Category Archives: Listening…

Who is Walter Rodney?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jonneke

Who is Walter Rodney? Via Nate H.

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Cesária Évora

Posted on December 18, 2011 by jonneke

Via Africasacountry: This morning, Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora passed away in Mandelo, São Vicente, the island were she was born. One of the many meanings of “Sodade” — that most difficult to translate Creole word — is a feeling of … Continue reading →

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The Field

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jonneke

Mason Jennings, The Field

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Pro-War Songs

Posted on November 3, 2011 by jonneke

In preparation for my International Politics classes on why nations go to war next semester, I’ve been asking my friends to recommend pro-war or patriotic songs (I’ll be using anti-war songs too but I’m more familiar with that genre). If … Continue reading →

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Moi et Mon Camion

Posted on September 21, 2011 by jonneke

Merz, Moi et Mon Camion (via N).

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Racist friend

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jonneke

My dad brought us up on a diet of quality music. Including The Specials. (Who are from my uni town of Coventry UK). I remember him blasting Free Nelson Mandela and jumping around the living room when I was a kid. I … Continue reading →

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Sweet tooth

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jonneke

I was lucky enough to see Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings at the historic Fitzgerald theater last night.  I’m still on a bluegrassy high…

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Afrobeat

Posted on May 24, 2011 by jonneke

My colleague, Prof M*, and I recently saw Femi Kuti live in Portland.  It was a tiny show.  That was good for us because we got up close.  It is also slightly embarrassing that so few turned out; he is … Continue reading →

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Spring Break: Southside of heaven

Posted on March 26, 2011 by jonneke

I’m on (my last day of) Spring Break… so this has nothing to do with global politics.  I just like americana. And songs about cowboys and long roads home: Alternative version with a nice video with a stupid commercial first:

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Strange Fruit

Posted on January 3, 2011 by jonneke

From The Guardian: The song Strange Fruit “carries a passionate message for all time with its vibrant opposition to those who preach racial or religious hatred and intolerance in the US…. The original source of the song is a poem called Strange … Continue reading →

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