episode #75 Black History Month

The former London Mayor Ken Livingstone explained this beautiful way; “In order to enrich the cultural diversity of the Greater London area, it is imperative that Londoners know more about African influences on medieval and renaissance European music so that accepted ideas about European music is changed. Despite the significant role that Africa and its Diaspora have played in the world civilisation since the beginning of time, Africa’s contribution has been omitted or distorted in most history books.”

Music

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince: Just Cruisin’

Janelle Monáe feat. Big Boi: Tightrope 

Barry White: Loves Theme

Diana Ross: Upside Down

Barrio Jazz Gang: Take Yr Freedom Back

The Internet feat. Tay Walker: Runnin’ 

Ego Ella May: Give A Little

Gregory Porter: No Love Dying

Erik Truffaz: Red Cloud

Malian Musicians & Damon Albarn: 4AM At Toumani’s

Abdullah Ibrahim: Little Boy

Arrested Development: Eve Of Reality

Louis Armstrong: When You’re Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)


Community radio midnight show Through the Bohemian Looking Glass is aired every night at midnight (GMT). A new episode is aired every Friday midnight on Wirral Wave radio or AirTime. Later on SoundCloud for some time.