MAK's most recent show

[johncorrigan]

Really enjoyed genticorum - I suppose it's right up Mary Ann's street. Great to hear that Mamani Keita track again- that's one of my favourite pieces of the year - enjoying the record too. Looks like there's a new John Martynish guy around (vocally anyway) - and going by the track she played last night Tony Butler's really got some talent going for him.


.......but you know, I just don't like Bellowhead!

[johncorrigan]

Macca picked a top track from Ry's latest - sounds great. RD gave it a five star review yesterday.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/sep/01/ry-cooder-pull-up-review

[Globaltruth]

I'm with you on the Bellowhead thing btw...

[johncorrigan]

There's was plenty to enjoy on MAK's show tonight, not least the fine guest Sona Jobarteh introduced by Lopa. A wonderful double of Oumou Sangare followed by the Cambodian Space Project; and a late junctionish offering from Tigran Hamasyan followed by a top tune from The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. But Mary Ann kept the best to last with a great slow burner to finish - Amjad Ali Khan's 'Raga Pilu' was an inspirational 15 minutes of listening to finish a very enjoyable show

[Paul Sherratt]

Never heard a thing !!
It's always, always catch up.

Forget to say before but I'm with you on the Bellowhead thing, btw.

[Globaltruth]

There's like this echo in here. Maybe I need to check out the sound proofing.
Not listened yet, was there any Prince Diabate? Or Tradi-Mods vs Rockers (alternative takes on Congotronics)? Both available on a Sptfy near you, both well worth a listen.

both well worth a listen.
listen

[johncorrigan]

Not listened yet, was there any Prince Diabate? well worth a listen.

Well I'm having a double listen and your bang on G. Quality indeed he is!

[Paul Sherratt]

' Echo Park, LA. ' ( Quinceañera )
Enjoyed that film in this house

[Globaltruth]

Well I'm having a double listen and your bang on G. Quality indeed he is!

GYLI*
The Tradi-Mods vs Rockers is brave - about 50% success rate

http://open.spotify.com/album/6nccFRfJFEtidG38aSCHLw

(Jolie Holland [in a dub-wise stylie] & Juana Molina both crept in there, but there's a few who shouldn't have. ... a bit like adding some cross-stitchery to a tapestry and not_ quite_getting_it__right.






* GYLI = Glad You Like It. We need more 4LA's...

[Globaltruth]

There's like this echo in here. Maybe I need to check out the sound proofing.
Not listened yet, was there any Prince Diabate? Or Tradi-Mods vs Rockers (alternative takes on Congotronics)? Both available on a Sptfy near you, both well worth a listen.

both well worth a listen.
listen

and, of course, MAK did play Prince Diabaté, well, actually, and I'm sure she'll allow me, Princess Diabaté aka Sona Jobarteh

This was without doubt one of the best Wo3's of recent times...

[johncorrigan]

Mary Ann had what initially appeared like a dodgy Glasgow mariachi outfit to accompany her Mexican night on the Global Gathering this evening. They picked up as they went on especially their last couple but there was tons to enjoy on the show. Not least was Paquita la del Barrio who had a cracking voice and Chingon with a really enjoyable full tilt piece. Of course there were some slightly less than Mexican but no less the enjoyable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa4sE5q7ogg

[Lateralthinking1]

John - I haven't listened to Global Gathering yet. I have though been seeing recently what BBC Scotland and BBC Wales have to offer more generally. On the former, the Iain Anderson programme is quite good. Perhaps oddly, I'm not so keen on Bruce MacGregor's Travelling Folk.

But.....but.....Ricky Ross. What a revelation. Very pleasant presentation style, great music. There was I a week or two back asking why there were no other Bob Harris's. Ross surely proves that I was wrong although he has his own distinct style. I will certainly be listening again.

Over in Wales, Frank Hennessy does "Celtic Heartbeat". Erm, nice enough show but it doesn't half sound like the things I used to tune into when on holiday in Pembrokeshire in the 1970s. Not very modern. In his other programme, he is teamed up with ladette Amy Wadge. Best avoided.

It is Northern Ireland's turn next!

[johncorrigan]

On the former, the Iain Anderson programme is quite good. Perhaps oddly, I'm not so keen on Bruce MacGregor's Travelling Folk.

But.....but.....Ricky Ross. What a revelation. Very pleasant presentation style, great music. There was I a week or two back asking why there were no other Bob Harris's. Ross surely proves that I was wrong although he has his own distinct style. I will certainly be listening again.

Iain Anderson's been around since the old king died playing pretty much that same stuff. Agree totally about Travelling Folk - they sometimes bring Barbara Dickson in for a shift too. Mind you Lat Bruce did play a big fave of yours 8 tracks in last week - still time to look it out if you want. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014qz48#synopsis

As for RR - he's just a bit too gentle in presentation style for me but perhaps you're right - he does fit into that BH mould. I think I posted a few weeks back that he had a George Jones hour playing GJ and GJ songs done by others - very good really.

[Globaltruth]

And Here's MAK with a sparkling Wo3

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0151s6p#synopsis

If you want to assess r3's equally sparkling commitment to modern social media and/or have a bit of a laugh then just click on this link for the 'buzz' (their words not mine)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009vs65/buzz

buzzing up till oh, er May (but at least it's 2011)...

Anyway notwithstanding the slackness of r3's social media types, this was a fine show - Jackie Oates is in the fine tradition of __________ and __________ ______, and the WM tracks were a lovely mix. Lightnin Slim to The Tiger Orch via Les Chauffeurs à Pied. Miss it if you dare.

[Paul Sherratt]

>> Miss it if you dare


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