Since I have no idea when I’ll be back on the air regularly at KPFK, I’ve tried to make good use of these moments when I’ve been able to fill-in for Kristi Lomax on her show One Track Mind, bringing in a variety of guests showcasing the sounds of LA. I’d hoped to really go big for this final (at least final one scheduled) fill-in with both a Guest DJ and an interview with Adan Jodorowsky planned, but less than 48 hours before the show, it was clear neither was going to happen. Thankfully when you live in LA, you’re never far from brilliance, and brilliant musician/educator Todd Simon was available to step in at the very last minute and deliver a great conversation in the first hour and a stellar Guest DJ set throughout the second. Before Todd took over, I played a little mini set of music, beginning with a track from Adan’s new album (keep your fingers crossed, cause there’s still a slight chance I’ll be able to bring him in) and closing with a track from LA’s Buyepongo, in honor of their amazing run of shows with Culture Clash for the socially conscious musical theater piece “Sapo.” Been a fun run over the last couple of months filling in for Kristi, hopefully she’ll be back soon in her spot and I’ll be back with Melting Pot at a regular time as well. Until then, enjoy the sounds!
KPFK’s One Track Mind – 02-23-2018 1st Hour
KPFK’s One Track Mind – 02-23-2018 2nd Hour
Playlist:
{opening theme} The Forefront – Frump Trump – Incantation (AFI Records)
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Adan Jodorowsky feat. Natalie LaFourcade – Vivir Con Valor – Esencia Solar (Casete)
Raul Gomez – Mi Samba Carnaval – Raul Gomez (Areito)
Gerson Combo – Andando Nos Trilhos – King Gerson Combo (Polydor)
David Porter – I’m Afraid The Masquerade Is Over – Victim Of A Joke? (Enterprise)
Buyepongo – Musica Alegre – Tumbalo (Self-Released)
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Todd Simon – Interview
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Todd Simon Guest DJ Set:
Jeremy Steig “Howlin’ For Judy”
Gene Harris & the 3 Sounds “Put On Train”
U. Roy “The Hudson Affair” (cover of Hugh Masekela’s “Riot”)
Hugh Masekela “Emavungweni”
Hugh Masekela “C.H.I.S.A.”
Ocote Soul Sounds “Return of the Cockroach People”
Mahmoud Ahmed/Equator’s Band “Anyotché Tèrabu”
Nkwitchoua et Les Satelites “Po Lusi”
Seyoum Gèbèyès & Wailas Band “Muziqa Muziqa”
Nairobi Sisters “Nairobi Sisters”
Quantic “Tell It Like You Mean It”
Dr. Who Dat? (aka Jneiro Jarel) “Brazilian Thought”
Jaylib “Champion Sound”
Banda Black Rio “Casa Forte”
Royal Band de Thiès “Cherie Coco”
Al Escobar “Tighten Up”
Dom Um Romao “Zana Sul”
Banarasi Babu Beats “Unknown”
Ray Bryant “Up Above The Rock”
El Michels Affair “Detroit Twice”