David Dalle
Thursday July 31st, 2025 with David Dalle
Jugalbandi with Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan; an Angolan journey; a rare Chopin recital from the Old World.
Today we will hear a Jugalbandi with Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan from 1964, an Angolan journey centered around Analog Africa's wonderful compilation "Angolan Soundtrack 2" which I have been listening to this past week, and a Chopin recital from the Old World with Polish pianist Raoul von Koczalski.
| Rag Bilashkani Todi Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Kamall Dutta - Ragas - Fantasy |
| Analog Africa has two fantastic compilations of Angolan music from the late 60's to the late 70's, when private record companies all eventually closed a few years after the start of the post-independence Angolan civil war. The range of the music is incredible, with Congolese and Cabo Verdean influences mixed with music derived from local traditions. These were released in 2010 and 2013, but I have not featured the second volume on my show before. |
| N'Hoca Tony Von - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Kia Lomingo Urbano De Castro - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Bina Jovens Do Prenda - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Sem Kijila Bonga - Kintal da Banda - Lusafrica |
| Mabelé Oscar Neves - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Meca Levis Vercky's - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Chamavo Elias Dia Kimuezo - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Olha O Pica Africa Ritmos - Angola Soundtrack 2 - Hypnosis, Distortion & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 - Analog Africa |
| Raoul von Koczalski was a Polish pianist and prodigy, born in 1884, who studied intensively as a child with Karol Mikuli, one of Chopin's most accomplished students. He was a celebrated performer of Chopin's music in the 1920's and 30's, particularly in Germany. In the 1930's he was seen (ironically in hindsight) as a representative of Polish culture in the Third Reich and supported by the Polish government. He had even begun a project recording all of Chopin's works for Deutsche Grammophon in 1939, which was interrupted by the war. He was interned in Germany during the war and did not appear again in recording until just after it ended. This Chopin recital features recordings he made during three live radio broadcasts from Berlin in 1945 and 1948, from the Soviet, American, and British occupied zones. His Chopin displays many archaic 19th century characteristics of piano playing, which were already rare in his lifetime. They also show a freedom and beauty in playing which are exceedingly rare in our lifetimes! |
| Fantaisie in f minor Op. 49 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records 
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| Etude in c minor Op. 10 No. 12 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Prelude in b minor Op. 28 No. 6 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Prelude in B flat Op. 28 No. 15 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Prelude in A flat Op. posth Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Grande Valse Brillante in E flat Op. 18 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Nocturne in B Op. 32 No. 1 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Ballade No. 1 in g minor Op. 23 Frederic Chopin/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| Minuet in G Op. 14 No. 1 Ignacy Jan Paderewski/Raoul von Koczalski - The Complete Raoul von Koczalski Vol. 3 - Marston Records
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| This gorgeous solo kora piece by Ballake Sissoko reminds me so much of "Laban" by Salif Keita (from his 2005 album "M'Bemba"), one of my favourites by Keita, we hear the recent acoustic version once again! |
| Nan Sira Madi Ballake Sissoko - A Touma - No Format |
| Laban Salif Keita - So Kono - No Format |
| Proud Salif Keita - So Kono - No Format |
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Hey Dave. I am not sure if I had told you how much I appreciate the background and history related to the artists and musical styles that you present and introduce me to. It adds texture to the show that I appreciate. Thanks, man
3:03 PM, July 31st, 2025