Globalwize Radioshow #459
In light of the upcoming presidential elections in the US of A and the deep-seated racism prevalent in the country, this latest instalment of WeltBeat host and selector Jean Trouillet's far-reaching Globalwize format is just what we needed. Bringing us another 'African Presence' special, episode #459 was diligently pieced together by Kathrin Thomas. Having recently completed her Cultural Anthropology studies at the University of Mainz and now started on a Master's degree in American Studies, Thomas presents a highly relevant two-hour selection of "African American Political Songs" by a wide array of celebrated African American artists and activists that ultimately speaks for itself.
The "Globalwize Radioshow #459" features a powerful lineup of said artists and their songs of protest, ranging from classics of the Civil Rights movement of the mid 20th century to productions inspired by the more recent Black Lives Matter movement that really gained traction in the 2020s. Among the artists you will hear in this wonderful presentation are the Black Eyed Peas feat. The World, singer-songwriter and transgender rights activist Shea Diamond, influential soul artist Sam Cooke, the one-and-only Nina Simone, actor Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino, singer/songwriter/composer Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson aka H.E.R., rappers DaBaby, Roddy Ricch and Joey Bada$$, R&B/pop icon Usher with rap great Nas and German singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly, the legendary Harry Belafonte, Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar (with the song that is the current anthem of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign), actress and singer Keke Palmer, 2Pac feat. Talent, T.I. feat. Skylar Grey, soul icon Marvin Gaye, Logic feat. Alessia Cara & Khalid, country music singer and songwriter Kane Brown, Trinidadian-born rapper, singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj, all-woman African-American a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, Chicago's very own Common with John Legend, the multi-talented Janelle Monáe and who else but the 'King of Pop' himself, Michael Jackson.
"I was able to visit the United States for the first time in 2023 as part of the American Studies Summer School 'The American South,' which focused on the Civil Rights Movement and the music of the US American South. This trip gave me helpful insights into the topics we covered in class and inspired me to do this show," Thomas explains. "Furthermore, as the elections in the United States are coming up, this topic seems even more fitting. The songs here remind the audience of the hardships African Americans had to go through, the struggles they are still facing, but also that there is hope. It’s time to move forward and as Kamala Harris says: 'We are not going back!'"
You can now stream the full two hours of genuinely rousing productions and resounding statements via the player below or via the greedio channel on Mixcloud.
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