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Transpacific Sound Paradise
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Msafiri Zawose's Tantalizing Tanzanian Music of Past, Present and Future

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Msafiri Zawose superbly carries on the musical traditions of central Tanzania, learned from his late great father, Dr. Hukwe Zawose. And he gives the music a 21st century spin on his latest album, Uhamiaji, on the venerable Soundway label. The album is a roots / electronic collaboration between Msafiri and Sam Jones of the cultural / humanitarian non-profit Soundthread. Old-school or new, this is captivating music not quite like any other in the world. We're thrilled Msafiri will join us to play and chat on this week's show.

Msafiri Zawose's latest album Uhamiaji: https://msafirizawose.bandcamp.com/

Like and follow Msafiri Zawose on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mzawose/

Check out other great albums on the Soundway Label at http://soundwayrecords.com/

Massive thanks to Hannah Nelson for making the connection, and to our illustrious engineer Dave Satkowski and assistant Marcus Acosta!

This Week's Playlist:

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Rudy Van Dalm and the Royal Rhythmics: Selendang Soetra / Rudy Van Dalm and the Royal Rhythmics / Discount Music (0:00:00 Pop-up)

Little Remy & the Flying Rockers: Kami Belajar / Various Artists: The Story of Indo Rock Volume 3 / Sam Sam Music (0:03:41 Pop-up)

Chick Ganimian (Ganim's Asia Minors): Daddy Lolo / 7" / EastWest (0:05:20 Pop-up)

Young Savages: Kotek Kotek / Various Artists: The Story of Indo-Rock / BR Music (0:07:59 Pop-up)

Indrani Perera: Amma / Various Artists: Sri Lanka: The Golden Era of Sinhalese & Tamil Folk-Pop Music / Akuphone (0:10:33 Pop-up)

Noor Jehan: Aaja Meri Barbad Mohabbat / Memorable Songs of Melody Queen Noor Jahan / Angel (0:13:10 Pop-up)

Gaye Su Akyol: İstikrarlı Hayal Hakikattir / İstikrarlı Hayal Hakikattir / Glitterbeat / * (0:19:09 Pop-up)

Derdiyoklar İkilisi: Barış İçinde / Çoban Mamos (Disco Folk) / Pharaway Sounds (0:24:11 Pop-up)

Ödemisli Mehmet: Gül Alim / Altin Klarnet - Avare / Milhan Müzik (0:28:21 Pop-up)

Klezmatics: Tayer Yankele / Apikorsim / World Village (0:32:53 Pop-up)
GIGs: The Klezmatics, Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah Shows: Thurs November 29 @ 7:30 pm @ SOPAC, South Orange NJ; also Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm @ Troy Music Hall, 30 2nd Street Troy NY; December 2 @ 8:00 pm @ Murmrr, 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn; December 6 @ 7:30 pm @ Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY

The Turbans: Riders / The Turbans / Six Degrees / * (0:39:08 Pop-up)

Pierre Akendengué: Oparapara-Para / La Couleur de l'Afrique / Lusafrica / * (0:49:02 Pop-up)

Takula: Chitukule Cha Mtedza (Peanut Stew) / Takula / XA Music / *

Msafiri Zawose: Intro / Interview / Live on WFMU / (N/A) (0:59:42 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Hali Halisi (Live on WFMU) / Unreleased / N/A (1:05:47 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Hali Halisi / Uhamiaji / Soundway (1:12:32 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Asili Yangu (My Origin) (Live on WFMU) / Unreleased / N/A (1:22:21 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Ni Mwana (Live on WFMU) / Unreleased / N/A (1:29:12 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Live On WFMU / Unreleased / N/A (1:35:29 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Chibitenyi / Uhamiaji / Soundway (1:42:23 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Pole Pole / Uhamiaji / Soundway (1:47:04 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Nzala Urugu / Uhamiaji / Soundway (1:51:12 Pop-up)

Msafiri Zawose: Tamaduni / Uhamiaji / Soundway (1:55:13 Pop-up)

Hukwe Zawose & Michael Brook: Kuna Kunguni (The Bedbugs Bite) / Assembly / Real World (2:01:05 Pop-up)

The Zawose Family: Notendachi / Various Artists: The Rough Guide to African Roots Revival / World Music Network (2:06:02 Pop-up)

Hukwe Zawose and the Master Musicians of Tanzania: Tanzania Yetu / Mateso / Triple Earth (2:10:00 Pop-up)

Boubacar Traoré: Dounia Tabolo / Dounia Tabolo / Lusafrica (2:22:48 Pop-up)

Samira's Blues: Ya Baba / Ya Baba / Samira Dainan / * (2:30:55 Pop-up)

Kel Assouf: Eddounya / Various Artists: WOMEXimizer 18 / WOMEX / * (2:36:37 Pop-up)

Moonlight Benjamin: Des Murs / Siltane / Ma Case / * (2:39:56 Pop-up)

Esmerine: Translator's Clos I / Dalmak / Constellation (2:47:05 Pop-up)

Toronto Tabla Ensemble: Faceoff / Bhumika / Ritesh Das / * (2:53:03 Pop-up)

Olga Cerpa y Mestisay: Esa Musiquita / Jallos / Ediciones Mestisay / * (2:56:37 Pop-up)
GIG: Tues night, FREE, 7:30 pm @ Lincoln Center Rubenstein Atrium

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