Rough Sundays

Look, we don't want to brag, but this is probably the first gospel music-based podcast from Kosovo that you've ever heard, so if for no other reason to listen this week...

FROM Kosovo.

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What do oysters + wine + 2am, two notable deaths, a 17-year old deejay from Tulsa and friends of both Thomas Edison & Mark Twain have in common?

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Three years ago, on the eve of Mardi Gras, we phoned up Christopher Gargiule, aka "Brother Chris", aka "The Prince of New Orleans" to talk all things about that magical city. From the explanation of a Second Line to Mardi Gras Indians, the history of different krewes to just getting caught up in a little magic, it quickly became one of the most popular shows ever to appear on Rough Sundays.

For whatever reason, it disappeared online and had to be tracked down by some tech-savvy folks (who did so at no cost as they remembered the show in question). 

And so, on the Sunday before Mardi Gras 2021 - a strange one, perhaps, but even more special for it - it's Rough Sundays, New Orleans edition. 

Throw me something, Mister! 

A day late, but that's because it's such a good show that Spotify thought it was done by professionals and wanted to make sure we weren't stealing. 

A stone's throw from the Bosnian border, it's Rough Sundays Vol. XI, featuring Civil Rights hymns, Nigerian Palm Wine music, a coffee-soaked Holiday, Elvis vs. Cultural Appropriation and just who, exactly, kidnapped Fats Waller and forced him to stay up for 3 days playing his piano.

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Despite what the pictured high-fashion would have you believe, probably the best show since the recent reboot. We go from Palm Wine music coming out of West Africa, across the Atlantic and down to Brazil, followed by some Blind Boys and then probably the greatest live gospel performance ever recorded and a few more tracks after that.

A doozy of a show, featuring gypsy jazz from the 1930s, two old-time gospel tracks, a song about okra + a tribute to Mr. Okra, Brenda Lee and much, much more.

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Be kind to animals.

And have a great Sunday! 

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From Belgrade, the first episode of 2021! Featuring gospel from the 1930s, Brazilian goodness, Cuban delights and an introduction to gypsy jazz. 

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See ya later.

From an old apartment overlooking downtown Belgrade, it´s Rough Sundays - back from a month off (computer died), but in no way are we missing an excuse to fill your hour with mirth and jolly. So pour a drop of something cheerful and let some old holiday tunes keep you warm.