Music

Siwo siwo siwo Siwoooooooooooooo

From Salawu Olajide, our colleague at Olongo Africa, who is also the author of Death to the Baobobs!

What does it mean to trace the trajectory of one’s life through old records and albums? It is not new. Humanity owes gratitude to the ingenuity of artistes, their sound, or perhaps the science of sound and human cognition—for this otherworldly phenomenon.

I’m getting ready for the function at the junction And baby you’d better come on right now Because everybody’s gonna be there We got people comin’ from everywhere – “Function At The Junction,” Shorty Long, 1966 There’s a long, long legacy of Black folks gathering around food and funk, bbq sauce and song.

Each Friday, the folks at Preachy will offer you something of a reflection for your weekend. This Friday we offer a playlist about transitions.

Each week, the folks at Preachy will offer you something of a reflection. This week we offer a playlist built on joy.

Crowley's first client is a RIAA front group.

Each Friday, the folks at Preachy will offer you something of a reflection for your weekend. This Friday, we present the work of Green-House, for, you know, good vibes. Enjoy.

If I can't have you / I don't want nobody, baby

I'm not the kind that likes to tell you just what you want me to

Welcome to Sunday School, a new weekly feature from Preachy.

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