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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Interview (Audio)
Lonnie Liston Smith Goes Astral Traveling For 2020, Jams Live With The Katalyst Collective


The king of Cosmic Funk Lonnie Liston Smith makes a Hip Hop head go nuts then goes in-depth about his music career on British radio. It's time to blast off into a journey of galactic rhythm as the host of Tweak Central Lounge Radio and Mike Parlett Radio show much respect to Lonnie, his craft and legacy. The fusion legend talked about vibrations, sound, high and low frequencies, spirituality, keeping a peaceful mind doing covid-19, and so much more. 

 Below, Lonnie Liston Smith gets funky with The Katalyst Collective on a live cover of his classic "Beautiful Woman".
 

Method Man Recalls East/West Beef, Rise Of The Wu & More In 2017

By JR on 2:49 PM

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"Method Man is one of the founding members of the Wu Tang Clan, the co-host of the new TBS TV show, "Drop The Mic," and played himself on the Netflix Marvel series, "Luke Cage." He's got the 411 on all that! Plus, stories from Wu Tang's early days, how he got his name, meeting Eazy-E, TuPac's murder, and hanging with Biggie. You'll hear Method's take on the whole East Coast vs West Coast rap rivalry! And he's a huge pro-wrestling fan (since childhood), and he's got a real good reason why Rowdy Roddy Piper is "his guy."

Co-Producer Of Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas" Reminisces On Making A Classic Song

By JR on 7:23 PM

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The story behind this Christmas classic, as told by RIC POWELL, the co-producer of "THIS CHRISTMAS" by DONNY HATHAWAY. Ric also played drums and percussion on the tune as well. Take a trip down memory lane as the co-producer of this all-time classic takes you back to the studio atmosphere in creating magic with Donny and enjoy a couple cool new arrangements of "This Christmas" by musicians on the rise.



James Brown's Soul Sister Martha High Interviews With Wayne Boucaud, 2016

By JR on 11:00 PM

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The Wayne Boucaud Radio Show,Blackin3D Presents -
In conversation with 'the hardest working woman in show buisness' Martha High, talking the new album 'Singing For The Good Times', her new book, Producer Luca Sapio,working with The Godfather James Brown, and possibly the greatest impersonation of JB ever! and much more.
Also not to forget The Eclectic Sessions,music from Robert Glasper / Takuya Kuroda / Natalie Williams / Prince / Rick Leon James / Terence Blanchard / Foo Fighters / Kentyah-Brian Jackson-Gregory Porter-Chuck D / Van Hunt / Native Dancer and much more...Plus suprise comic relief with a comedy classic...!

Audio: Jazz-Funk Multi-Instrumentalist Alphonze Mouzon Visits Suga' In My Bowl Radio 1/12/14


This installment of the program featured Chairman/CEO of Tenacious Records, composer, arranger, producer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist and actor Alphonze Mouzon.






Alphonse Mouzon - Funky Snakefoot by JR on Grooveshark Alphonse Mouzon - Mind Transplant by JR on Grooveshark

Audio: Saigon Announces Premier/Blaze-Produced Next LP, Homeboy Sandman Talks Upcoming EP


"First, an exceptionally talented wordsmith whose Greatest Story Never Told, almost wasn’t. Despite a buzz that extended from the streets to the TV screen, record label politics sidelined Saigon’s career for years. Despite the setbacks, the Brooklyn representative maintained, releasing a string of mixtape projects, keeping his name alive over the years. Now, with a seemingly secure business model, and a Love & Hip Hop-fueled resurgence of notoriety, “The Yardfather” is back in the position he once was, except this time, he’s looking to do things “His Way.”

Saigon joined us on air to talk about his current TV role, his upcoming one man show “Hip Hop My Way” and the next chapter of The Greatest Story Never Told, due out in May, with expected production by DJ Premier and Just Blaze. He was particularly poignant recalling his relationship with Chris Lighty, the industry heavyweight who passed away unexpectedly in 2012.

After speaking with Saigon, show hosts Manny Faces and Steven Ortiz welcomed the inimitable Homeboy Sandman to the show. After naming Homeboy Sandman the first of BirthplaceMag.com’s “5 Reasons Why New York Hip Hop Doesn’t Suck” several years ago, Homeboy Sandman has been living up to the anointment. Thanks to signing with Stones Throw Records, a worldwide tour schedule and several great releases, the rest of the world is now finding out what us New Yorkers in the know have been privileged to witness for years.

Homeboy Sandman talked about his upcoming EP and full-length projects, as well as giving listeners a glimpse inside his creative process. He spoke about the state of New York hip hop and what can be expected from his January 18th show at the Gramercy Theater, along with YC The Cynic, I Am Many, Open Mike Eagle and Tone Tank."

Enjoy the interview! Saigon's interview starts around the 52:00 mark, Homeboy Sandman follows right after Saigon's.







Audio: El Da Sensei Talks The Immortals Project, "XL" with Sadat + The Artifacts' New LP

By JR on 7:38 AM

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On this episode The Underground Arsenal Show speaks with special guest, 1/2 of the legendary Artifacts crew El Da Sensei on the show to talk about his new album with The Immortals Project "Rogue Agent" out 12/17/13. He also talks to us about his upcoming project with Sadat X "XL" and a new Artifacts album in the works.

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