When I started the original Radio Faux Show, one of my favorite themes was to take a trip around the world and learn about music that I do not know. I'll come back to my normal posts in a few weeks, such as Sunday Jazz and Funky Friday, but for now let's continue our journey … Continue reading E is for Eswatini
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D is for Djibouti
When I started the original Radio Faux Show, one of my favorite themes was to take a trip around the world and learn about music that I do not know. I'll come back to my normal posts in a few weeks, such as 3 Song Dance Party, Lyrical Tuesday, and Funky Friday, but for now … Continue reading D is for Djibouti
C is for Chile
When I started the original Radio Faux Show, one of my favorite themes was to take a trip around the world and learn about music that I do not know. I'll come back to my normal posts in a few weeks, such as 3 Song Dance Party, Lyrical Tuesday, and Funky Friday, but for now … Continue reading C is for Chile
B is for Burundi
When I started the original Radio Faux Show, one of my favorite themes was to take a trip around the world and learn about music that I do not know. I'll come back to my normal posts in a few weeks, such as 3 Song Dance Party, Lyrical Tuesday, and Funky Friday, but for now … Continue reading B is for Burundi
A is for Azerbaijan
When I started the original Radio Faux Show, one of my favorite themes was to take a trip around the world and learn about music that I do not know. I'll come back to my normal posts in a few weeks, such as 3 Song Dance Party, Lyrical Tuesday, and Funky Friday, but for now … Continue reading A is for Azerbaijan
#PLU 8/4/25: Carole King
Monday is #PLU day. Please pass along the message and take advantage of any opportunity you can to practice peace, love, and understanding in your daily life. Other acceptable healing actions include friendship, empathy, and compassion. Today's PLU selection is Carole King's classic about offering support to a loved one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAR_Ff5A8Rk Carole King - You've … Continue reading #PLU 8/4/25: Carole King
Intro to Jazz: Django Reinhardt/Gypsy Jazz
Sunday is jazz day. I haven't added to my Intro to Jazz Series in a while so I thought it was about time to present something new for inclusion. This post won't be as long as some of my other Intro to Jazz entries but it is just as important. Guitarist Django Reinhardt is probably … Continue reading Intro to Jazz: Django Reinhardt/Gypsy Jazz
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians: Fegmania!
Saturday is lost classics day and today's selection was released 40 years ago. Robyn Hitchcock began his career as the leader of The Soft Boys, a late '70s British post-punk band whose jangle pop influenced early American bands such as R.E.M. and The Replacements. After only two albums with the band, Hitchcock began a prolific … Continue reading Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians: Fegmania!
Candi Staton: “Confidence”
It's funky Friday! We started the work week with Candi Staton's soulful version of "Peace, Love, Understanding" from her 2018 album Unstoppable, and we're going to end the work week with a track from the same album. "Confidence" is a solid chunk of late '70s retro funk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0wGgXIa4iM&list=OLAK5uy_l0xwY5U5E0kvpgsYtyTXP0H-8-NwTOKns&index=1
Shakin’ Stevens: “You Drive Me Crazy”
I'm embarrassed to say that I only learned about Shakin' Stevens after watching an episode of the wonderful BBC show The Cleaner a couple of weeks ago. In the episode, Stevens portrays Shaking Stephen, a Shakin' Stevens tribute act, and performs his #2 UK hit "You Drive Me Crazy" from 1982. Stevens started his career … Continue reading Shakin’ Stevens: “You Drive Me Crazy”
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