Lester Bowie: "We aren’t a bunch of political activists. If you think we are, you’re mistaken. And if anything about our performances seems political, it was Jarman’s idea, not mine."
1984 (how fitting....) It was probably the sight of Margaret Thatcher talking on the television about her "good friend Mr. Pinochet..." that sparked the idea for The Tower.
At that instant you kind of sensed what this monster really wanted to do with the rioters, anarchists , welfare seekers, travellers, punks.....ah ,no need to go on.Some long to play in stadiums, some prefer to fill them in darker ways.
A lot of us actually longed for a female premier before Thatcher came along. It was a wish for a gentler Britain, a place that only seemed to exist on old radio programmes .You're right....a green and pleasant land.
Thatcher sent out the message that it was somehow ok to be greedy, and look how the idea caught on..... It pervades and perverts to this very day.It has brought continents to their knees and still there are those who profit from the situation. "The Tower" refers to the famous monument in London where many were locked up and many lost their heads over the centuries.It is now a popular tourist attraction.
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Lester Bowie:
"We aren’t a bunch of political activists.
If you think we are, you’re mistaken.
And if anything about our performances seems political, it was Jarman’s idea, not mine."
Seasonal music for eMuser types
My favorite so far, among the growing body of Ben Lamar Gay stuff being (gradually) released by International Anthem
Aske Bentzon, Ben Besiakov, Ethan Weisgard, Henrik Bødtcher, Jeppe Reipurth, Kim Sagild, Kim Yarbrough (2), Klavs Nordsø, Mikkel Nordsø
Discogs
clinicalarchives.blogspot.ru/2007/11/ca073-ilia-belorukov-wanderers.html
- released November 23, 2007
Night Songs for the Birds of North America
by Joshua Dumas
1962 - Relativity 1962 - To My Queen
1964 - Plays Unity 1968 - Vibes In Motion
2011 - All Of It Was Mine 2014 - What Am I Going To Do With Everything I Know
2015 - Loyalty 2017 - The Weather Station
as well as these 2 track singles
2013 Featuring Daniel Romano - Duets #1 2013 Featuring Baby Eagle - Duets #2
2013 Featuring Marine Dreams - Duets #3
That's fun. Joe Locke covers a Dylan obscurity on his new album. Raul Midón vocals
An old one found on my hard drive, this is now a free download on Bandcamp
It was probably the sight of Margaret Thatcher talking on the television about her "good friend Mr. Pinochet..." that sparked the idea for The Tower.
At that instant you kind of sensed what this monster really wanted to do with the rioters, anarchists , welfare seekers, travellers, punks.....ah ,no need to go on.Some long to play in stadiums, some prefer to fill them in darker ways.
A lot of us actually longed for a female premier before Thatcher came along. It was a wish for a gentler Britain, a place that only seemed to exist on old radio programmes .You're right....a green and pleasant land.
Thatcher sent out the message that it was somehow ok to be greedy, and look how the idea caught on..... It pervades and perverts to this very day.It has brought continents to their knees and still there are those who profit from the situation.
"The Tower" refers to the famous monument in London where many were locked up and many lost their heads over the centuries.It is now a popular tourist attraction.
https://www.emusic.com/label/9807/Alligator-Records
A good way to start is to try the Alligator Records Anniversary albums (20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th and 45th).
https://www.emusic.com/album/312239/Various-Artists/The-Alligator-Records-20th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search
https://www.emusic.com/album/802426/Son-Seals/The-Alligator-Records-25th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search
https://www.emusic.com/album/2895073/Shemekia-Copeland/The-Alligator-Records-30th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search
https://www.emusic.com/album/557751/Various-Artists/Alligator-Records-35th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search
https://www.emusic.com/album/1058310/Koko-Taylor/Alligator-Records-40th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search
https://www.emusic.com/album/659226/Various-Artists/Alligator-Records-45th-Anniversary-Collection?album_ref=Search