"One Tribe, Many Voices" Podcast Episode 53

Intro: La Banda / Spanish Harlem Orchestra / Un Gran Dia en El Barrio

Set one:

1. Ominira / Angelique Kidjo / Black Ivory Soul
2. Tive Razao / Seu Jorge / Cru
3. Castiga La! / Maraca / Tremenda Rumba

Set two:

1. Sexy / Los Amigos Invisibles / Zero Accidents on the Job
2. Chatterton / Seu Jorge / Cru
3. La Novela / Maraca / Tremenda Rumba

Set three:

1. Confesion / King Chango / Zero Accidents on the Job
2. Bem Querer / Seu Jorge / Cru
3. Crescent /Nobukazu Takemura / Island Outposts vol.2

A Charmed Life Comes to an End!

He came into our lives as a precocious child. A young boy with a giant stage presence and an angelic voice. Young girls swooned and old folks marveled at the savvy soulfulness of his stage moves. He was Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Frankie Lyman, Little Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Sam Cooke all rolled into one little boy's body! He was unique and he was ours. He belonged to Black America and he was as Black as the Black town that launched his career; Gary, Indiana.
Yet, ultimately, he became an ambassador of Black American culture to the entire world. His bravado and his youthful swagger became iconic signatures that were copied the world over. Tune into variety television anywhere in the world and you will see his stage moves and dance steps recycled daily. The next time you watch a Bollywood movie look for Michael Jackson's imprint on the production numbers.



In 1977, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and speaking with Michael Jackson. I felt sorry for him because he seemed so painfully shy but his warmth and kindness were genuine.

His gentle voice will continue to echo into eternity...

"One Tribe, Many Voices" Episode 29 Re-Broadcast

This episode was originally broadcast on December 7, 2008



Intro: Qualquer Situação de amor / Gonzaguinha / É

1. She's gone / Bob Marley / Kaya
2. Já é / Jorge Aragão /Ão Vivo-2
3. Chebba / Khaled / N'ssi N'ssi
4. Rose / Gabby / Soca Trinity
5. Mariana D'Angola / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Thunder in the Jungle
6. Curry Tabanca / de Mighty Trini / Back in Time Soca
7. Lajok / Geofrey Oryema / Beat the Border
8. La Jobless / Lord Executor / Calypso Calaloo
9. Dejame Tranquillo / Roberto Torres & Chocolate / Juntos
10. Don't Push Me Rosie / Grynner / Soca Trinity
11. Shine Eye Girl / Shabba Ranks / A Mi Shabba
12. Que Quer de Mim? / Ivan Lins / Awo Yio
13. Segredo / João Gilberto / João,Voz e Violão

Enjoy! -- Rasheed Ali

"One Tribe, Many Voices' Podcast: Episode 11 Re-Broadcast

This show originally aired on Aug.1, 2008

1. Intro: Voce ja foi a Bahia? / Dori Caymmi / Brasilian Serenata
2. Mamadiyo / Toure Kunda / Dance of the Leaves
3. Sao Jorge / Yutaka / Brazasia
4. Na Serenade / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
5. Catimbo / DJ Dolores & Orchestra Santa Massa / Contraditorio
6. Eu Sou O Seu / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
7. Meu Diniero Nao Da / Portela / Sambas de Terreiro 1972
8. A Saida Do Ile / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
9. Depois Que O Ile Passar / Ile Aiye / Canto Negro
10. Beijos Azuis / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
11. Prepara A Boca / Olodum / A Musica Do Olodum: 20 Anos
12. Neguinha,Pretinha / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Tristeza e Beleza Na Cidade Negra

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"One Tribe, Many Voices" Rebroadcast:

This show originally broadcast on August 27, 2008




Intro: Maria Valencia / Papa Wemba / Le Voyageur

1. El Tumbadero / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Agua que va a Caer
2. Radio Belize / Deep Forest 3 / Comparsa
3. Batonga / Angelique Kidjo / Logozo
4. Amasoka / Bayete and Jabu Khanyile / Africa Unite
5. Earthquake / Deep Forest 3 / Comparsa
6. Ja Funmi / King Sunny Ade / Juju Music
7. Uma Coisa Boa, Uma Coisa Doida / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Tristeza e Beleza
8. Houngbati / Angelique Kidjo / Aye
9. Baye Faal / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Thunder in the Jungle

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"One Tribe, Many Voices" Rebroadcast: May 29

This show was originally broadcast on October 30, 2008




Intro: Agua que va a Caer / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Agua que va a Caer

1. Beijos de Côco / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
2. Venha Cá / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
3. Que Dia Bonito /Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
4. La Canción del Amor / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Agua que va a Caer
5. A Linguagem do Amor / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Tristeza e Beleza
6. Cadê Você / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
7. Duas Almas Perdidas / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Tristeza e Beleza
8. O Acarajé / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Beijos Azuis
9. Não Pode Ser / Rasheed Ali & Rain People / Tristeza e Beleza

Sadly, Ivan Van Sertima has passed away.

A celebrated classic, "They Came Before Columbus", deals with a number of contacts: both planned and accidental, between Africans and Americans in different historical periods.Evidence for a physical/cultural presence of Africans in Early America is methodically examined.

Van Sertima reveals to us a compelling, dramatic and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of black Africans in ancient America.

In past postings I have addressed the 'Council of Elders', African Diaspora scholars.Please read:this and this. I have stopped writing about some of these issues because I was beginning to believe that I was "talking to myself". This notion of a "post-racial" America is as yet largely mythical. Please take time to read this past post: intellectual racism.

"One tribe, Many Voices" Podcast episode 51

intro: Bacalao con Pan /Irakere

set 1

1. Jingo /Santana
2. Lord of the Golden Baboon /Mandrill
3. Tell Her /El Chicano
4. Mandrill /Mandrill
5. Oye Como Va? /Santana

set 2

1. Hang Loose /Mandrill
2. Se Acabo /Santana
3. Mango Meat /Mandrill

set 3

1. Viva Tirado /El Chicano
2. La Cuna /Ray Barreto

Check out this episode!

Enjoy! -- Rasheed Ali