Meet some of Southern Africa's most talented musicians. Discover their stories and hear their work. But this podcast is about more than that. Each artist is also passionate about keeping traditional African music alive, evolving and, above all, heard. Each one is an African Music Activist.
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Red Hot in Rio + 25: Music Activism is a docupodcast produced by the Red Hot Organization and CLAV that dives into the creative universe of the Red Hot + Rio album released in 1996.Throughout 3 episodes, these podcasts will retrace Red Hot’s history from the early 90’s political and cultural context, its parallels with the present time and the social and musical impact caused by the project.You will hear comments and insights from David Byrne, George Michael, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt from E ...
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LIFTING THE LYD: Lydia Laws, music publicist & eco activist, meets a medley of inspiring achievers
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LIFTING THE LYD is a podcast by Lydia Laws, music publicist and founder of Lydia Laws PR, and founder member of Bye Bye Plastic. Lydia lifts the lid on creative, inspiring people who follow their passions, whether it is saving the planet or its creatures, creating and sharing music or art, writing, or making their own business dream come true. Meet DJs, authors, sports figures, scientists, eco warriors, successful businesspeople, and find out how, and why, they do what they do.
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Facing the unknown of a global HIV/AIDS epidemic, artists and creators rise up to fight prejudice and lack of information. This strange reality is repeating itself in the 2020's. You will hear the voices of many who lived on the frontlines of this battle discussing how important life-saving activist movements were at the time. Red Hot appeared in 1…
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How did these New York guys manage to create an independent production in the 90's featuring Bossa Nova classics and artists such as George Michael, Sting, Gilberto Gil, Tom Jobim, Everything But The Girl, Chico Science, among others? Here, we select testimonials of artists and producers that where part of the album development. On this episode you…
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25 years after the release of RED HOT + RIO, the challenges are still here. Brazilian and Global health systems are overwhelmed and going through very unstable moments. More than ever artists can help support, inform and transform society. Different from 1996, today all artists can amplify their voices through social media, directly impacting their…
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Twenty five years after the release of the Red Hot + Rio album project in 1996, comes the docupodcast Red Hot in Rio + 25: Music Activism. The series of three podcasts highlights how music is a powerful and effective tool to promote social transformation, as well as the creative vision and process behind the album’s development and the cultural cha…
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Madosini. Ma Dosini. The mother of the Dosini clan is also the mother of an art form. The most talented and most important traditional bow player in the world. A vital force in African music. Meet her - hear her - here. www.ru.ac.za由International Library of African Music
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While all our activists are teachers to some extent, Dr Patricia Opondo has dedicated her life to creating the next generation of performers ... and teachers. Hear her story ... and the results of her work.由International Library of African Music
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Performer, researcher, teacher, archivist, campaigner, inspiration. Few people have done more to document, promote and champion traditional African music and musicians than Professor Andrew Tracey. This is his remarkable story.由International Library of African Music
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Smoove & Turrell: UK's greatest Modern Soul band w. 6 critically acclaimed albums & support from Gilles Peterson kick off their Stratos Bleu tour...
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Welcome back to LIFTING THE LYD! I'm speaking with Smoove of Smoove and Turrell. Hailed as the UK's greatest modern Soul band, with 6 critically acclaimed albums, they've played thousands of shows worldwide including Glastonbury 9 times, racked up millions of streams of their tracks, and stand high with tastemakers like Gilles Petersen, Craig Charl…
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Timbila is recognised by Unesco as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is Mozambique's national instrument but, without the passion and dedication of one family, it would almost certainly have disappeared. Meet Vanancia Mbande Junior, a brilliant musician who is also doing all he can to keep this extraordinar…
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From learning the uhadi bow at his mother's knee to becoming an international superstar to being the first black professor of music at the University of Cape Town, Dizu Plaatjies has never stopped believing one thing - without its music, Africa would be lost.由International Library of African Music
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Before we introduce you to some of Southern Africa's most talented and influential musicians, here's a bit more information on what this series is all about. International Library of African Music由International Library of African Music
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Chris Barron; Spin Doctors lead singer & co-founder - millions of records sold, toured with Rolling Stones, played Glastonbury
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A new year means a new season of LIFTING THE LYD, with our first guest of 2021... Spin Doctors lead singer & co-founder Chris Barron! The American rock band has sold millions of records, including the hits ‘Two Princes’ and ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong’; toured with the Rolling Stones; played at the likes of Glastonbury and Woodstock; graced Rolling…
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Valerie Laws: Spray painter of Poetry on live sheep, Crime novelist, Sci-artist, and my Lockdown companion.
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After a brief hiatus (thanks COVID), LIFTING THE LYD is BACK! This time it’s a Lockdown Special with someone world infamous for spray painting quantum poetry onto live sheep... Yes, really! Meet crime novelist, poet, science-poetry installation artist & playwright Valerie Laws! She’s had 13 books published, written 12 commissioned plays for stage a…
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Catherine Logan: Jet-setting Marine Biologist working on whale sharks, manta rays & more worldwide
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Episode 4 of LIFTING THE LYD hitting your airwaves! Today I'm speaking with marine biologist Catherine Logan. Cat's research work on incredible sea life such as whale sharks and manta rays has taken her all over the world, from the Maldives to Mozambique to Indonesia and beyond. Brought up in Oman, she’s since lived and worked in 7 countries and sh…
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Liam Milburn & Andrew Davidson: Founders of Sports World Media - featuring & read by sports stars inc. Lionel Messi
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Welcome to Episode 3 of LIFTING THE LYD! Today I'm speaking with Liam Milburn and Andrew Davidson from Sports World Media. SWM is a no.1 empire covering lifestyle management, marketing, and editorial for professional athletes and their partners. With key clients and cover stars including the likes of Leo Messi, Floyd Mayweather and Lewis Hamilton, …
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Welcome back to LIFTING THE LYD! Today I'm speaking with crime writer and playwright Trevor Wood. Trevor's debut thriller 'The Man On The Street' has been topping the sales charts and winning praise from crime writing giants like Lee Child already. It's also been optioned by the producers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard! We talk about his journey fro…
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Welcome to the first episode of LIFTING THE LYD! Today I’m speaking with Richard Ilderton, a marine mammal medic, saving the lives of injured or trapped seals, dolphins and whales for British Divers Marine Life Rescue. He’s an area coordinator for the international organisation, whose volunteers brave rough seas, dramatic conditions and the sharp t…
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LIFTING THE LYD: Lydia Laws, music publicist & eco activist, meets a medley of inspiring achievers - Trailer
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Hello! I'm Lydia Laws and welcome to LIFTING THE LYD! In this podcast series, I chat with creative, inspiring people who follow their passions, whether it is saving the planet or its creatures, creating and sharing music or art, writing, or making their own business dream come true. Meet DJs, authors, sports figures, scientists, eco warriors, succe…
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