Tag: Colleen Murphy

This was the last album to be released in Lady Day's lifetime and one that saw her return to full orchestral arrangements with a poignantly matured voice. Listen to the story and music.

“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.

The album's songs — which featured 18-year-old Nils Lofgren on guitar and piano, helped create a ragged and almost disjointed record that’s never quite sure if it’s electric or acoustic.

Lekan Babalola (Fela Kuti’s political protege) joins Classic Album Sundays to discuss his first hand experiences of working with Fela.

John Coltrane’s 1965 LP 'A Love Supreme' is one of the landmarks in recorded jazz and a deeply spiritual work. Denys Baptiste joins us to discuss the legacy and impact of 'A Love Supreme'.

The inside scoop behind the band's seventh studio album - one that took them to even greater heights.

Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy takes an in-depth look at Lady Day's 1956 LP and the controversial song 'Strange Fruit' with Jose James and Paloma Faith.

Dave Morrison (founder of IsoAcoustics) joins Colleen to discuss isolation, speakers, turntables, component placement and more.

Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire and André de Ridder discuss ‘Snowflakes are Dancing’ by Japanese musician Isao Tomita.