Tonight’s Thanksgiving episode of APEX Express features music curated by Zuha Khan (DJ Baqvas) on the theme — NO THANKS-giving. She picked artists who are from areas that have been heavily impacted by American and western imperialism and settler colonialism. She included revolutionary stalwarts in the music world like Fela Kuti’s son Seun Kuti. This show is a fun and defiant reminder that native folks were in North America before the British and Europeans and of how strong folks from countries affected by western imperialism are. 

Track List:

Tshekuan Mac Tshetutamak by Groupe Folklorique Montagnais Native North America (Light in the Attic Records)

Still The Same by Nive & The Deer Children Feet First (Glitterhouse Records)

Mr. President by Delgrès Mo Jodi (Jazz Village)

Kill’n Your Mind by Willy Mitchell and Desert River Band  Native North America (Light in the Attic Records)

Are You Ready by Nive & The Deer Children Feet First (Glitterhouse Records)

Green Peppermint by Aeham Ahmad & Edgar Knecht Keys to Friendship (O-tone Records)

Black Times feat. Carlos Santana by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Black Times (Strut Records)

Tinh Yêu Tuyệt Vời (The Greatest Love) by Bich Loan and CBC Band Saigon Rock & Soul: Vietnamese Classic Tracks 1968-1974 (Sublime Frequencies)

Brain Drain by Kabul Dreams Megalomaniacs (Kabul Dreams)

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