M.A.K.U Soundsystem – Podcast 134

http://media.blubrry.com/nycradiolive/p/www.davidellenbogen.com/podcastmedia/M.A.K.U_Sound_System_Podcast_134.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSJuan Ospina of M.A.KU. Soundsystem joined me on the radio last night. M.A.K.U. is an exciting and eclectic band which hails mostly from Colombia. On stage MA.K.U juxtaposes traditional Colombian percussion, drum-set, synthesizers, electric base, guitar and sizzling horns, creating an explosive performance filled with unshakable …

Bixiga 70 brings the funk from São Paulo – Podcast 130

http://media.blubrry.com/nycradiolive/p/www.davidellenbogen.com/podcastmedia/Bixiga_70_Podcast_130.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS This podcast features a burning live set from the 10 piece band straight out of São Paulo Brazil, Bixiga 70,  at the amazing East Village venue, Nublu. We then went to WKCR the next day to broadcast a radio interview with bandmembers Mauricio Fleury (keys and guitars) and Cuca Ferreira (baritone sax) …

Raja Kassis, Human Being Podcast 114

http://media.blubrry.com/nycradiolive/p/www.davidellenbogen.com/podcastmedia/Raja_Kassis_Podcast_114.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS After a smoking live set last night from Foday Musa Suso, the great guitarist Raja Kassis came into WKCR with his smokin’ new album Human Being.  Raja is known for his work with Blitz the Ambassador, Damian Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Seun Kuti, Antibalas and many …