Sometimes “conscious” folks get into a habit of complaining about problems. Between the Trayvon Martin killing, police violence, hateful right-wing propaganda, etc., it can be difficult to refrain from raising a critique or two. And, some of us are also known to always have a less-than-flattering assessment of popular music culture in the U.S. of [...]
Archive for the ‘Liberation Culture’ Category
13 Feb
Brotha Onaci Presents: Radiant Souls Mixtape Vol. 2
Radiant Soul Selekta, Brotha Onaci, is back with another installment of positive hip hop! This time he’s teamed up with several “underground” artists from the U.S., Kenya, Germany, South Africa, Namibia, and Nigeria to liberate your earbuds. After you’ve enjoyed a few moments of audio abolition, check the artists websites, hit them up on Twitter, [...]
9 Feb
Liberation Culture: “Independence Cha-Cha”
Grand Kalle‘s, “Independence Cha-Cha,” has been on my mind recently (mainly because i recently got hip to rapper Baloji’s rendition… see below). I first heard the song when browsing a friend’s cds. Grand Kalle’s vocals over the laid back, jazzy vibe, along with the distinct soukous style guitar riffs made me feel so happy that i [...]
29 Jan
Ol’ Skool Sunday: We Want To Know
Last night i had the honor of spinning on Lion’s Den radio, a Caribbean music show that mainly features Reggae of roots & culture variety, as well as Dancehall. With the fun i had in the radio station fresh in my mind, i offer these great Ol’ Skool Reggae tracks for your listening pleasure! Bless The [...]
16 Jan
Mixtape Monday: King Day Liberation Mix
Today, people are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From community gatherings to service projects, youth and adults are finding ways to pay tribute to a person whom they respect and credit as an important leader in the movement equal civil rights in the United States. Musicians, including Doc Link of Liberate [...]
7 Jan
Liberation Culture: Some Sounds of South Africa Protest
While on a record digging trip with my good friend, producer-emcee Charles Ski, i found a gem called Forces Favourites: Eleven Songs By South Africans Supporting the End Conscription Campaign. The album is nothing less than amazing! Covering a range of musical style from 80s pop to psychedelic rock, the musicians voice their refusal to participate in the South African [...]
