Shows
Revolutions Per MinuteLeading by SampleMatt Howard joins us in round two of our exploration of hip-hop. This time we learn how hip-hop and jazz traditions converse with each other in challenging societal norms and representing black ingenuity. We explore the influence of jazz on hip-hop and hip-hop in jazz through artists just as Madlib, A Tribe Called Quest, Kendrick Lamar, and Makaya McCraven.
Playlist
1. "Quintessenz Und Ihre Nuance" - Jazz Dialogue & Philanthrope
2. “Mystic Bounce” - Madlib
3. Jazzmatazz - Guru
4. Excursions - A Tribe Called Quest
5. For Free (Interlude) - Kendrick Lamar
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2020-08-031h 38Revolutions Per MinuteHip Hop and BLMMatt Howard joins us in our virtual studio to discuss the role of hip-hop in the larger Black Lives Matter movement, from the 1990s to now. We discuss NWA and Run the Jewels' commentary on police brutality and unequal monetary fiscal policy. This is followed by a discussion about feminism within the hip-hop genre in the UK and the USA with Little Simz and Queen Latifah, how to engage within the present BLM movement with the debate between J. Cole and Noname, and representations of black capitalism and black marxism with Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Keys, Quelle Chris, L'orange, M...
2020-06-291h 39Revolutions Per MinuteWe Insist! Early Civil Rights to Black Lives MatterHistorian Michael Reagan joins us in our remote studio to discuss the history, legacy, and relevance of Max Roach's revolutionary collaboration called "We Insist!" We discuss what makes jazz, jazz, Max Roach's exploration of pan-African identity, and the ties that bind the early Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter today.
2020-06-081h 13Revolutions Per MinuteWhat your mother didn't teach you about metalMetal-head Chris Colligan joins us in another quarantine episode to introduce us to the wondrous world of metal. Chris leads us through the bluesy origins of metal with Black Sabbath and melodic bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. These legends are followed by introductions to a wide variety of sub-genres including thrash, death, and black metal. Through this historical journey, we discuss how metal bands contend with nuclear disarmament, climate change, criminal justice reform and sexuality.
Playlist:
1. Children of the Grave – Black Sabbath
2. The Hellion – Judas Priest
3. Electric Eye – Judas Priest
4. 2 Minutes to Midnight – Iron Maiden
5. Ride the Lightening – Halestorm
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2020-05-241h 34Revolutions Per MinuteTribute to Tony AllenJoin us as we pay tribute to legendary drummer Tony Allen's innovative Afrobeat rhythms and politics. We start by rooting ourselves in Africa '70's poly-rhythms and Art Blakey. We then journey with Tony Allen through a babbling river of grooves spanning various solo projects and collaborations with Sebastien Tellier, Oumou Sangare, Chicago Afrobeat Project, The Good, the Bad & the Queen, and Rocket Juice & the Moon.
1. Roforofo Fight - Fela Kuti
2. Moanin' - Tony Allen
3. Get Together - Tony Allen
4. La ritournelle - Sebastien Tellier
5. Yere faga - Oumou S...
2020-05-171h 03Revolutions Per MinuteFrom the Foundations to the Future of Country MusicA native Texan, Justis Phillips joins us as we discuss the foundations and the future of country music. We start with artists such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, and Tammy Wynette as they sing about love and heartbreak. We move towards the Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves, who challenge gender norms with strength and tenderness, and then hint at the future of country music with black artists such as Beyonce and Lil Nas X, who highlight country music's new trajectory.
1. Crazy - Willie Nelson
2. Hungry For Love - Patsy Cline
3. I W...
2020-05-1158 minRevolutions Per MinuteDisasters and the Politics of CareLan Nguyen joins us in our virtual studio to discuss disasters and recovery. We cover celebrity aid concerts, community first responders, empathy for loved ones and strangers, the exacerbation of existing societal inequities, and building resilience through music and grassroots creativity and capacity building. All alongside a tour of artists as varied as Lionel Richie, Fleetwood Mac, Rihanna, Rage Against the Machine and an all-female taiko drumming group. An eclectic ride, indeed!
Playlist:
1. We Are the World - USA For Africa
2. SOS Philippines - Armand TJ
3. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
2020-04-161h 07Revolutions Per MinuteSeeking Comfort In The Time of COVID-19Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, massive unemployment, millions with precarious living situations, inadequate healthcare, Seba and Riddhi share the songs that provide them comfort and support. We explore new releases by Alabaster DePlume, an Italian classic, reinterpretations of classics by Gil Scott-Heron, and contemplate lingering in the sun in community with loved ones. This too shall pass.
Playlist:
1. The Budos Band - TIBWF
2. Sandra De Sa - Conte Conmigo
3. Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - I'll Take Care Of You
4. Mina - Un Anno d'Amore (C'est Irreparable)
5. Lucas Sa...
2020-04-121h 20Revolutions Per MinuteGaming - A Link To The PoliticsWhile sequestered in their respective homes amidst the global spread of COVID-19, Adam Neugebauer and Alan-Michael Weatherford take us on a journey exploring the musical and political evolution of video games. We start with some nerdcore music, dip into representational struggles, game worker unionization, and end with theorizing the future of gaming.
Playlist:
1. MC Chris - Fett's Vette
2. Nitro Fun - New Game
3. Nobuo Uematsu - Other World
4. Heavens to Betsy - Terrorist
5. Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
6. Glukoza - Schweine
7. The Rolling Stones...
2020-03-281h 16Revolutions Per MinuteThe Political Awakening of Taylor SwiftCaitlin Alcorn joins us to share her passion for Taylor Swift and lead us through Swift's political awakening. Journey through country ballads, heartbreak, parental affection, private equity, public pension funds, music ownership rights, voter mobilization and feminist pop anthems.
Playlist: All Songs By Taylor Swift
1. The Best Day
2. Last Kiss
3. Dear John
4. Holy Ground
5. All Too Well
6. Clean
7. Getaway Car
8. Soon You'll Get Better (Featuring Dixie Chicks)
9. The Man
10. Only The Young
2020-03-0459 minRevolutions Per MinuteSpace and Spy ExplorationsJoined by Andrew Hedden, Seba and Riddhi are introduced to wide array of electronic wonders from the 1960s and 1970s that heavily influenced sci-fi and spy movies and television shows like Dr. Who, Man from UNCLE and Star Trek. There is experimental electronic music, alien animal sounds, Tom Ze, Gil Scot-Heron, A Tribe Called Quest and plenty of discussion about the various ideas behind space exploration and spy movies.
Playlist:
1. A Tribe Called Quest - The Space Program
2. Louis and Bebe Barron - Ancient Krell Music
3. Bob & Jerry - Ghost Satellite
2020-02-271h 01Revolutions Per MinuteA message to you ModiSeba and Riddhi are joined by Gaurav Pai to talk about Indian politics. We talk about the rise of the BJP, the Hindutva movement, demonetization, citizenship, Konkani culture, Kashmir and more. Through it all, we listen to Bombay gully music, modern twists on classic songs, and folk and indo-latin songs. Amidst all the discussion and music, please bear with some technical difficulties in the recording.
Playlist:
1. Dub Sharma - Azadi
2. The Ska Vengers - A Message To You, Modi
3. East India Comedy - The Modi Song
4. AR Rahman - Ra...
2020-02-2056 minRevolutions Per MinuteLove and PoliticsIn honor of it being Valentine's week, Seba and Riddhi explore the various dimensions of love - love for oneself and health, for another person, for life, for a group of people, for peace, for the environment. We travel from the side-streets of Hong Kong to Cold War Germany to the mariachi bands of Mexico, with a sprinkling of Tina Turner and Marvin Gaye.
Playlist:
1. Mercedes Sosa - Gracias A La Vida
2. John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement
3. Juan Gabriel - Ya Lo Se Que Te Vas
4. T...
2020-02-1258 minRevolutions Per MinuteReggaeSebastian and Riddhi are joined by Andre Stephens, our resident expert on all things reggae. Andre walks us through reggae diverse styles while discussing the political roots of reggae, its evolution and its continuing relevance in Jamaica and beyond.
Playlist:
1. Jimmy Cliff - Bongo Man
2. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
3. Desmond Dekker - Israelites
4. Peter Tosh - Equal Rights
5. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Trenchtown Rock
6. Linton Kwesi Johnson - Fite Dem Back
7. No Maddz - Rize Above...
2020-02-0555 minRevolutions Per MinuteAfro-FuturismSeba and Riddhi explore various representations of afro-futurism, they celebrate MLK Jr. with Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu and air genre-transcending pieces from Stevie Wonder, Flying Lotus, and local Pacific Northwest band THEESatisfaction, among many others.
Playlist:
1. Sun Ra - Interplanetary Music
2. Parliament - P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
3. Solange - Things I Imagined
4. Stevie Wonder - Race Babbling
5. Janelle Monae - QUEEN (Featuring Erykah Badu)
6. Bombino - Akhar Zaman ("This Moment")
7. THEESatisfaction - EarthEE
8. Shabazz Palaces - Forerunner Foray
2020-01-291h 00Revolutions Per MinuteWhat to Expect in 2020We're joined by Andre Stephens in studio as we discuss ongoing political events taking place and what to expect in the coming year, both through sound and people in the streets.
Playlist:
1. Ricky Martin, Residente & Bad Bunny - Cantalo
2. Balun - El Espanto
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You For Talkin' To Me, Africa
4. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - This Land Is Your Land
5. MOn Laferte - El Mambo
6. Beny More - Bombon De Pollo
7. AR Rahman - The Humma Song
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2020-01-2258 minRevolutions Per Minute2019 in ReviewSebastian and Riddhi are joined by Alan-Michael Weatherford and Justis Phillips as they review 2019 politics from around the world through music.
Playlist:
1. Leyla McCalla - Eh La Bas
2. Residente, Bad Bunny, iLe - Afilando Los Cuchillos
3. Rony Seikaly - Rajeh Yittammar
4. Luzmila Carpio - Ch'uwa Yaku Kawsaypuni
5. Liza Minnelli - Money Money
6. Helado Negro - Running
7. Jamila Woods - OCTAVIA
8. Bessie Smith - Keep It to Yourself
9. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
10. João Gilb...
2020-01-221h 12Revolutions Per MinutePunk is FemaleSebastian and Riddhi are joined by Aaron Neugebauer to discuss the various pivotal contributions women have made to the genre of punk rock.
Playlist:
1. Grace Jones - Private Life
2. Bikini Kill - Rebel Girl
3. Patti Smith Group - Because the Night
4. The Slits - Typical Girls
5. Awaaz Do - Kite Fight
6. The Ska Vengers - 011
7. Babes In Toyland - Sweet '69
8. Heavens to Betsy - Stay Away
9. L7 - Pretend We're Dead
10. Sleater-Kinney - One Beat
2020-01-2258 minRevolutions Per MinuteAll About NeoliberalismSebastian and Riddhi are joined by Alan-Michael Weatherford to discuss the far-reaching impacts of neoliberalism in the United States and beyond. We explore how various genres of music tackle this topic as well.
Playlist:
1. Public Enemy - Fight The Power
2. La Santa Cecilia - Ice El Hielo
3. Gogol Bordello - Immigraniada (We Comin' Rougher)
4. The Clash - Lost In The Supermarket
5. Wu-Tang Clan - CREAM
6. Black Star, Common - Respiration
7. Roberta Flack - Compared To What
8. Mexican Institute Of Sound - Mex...
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