Best jessie gordon Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 132. The Electric Flag and Blood, Sweat & Tears 1:05:17

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In the 1960s two bands incorporated multiple musical styles in their arsenal. The Electric Flag played jazz, gospel, blues and experimental psychedelic rock. lead by singer/drummer Buddy Miles and guitarist Micael Bloomfield, the band created a unique new genre in rock. Blood, Sweat & Tears expanded the jazz rock concept to massive commercial succe…

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Episode 131. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 1:01:57

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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young rose from the ashes from three different bands and formed one of the most successful "Super Groups" ever. Their harmonies had ascended them to a different level from other bands and they were a massive influence on the coming "California Sound" of the 1970s. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you wou…

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Episode 130. Peter & Gordon and Chad & Jeremy 1:03:57

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These two duos rode te wave of the first British Invasion and ad similar careers. In the case of Peter & Gordon, they had the privilege of having songs written for them by Paul McCartney. They were the first act to have a hit record that was a Lennon-McCartney composition that was not recorded by The Beatles. Chad & Jeremy relied on their own songw…

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Episode 129. Spencer Davis Group & Traffic 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

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Two bands had the distinction of having one of the most soulful singers in rock, Steve Winwood. Both bands were different from each other, yet Steve Winwood provided bot with their own musical identity. These are select tracks from both bands that showcase the great vocals of Winwood. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would…

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Episode 128. John Mayall & Ten Years After 1:18:19

2M ago1:18:19

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We lost one of the important English Blues figures this past week. This is a tribute to the late John Mayall. He was influential in bringing three prominent guitarists in the public eye. At different points on his band The Bluesbreakers, he featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. They supported Mayall's musical vision of bringing authen…

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Episode 127. The Hollies 59:48

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The Hollies have been an active band for 61 years and, liie The Rolling Stones, have never broken up. These are select tracks from their vast catalog of music, representing a wonderful legacy of music. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an im…

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Episode 126. Santana 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

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Carlos Santana as created a unique blend of rock, Latin music and jazz fusion and developed is own unique sound. These are a few select tracks from concerts and studio recordings. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's Hospital Make an impact on the lives of S…

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Episode 125. The Amboy Dukes & Clear Light 1:00:10

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Before He was The Gonzo solo rockstar, Ted Nugent was the driving force of the 1960s garage rock/psych band The Amboy Dukes. They recorded a series of albums that are highly regarded in the garage rock genre. You'll hear select tracks from their career. Also on this episode are select tracks from the Los Angeles band Clear Light, who only recorded …

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Episode 124. Deep Purple 1:26:08

5M ago1:26:08

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This is a special on Deep Purple. They have played a hard-driven rock sound for almost 60 years. The band has endured many lineup changes but have played a consistent powerful sound. These are select studio and live tracks from one f the greatest bands of all time. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a dona…

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Episode 123. King Crimson 1:23:23

5M ago1:23:23

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This is a focus on King Crimson. This is one of the essential Progressive Rock bands of all time, and the band have incorporated many music styles from jazz rock, psychedelia and then updated their sound again for the 1980s. This is Robert Fripp's creative genius expressed thru the varying lineups of the band. Please have a look at these special in…

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Episode 122. The Allman Brothers Band 1:22:07

6M ago1:22:07

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This is a tribute to the late Dickie Betts wo recently passed away. He was the great melodic guitarist and one of original founder of The Allman Brothers Band. He wrote many of The Allman's successful hit singles, and the band were a powerful unit in live concerts. These are select tracks from some of teir greatest moments musically. Please have a …

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Episode 121. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band 1:02:21

6M ago1:02:21

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One of the most unique and original artists in pop music. Don Van Vliet a.k.a. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band created a groundbreaking sound that was a cross between Dada art and Free Jazz. This is a special tribute with select tracks from his first few albums and especially his masterpiece, "Trout Mask Replica". Please have a look at these s…

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Episode 120. The Stones in Exile 1:19:19

7M ago1:19:19

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The Rolling Stones were at a transitional point in their career. The band had abandoned Psychedelic music and returned to the blues rock influence that fueled their early style. Keith Ricards came up with inventive guitar riffs and Mick Jagger found a more passionate vocal style that could be sneering, angry and resigned. The Stones entered a new p…

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Episode 119. The Blossom Toes, Tintern Abbey, The End 55:52

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This episode focuses on three bands that came from the English psychedelic Summer of Love of 1967. They each recorded music that year and it fitted in perfectly with the times but unfortunately, they didn't catch the public's eye or ear. The Blossom Toes, Tintern Abbey and The End are footnotes to that Psychedelic scene in London, and we'll listen …

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Episode 118. The Cure 1:24:04

8M ago1:24:04

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These are select tracks from the most popular, post-modern Goth band of the last 4 decades, The Cure. Robert Smith's lyrics stemmed from his insights of feeling alienation and despondency within a dreamy and sophisticated musical arrangement. This is The Cure. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation …

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

8M ago1:11:49

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After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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Episode 117. The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer 59:15

8M ago59:15

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This show combines both Psychedelic music and Progressive Rock. Keyboardist Keith Emerson had a musical vision of incorporating classical music within a rock context and he distinguished is style from other keyboardist and other bands. He first gained public notice back in the 1960s with his popular Psychedelic band The Nice. He then expanded his m…

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Episode 116. Melanie Safka & Joni Mitchell 1:17:37

8M ago1:17:37

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This special episode pays tribute to te late Melanie Safka. She was a unique songwriter wit a distinct singing voice. These are select tracks that skim the surface of her body of work. The second half of the show is dedicated to the wonderful Joni Mitchell. Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a donation of …

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

9M ago1:15:07

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On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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Episode 115. The Animals & Them with Van Morrison 1:12:08

9M ago1:12:08

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The Animals and Them stood out from the other bands of the first wave of The British Invasion. Both had a gritty, bluesy sound and both had powerful lead singers. Eric Burden and Van Morrison led their bands to commercial success and street credibility. They wore the influences from the cities they came from on their sleeves. The Animals were from …

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Episode 114. Badfinger 1:14:50

9M ago1:14:50

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This episode profiles a band that were proteges to The Beatles. Badfinger found immediate success with the help of The Beatles and Apple Records. The band gained a higher profile but bad management undermined the band, who were considered successors to The Beatles. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, and subsequent events turned tragic, leaving the ba…

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Episode 113. The Rutles and Spinal Tap 1:18:59

10M ago1:18:59

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This is a tribute to two of the greatest "Fake Bands" in rock, The Rutles and Spinal Tap. Both bands made a feature film , both were comedies. But it was the music is that really carried both films. Both have become influential to upcoming bands, and both are praised for how good the music actually is. And that is very real. Please have a look at t…

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Episode 112. Herman's Hermits and The Dave Clark Five 55:39

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This episode focuses on two prominent bands of the first wave of The British Invasion, Herman's Hermits and The Dave Clark Five. Both bands were commercial successes in America and globally. Both had about a three-year success span. Both had many great pop singles and that is what this show features. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at so…

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Ep.63: Harlem Raised: Film w/ Maysles Documentary Center, Food w/ Sugar Hill Creamery, Nature w/ Brotherhood Sister Sol; Music w/ Vagabon 57:51

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This show explores Harlem, one of New York City’s most historic and noteworthy places. Co-hosted by special guest, Vita, she joins her mum, Stance’s host and founder Chrystal Genesis to highlight some of their favorite places. As residents of the area, they visit a handful of their favorite spots, spanning film, food and nature to uncover what cont…

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Episode 111. The Beatles Red and Blue Albums 1:35:57

11M ago1:35:57

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The Beatles are experiencing another renaissance with the release of a new single "Now and Then", along with the re-release of their two compilation albums, the "Red" and "Blue" albums. Both have been remastered and some songs have finally been given a stereo mix. The sound quality is a great improvement and I've selected certain tracks for this ep…

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Episode 110. Genesis 1:24:07

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This episode profiles a band with two distinct phases in their career. Genesis began as an art rock progressive band and later evolved into a more musically accessible commercial band. The first half showcases the Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins lineup. The second half features selections from the trio of …

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Episode 109. Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention 1:11:52

11M ago1:11:52

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Frank Zappa led an amazing musical ensemble throughout the 1960s. The Mothers of Invention played styles like jazz, hints of classical music, Avant Garde, experimental music all within a rock context. They recorded several brilliant albums throughout the Sixties and we're going to listen to select tracks from those albums. Enjoy the musicality and …

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Ep.62: On Humanity w/ Philosopher & Historian Professor Lewis R. Gordon; Poet & Writer Fariha Róisín; Music w/Soul Singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder 43:44

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How do we tap into sources of hope, compassion and humanity during such turbulent times? This episode of Stance explores this question through the lenses of philosophy, poetry, and music. Professor Lewis R. Gordon is a philosopher, musician, and historian whose areas of focus include existentialism, Africana philosophy, social and political theory,…

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Episode 108. Over The Edge. 51:13

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This is a different type of episode where we suspend the typical musical format abd take a step into the Avante Garde. This is a collection of music extracts, sound effects, dialogue and are placed within a conceptual frame. The sounds are provided by Sonic Orchestral Sounds. This is an eccentric one-off format as we go ''Over The Edge". Please fee…

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Episode 107. The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and The Freak Scene 50:11

1y ago50:11

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This episode focuses on two of Los Angeles's most Underground bands from the 1960's. They are the mercurial West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and The Freak Scene. The West Coast Pop Art Band had one of the first light shows, though their records didn't sell, and the band remains a footnote in the Psychedelic era. The Freak Scene were a studio-on…

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Ep.61: Celebrating ESG w/ Co-Founder, Singer & Guitarist Renee Scroggins; Journalist, Cultural Critic & Professor Carol Cooper 34:26

1y ago34:26

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We’re back from our summer break to bring you a special show all about the seminal funk-punk dance band, ESG. Join us on this immersive musical journey through New York City exploring the 70’s, 80’s and beyond, following ESG and their unique sound and story. Starting in the South Bronx, sisters, Valerie, Renee, Deborah, and Marie Scroggins formed E…

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Episode 106. The Association and The Cyrkle 1:04:22

1y ago1:04:22

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This is a tribute to Terry Kirkman and The Association. We will be listening to select tracks from the band and hear Terry's singing and harmonizing with his band. This is in onor of is memory. We will also listen to another great American band, The Cyrkle. They were managed by Brian Epstein, The Beatles manager and had their first hit single writt…

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Episode 105. The Band & The New Riders of The Purple Sage 1:21:37

1y ago1:21:37

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Robbie Robertson was a wonderful musician and songwriter, and in thhis episode, we pay tribute to Robbie's legacy with The Band. These are select tracks from his tenure wit The Band. And the second half of this show, we feature the great country rock sounds of The New Riders of The Purple Sage. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictym…

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Episode 104. MC5 and The Stooges 1:18:23

1y ago1:18:23

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This episode focuses on the two leading groups of the Detroit rock scene of the late 60's, The MC5 and Iggy Pop and The Stooges. Both bands were like a double act that were unlike other bands in celebrated scenes that occurred in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. Both bands were loud, brash and very exciting to watch live in concert. They bo…

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Episode 103. Vanilla Fudge and Blue Cheer 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

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This episode focuses on two American bands that separately influenced up and coming metal bands and Progressive Rock bands. From Long Island we have Vanilla Fudge and from San Francisco, Blue Cheer. Both played with a heavy grungy sound and they both played with power. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a …

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Episode 102. Cream 1:09:36

1+ y ago1:09:36

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This is a tribute to one of the greatest power trios of all time, Cream. Though thre band had a short existence, their influence is still felt to this day. We salute Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please ma…

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Ep.60: Tribeca Festival, NYC’s Celebration of Film w/ actors Claire Danes, Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and filmmakers Steve Buscemi, So Young Shelly Yo, Guo Guo, Noam Kaplan, and Jennifer Esposito 56:39

1+ y ago56:39

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We take you to Tribeca Film Festival celebrating creative storytelling from the heart of NYC’s lower Manhattan. Chrystal Genesis interviews actors and filmmakers on the red carpet and backstage to cover some of the most exciting films and TV premiering at Tribeca. We catch up with actors including Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and Claire Danes to find o…

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Episode 101. The Pretty Things & Status Quo 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

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This is the fifth season of the show and we pay tribute to The Pretty Things and Status Quo. I pay my own personal tribute to my friend Jon Povey, keyboardist for The Pretty Things. Both were influential bands with a big following in Europe and around the World. These are selections from the Psychedelic era. In the case of Status Quo, they began as…

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Ep.59: Hot Docs 30th Anniversary: Canada’s International Documentary Film Festival 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

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Stance visits Toronto to cover Hot Docs, the largest documentary film festival in North America, known for its bold and outspoken programming. Founded in 1993 by Canadian filmmakers and producers, the festival now showcases over 200 films from across 72 countries. While at the festival, Stance views visually arresting, thought-provoking, experiment…

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Episode 100. The Beatles 🍏 2:06:08

1+ y ago2:06:08

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This is the 100th episode special edition and to mark this milestone, this episode spotlights the greatest band of all time The Beatles. These are select tracks of alternate versions of songs that are as enjoyable as the official released versions. This is a 2 hour special without any interruptions in the music. Enjoy and thank you for your support…

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Episode 99. English Summer of Love 1967, Part Two 1:13:16

1+ y ago1:13:16

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This is part two as there were an abundant of great singles released in England in that year of 1967. These songs were selected for their unique character and stimulating atmospherics they created. That's not to say that they sold well, some did though many others didn't. But these songs are canonized as artifacts of that glorious Summer of Love. E…

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Ep.58: Touring and Cooking in NYC’s Chinatown w/ Culinary Historian, Cookbook Author and Award-winning Campaigner, Grace Young 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

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We visit New York City’s Chinatown with culinary historian, cookbook author, and campaigner Grace Young. The largest in the US, it is known for an abundance of markets, eateries, multi-generational businesses, and independent stores serving New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world. It is home to a predominantly Chinese Asian diaspora dating…

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Episode 98. English Summer Of Love 1967 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

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In England, the fabled "Summer of Love" reached commercial and public favor with a series of unique singles and select albums. Recording Artists allowed their full artistic expression blossom on vinyl and they came up with marvelous results. This is a small sample of some of the A and B sides of singles that enhanced the profile of the new hippie m…

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Ep.57: Excavating Spirituality w/ Poet aja monet, Writer Emma Warren, Visual Artists Senga Nengudi Fittz & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

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Stance delves into the spiritual realm and how it manifests through the visual arts, dance, music and poetry. An ever-evolving topic, we cover the power of spirituality through ancestral connections, imagination, movement, humor and joy. To start, we speak with surrealist blues poet, aja monet on the artistic movements shaping her writing and commu…

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Episode 97. Neil Young 1:07:39

1+ y ago1:07:39

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This is a special episode dedicated to the great songwriter Neil Young. These are select tracks from his solo career, a career thatn spans nearly 60 years. I ope you enjoy this look back at his legacy. Please feel free to donate or Tip the show at sonictyme@yahoo.com Please have a look at these special interest sites. If you would, please make a do…

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Ep.56: Why You Should Care About Caste w/ Author Anindita Ghose, Activist & Storyteller Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Model & Engineer Seema Hari 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

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Have you heard of Caste? Whether you know it well or not at all, Caste in South Asia and around the world influences everything from politics, education, media, and family relationships. It’s a system which dates back centuries and today affects around 1.9 billion people. So how do we become Caste aware? We explore this and more through the lenses …

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Ep.55: Accra Ghana: Music w/ SuperJazzClub; Freedom Skatepark Founder Sandy Alibo; Culinary Sundown Experience at Palm Moments 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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Stance is back with its sixth anniversary episode, a celebration of all things Stance loves: culture, food, music and art. In this show, Chrystal Genesis travels to the buzzing, complex and vibrant capital of Ghana: Accra. An epicenter of creativity, innovation and youth culture. While in Accra, Chrystal meets Ghanaian music collective SuperJazzClu…

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Episode 96. Tribute To David Crosby 1:16:13

1+ y ago1:16:13

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This is a special tribute to David Crosby and his musical legacy with The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young as well as his own solo career. He was an important musical and sociological figure of the 1960s and sustained his relevance through the decades since. These are select tracks that he had written and performed with both The Byrds and CSNY. P…

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Episode 95. Jeff Beck 1:19:28

1+ y ago1:19:28

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This is a special tribute show to the late Jeff Beck. He was one of the greatest guitarists in rock. He was among the top players along with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Peter Greene and Jeff Beck. e was a massive influence and he'll be sorely missed. We look back on his legacy in this special podcast. Please feel free to donate or Tip t…

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