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This Island Earth
Sunday May 17th, 2020 with Neil Bakshi
This week, South African jazz, Rajasthani folk music recorded on analog tape in the musician's homes, and a listen to a new reissue from Analog Africa - Legends Of Benin.

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Starting off with a listen to South African jazz classics from the 1970's.
Chapita
Dick Khoza - Chapita
Lishonile
Batsumi - s/t
Nomusa
Ndikho Xaba and the Natives - s/t
Inhlupeko
The Soul Jazzmen - Inhlupeko Distress
Night Express
Black Disco - Night Express
Mitha Bol (or sweet verse), is an album of analog field recordings from the Rajasthani desert made in December 2010 in the musician's homes.
Tulsi Kya Karoon
Lakha Khan - Mitha Bol
Zorawar Bagh
Haakam Khan - Mitha Bol
Pir Murshid Haiyad Ka Kalaam
Mangey 'Mamu' Khan - Mitha Bol
Michael Brook is a Canadian guitarist, producer, and film music composer. We're going to sample some of his collaborations with musicians from around the world.
Dream
U. Srinivas and Michael Brook - Dream
Immigrant Song
Djivan Gasparyan and Michael Brook - Black Rock
My Heart, My Life
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Michael Brook - Night Song
Chilumi Kigumu / Tricky Voices
Zawose and Brook - Assembly
Pond Life
Michael Brook With Brian Eno And Daniel Lanois - Hybrid
Ghana Nila
Alice Coltrane - Transcendence
Theme Amour Universal
Art Ensemble of Chicago - Les Stances a Sophie
Wet
Shabazz Palaces - The Don of Diamond Dreams New
Gendhing and Ladrang Galagothang
Javanese Gamelan And Vocal Music From The Palace Of Yogyakar - The Sultan's Pleasure
A listen to Analog Africa's latest reissue, Legends of Benin.
La Musica en Verité
Gnonnas Pedro et Ses Dadjes - Legends Of Benin - Afro Funk, Cavacha, Agbadja, Afro​-​Beat
Honton Soukpo Gnon
Antoine Dougbé - Legends Of Benin - Afro Funk, Cavacha, Agbadja, Afro​-​Beat
Vimado Wingnan
El Rego et Ses Commandos - Legends Of Benin - Afro Funk, Cavacha, Agbadja, Afro​-​Beat
Interactive CKCU
Neil Bakshi (host)
Hello, and welcome!. The show's not live, I recorded it earlier in my home, but I’ll be here for your thoughts, questions and comments. Enjoy the show!

12:11 PM, May 17th, 2020
David Dalle
Really enjoying the South Africa jazz

1:22 PM, May 17th, 2020
Dave Aardvark (host)
Great show Neil. The Legends of Benin upcoming in your list though, I've had that 2xLP since 2009, is it a reissue maybe?

1:30 PM, May 17th, 2020
Neil Bakshi (host)
You’re right, it’s a reissue I missed the first time. I’ll amend the playlist - Thanks!

1:43 PM, May 17th, 2020
David Dalle
Shameless promo: Lakha Khan recorded far away from his home in Rajasthan, in concert in Nashville Tennessee https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/105/45956.html

2:09 PM, May 17th, 2020
Rob B
Looking forward to the Michael Brook set, Neil. I dig that U. Srinivas record, and I’ve never heard the Eno/Lanois one!

2:17 PM, May 17th, 2020
Neil Bakshi (host)
Plug alway Mr. Dalle! For those unaware, David Dalle hosts a radio show on CKCU, Thursday’s 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

2:20 PM, May 17th, 2020