Anholt about living in Big cities and eating McDonalds for the first time.Karim Kharbouch is better known by his stage name French Montana. An American hip hop recording artist who was Born in Morocco, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13 years old. The track Unforgettable also features Swae Lee.Nominated by listener Kosmo "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny....
Apr 21, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Thomas Daly about the start of the new Baseball seasonHéloïse Letissier is best known by her stage name Christine and the Queens. The French singer, songwriter and producer was born in Nantes, from the album Chaleur Humaine this is it"Hesitation" is a track by Pacific Northwesterners Beat Connection. They blend simple but melodic electronic riffs that sound almost British."Brick House" was released by the Commodores' in 1977. The single peaked at #5 in the U.S. and #32 in the U...
Apr 15, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Luisa Reynolds about being 48 with 5 lovers."Once in a Lifetime" was released the Talking Heads, in 1981. Produced by Brian Eno. The track mixes, disco and 80 synth pop and was named one of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century by NPR.Chaka Khan's solo debut album, was released in 1978 it featured the crossover disco hit, "I'm Every Woman", written for her by songwriters Ashford & Simpson. The success of the single helped the album go gold.Keys N Kra...
Apr 11, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to podcaster A.Ron Hubbard about the TV smash, the Walking Dead and why we are going off it.Multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) is produced the 70’s sounding breakbeat monster The Outsider in 2007 for his debut album Press On.Featuring jazz-funk, and proto-rap Gil Scot Heron’s 1971 album Pieces of a Man album has had an outsided influence on subsequent dance and hip hop music. Here is Home Is Where the Hatred IsXique Xique is a latin infused fol...
Apr 07, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Actor Isobel Middleton about the demise of space.The Divine Feminine is the fourth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. The album's first single, "Dang!" was released on July 28, 2016. The track features guest appearance from American recording artist Anderson Paak, "North American Scum" is a post punk electro soup by The LCD Soundsystem. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Sound of Silver, in 2007The Green Man is a song called "Greenman" b...
Mar 31, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Terry Saunders one-third of the For Formula one's sake podcast about the new F1 season and why the sport that we love is so boringMiraa May’s haunting vocals soar on I Don't Want Ya (Didi), a piece of music that beautifully mixes Dance Hall, Bhangra and street soul.Mainline is a track by English indie combo Teleman. The group consists of Thomas Sanders (vocals, guitar), Jonny Sanders (synths), Pete Cattermoul (bass) and Hiro Amamiya (drums).Handsworth Revolution is the title tr...
Mar 23, 2017•30 min
One of my favourite ever mash ups Marvin Gaye meets Bob Marley Healing In Vain is probably one of the best mash up’s ever created from the Bangers r Mashed Crew it blends a soul and reggae masterpiece into a perfect whole. RIP DJ DerekVincent Jamal "Vince" Staples is an American rapper from Long Beach, the single Bagbak was released in Feb 2017.Out here in the fields / I fight for my meals / I get my back into my living / I don't need to fight. Baba O'Riley by The Who. It is the opening track to...
Mar 17, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to broadcaster, pundit and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli about finding love in the modern age.Roy Davis grew up in Chicago, he co-wrote the single "Gabriel" with singer-songwriter Peven Everett, it garnered massive international airplay and is one of my all time favourite tracks. It peaked at #22 in the UK Singles Chart in 1997. The Seed has it all, rock, hip-hop and psychedelic soul. The second single by The Roots from their album Phrenology. The track, which features Cody Chesnut...
Mar 10, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to aid worker Beth Davidson about the work of charity Global Communities in GhanaNominated by listener The Gardener of twitter we start the show with Milwaukee singer Penny Goodwin. too soon you're old appeared on the album Portrait of a Gemini of which only 2000 were originally pressed.Noella Wiyaala (known under the stage name Wiyaala) is Ghanaian Afro pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English - "Tinambanyi". "Your Love" is a song by Ja...
Mar 03, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to podcast superstar Dan Carlin about the first month of Trump's America.Covered by Eminem, Jay Z and Miquel UK Singers Labi Saffe’s I got the, is instantly recognisable.Nominated by The actress Charlotte martin who plays Susan Carter in the Archers "Left Hand Free" is a song by English indie band alt-J. It was released as the second single from the band's second studio album This Is All Yours in 2014. Colin Patrick Harper is better known by his stage name 'Collie Buddz, is an Ame...
Feb 25, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Patrick Willems about the difference between Marvel and DC moviesPatrick (H) Willems - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/patrickhwillemshttp://www.patrickwillems.com/Patrick Thrillems @patrickhwillemsCowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins Here is a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane which was recommended to me by Alison @nosila_63"Going Underground" is the first British number...
Feb 17, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Kelly Castagnaro of International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region, about its work and Presidents Trump’s executive order banning American foreign aid to health providers abroad who discuss abortion as an option.Otis Gayle began his musical career as a vocalist with Byron Lee And The Dragonaires. Recording in 1973 ‘I’ll Be Around was a cover of the Spinners hit record. His legendary status as one of the reggaes pioneers was finally acknowledged when in 20...
Feb 10, 2017•30 min
In an uncertain world there is always music which can be listened to in good company. Welcome to Friday 15 the show where we speak to friends and interesting people to the backdrop of great tunes and allocate 15 minutes to both.Today we speak to Reginald Hubbard a Democratic party apparatchik about the his role in Bernie Sanders presidential campaign and the way forward for progressives under president Trump.Reggie HubbardTwitter: @oreggieglobalFacebook: Reginald HubbardEmail: reginald.hubbard@g...
Jan 27, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Dr Matthew Symonds of UCL an historian specialising in early modern Europe about the importance of the 1648 and rise of the nation state.Drum and bass was the fusion of Jamaican sensibilities with urban black urban Britain, this track was the genre’s standard bearer, Inner City Life by Goldie.Benjamin Britten, “Les Illuminations (2: Villes)”. The 2005 recording with Ian Bostridge singing with the Berlin Philharmonic.Nicholas "Nick" James Murphy better known by his former stage ...
Jan 22, 2017•30 min
In an uncertain world there is always music which can be listened to in good company. Welcome to Friday 15 the show where we speak to friends and interesting people to the backdrop of great tunes and allocate 15 minutes to both.Today we speak to Cleveland Browne one of the grandfathers of Dancehall about his new album with The In Crowd who have reformed after 30 odd years.We start the show with the genre bending Cadenza with People, that fuses Drum and Bass with drops of Reggae.Material Eyes by ...
Jan 13, 2017•30 min
In an uncertain world there is always music which can be listened to in good company. Welcome to Friday 15 the show where we speak to friends and interesting people to the backdrop of great tunes and allocate 15 minutes to both.Today we speak to Carrie Brooks Life Coach about New Years resolutions and her life experience as a one time session musician.We start the show with the last number one hit from Sly and the family Stone, family affair.Family Affair Mary J. Blige, topped the Billboard Hot ...
Jan 06, 2017•30 min
Today we speak to Annabelle Vaughan of law firm Coffin Mew about the ramifications of the PC Paul’s Briggs case and the ruling that doctors should stop providing life-support treatment to the police officer who has been in a minimally conscious state since 2015.Today’s first track is the beautiful melodic Do You by Miguel. Joy comes from Tracey Thorn's Christmas album.A notable factor in the runaway success of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Give It Away" won Grammys at and plaudits for its iconic v...
Dec 30, 2016•30 min
Today we speak to comedian Angela Barnes about comedy, radio 4 and the hosting of the satirical show Newsjack. Today’s intro track is Outkast spottieottiedopaliscious - a song with a monumental horn refrain that has been quite simply sampled and sampled, it sit on the crossroads where rap driven meets dub. "Tomorrow Never Knows" is sonically one of the best tracks from the Beatles, released from the album Revolver. That started the band’s experimental phase, its part psychedelic rock and part tr...
Dec 23, 2016•30 min
In an uncertain world there is always music which can be listened to in good company. Welcome to Friday 15 the show where we speak to friends and interesting people to the backdrop of great tunes and allocate 15 minutes to both.Today we speak to podcaster Glen Gibbs of the Lesser Bonaparte's about podcasting, rants and interesting music. Today’s intro track is Eastern Sun & John Kelley - Rapture At Sea from producers Brian Saitzyk and John Kelley create a monumental slab of light and darkness a ...
Dec 16, 2016•30 min
In an uncertain world there is always music which can be listened to in good company. Welcome to Friday 15 the show where we speak to friends and interesting people to the backdrop of great tunes and allocate 15 minutes to both.Today we speak to Catherine Warren about how the golden age of TV has changed our viewing habits and we’ll book end our chat of course with some great music.Vitamin C is 44 years young, one of the simpler tracks by the German band Can, It got a revival this year on the Ne...
Dec 10, 2016•31 min
Today we speak to Ruth Phypers about love and addiction as her autobiography Dragon's King Daughter goes on sale and we’ll book end our chat of course with some great music. Genre-bending", drawing on electronica, punk, R&B, and the avant-garde are some of the adjectives that describe the music scape of FKA twigs, her track - Two Weeks is a lush production with a cinematic sounding score, take a listen.Dennis Brown was the Jamaican reggae artist of choice during the 70’s, 80 and 90’s. During his...
Dec 02, 2016•30 min
In this the inaugural show we speak to songstress Emily Baker about life, love and how she writes what she sings, but first its man of the moment Donald glover, aka Childish Gambino - Me & Your Mama, taken from his forthcoming album Awaken, My Love!I Told You is the debut studio album by Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez and this track is Luv".Emily Baker has been songwriting for a few years and has an Arts Foundation award to show for it.Lianne La Havas - Unstoppable Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Nov 25, 2016•30 min
