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Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson on D’Angelo ‘Black Messiah’

Black Midi’s Morgan Simpson joins Raj Chaudhury to discuss his love of D'Angelo's comeback album that was 14 years in the making.

Ego Ella May on Sade ‘Diamond Life’

Ego Ella May joins Tina Edwards to look back at the album that became the best-selling debut album by a British female vocalist, a record that stood for 24 years.

Fela Kuti ‘Gentleman’ & ‘Zombie’ with Rikki Stein and Colleen ‘Cosmo’...

Nigerian icon Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat and was a political and social renegade. He also led a life and had an impact that was uniquely singular. Listen to the story and music.

De La Soul ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ Legacy Playlist

A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, Camp Lo and many more were inspired by the jazz-influenced sounds of De La Soul. Check out this playlist of music that was inspired by De La Soul.

Grace Jones ‘Slave to the Rhythm’

Like a musical mirage, the version of Grace Jones which appears before us will always be dazzling, inspiring, and ever so slightly out of reach.

The Roots ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Musical Lead-Up Playlist

Check out our playlist including Jean Carn, Minnie Ripperton, Double Trouble, Mountain, Biz Markie and more.

The Story of Nina Simone ‘Black Gold’

“It is not addressed to white people - it does not put you down in any way, it simply ignores you… For my people need all the inspiration and love they can get.” Nina Simone.

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2021: Bill Withers ‘Still Bill’

Our first Rocky Mountain Audio Fest blog features Bill Withers' 1972 classic 'Still Bill'.