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The Hidden Genius of Charles Mingus

The Hidden Genius of Charles Mingus

Perhaps the inspiration to toilet train a cat is indicative of an expansive mind that was willing to experiment and take risks

Random Artist Memories: Shuggie Otis

Random Artist Memories: Shuggie Otis

Otis continues to perform sporadically but remains a talented, insular mystery.

The Rarest Singing Voice

The Rarest Singing Voice

It’s a voice that can seem impossible but is often unforgettable. If you encounter one, cherish the experience. You don’t experience them often.

Albums You’ve (almost certainly) Never Heard Of: Randy Savage’s ‘Be a Man’

Albums You’ve (almost certainly) Never Heard Of: Randy Savage’s ‘Be a Man’

The album is no more than a footnote in a life lived largely. But it is not a failure.

When Pop Music Gets Weird: Christina Aguilera’s “What A Girl Wants”

When Pop Music Gets Weird: Christina Aguilera’s “What A Girl Wants”

It’s strange to hear a standard 4/4 pop melody get spun around like this. Music is more interesting when it makes your brain say, “Waitaminute - what just happened?”

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Random Artist Memories: Shuggie Otis

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THIS FRI, MAY 10, 8-10 pm ET, tune in for a special rebroadcast of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn from 2020 featuring Shadow Monster in studio. And be sure to catch the band LIVE on May 13 at TV Eye. Please join them Friday on the radio at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

Tonight we’re taking it to 1995 on The Foundation. I think you can tell the vibe for this one. Tap in to The Foundation tonight from 12-1 AM EST (early Tuesday morning)

Otis continues to perform sporadically but remains a talented, insular mystery. Link to full article below.

For more exclusive content like this, be sure and check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/shuggie-otis/

LIVE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 3, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Peter Is Dead in studio. Theyll perform a rare acoustic set and spin tracks from their favorite artists, past and present. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

@daveandgiggles is talking to @jesselynnmadera tonight at 7pm on @radiofreebk
We soon some songs and chat about her life, Our life, and even Rfb
She’s playing @thebitterendnyc may 4th at 7p.
Head over and tell them D&G sent ya. It won’t get you in for free but at least we’ll get some cred.
#daveandgiggles #radiofreebrooklyn #bitterendnyc #music #countrymusic #talkradio #podcast #welovetalkingtopeople

It’s a voice that can seem impossible but is often unforgettable. If you encounter one, cherish the experience. You don’t experience them often.

For the FULL article, and more exclusive content like this, check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

#Singing #RadioFreeBrooklyn #RFB #Music #Art #Countertenor #Music #Indie

THIS FRI, APRIL 26, 8-10 pm ET, tune in for a special rebroadcast of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn from 2022 featuring Sean Spada in studio. And be sure to catch Sean and his band LIVE on April 27 at Mercury Lounge. Please join them Friday on the radio at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

1994 PT 2 on The Foundation this week. All hiphop and samples from 1994. Tons of treats late Monday night (early Tuesday morning) from 12-1 AM EST only on @radiofreebk

For your weekend: Did you know that legendary wrestler “Macho Man,” the late Randy Savage, released a rap album titled Be A Man in 2003? No? Good for you. The album is no more than a footnote in a life lived largely. But it is not a failure. Read Adam Carlsons full article on radiofreebrooklyn.org, and enjoy your weekend!

THIS FRI, APRIL 19, 8-10 pm ET, tune in for a special rebroadcast of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn from 2020 featuring Ilithios in studio. And be sure to catch the band LIVE on April 25 for the Every Bird Ever record release show at Our Wicked Lady (with Brooklyn Beat friends Kissed by an Animal). Please join them Friday on the radio at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

It’s strange to hear a standard 4/4 pop melody get spun around like this. Music is more interesting when it makes your brain say, “Wait a minute - what just happened?”

For the FULL article, and more exclusive content like this, check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

#Music #Culture #Pop #ChristinaAguilera #WhataGirlWants #NYC #Art #Radio #Community #Nonprofit

THIS FRI, APRIL 12, 8-10 pm ET, tune in for a special rebroadcast of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn from 2015 featuring Screamin Rebel Angels in studio (the first-ever episode!). And be sure to catch the band LIVE on April 14 at Our Wicked Lady. Please join them Friday on the radio at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

RFB show Aural Medication reigns supreme again this month holding on to the number 1 spot on the overall chart and the music chart for this week. Did you know that long-running show is hosted by one of RFB’s managers, Rina? Check it out on Fridays at 11AM.

The Mothers of Connection jumped up the charts this week and now sits at 2 for both Music and overall programming. This show features the sounds of Frank Zappa and those influenced by him, and you can catch it live Saturdays at 9AM.

RFB veteran @qsomnyc takes the final spot and leads the talk leaderboards for this month, climbing up the overall programming chart for April. Queer State of Mind is RFB’s only show featuring Black, Queer and LGBT+ voices. Tune in live every Saturday at 11AM.

Check out our new page for show rankings and find your new favorite! Find the link in our bio.

ICYMI: The Cardigans were fringe artists with a rich library who had one song cross over out of nowhere. It never happened again. Link to full article below.

For more exclusive content like this, be sure and check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/one-hit-wonders-the-cardigans/

This week on The Foundation we’re taking it to 1994. All hiphop tracks and samples from that pivotal year. 1994 Pt. 2 next week. Tap in to The Foundation from 12-1 AM EST late Monday night (early Tuesday morning) only on @radiofreebk

For your weekend: Brooklyn Royalty - The Dap-Kings musical lane may have been narrow, but they drove it in a monster truck powered by James Brown’s hairspray. Read Adam Carlsons full article on radiofreebrooklyn.org, and enjoy your weekend! @the_dapkings

https://radiofreebrooklyn.org/the-dap-kings

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings photo by Jacob Blickenstaff

Hear @firstpresidentofjapan’s new single and more tomorrow on It Gets Weird, 8 AM ET / 7 AM CT
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LIVE THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Talulah Paisley in studio. Shell perform a cool acoustic set and preview her big show on April 16 at Purgatory in Bushwick. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

A new band making waves in the North Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan circuit have a heady sound thats both retro and refreshing. Link to full article below. For more exclusive content like this, be sure and check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.org/skorts-band-brooklyn/

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