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Episode 13 — The Motherland


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#1 Earwolf Admin

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Posted 24 January 2013 - 12:17 AM

This week Jeff Weiss and MC Nocando explore the connection between Hip-Hop and African music. The duo talk about the history of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, rappers who have sampled Fela Kuti songs, and finally play a Wale track. Legendary Afrobeat star Femi Kuti stops by to discuss the formation of Afrobeat, how he now must find a balance between Facebook, Twitter, and practicing his instruments, and the Afrobeat influence on Hip-Hop.

#2 LemonDropKid

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Posted 27 January 2013 - 09:04 AM

I think sampling's roots actually go back to either Germany or France (musique concrete)

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Posted 31 January 2013 - 12:29 PM

This is so great.

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Posted 17 February 2013 - 12:26 PM

I enjoyed this ep as usual but was a bit disapointed that there was no actual spotlight on African rappers. Actually an international rap ep would be great.