In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through the music of South Africa from the late 1950s through the dismantling of apartheid.  The first sets showcase artists who were popular at the time and often meaningful in the liberation struggle of black South Africans.  The final set includes songs inspired by Madiba and performed by artists from around the world.

Nelson Mandela is one of my most beloved heroes, so creating this program felt like a labor of love.  During the show, I refer to a movie from a decade ago called Amandla!  If you are interested in learning more about the connection between music and South African freedom, I encourage you to check it out.

This might be it for me for 2013.  Thanks to all of you who have stayed tuned in!

1. When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela

2. Meadowlands - Nancy Jacobs & Her Sisters

3. Langa More - Dark City Sisters

4. Give Us Our Land (Mabayeke) - Harry Belafonte

5. Madiba's Jive - Antonio Forcione

6. Saduva - Miriam Makeba

7. Mahlalela - Letta Mbulu

8. Tiba Kamo - Phillip Malela

9. Sangoma - Malobmo

10. Asimbonanga (Mandela) - Soweto Gospel Choir (Feat. Johnny Clegg)

11. Free Nelson Mandela - Quilapayún

12. Nelson Mandela - The Special AKA

13. Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) - Hugh Masekela

14. Tribute to Madiba - DJ Gibbz

15. Abezizwe (Uniting Nations Together - D'Influence Mix) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Enjoy, share and spread the love...Radio Show 12-12-13.

In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through the music of South Africa from the late 1950s through the dismantling of apartheid.  The first sets showcase artists who were popular at the time and often meaningful in the liberation struggle of black South Africans.  The final set includes songs inspired by Madiba and performed by artists from around the world. Nelson Mandela is one of my most beloved heroes, so creating this program felt like a labor of love.  During the show, I refer to a movie from a decade ago called Amandla!  If you are interested in learning more about the connection between music and South African freedom, I encourage you to check it out. This might be it for me for 2013.  Thanks to all of you who have stayed tuned in! 1. When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela 2. Meadowlands - Nancy Jacobs & Her Sisters 3. Langa More - Dark City Sisters 4. Give Us Our Land (Mabayeke) - Harry Belafonte 5. Madiba's Jive - Antonio Forcione 6. Saduva - Miriam Makeba 7. Mahlalela - Letta Mbulu 8. Tiba Kamo - Phillip Malela 9. Sangoma - Malobmo 10. Asimbonanga (Mandela) - Soweto Gospel Choir (Feat. Johnny Clegg) 11. Free Nelson Mandela - Quilapayún 12. Nelson Mandela - The Special AKA 13. Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) - Hugh Masekela 14. Tribute to Madiba - DJ Gibbz 15. Abezizwe (Uniting Nations Together - D'Influence Mix) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo Enjoy, share and spread the love...Radio Show 12-12-13.

Greetings listeners,

This might be my final Twisted Groove program of 2013.  It's fun, so listen carefully.

1. Theme From Belle et Fou-Bows - Jazzanova

2. We Stand at the Back of the Bus - Uptown Funk Empire (Feat. Janice & Ange)

3. Ciew Mawale (Adham Shaik's Dusty Foot Remix) - Issa Bagayogo

4. Let the Sunshine In (Live) - Raphael Saadiq

5. Thunderbird - Whitefield Brothers

6. Call My Name - Joe Bataan

7. Já se namour - Tribalistas

8. Kambua - Bongo

9. Quiet Dog - Mos Def

10. Touch my Soul - Lack of Afro

11. La cucaracha - Lila Downs

12. Con el diablo en el cuerpo - La Lupe

13. Premonición de la muerte de Joaquin Murieta - Quilapayún

14. Tanguillos de la frontera - Son de la Frontera

15. Stranded on Earth - The Herbaliser

16. Alright - Unforscene

17. Changes - Nostalgia 77

18. No More Fighting - Althea & Donna

19. Love's Knockin' - Clinton Fearon

20. Horse Dance - Harrison Stafford (Feat. Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace)

21. Mix Up Dub - Don Carlos

22. 36 - Kwes.

23. Hip Hop Kids - Portugal. The Man

24. This is Why we Fight - The Decemberists

25. The Noose of Jah City - King Krule

26. Cydelines - Orgone

Enjoy...Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-30-13.

Greetings listeners, This might be my final Twisted Groove program of 2013.  It's fun, so listen carefully. 1. Theme From Belle et Fou-Bows - Jazzanova 2. We Stand at the Back of the Bus - Uptown Funk Empire (Feat. Janice & Ange) 3. Ciew Mawale (Adham Shaik's Dusty Foot Remix) - Issa Bagayogo 4. Let the Sunshine In (Live) - Raphael Saadiq 5. Thunderbird - Whitefield Brothers 6. Call My Name - Joe Bataan 7. Já se namour - Tribalistas 8. Kambua - Bongo 9. Quiet Dog - Mos Def 10. Touch my Soul - Lack of Afro 11. La cucaracha - Lila Downs 12. Con el diablo en el cuerpo - La Lupe 13. Premonición de la muerte de Joaquin Murieta - Quilapayún 14. Tanguillos de la frontera - Son de la Frontera 15. Stranded on Earth - The Herbaliser 16. Alright - Unforscene 17. Changes - Nostalgia 77 18. No More Fighting - Althea & Donna 19. Love's Knockin' - Clinton Fearon 20. Horse Dance - Harrison Stafford (Feat. Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace) 21. Mix Up Dub - Don Carlos 22. 36 - Kwes. 23. Hip Hop Kids - Portugal. The Man 24. This is Why we Fight - The Decemberists 25. The Noose of Jah City - King Krule 26. Cydelines - Orgone Enjoy...Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-30-13.

I offer you another 3-hour special, filled with music spanning generations and time zones:

1. Make the Road By Walking - The Menahan Street Band

2. Easy to Come Home - Dojo Cuts (Feat. Roxie Ray)

3. Did It Anyway - Laura Vane & The Vipertones

4. Kumnyama Endlinni - The Mahotella Queens

5. Speed Controller - Afrigo Band

6. Vote Black President (Yeah Yeah) - Kokolo

7. Joyful Noise - Breakestra

8. Singalong - Treva Whateva

9. Ces Soi-disant Amis - Alpha Blondy

10. My People - Jah Mason

11. Can't Be My Lover - John Legend (Feat. Buju Banton)

12. Som do trio - Natiruts (Feat. Rafael Pondré)

13. Reggae Skanking - Mystikal Revolution Band

14. Burning Horns (Instrumental) - Slim Smith

15. Baara - Donso

16. Itaka berriro - La Kinky Beat

17. Pura sangre - Go Lem System

18. Almas rebeldes - Che Sudaka

19. Mil horas - La Sonora Dinamita

20. Saya Djangaro - Kaouding Cissoko

21. Just Let Me Cry - Lesley Gore

22. It's All Right - The Impressions

23. Spreadin' Honey - The California Honeydrops

24. Orange Blossoms - JJ Grey & Mofro

25. Doo Wop (Instrumental) - Lauryn Hill

26. Make You Crazy - Brett Dennen (Feat. Femi Kuti)

27. Evil Vibrations - The Rebirth

28. Take It Slow - Shaolin Temple Defenders

29. So Rotton - Blak Twang

30. Scratch My Itch - The Soul Snatchers

31. Yekiyi - Dobet Gnahore

32. Sowa - Fatoumata Diawara

33. Yündüwa Weyu - Umalali

34. Borracha de aromas/ Yo no sé cómo/¿Dónde iba yo a beber?/Mi vida es mía - Potito/Duquende/Tomatito y Belén Maya/Joaquín Grillo

35. La cuenta atrás - Amparo Sánchez

36. Fandangos de huelva (Ya no va mi niña) - Carmen Linares

37. Hasta siempre, Comandante - Compay Segundo

38. Imuhar - Bombino

39. Let It All Come Down - Jesse Harris (Feat. Norah Jones)

40. Annie Get Your Gun - Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound

41. Follow the Sun - Xavier Rudd

42. Motherland - Justin Nozuka

43. Pass It On - The Coral

44. Society - Eddie Vedder

45. Learning To Fly Hi - Solorazaf

Enjoy responsibly...Radio Show 11-14-13.

I offer you another 3-hour special, filled with music spanning generations and time zones: 1. Make the Road By Walking - The Menahan Street Band 2. Easy to Come Home - Dojo Cuts (Feat. Roxie Ray) 3. Did It Anyway - Laura Vane & The Vipertones 4. Kumnyama Endlinni - The Mahotella Queens 5. Speed Controller - Afrigo Band 6. Vote Black President (Yeah Yeah) - Kokolo 7. Joyful Noise - Breakestra 8. Singalong - Treva Whateva 9. Ces Soi-disant Amis - Alpha Blondy 10. My People - Jah Mason 11. Can't Be My Lover - John Legend (Feat. Buju Banton) 12. Som do trio - Natiruts (Feat. Rafael Pondré) 13. Reggae Skanking - Mystikal Revolution Band 14. Burning Horns (Instrumental) - Slim Smith 15. Baara - Donso 16. Itaka berriro - La Kinky Beat 17. Pura sangre - Go Lem System 18. Almas rebeldes - Che Sudaka 19. Mil horas - La Sonora Dinamita 20. Saya Djangaro - Kaouding Cissoko 21. Just Let Me Cry - Lesley Gore 22. It's All Right - The Impressions 23. Spreadin' Honey - The California Honeydrops 24. Orange Blossoms - JJ Grey & Mofro 25. Doo Wop (Instrumental) - Lauryn Hill 26. Make You Crazy - Brett Dennen (Feat. Femi Kuti) 27. Evil Vibrations - The Rebirth 28. Take It Slow - Shaolin Temple Defenders 29. So Rotton - Blak Twang 30. Scratch My Itch - The Soul Snatchers 31. Yekiyi - Dobet Gnahore 32. Sowa - Fatoumata Diawara 33. Yündüwa Weyu - Umalali 34. Borracha de aromas/ Yo no sé cómo/¿Dónde iba yo a beber?/Mi vida es mía - Potito/Duquende/Tomatito y Belén Maya/Joaquín Grillo 35. La cuenta atrás - Amparo Sánchez 36. Fandangos de huelva (Ya no va mi niña) - Carmen Linares 37. Hasta siempre, Comandante - Compay Segundo 38. Imuhar - Bombino 39. Let It All Come Down - Jesse Harris (Feat. Norah Jones) 40. Annie Get Your Gun - Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound 41. Follow the Sun - Xavier Rudd 42. Motherland - Justin Nozuka 43. Pass It On - The Coral 44. Society - Eddie Vedder 45. Learning To Fly Hi - Solorazaf Enjoy responsibly...Radio Show 11-14-13.

The day this episode aired marked the 20th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan's arrival onto the worldwide stage.  In honor of Enter the Wu-Tang, we take some time at the top of the second hour to sample Wu-Tang members and associates.

The tracklist follows:

1. C.R.E.A.M. - El Michels Affair

2. Money I$ King - Lee Fields & The Expressions

3. I Like It - The Emotions

4. Greenbacks - Deep Street Soul (Feat. Shirley Davis)

5. Chick-a-Boom - Joe Bataan

6. Funky Runthrough Pt. 1 & 2 - The Poets of Rhythm

7. Organ Donor (Hawkeye Hyphy Edit) - Lefties Soul Connection

8. Moving Closer to the Sofa - The Limp Twins

9. Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro Remix) - The Diplomats of Solid Sound

10. Where Does the Time Go? - The Bamboos

11. Number One - John Legend (Feat. Kanye West)

12. Pipe Bag - The Haggis Horns

13. Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook Remix) - Cornershop

14. Margarita - Sleepy Brown ((Feat. Pharrell & Big Boi)

15. Sedmkrát - Black Milk

16. Luckier (Chromeo Remix) - Shazaam

17. Protect Ya Neck - Wu-Tang Clan

18. Atmosphere - Kooley High (Feat. Halo)

19. Malcolm X Manuscripts - Bronze Nazareth (Feat. Willie the Kid)

20. Saviorself - Jedi Mind Tricks (Feat. Killah Priest)

21. Self Titled - Reks

22. Fashawn - Hey Young World (Feat. Aloe Blacc & Devoya Mayo)

23. Sunday (Instrumental) - 9th Wonder

24. Brothers on the Slide - The Dynamics

25. Travelling Song - Quantic (Feat. Alice Russell & The Combo Barbaro)

26. Community Service Announcement - Kylie Auldist

27. Get it Together - TM Juke (Feat. Bread & Water)

28. The Sweetest - Nightmares on Wax

29. Anytime - The Robert Cray Band

Enjoy, share...Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-9-13.

The day this episode aired marked the 20th anniversary of the Wu-Tang Clan's arrival onto the worldwide stage.  In honor of Enter the Wu-Tang, we take some time at the top of the second hour to sample Wu-Tang members and associates. The tracklist follows: 1. C.R.E.A.M. - El Michels Affair 2. Money I$ King - Lee Fields & The Expressions 3. I Like It - The Emotions 4. Greenbacks - Deep Street Soul (Feat. Shirley Davis) 5. Chick-a-Boom - Joe Bataan 6. Funky Runthrough Pt. 1 & 2 - The Poets of Rhythm 7. Organ Donor (Hawkeye Hyphy Edit) - Lefties Soul Connection 8. Moving Closer to the Sofa - The Limp Twins 9. Hurt Me So (Lack of Afro Remix) - The Diplomats of Solid Sound 10. Where Does the Time Go? - The Bamboos 11. Number One - John Legend (Feat. Kanye West) 12. Pipe Bag - The Haggis Horns 13. Brimful of Asha (Norman Cook Remix) - Cornershop 14. Margarita - Sleepy Brown ((Feat. Pharrell & Big Boi) 15. Sedmkrát - Black Milk 16. Luckier (Chromeo Remix) - Shazaam 17. Protect Ya Neck - Wu-Tang Clan 18. Atmosphere - Kooley High (Feat. Halo) 19. Malcolm X Manuscripts - Bronze Nazareth (Feat. Willie the Kid) 20. Saviorself - Jedi Mind Tricks (Feat. Killah Priest) 21. Self Titled - Reks 22. Fashawn - Hey Young World (Feat. Aloe Blacc & Devoya Mayo) 23. Sunday (Instrumental) - 9th Wonder 24. Brothers on the Slide - The Dynamics 25. Travelling Song - Quantic (Feat. Alice Russell & The Combo Barbaro) 26. Community Service Announcement - Kylie Auldist 27. Get it Together - TM Juke (Feat. Bread & Water) 28. The Sweetest - Nightmares on Wax 29. Anytime - The Robert Cray Band Enjoy, share...Twisted Groove Radio Show 11-9-13.

A three-hour Halloween extravaganza, this episode features DJ friend Hasbend Playswell on the 1 and 2.  Together, we hop across rhythm and style, mood and geographic locale.  It was a fun and exhausting evening.

Look out for more collaborations in the near future -- Wednesday, 11/27, from 10pm-midnight MST on KSFR, to be exact.  Here's our tracklist:

1. Thriller - Michael Jackson

2. Con el Cuete - Brownout

3. It's Gonna Be a Good Day - Blo

4. Gendamou Na Wii We Gnannin - Orchestre Poly-Ritmo

5. It's Not Easy - Ofege

6. Sugar Man - Rodriguez

7. Run Fay Run - El Michels Affair

8. The Innocent - Mayer Hawthorne

9. Petrolero - La Pegatina

10. Carry On, Brother - Eddie Harris

11. No Diggity - Chet Faker

12. And That's Saying a Lot - Christine McVie

13. No Room For Doubt - Lianne La Havas (Feat. Willy Mason)

14. Red Rose For Gregory (Instrumental) - Dean Frasier

15. Thriller - Easy Star All-Stars (Feat. Mikey General & Spragga Benz)

16. Final Move - Cornadoor (Feat. Kabaka Pyramid)

17. Ganja Spliff - Perfect

18. Munaye - Mulatu Astatke

19. Intandane - Phillip Malela & The Movers

20. Apache - The Jimmy Entley Sound

21. Optical - Chris Joss

22. Funky Drummer - D'Angelo (Feat. The Roots & Christian McBride)

23. Buscando la felicidad - Las Moskas

24. Bright Lights - Gary Clark Jr.

25. Devil Do - Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs

26. Amor pa' mi - Sergent Garcia

27. State Terrorism - The Souljazz Orchestra

28. Freedom For My Sisters - Mahmoud Jreri, Salfaa Hathut & Abeer Alzinati

29. Stone Age - De La Soul (Feat. Biz Markie)

30. Damn Right - Statik Selecta (Feat. Joell Ortiz & Brother Ali)

31. Web - The Roots

32. The Garden - Cut Chemist

33. Summer's Gonna Hurt You - Diplo

34. José Cumbus - Super Mama Djombo

35. Batela-Bana - Baba National

36. Forge Your Own Chains - D.R. Hooker

37. El guapo - Los Diablos Rojos

38. The Book of Right On - Joanna Newsome

39. Palhaço - Céu

40. Fat Fat Fellow - Daniel Janin

41. Emjindini - Mthembu Queens

Enjoy and share...Radio Show 10-31-13.

A three-hour Halloween extravaganza, this episode features DJ friend Hasbend Playswell on the 1 and 2.  Together, we hop across rhythm and style, mood and geographic locale.  It was a fun and exhausting evening. Look out for more collaborations in the near future -- Wednesday, 11/27, from 10pm-midnight MST on KSFR, to be exact.  Here's our tracklist: 1. Thriller - Michael Jackson 2. Con el Cuete - Brownout 3. It's Gonna Be a Good Day - Blo 4. Gendamou Na Wii We Gnannin - Orchestre Poly-Ritmo 5. It's Not Easy - Ofege 6. Sugar Man - Rodriguez 7. Run Fay Run - El Michels Affair 8. The Innocent - Mayer Hawthorne 9. Petrolero - La Pegatina 10. Carry On, Brother - Eddie Harris 11. No Diggity - Chet Faker 12. And That's Saying a Lot - Christine McVie 13. No Room For Doubt - Lianne La Havas (Feat. Willy Mason) 14. Red Rose For Gregory (Instrumental) - Dean Frasier 15. Thriller - Easy Star All-Stars (Feat. Mikey General & Spragga Benz) 16. Final Move - Cornadoor (Feat. Kabaka Pyramid) 17. Ganja Spliff - Perfect 18. Munaye - Mulatu Astatke 19. Intandane - Phillip Malela & The Movers 20. Apache - The Jimmy Entley Sound 21. Optical - Chris Joss 22. Funky Drummer - D'Angelo (Feat. The Roots & Christian McBride) 23. Buscando la felicidad - Las Moskas 24. Bright Lights - Gary Clark Jr. 25. Devil Do - Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs 26. Amor pa' mi - Sergent Garcia 27. State Terrorism - The Souljazz Orchestra 28. Freedom For My Sisters - Mahmoud Jreri, Salfaa Hathut & Abeer Alzinati 29. Stone Age - De La Soul (Feat. Biz Markie) 30. Damn Right - Statik Selecta (Feat. Joell Ortiz & Brother Ali) 31. Web - The Roots 32. The Garden - Cut Chemist 33. Summer's Gonna Hurt You - Diplo 34. José Cumbus - Super Mama Djombo 35. Batela-Bana - Baba National 36. Forge Your Own Chains - D.R. Hooker 37. El guapo - Los Diablos Rojos 38. The Book of Right On - Joanna Newsome 39. Palhaço - Céu 40. Fat Fat Fellow - Daniel Janin 41. Emjindini - Mthembu Queens Enjoy and share...Radio Show 10-31-13.