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Sunday April 9th, 2023 with Manmohan Panesar
Tribute to the late Ryuichi Sakamoto plus amazing new release from Lonnie Holley

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This afternoon we feature about two hours of wonderful music composed/arranged/performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Expect to hear some funky electronic, European classical, latin, jazz, ambient, J-pop and even an amazing rap track. For hour three we dig into a fantastic new release from the indescribable Lonnie Holley, with a new powerful and profound album. RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto (January 17, 1952 – March 28, 2023) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/03/ryuichi-sakamoto-obituary https://www.npr.org/2023/04/02/959184720/ryuichi-sakamoto-a-godfather-of-electronic-pop-has-died
Seven Samurai - Ending Theme
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Chasm
Asadoya Yunta
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Beauty
Undercooled
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Chasm
Chanconette Tedesche (Estampie)
Danceries & Ryuichi Sakamoto - Chanconette Tedesche
ADELIC PENGUINS
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Esperanto
Calling From Tokyo
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Beauty
Chinsagu No Hana
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Beauty
Mpata
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Elephantism (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Samba De Aviao
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jaques Morelenbaum & Paula Morelenbaum - A Day in New York
+Pantonal
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Chasm
Veru
Ryuichi Sakamoto & Alva Noto - Revep
Thousand Knives
Ryuichi Sakamoto - / 05
20 mSec. (Fennesz Remix)
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Bricolages
Kokoro
Fennesz & Ryuichi Sakamoto - Cendre
Chaussures Neuves
kotoringo & Ryuichi Sakamoto - Atarashikutsuwokawanakutya (Original Soundtrack)
Ma Mere L'Oie
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Ongaku Zukan
Kimi Ni Tsuite
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Ongaku Zukan
Das Neue Japanische Elektronische Volkslied
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Thousand Knives
andata
Ryuichi Sakamoto - async
Tong Poo for JUNYA WATANABE
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Tong Poo for JUNYA WATANABE (single)
Nekomura-sanno uta
松重豊, U-zhaan & Ryuichi Sakamoto - Nekomura-sanno uta - Single
Ngo
Ryuichi Sakamoto - undercooled - Single
Now we check out the brand new album from Lonnie Holley. It's raw, powerful, compelling and genre-defying. Check it out and check out his story about his life which will awe and amaze you...
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/may/01/lonnie-holley-art-the-growth-of-communication-the-edge-of-what

Also RIP Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou. Check out Neil's program from last week and RobB's program from the week before more more of her wonderful music. Another amazing story to read...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65100892
Testing
Lonnie Holley - Oh Me Oh My New
I Am A Part Of The Wonder
Lonnie Holley & Moor Mother - Oh Me Oh My New
If We Get Lost They Will Find Us
Lonnie Holley & Rokia Koné - Oh Me Oh My New
Better Get That Crop In Soon
Lonnie Holley - Oh Me Oh My New
Song Of Abayi
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou - Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru
White Juju, X. Clarity (feat. Rick Simpson, Nick Jurd & Gregory Hutchinson) [Live]
Soweto Kinch, London Symphony Orchestra & Lee Reynolds - White Juju (Live) New
Bantu Electro Sungura
Bantu Spaceship - Bantu Spaceship New
Freedom Fire
Moonlight Benjamin - Wayo New
Badhra
Anouar Brahem - Thimar
Interactive CKCU
Rob Bitschofsky
Out for a walk and ready to be educated by your Ryuchi Sakamoto set, Manmohan!

1:07 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Welcome Earthlings! Who is out there? Drop a line with any comments, questions, feedback, commentary about what's happening, etc.!

1:08 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Right on RobB! I'm thrilled to be your pacemaker as you stride gracefully. Enjoy.

1:09 PM, April 9th, 2023
Rob
Not so very graceful as usual, Manmohan: dealing with some annoying knee issues. But I’m hoping the walk and the Sakamoto will prove therapeutic

1:13 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
RobB, I hope nothing too serious and just minor aches and pains that come with age. No doubt you are hobbling gracefully. :-)

1:16 PM, April 9th, 2023
pb
Yup. "Out there" ears wiggling happily. Twisted language, rhythm, styles going down. Right up my back lane.

1:21 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
pb! Good you have you with us listening and wiggling.

1:24 PM, April 9th, 2023
pb
On a hoppy note, me-thinks we snared a couple rabbits for today's dinner..They were sneaking around, laying chocolate eggs or something. .... OH NO INCOMING SMITE LIGHTNING YET AGAIN!! Oh, and doing tax paper .... Which one is more fun really? I Pick cooking up a big-ass meal. q;^) <-- note the fake chef's hat

1:43 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
hoppy? Are you drinking beer while snaring rabbits and cooking?

2:12 PM, April 9th, 2023
robert p in gatineau
Minimalism, restraint, lyricism and versatility. Glad to be listening to the show, today. Thanks.

2:14 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
hi robert p in gatineau. It's good to hear from you as always and I'm glad you're along for the ride on this Ryuichi Sakamoto wave.

2:16 PM, April 9th, 2023
Rob B
What's this groovy one right now with the toy piano and female vocalist?

2:25 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
kotoringo & Ryuichi Sakamoto!

2:28 PM, April 9th, 2023
Rob
It was terrific. Loads of great sounds, Manmohan!

2:29 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Thanks RobB! I didn't think I'd enjoy J-pop but there are some cool songs/artists like kotoringo

2:32 PM, April 9th, 2023
Heavy Ben
Hi Manmohan thanks for the Sakamoto overview. One of the greats...

3:14 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Thanks for dropping a line Ben! He certainly is/was a great one.

3:16 PM, April 9th, 2023
hillbilly
Just djggin' it.... Happy, "whatever..";-)

3:25 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Thanks hillbilly. So glad you're digging the Lonnie Holley. I've been a bit obsessed with this album in recent weeks.

3:29 PM, April 9th, 2023
Rob
Emahoy RIP!

3:31 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Indeed. I only played one track because Neil played quite a few last week and you had done the same the week before. Beautiful piano player.

3:35 PM, April 9th, 2023
pb
Re the "hoppy" comment back, yes and yes + more yes for whatever comment, or condiment, cows next. ... ohs comes..... Our imaginary snares did not work, so we shall have to suffer with Roast Beast. And experimental Yorkshire puddings. ... Burp ... fart .... snoooooore ..... Lots of gang incoming, and we shall battle for counter space to cook, as it should be. It has been a very long time since we have been able to have a full sized gang. Starting up the Beast process.....

3:53 PM, April 9th, 2023
pb
Oh, and apologies to ye vegetarian types. But you are for sure are digging the grove anyway, right?

3:58 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
pb, good to hear that you're back in gear with having family visit and feast together. It's been a long time since we've been doing that. Enjoy the fam jam!

3:59 PM, April 9th, 2023
hb
luv this last 1! feed the Beast!!;-)

4:00 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
Hi hb. Almost anything by Anouar Brahem is gold and will feed the beast!

4:06 PM, April 9th, 2023
Manmohan Panesar (host)
pb, no apologies necessary. We all have to eat and we all need different things to thrive. My daughter is a meat eater!

4:07 PM, April 9th, 2023