For Episode 49 of STARK REALITY Host James Dier aka $mall ¢hange welcomes Maga Bo, an internationally known DJ and producer who has released music and remixes on a number of the world's finest labels, Tru Thoughts, Ninja Tune, Cumbancha, Soot, Soundway, and his own Karfundo and Kaxambu.  Originally from Seattle, he's been based in Rio de Janeiro for over 20 years, and keeps very busy, touring and performing in over 50 countries, from Ethiopia to India to the northeastern parts of Brazil. He works with local musicians and incorporates various traditional rhythms and fuses it with modern dance production.

Jim and Maga Bo talk about the problems with pressing vinyl these days, Bolsonaro and Brazilian politics, the idea of community and building relationships and collaborations, playing festivals in Rajasthan India, dealing with trolls on social media, the leftist news org Brasil Wire, Ukraine, etc. top ppls! Go get his productions he's the man. Has a new record out too...

Check out Maga Bo's music on his bandcamp page and follow him @magabodj on Instagram

To hear the exclusive STARK REALITY PLAYLIST from Maga Bo, check out Episode 50 of STARK REALITY PLAYLISTS on Mixcloud, Apple Podcasts or live & direct on the Stark Reality page on jasoncharles.net Podcast Network MUSIC Channel