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Who is Walter Rodney?
Who is Walter Rodney? Via Nate H.
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Cesária Évora
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
Mason Jennings, The Field
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Moneyman
Hey Moneyman the crowd is outside. The past, the future and the now is outside. The teachers and cooks and drop-outs too. Word’s on the street they looking for you. from a poem by Lupe Fiasco, posted here.
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Moi et Mon Camion
Merz, Moi et Mon Camion (via N).
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Mini Powwow at the Mall of America
Speaking of global politics, everyday life…. (Thanks, Sheryl)
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Racist friend
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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Afrobeat
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
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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