Transpacific Sound Paradise with Rob Weisberg: Playlist from April 6, 2024

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Artist	Track	Album	Label	Year	Format	Comments	Images	New	Approx. start time
Fela Ransome Kuti and Nigeria '70	My Lady Frustration   → "My Lady Frustration" by "Fela Ransome Kuti and Ni...	Koola Lobitos/The 1969 L.A. Sessions	MCA						0:00:00 (Pop-up)
Off-World Ensemble Feat. Tony Allen	Dance of LOA   → "Dance of LOA" by "Off-World Ensemble Feat. Tony A...	Various Artists: Comet Afro Beats	Comet						0:08:09 (Pop-up)
Orlando Julius, the Heliocentrics	Be Counted   → "Be Counted" by "Orlando Julius, the Heliocentrics"	Jaiyede Afro	Strut			Few artists have been more crucial to the invention, development, and popularization of Afro-pop than Orlando Julius. Starting in the '60s, Julius was fusing traditional African sounds and rhythms with those of American pop, soul, and R&B. - All Music Guide			0:14:45 (Pop-up)
Jembaa Groove	Asem Ben   → "Asem Ben" by "Jembaa Groove"	Ye Ankasa | We Ourselves	Agogo Records			Infused by fundamental elements of Ghanian Highlife from the 70s the band has its own take on a number of influences that goes far beyond just trying to imitate the greats that came before. The band consists of former band members of Tony Allen, Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas and Orlando Julius. - home page		*	0:26:29 (Pop-up)
Newen Afrobeat	Es la vida (ft. Chico Cesar)   → "Es la vida (ft. Chico Cesar)" by "Newen Afrobeat"	Grietas	Lichens Family			Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band that started in 2009 in Chile. Newen Afrobeat revisits Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newén means 'strength' in the Mapuche language. - Wiki		*	0:31:52 (Pop-up)
Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21 (feat Lizzy Dosunmu)	E Si Medo   → "E Si Medo" by "Dele Sosimi & The Estuary 21 (feat...	The Confluence	Wah Wah 45s			Dele Sosimi stands out as one of the most active musicians currently on the Afrobeat scene worldwide. Dele’s career began when he joined Fela’s Anikulapo-Kuti’s Egypt 80, where he played keyboards for 7 years (1979-1986). - home page		*	0:37:35 (Pop-up)
Lagbaja	Side By Side   → "Side By Side" by "Lagbaja"	Various Artists: Afrobeat... No Go Die	Shanachie			Bisade Ologunde is a Nigerian afrobeat musician, singer-songwriter and percussionist. Widely known as Lágbájá for his signature use of mask which covers his identity. He believes in social reform through music. - Wiki			0:40:44 (Pop-up)
The Lafayette Afro Rock Band	Voodounon   → "Voodounon" by "The Lafayette Afro Rock Band"	Afrofunk Explosion!	Manifesto						0:49:49 (Pop-up)
William Onyeabor	Why Go To War   → "Why Go To War" by "William Onyeabor"	Who Is William Onyeabor?	Luaka Bop			William Ezechukwu Onyeabor was a Nigerian funk musician and businessman. His music was widely heard in Nigeria in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Despite his success, he remained an enigmatic, private, and reclusive figure. - Wiki			0:54:19 (Pop-up)
Orquesta Akokán	Con Altura   → "Con Altura" by "Orquesta Akokán"	Single				GIG: The Vogel, Red Bank NJ Thurs April 11. Orquesta Akokán is a Latin jazz ensemble formed by musicians from Cuba and New York, United States. It takes inspiration from mid-twentieth century mambo musicians such as Perez Prado, Beny Moré, and Machito. - Wiki		*	1:08:06 (Pop-up)
Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Selectah	Yo La Vi   → "Yo La Vi" by "Mexican Institute Of Sound + Toy Se...	Compass	Six Degrees			GIG: Tonight @ Elsewhere in Brooklyn. Wildly eclectic, sample-heavy electronica project led by Mexican DJ and record executive Camilio Lara. - All Music Guide			1:10:33 (Pop-up)
Cheo Feliciano	Pa 'Que Afinquen   → "Pa 'Que Afinquen" by "Cheo Feliciano"	Anthology	Fania						1:14:31 (Pop-up)
Ammar 808	Geeta duniki (feat. Susha)   → "Geeta duniki (feat. Susha)" by "Ammar 808"	Global Control ~ Invisible Invasion	Glitterbeat			AMMAR 808 is the alias of acclaimed Tunisian producer Sofyann Ben Youssef. Armed with ultra low bass rumble of a TR-808 and fiercely aggressive beats, his latest endeavour ventures into the realms of North African futurism. - Soundcloud			1:21:46 (Pop-up)
Kiran Ahluwalia	Tera Jugg   → "Tera Jugg" by "Kiran Ahluwalia"	Comfort Food	Six Degrees			KIRAN AHLUWALIA is a modern exponent of the great vocal styles of India and Pakistan, which she honors intensely yet departs from in masterful, personal ways. With roots in Sufi, Qawalli, Ghazal, and Punjabi folk, she crafts her own contemporary songs that are equal parts reflective and groovy. - web page		*	1:24:51 (Pop-up)
Abida Parveen	Tere Aane Ka Dhokha Sa   → "Tere Aane Ka Dhokha Sa" by "Abida Parveen"	Khazana	Oriental Star						1:30:47 (Pop-up)
Halva	The Journey   → "The Journey" by "Halva"	Musafir	Zephyrus			Halva - 8 musicians, 6 countries, 11 new pieces inspired by Greek and Romanian music (their third album). - indiegogo		*	1:36:17 (Pop-up)
Besh o droM	Sandansko   → "Sandansko" by "Besh o droM"	Hova lesz a séta?	Fonó			Besh o droM is a well known and familiar part of the music scene. They’ve been travelling the world for twenty years, proof that there is demand for a band that simply can’t be squeezed into any single category. Their name has come to represent a fusion of unrestrainable rhythm, melodious tunes, instrumental virtuosity, and a guarantee of cheerful, dance-driven audiences. - home page		*	1:42:08 (Pop-up)
Ivo Papasov	Hristiyanovo Horo   → "Hristiyanovo Horo" by "Ivo Papasov"	Best Of	Balkanton						1:46:41 (Pop-up)
Isle of Klezbos and Friends	Bonia Shur's Nigun & Cartagena Chosidl   → "Bonia Shur's Nigun & Cartagena Chosidl" by "Isle ...	Yiddish Silver Screen	Rhythm Media Records					*	1:51:51 (Pop-up)