Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Kuti is regarded as the progenitor of the Afrobeat genre- a combination of West African music with American funk and jazz fueled by political activism that has since found widespread popularity worldwide and within the contemporary music industry. Today, his sons, Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, uphold his iconic legacy while making their own unique marks in the genre and propelling the influence of contemporary African music worldwide. This week, to celebrate World Children's Day, we explore the lives and enduring impact of the pioneering Afrobeat family.



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Fela Kuti - Eko Ile
Femi Kuti - Do Your Best (ft Mos Def)
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Giant Of Africa
Femi Kuti - Wonder Wonder
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Move
Fela Kuti - Lady
Femi Kuti - Na Their Way Be That
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Dey (ft Damian Marley)
Fela Kuti - Water No Get Enemy

Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Kuti is regarded as the progenitor of the Afrobeat genre- a combination of West African music with American funk and jazz fueled by political activism that has since found widespread popularity worldwide and within the contemporary music industry. Today, his sons, Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, uphold his iconic legacy while making their own unique marks in the genre and propelling the influence of contemporary African music worldwide. This week, to celebrate World Children's Day, we explore the lives and enduring impact of the pioneering Afrobeat family.--Fela Kuti - Eko Ile Femi Kuti - Do Your Best (ft Mos Def) Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Giant Of Africa Femi Kuti - Wonder Wonder Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Move Fela Kuti - Lady Femi Kuti - Na Their Way Be That Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Dey (ft Damian Marley) Fela Kuti - Water No Get Enemy

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Ep131: Fela, Femi, & Seun Kuti

Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".



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Brand New Cadillac (London Calling)
Revolution Rock (London Calling)
Straight to Hell (Combat Rock)
(White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash)
London Calling (London Calling)
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock)
Death Or Glory (London Calling)
I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living)
Spanish Bombs (London Calling)
Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock)
Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".--Brand New Cadillac (London Calling) Revolution Rock (London Calling) Straight to Hell (Combat Rock) (White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash) London Calling (London Calling) Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock) Death Or Glory (London Calling) I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living) Spanish Bombs (London Calling) Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock) Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Ep134: The Clash

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.



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My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We)
Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2)
Brand New City (Lush)
Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell)
Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Crack Baby (Puberty 2)
First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy)
Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2)
Nobody (Be The Cowboy)
Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.--My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We) Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2) Brand New City (Lush) Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell) Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Crack Baby (Puberty 2) First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy) Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2) Nobody (Be The Cowboy) Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Ep133: Mitski

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.



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Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)

Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm & Life)
Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm)
The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service)
Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)
Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders)
Butter (The Low End Theory)
Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory)
Find A Way (The Love Movement)
Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders)
Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.--Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm &amp; Life) Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm) The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service) Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms) Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders) Butter (The Low End Theory) Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory) Find A Way (The Love Movement) Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders) Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

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