It's been a while, but here's a brand new little confection for your listening pleasure. I love each of these songs, and I hope you will too. Would love to hear comments - or requests for next time!
Here's the link to download:
http://download.yousendit.com/D798DFF913ACE4F3
Playlist
1- k-os - the rain
Deliciously rich and mournful. A fantastic old-school soul ballad from one of my favorite eclectic hip-hoppers and fellow Canadian K-os. He's coming to Chicago next month - anyone want to join me at the show?
2- gift of gab - left side of the brain
From Gab's limited edition mixtape Supreme Lyricism. I just love listening to this album all the way through - his flow just tumbles over you with this endless energy.
3- the manhattan brothers - ishumelosheleni
A joyful singalong from this South African doo-wop group, hugely famous in 50's South Africa although almost completely unknown to whites at the time. One of my favorite discoveries from my past life in radio.
4- joe strummer - redemption song
A lovely cover of the classic, from the late great lead singer of the Clash. His voice and the original tune work so well together.
5- firefox ak - the draft
She's cute, young, and Swedish, and she makes pretty electronic music. This is one of my favorites from her album, Madame Madame!
6- the futureheads - skip to the end
I love this song, which is fun and dancey and retro and dark at the same time, and the lyrics are just so true! Naaaa na na naaa na na!
