Friday 15 - Interviews And Good Music

Today we speak to Jacqueline Bertho local councilor in Saint Guen in Britanny about local and national politics in France Jacob Banks is a British singer-songwriter from Birmingham. The album The Monologue was released in January 2013 it’s second release titled "Worthy", was debuted by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe as his "Next Hype show. Stevie Wonder vs The Clash - Uptight. Jack The Video Ripper aka DJ Jaakko played his first DJ gig in 2004. In 2006 he started using laptop VJ-software programs which enable mixing music videos, he has a channel of brilliant mashups online. "Southern Freeez" is the second single from British dance band Freeez released in 1981. A cover also appeared on the album Brasil Bam Bam Bam (2014) by Sonzeira, a band formed by DJ Gilles Peterson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Always be there is a searing track on Remedy the debut studio album by the English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx which was released in 1999 Number one for six consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart "Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. "Crying Over, reachED #11 on the UK Singles charts in 1974 and was featured on the seventh studio album by Jamaican recording artist Ken Boothe.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Fiona Siobhan Powell Producer/On-Air Host at WVIA-FM about National Public Radio in the US. 21-year-old producer Tom Misch dropped ‘Beat Tape 2’ in August 2015, a collection of songs and beat sketches. Beautiful escape shows his neo soul influences and his range. The Quantic Soul Orchestra is a live band project of musician and DJ, Will Holland. Holland has recorded under several names, most notably Quantic. Terrapin a rare groove sounding blaster was released in 2003. Fancy Clothes is a track on the album Man About Town by American musician Mayer Hawthorne.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Alison Gerlach serial Entrepreneur and Strategy Consultant on how to value your worth. Electric Feel" is a song by the American rock band MGMT, released as the second single from their debut studio album Oracular Spectacular in 2007 "Riders on the Storm" is a song by American rock band The Doors. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, L.A. Woman (1971) Christopher Michael Taylor, professionally known as Sohn, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer based in Vienna, Austria. On “Conrad” he sings of a dystopian present that rings hauntingly true the day before an election.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to veteran reggae musician Fil Callender of The In Crowd about his life in Jamaican music. Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The pioneer of Banku Music, Skin tight is a perfect exponent of 2017 Afro Beat. Mama Said is the second studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in April 1991. Mama said sits at the crossroads of funk and rock and Kravitz’ biggest hit. Led by Filberto "Fil" Callender on vocals and lead guitar, we end the show with "We Play Reggae" by The In Crowd  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Claire Astbury, External Affairs Manager at National Housing Federation about the UK’s housing crisis. From the album Emergence, Parks on Fire blends cinema noir and drum and bass released February 2008 it was written, programmed and mixed by Trifonic. "Rise" by post-punk group Public Image Ltd was written by John Lydon, about apartheid in South Africa It was one of the group's biggest commercial hits, peaking at #11 on the UK Chart The Visioneers ‎– The World Is Yours features a large sample from hip great Nas’ similarly entitled track 1994 track the world is yours and is one of te best examples of Jazz hip hop to date.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Keri Davis BBC scriptwriter about the joys of working from home. "Retrograde" is a song by English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter James Blake. The song was released as a digital download on 11 February 2013 as the lead single from his second studio album Overgrown "Should I Stay or Should I Go" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, from their album Combat Rock. It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals. It became the band's only number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, a decade after it was originally released. Easy" by Commodores was Released in March 1977, reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B chart, The success of "Easy" paved the way for similar Lionel Richie ballards, this remix uses Tinie Tempah’s Pass Out to kick things up a little.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

King by Brummie reggae artists UB40 is a track about the late Martin Luther King, Jr., and the state of mourning of a nation after his death. The Young Ones "Young Folks" is the first single from Peter Bjorn and John's third album, Writer's Block (released in 2006). The single features Victoria Bergsman as guest vocalist. South African producer and vocalist Michael Ashe produced the deep house song "I Don't Know" on released in 2014, it’s a South African deep house classic.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to funny woman Maddy Anholt about living in Big cities and eating McDonalds for the first time. Karim Kharbouch is better known by his stage name French Montana. An American hip hop recording artist who was Born in Morocco, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13 years old. The track Unforgettable also features Swae Lee. Nominated by listener Kosmo "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?" is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. Denny originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singing and playing guitar on the track. "Turn Down for What" is a single by DJ Snake and Lil Jon released on December 18, 2013. The songs promotional rather brilliant music video is a must see.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Thomas Daly about the start of the new Baseball season Héloïse Letissier is best known by her stage name Christine and the Queens. The French singer, songwriter and producer was born in Nantes, from the album Chaleur Humaine this is it "Hesitation" is a track by Pacific Northwesterners Beat Connection. They blend simple but melodic electronic riffs that sound almost British. "Brick House" was released by the Commodores' in 1977. The single peaked at #5 in the U.S. and #32 in the UK Singles Chart The track features Drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange on lead vocals, as opposed to Lionel Richie, who usually sang lead.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Luisa Reynolds about being 48 with 5 lovers. "Once in a Lifetime" was released the Talking Heads, in 1981. Produced by Brian Eno. The track mixes, disco and 80 synth pop and was named one of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century by NPR. Chaka Khan's solo debut album, was released in 1978 it featured the crossover disco hit, "I'm Every Woman", written for her by songwriters Ashford & Simpson. The success of the single helped the album go gold. Keys N Krates are a Canadian tight-knit trio of producers/performers from Toronto. The group’s 'Are We Faded' was premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 in 2014. "Peg" is a song by American rock group Steely Dan, first released on the band's 1977 album Aja. The song's guitar solo was attempted by seven studio session guitarists before Jay Graydon's version made the final recording. He worked on his solo for six hours before it made the cut.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to podcaster A.Ron Hubbard about the TV smash, the Walking Dead and why we are going off it. Multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) is produced the 70’s sounding breakbeat monster The Outsider in 2007 for his debut album Press On. Featuring jazz-funk, and proto-rap Gil Scot Heron’s 1971 album Pieces of a Man album has had an outsided influence on subsequent dance and hip hop music. Here is Home Is Where the Hatred Is Xique Xique is a latin infused folk stomper from Tom Zé. Born Antônio José Santana Martins, who was influential in the Tropicália movement of 1960s Brazil.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Actor Isobel Middleton about the demise of space. The Divine Feminine is the fourth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. The album's first single, "Dang!" was released on July 28, 2016. The track features guest appearance from American recording artist Anderson Paak, "North American Scum" is a post punk electro soup by The LCD Soundsystem. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Sound of Silver, in 2007 The Green Man is a song called "Greenman" by band XTC, featured on their album Apple Venus Volume 1 it was nominated by listener Diane @Moiness on twitter!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Terry Saunders one-third of the For Formula one's sake podcast about the new F1 season and why the sport that we love is so boring Miraa May’s haunting vocals soar on I Don't Want Ya (Didi), a piece of music that beautifully mixes Dance Hall, Bhangra and street soul. Mainline is a track by English indie combo Teleman. The group consists of Thomas Sanders (vocals, guitar), Jonny Sanders (synths), Pete Cattermoul (bass) and Hiro Amamiya (drums). Handsworth Revolution is the title track of the third album by British reggae outfit Steel Pulse. Named after the Handsworth district of Birmingham, the band's home district to which the album was dedicated. This track we nominated by Michael Goldwasser. "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" is a song performed by British synthpop band Heaven 17. With a stance against racism and fascism, it was a minor hit in the UK in 1981, despite being banned by the BBC. Was nominated by  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information

One of my favourite ever mash ups Marvin Gaye meets Bob Marley Healing In Vain is probably one of the best mash up’s ever created from the Bangers r Mashed Crew it blends a soul and reggae masterpiece into a perfect whole. RIP DJ Derek Vincent Jamal "Vince" Staples is an American rapper from Long Beach, the single Bagbak was released in Feb 2017. Out here in the fields / I fight for my meals / I get my back into my living / I don't need to fight. Baba O'Riley by The Who. It is the opening track to the band's studio album Who's Next in 1971, Roger Daltrey sings most of the song, with Pete Townshend singing the middle eight. If Frank Sinatra says that you have "the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game". You know youre doing something right Lou Rawls released more than 60 albums, sold more than 40 million records, Natural High was nominated by listener DaveLenthall on twitter "Truffle Butter" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake and...

Today we speak to broadcaster, pundit and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli about finding love in the modern age. Roy Davis grew up in Chicago, he co-wrote the single "Gabriel" with singer-songwriter Peven Everett, it garnered massive international airplay and is one of my all time favourite tracks. It peaked at #22 in the UK Singles Chart in 1997. The Seed has it all, rock, hip-hop and psychedelic soul. The second single by The Roots from their album Phrenology. The track, which features Cody Chesnutt on guitar and vocals. From the album the gave us the monster hit "Get Lucky", Random Access from French tech hipsters Daft Punk, Motherboard is an elaborate journey wrapped up in an instrumental piece.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to aid worker Beth Davidson about the work of charity Global Communities in Ghana Nominated by listener The Gardener of twitter we start the show with Milwaukee singer Penny Goodwin. too soon you're old appeared on the album Portrait of a Gemini of which only 2000 were originally pressed. Noella Wiyaala (known under the stage name Wiyaala) is Ghanaian Afro pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native Sissala and Waale dialects and English - "Tinambanyi". "Your Love" is a song by Jamie Principle Its original recordings are early examples of Chicago house music. A second commercially released version was produced by Frankie Knuckles in 1987, but still featured Principle on vocals. This release of the song is considered a classic in the house genre. "Road Rage" was released as a follow-up to the success of Welsh band Cataonia’s single "Mulder and Scully", which became their break-out hit. "Road Rage" was the third single from the album International Velvet in 1998 Bryson is an... &nbs

Today we speak to podcast superstar Dan Carlin about the first month of Trump's America. Covered by Eminem, Jay Z and Miquel UK Singers Labi Saffe’s I got the, is instantly recognisable. Nominated by The actress Charlotte martin who plays Susan Carter in the Archers "Left Hand Free" is a song by English indie band alt-J. It was released as the second single from the band's second studio album This Is All Yours in 2014. Colin Patrick Harper is better known by his stage name 'Collie Buddz, is an American/Bermudian reggae artist best known for his single "Come Around". Although born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was raised in Bermuda. "Urvasi Urvasi" is a beautiful Tamil-language song composed by A. R. Rahman and written by for the 1994 Indian film Kadhalan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we speak to Patrick Willems about the difference between Marvel and DC movies Patrick (H) Willems - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/patrickhwillems http://www.patrickwillems.com/ Patrick Thrillems @patrickhwillems Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins Here is a cover of The Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane which was recommended to me by Alison @nosila_63 "Going Underground" is the first British number-one chart single by The Jam, released in March 1980. It went straight in at number one in the UK Singles Colter Wall is a young Saskatchewan born songwriter and performing musician. Steeped in Old Timey material and traditional Americana. Sleeping on the backtop is found on the album imaginary appalachia "Light It Up" is a song by American electronic group Major Lazer, featuring vocals from Jamaican singer Nyla, It follows there tried and tested dancehall style with a party bounce. Remember you can... &

Today we speak to Kelly Castagnaro of International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region, about its work and Presidents Trump’s executive order banning American foreign aid to health providers abroad who discuss abortion as an option. Otis Gayle began his musical career as a vocalist with Byron Lee And The Dragonaires. Recording in 1973 ‘I’ll Be Around was a cover of the Spinners hit record. His legendary status as one of the reggaes pioneers was finally acknowledged when in 2001 the revival label Soul Jazz released Studio One Soul, featuring Gayle’s interpretation of ‘I’ll Be Around’. Computer Blue is the fourth track on Prince and The Revolution's soundtrack album, Purple Rain. In the film, the song represents Prince's angst at the budding relationship between the characters played by Morris Day and Apollonia. Spector are a London band who sound a bit like the killers and bit like Inxs, this track is a firm favourite of mine its called Tenner British singer, Sampha has one of those...