So, we tried something really fun and different this week. Instead of Bob and I choosing the music, we asked our wonderful grown-up kids to do the selections and then come on to talk about their choices. Almost all of them were able to make it to the show and everyone contributed.

Here is what they came up with

Misterwives – Superbloom

Dvsn – Angela

The Flatliners – Hang My Head 

The Halluci Nation – Land Back 

Andrew Bird – Sisyphus 

Bernice – He’s the Moon 

Belle & Sebastian – The Power of Three 

Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra – Pescador de Aguas Turbias 

The East Pointers – Country Cable 

What a wonderful thing to have them all together on the radio to share their music. It was a great show with lots more variety than Bob and I could have put together.

You can listen to their music and comments here on Mixcloud

So, fewer notes this week as the young ones speak best off the cuff. I will add here what they suggested plus a video or two.

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Dvsn – Angela – by Colleen

This song is Angela by DVSN, who are an R&B duo from Toronto. I like this song because of their incredible vocal range, they can go really high and low which is beautiful. I heard this song on Marvin’s Room, which plays on CBC radio.”

Some of the lyrics

[Verse 1]

Everybody’s got different sides to ’em

She’s no exception to the rule

One day she’s hotter than the sun

Next she’s colder than the moon

They say you want to feel appreciated

So before you come around

Recognize how far it’s come

To be ready for us now

[Chorus]

Always thought she was the prettiest

But she don’t know

So nice to meet you, Angela

[Verse 2]

Now how shit begins, don’t represent the end

It’s not always what it’s about

There’s ups and downs, to the East and the West

Sometimes it’s north and south

I’m praying for her on my knees

And I hope to God, hope that he can hear me

Don’t let her get caught up now

Cause the world out there is less forgiving

Bob also mentioned that they are nominated for a Polaris this year – dvsn – A Muse In Her Feelings as are Lido Pimienta and William Prince who we played last week.

 

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The Halluci Nation – Land Back – Liam

The Halluci Nation:

From the Toronto Star

TORONTO—A Tribe Called Red have released a free song in support of the Indigenous-led protests involving the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

The electronic producer duo say their track “Land Back” is a testament to using music as a mechanism to encourage unity and help give others a voice.

The collaboration with Boogey the Beat and Chippewa Travellers is available for free download on A Tribe Called Red’s SoundCloud page.

The performers say the song can be used by anyone working to promote Indigenous land sovereignty and “a true nation-to-nation discussion between the Indigenous nations of Turtle Island and our Canadian settlers.”

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Bernice – He’s the Moon – Mairi

They’re a Toronto based band- I haven’t listened to their other stuff but was really drawn to this song because it’s fun and different and draws on a couple different styles

We first heard it on After Dark on CBC. Perfect song to listen to on a cozy, dark evening!

Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra – Pescador de Aguas Turbias – Liam

Montreal’ GKO is an explosion of music, dance and circus. The orchestra fuses Colombian Caribbean rhythms with musical styles from around the world in a melodic chaos.

Nominated for the prestigious Canadian Juno Awards, GKO is promoting their second album “VelkomBak”. A dozen songs that greatly expand the band’s musical palette and that invite us on a musical journey from the Andes to Quebec, passing through India, Spain and the Balkans.

A unique and tasty Canadian recipe, connecting disparate cultures and traditions through thecommon thread of the rhythmic language of Cumbia, with hints of ska, jazz and funk.

GKO has to its credit more than 300 concerts in Canada and 3 international tours (Colombia in 2014, France in 2015 and the Czech Republic and Austria in 2016). It is a rhythm machine getting ready to invade the world with its madness and magic.

Bob mentioned that he would love to see these folks live. I really agree. Here is a recording of a live performance

Here are a few videos of other bands we played this week – all would be great to see live!

This is a really fun video by the Flatliners, suggested by Brendan. You will have to listen to the show to heard about his connection to the band. I want to go!!

This is such a beautiful song. Thanks to Dylan for suggesting this one. I too love the whistling!

I love this song and this great band that Brendan suggested. You really need to listen to what he has to say about the unique ability of this band. I found this, I hope it does justice to this great band.