Get Up and Rap: MC Solaar and "Leve-toi et Rap"

French rapper MC Solaar, one of France's most influential rap artists, is on tap for today's random song. Of Senegalese and Chadian heritage, Claude M'Barali was born in Senegal but his parents relocated to suburban Pariswhen he was six months old. At age 12, he lived in Egypt with an uncle and became influenced by Zulu Nation and became fascinated with Afrika Bambaataa's rap styles. After studying languages and philosophy, he began his music career and released his first single in 1990. As his rap has evolved, he has become known for complex lyrics and flow, word play, lyricism, and inquiry. He has released eight studio albums and one live album. This song, Lève-toi et Rap, is the story of his parents' move to Paris and his upbringing in the village of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and in Cairo. It can be found on his 2010 album Magnum 567.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Solaar

Loyal: Die Fantastischen Vier and "Troy"

Die Fantastichen Vier (or Fanta 4), pioneers of German rap and hip hop, bring us the random tune for today called Troy. From Stuttgart, Die Fantastichen Vier was formed in the 1980s. They were one of the first groups to rap in the German language and charted the first German rap hit in 1992. The group went to Los Angeles in the late 1980s for inspiration, but quickly realized that there was little in common between the experience of poor African-Americans in the US, whose circumstances fueled the creativity in the US rap and hip hop scene, and that of middle-class Germans. They moved away from gangsta rap influences to create a more German style which was often more serious and philosophical. The group has released 18 albums and 36 singles. Troy can be found on the 2004 album Viel, and on their best hits compilation Best of 1990-2005 (2005).

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Fantastischen_Vier

Tener Miedo: Fèmina and "El Guacho"

Argentine rap and hip hop group Fèmina brings us today's random tune, called El Guacho. Fèmina, based in Buenos Aires, is made up of three women from Argentina's Patagonia region. They classify themselves as a fusion rap group, bringing female voices into a mixture of rap and regional styles that creates something new in the global music scene. They released their first album in 2011, which was a selection of tunes performed live in Buenos Aires and other cities in Argentina. El Guacho is from their second album Traspasa (2014). The song is about feeling lost, fearful and even broken in this world.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A9mina

Beauty in the Dark: A Peace of Ebony and "Vadzimu"

Today's song is by Zimbabwean group A Peace of Ebony, entitled Vadzimu. A Peace of Ebony was a group of five musicians, all young, talented and innovative who were led by rapper/activist Herbert Schwamborn. They were especially influential on young Zimbabwean performers. In 1994, after winning the prestigious Radio France International Discoveries prize, the members went their own ways, with their lead singer, Chiwoniso, going on to front her own band. Vadzimu has multi-lingual lyrics and encourages Africans to celebrate and assert their cultural identities. You can find Vadzimu on the 2003 compilation Putumayo Presents: African Groove.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Schwamborn; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiwoniso_Maraire

Supersonic: Heartbeat and "Boom Boom Boom (Full Version)"

Today's song is a collaborative effort by young people trying to bridge the huge chasm between two warring countries in hopes of peace that peace might come to the next generation. Boom Boom Boom (Full Version) is performed by Heartbeat, a mixed group of Israeli and Palestinian youth who come together to build critical understanding and transform conflict through the power of music." Working to build awareness, trust and and respect, while also building on the tools of nonviolence for self expression and social change, Heartbeat has brought together over 100 youth musicians from both cultures all over Israel and the Palestinian Territories. 95% scholarship based, Heartbeat not only focuses on music but also retreats, workshops, camps, field trips, overseas exchanges, and the development of ensembles. They also teach video and audio production, and Heartbeat youth participate in performances. Boom Boom Boom can be found on their 2013 album Heartbeat: Amplifying Youth Voices. The youth musicians on this track are Dana Herz, Dave Kirreh, and B-Box.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: http://heartbeat.fm/

Whole Lotta Love: Los Rakas and "Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero"

Born in the youth centers of Oakland, California in 2006, our performers today are Los Rakas, a pair of cousins of Panamanian descent that perform in both English and Spanish and, even better, teach Spanish through their music. National Geographic said that their music is bringing reggaeton back to its Panamanian roots, while the New York Observer wrote that Los Rakas is changing how we think of hip hop - two genres that show how broad Los Rakas' repertoire is. Bringing the pride of the pueblo forth in their music, the band uses "raka" as their name, where a raka is a person who is proud of who he or she is. This song, Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero, can be found on their 2009 album PanaBay Twist 2: La Tanda Del Bus.

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Sources: https://losrakas.com/

Where Do I Come From: ChocQuibTown and "De Donde Vengo Yo"

Today's random tune, De Donde Vengo Yo, is by ChocQuibTown. ChocQuibTown is a hip-hop group from Colombia, whose name comes from the department (Chocó) and city (Quibdó) where Gloria and Miguel Martinez met Carlos Valencia. The three met up again in Cali after having moved there and Valencia told them of his idea to build a hip hop group that would fuse Afro-Caribbean music with hip hop from the perspective of the people who lived in Chocó. The band has been nominated for two Grammy awards, and has been nominated seven times for Latin Grammy's and has won twice. Their most recent win was in 2015 for best tropical fusion album. De Donde Vengo Yo was the 2011 winner for best alternative song, and can be found on their 2010 album Oro.

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Sources: http://www.chocquibtown.com/

Troublemaker: Master Dji and "Tet Chaje"

Some Haitian rap is on tap today with our random song, called Tet Chaje. The song is performed by the late Master Dji, who died in 1994 at the age of 32 from complications of AIDS. His debut album, Master Dji, is known as one of the greatest Creole hip hop albums of all time, and his style of hip hop drew from Haitian music such as rara, rasin, kompa and reggae. A musical pioneer in Haiti, he helped build the popularity of rap and hip hop in that country. Tet Chaje can be found on the 2009 various artists compilation Haiti Rap & Ragga.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Dji

I Mean It, This is the Last Time: Osdorp Posse and "De Alcohol-List"

Today's random tune is by the Osdorp Posse, a group out of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, who was one of the first groups to rap in Dutch and have been a great influence on the Dutch rap and hip-hop scene. The group was influenced by gangsta rap, and initially was shunned by the media because of their extreme sound. They disbanded in 2008 after recording their last album, 2 Decennia, which also features an additional CD of remixes of some of their songs. This song, De Alcohol-List, is from the remix CD of 2 Decennia - and I have included below their original version from the same album as well. The song is an anti-drinking song, of sorts, though the singer eventually decides to quit quitting alcohol.



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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osdorp_Posse

A Prayer: 3030 and "Ogum (Acústico)"

Today's song is by the band 3030, and is the acoustic version of their song Ogum. A Brazilian rap and hip hop group, the band hails from Rio de Janeiro but its members all have their musical roots in the Brazilian state of Bahia. The band tries to avoid looking and sounding like a conventional rap group in both its music and performances. You can find Ogum on their 2016 album Acústico 3030. The song is a prayer to take the evilness away from the world.

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Source: http://www.3030oficial.com.br/home

Bad for the Teeth, Good for the Soul: Cibo Matto and "Sugar Water"

Today's random song is by Japanese pop/trip-hop/hip-hop/Shibuya-kei group Cibo Matto. Cibo Matto (Italian for Crazy Food) was formed in 1994 in New York City by Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori. They originally focused their songs around food, but with the addition of band members Sean Lennon, Timo Ellis and Duma Love they expanded their repertoire. The band became very popular in the United States but surprisingly less so in Japan even though the founding members are Japanese expatriates. They have released three albums, two EPs and five singles as well as a compilation. This song, Sugar Water, can be found on their 1996 album Viva! La Woman. The video was directed by Michael Gondry, who received an Academy Award as a screenwriter for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cibo_Matto

Hands Amidst the Conflict: Heartbeat and "Take My Hand"

Some hope of peace in an increasingly violent world goes into our random tune for today. Take My Hand is performed by Heartbeat, a mixed group of Israeli and Palestinian youth who come together to build critical understanding and transform conflict through the power of music." Working to build awareness, trust and and respect, while also building on the tools of nonviolence for self expression and social change, Heartbeat has brought together over 100 youth musicians from both cultures all over Israel and the Palestinian Territories. 95% scholarship based, Heartbeat not only focuses on music but also retreats, workshops, camps, field trips, overseas exchanges, and the development of ensembles. They also teach video and audio production, and Heartbeat youth participate in performances. Take My Hand can be found on their 2013 album Heartbeat: Amplifying Youth Voices. The youth musicians on this track are Dana Herz, Guy Gefen, Dave Kirreh, and Palestino Musalam.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: http://heartbeat.fm/

Pacific Bash: Sudden Rush and "Polynesian Party"

Hawaiian rap and hip hop group Sudden Rush delivers the random song for today. Playing nā mele paleoleo, or a a blend of American hip hop with Hawaiian language and musical styles, Sudden Rush was a pioneer in this contemporary style of Hawaiian music, and the directness of their music goes against the tradition of "hidden meaning," or kaona, conveyed by euphemism and coded metaphor, that is usual in Hawaiian music. Formed in 1993, the group also takes inspiration from past and present Hawaiian colonial history and its current sovereignty movements. This song, Polynesian Party, can be found on their 1997 album Kūʻē and on the 2000 various artists compilation Island Roots.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_Rush

Follow the Money: Tumi and the Volume with "Asinamali"

Today's random song is some rap and hip hop from South Africa by Tumi and the Volume. Tumi and the Volume was a hip-hop group that disbanded in 2012, consisting of Tumi Molekane, guitarist Tiago Correia-Paul, David Bergman on bass, and drummer Paulo Chibanga. They shared core members with Mozambican band 340ml. They released two studio albums and one live album. You can find this song, Asinamali, on their 2010 album Pick a Dream.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumi_and_the_Volume

Original Haitian Rap: Original Rap Staff with Top Tchooko and Posse X with "Fan' Nan Kann Nan"

Today's random tune is by Original Rap Staff & Top Tchooko and features Posse X. Original Rap Staff, from Haiti, are exponents of Rap Kreyòl, or hip hop and rap done in the Haitian creole language. Top Tchooko is known as the king of Haitian hip hop, and is a former member of Original Rap Staff. I couldn't find much on Posse X, but they are also from Haiti. Other, more well known artists in the in Rap Kreyòl genre include Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel from the Fugees so you have probably heard snippets of this type of rap if you listened to them. You can find this song, Fan' Nan Kann, Nan on Original Rap Staff's All Stars "Supastarz" CD, released in 1999.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_hip_hop

Like The Babe: Def-I and "Calling Shots"

Today's tune is by hip hop artist and rapper Def-I, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Native American rap and hip hop artist. A member of the Diné Nation (Navajo), Def-I ranges his styles from hip hop to spoken word to contemporary Native American acoustic. He recently formed a fusion quartet called DDAT and has performed around the country on tour and at festivals. He is also an active member of the community, leading workshops for students ranging in age from elementary school to college in creative writing, song creation and the art of hip hop recording and hip hop culture. He was an active supporter of the Standing Rock protests and helped raise $1.8 million dollars to support the cause with the aid of celebrities such as Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. His example has made him a model and inspiration for a new generation of indigenous artists. You can find this song, Calling Shots, on his solo CD Arrow-Rhymanics, released in 2017.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://dreamwarriors.co/artists/def-i/

Spitting Out Spiritual Power: MC Yogi and "Chakra Beatbox"

Today's random tune is by MC Yogi, a Bay Area hip hop artist and yogi who promotes themes of Hindu religion and philosophy in his music. MC Yogi is the performing name of Nicolas Giacomini who began rapping at 13. While living in home for at-risk children at age 17, he became a practitioner of yoga after his father took it up. His songs are often bhajans, or devotional songs, celebrating one or another of the Hindu deities. At other times, he provides interesting history lessons on the lives of important historical figures within Hinduism, such as Gandhi. Even when he is doing nothing but beatboxing, his songs can sound like mantras or prayers. This song, Chakra Beatbox, can be found on MC Yogi's 2008 album Elephant Power.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Yogi

It's a Rough Iiná: Def-I and "Tour Life"

Some rap on tap for today. Tour Life is performed by Def-I, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Native American rap and hip hop artist. A member of the Diné Nation (Navajo), Def-I ranges his styles from hip hop to spoken word to contemporary Native American acoustic. He recently formed a fusion quartet called DDAT and has performed around the country on tour and at festivals. He is also an active member of the community, leading workshops for students ranging in age from elementary school to college in creative writing, song creation and the art of hip hop recording and hip hop culture. He was an active supporter of the Standing Rock protests and helped raise $1.8 million dollars to support the cause with the aid of celebrities such as Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. His example has made him a model and inspiration for a new generation of indigenous artists. You can find Tour Life on his solo CD Arrow-Rhymanics, released in 2017.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://dreamwarriors.co/artists/def-i/

Sing to Me: Jua Cali with Enika and "Niimbe"

Today's random tune is by Kenyan hip hop artist Paul Julius Nunda, better known by his stage name of Jua Cali. He is very well known for forming a recording studio called Calif Records, which is responsible for turning out many East African hits. Jua Cali himself raps in Swahili and Sheng (a form of Kenyan slang derived from Swahili and English), and in a popular style of Kenyan rap called genge which was invented by artists at his recording studio. He released his first single in 2001 and has put out three solo albums and has garnered many Kenyan and African music awards. This song, Niimbie, can be found on his 2015 album Ngeli Ya Genge. It features Enika, a Tanzanian R&B singer, and the song is a remembrance of a time in the singers' lives where they worked hard, before they became well known and famous.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jua_Cali; http://mauriyambo.blogspot.com/2017/01/jua-cali-and-enika-in-nostalgic-call.html

Just a Little Libation: Balkan Beat Box and "Sunday Arak"

Our random tune for today is by Balkan Beat Box, founded in 2003 by Tamir Muskat and Ori Kaplan in New York City. An Israeli band, their goal is to take ancient and traditional music and combine it with hip hop to create a more modern sound that would appeal to people in dancehalls and clubs. They cite as influences Boban Marković, Rachid Taha, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Manu Chao, and Charlie Parker. This song, Sunday Arak, is from Balkan Beat Box's 2005 eponymous debut release. The song refers to an anise-flavored liquor popular in Israel and Lebanon.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkan_Beat_Box