" Kinda Bossa Nova Rhythm " 01. Thievery Corporation - Retaliation Suit Radio Retaliation (Eighteenth Street, 2008) 02. Vinícius de Moraes, Quarteto em Cy - Soneto Do Amor Total/Samba Em Preludio Bossa Nova & Samba Gold Collection (Musicrama, 2000) 03. Luiz Bonfá - Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of Carnaval) Orfeu Negro (1959) 04. João Donato - Tudo Tem Lugar [...]
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday – I love the non-commercial/no-agenda-ness of the intangible season that Hallmark has yet to find a way to hold us hostage with guilt and greeting cards. Grace abounds, as we are surrounded by ones we love who love us in return – in this spirit, despite economic woes, we count our blessings and realize we have much for which to be thankful. I remain grateful to all the Star Makers for widening the circle, making me feel welcome and introducing me to so many wonderful artists and songs in my short [...]
The Jody Grind: Just Because You Wear Big Shoes [ purchase ] The Jody Grind was an iconic Atlanta band in the early 90's and I saw/heard them many times while living there – One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure was (and still is) a favorite CD, its style all over the musical map… from the jangly jazz of Death of Zorba… to the sultry torch of Blue and Far… to the powerhouse punch of Eight-Ball (and who knew the Peter Gunn theme had words?!?). When I [...]
What's good everyone, Hope the week has gone well and shall continue to do so! It's been a bit busy over here in regards to some of the happenings and projects BlackRadioIsBack.com and FuseBox Radio Broadcast family has cooking, but it's that time again to hit you with the quailty mixtape joints. For those who are new to the site (and for those who aren't, glad you're around), folks here at BlackRadioIsBack.com and the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast has a weekly section where BlackRadioIsBack.com [...]
Away for the weekend and due to our little Spamalot problem, I've turned off comments. My apologies. We'll fix 'er up next week. Speaking of , a reminder to Torontofunions that yers truly curated this Monday's Trampoline Hall (my maiden voyage!), with these lecturers, every one a headliner: Zoilus team member Erella Ganon speaking on "Friendship 202," friend-of-Zoilus (and Slate music critic) Jody Rosen on "The Jody Grind" and man-about-town Jesse Huisken on "The Curta Calculator: Its Construction, History & Aura." Tix now on sale at [...]
new music from vampire weekend – cousins + music video
WKND PLYLST!! This has nothing to do with NEW MOON!
HOT CHIP TAKE another crack at IT and I’m IN
Friday Five: Surf Songs
