Al compas del mundo – programa potpourri

Al compas del mundo – programa #51, 10-27-22

potpourri

  A traipsing we will go, exploring the very nature of potpourri. Judging by his album covers, Little Willie John never let the “Little” get in his way when it came to sidling up to foxy ladies. And Lavern Baker (notice it isn’t “Little” Lavern Baker”) lets you know she won’t take no guff and we’re going to do things her way. Amen! And then there’s Walter Horton – bless his heart. La Cucaracha is going to have our entire corner of Mexico smiling as Big Walter trips the harmonica light fantastic. And what’s up with Benin? Back in the 60’s and 70’s pop groups from this West African nation carried their weight disproportionately compared to their neighbors – hit after hit and a sound that never wears thin. Cotonou must have been a jumping place! And give the San Francisco Bay Area a little credit: Ritmo y Candela along with stalwart Santana swing in that particular Latin way. Followed by some moody, out-there stuff from Brazil, Morocco and Niger, leading to an array of funky delights: Kamal, Curtis and, yes, the dearly departed Gil Scott-Heron who reminds us the medium isn’t reminds us the medium isn’t always the message. - J.H.

Run List Oct 27, 2022

01 Little Willie John - Don't Play With Love (USA)

02 LaVern Baker - You'd Better Find Yourself Another Fool (USA)

03 Walter Horton - La Cucaracha (USA)

04 Ernesto Djédjé - Ziboté (Benin)

05 Frères Guèdèhounguè - Gbowesso (Benin)

06 Dave Pike - San Dunga (USA)

07 Santana - Se a Cabó (USA)

08 Ritmo y Candela: Patato, Changuito y Orestes - San Francisco Tiene Su Propio Son (Cuba)

09 Ramiro Musotto - Antonio Das Mortes (Brazil)

10 Simo Lagnawi - Lalla Aicha (Marocco)

11 Etran Finatawa – Tiguedimma (Niger)

12 Kamal and the Brothers – Brotherhood (USA)

13 Curtis Mayfield - Give Me Your Love (USA)

14 Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (USA)

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