21 Soul

Music Podcasts

21Soul. The soul of the 21st century. Born in the creative mix of the Ropeadope community of independent artists, 21 Soul is a new media initiative that will feature a variety of programs that center around music and the people who create it. The goal is simple – to connect people directly with musicians and their work. The medium is high quality audio and innovative video. The style is casual and honest. All shows are recorded at The Ropeadope Room, an intimate studio in an old train station near Philadelphia, PA.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Music Podcasts

Description:

21Soul. The soul of the 21st century. Born in the creative mix of the Ropeadope community of independent artists, 21 Soul is a new media initiative that will feature a variety of programs that center around music and the people who create it. The goal is simple – to connect people directly with musicians and their work. The medium is high quality audio and innovative video. The style is casual and honest. All shows are recorded at The Ropeadope Room, an intimate studio in an old train station near Philadelphia, PA.

Language:

English

Episodes

The Station Tapes | Eyedentity

5/2/2022

Diana Purim and Krishna Booker from Eyedentity join Louis Marks to discuss their recent release on Ropeadope "País Da Maravilha (Wonderland)" Stream Link Bandcamp Link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:40:27

The Station Tapes | Jordan VanHemert

4/13/2022

Louis sits down with Jordan VanHemert to discuss his upcoming release NOMAD (Origin Records) as well as the challenges faced by so many Asian Americans. Order Jordan's CD Here

Duration:00:37:13

The Station Tapes | Erin Bode

12/6/2021

Louis Marks chats with Erin Bode about her new album, "YourSong Vol 1" out now on Ropeadope. LINKS: Order the CD on Bandcamp Follow Ropeadope's Here & Now Spotify Playlist Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks Engineer - Fabian Segura --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:34:13

The Station Tapes | Bakithi Kumalo

10/26/2021

Legendary bass player Bakithi Kumalo joins Louis Marks on The Station Tapes to discuss his life, career, and new album What You Hear Is What You See, out now on Ropeadope. LINKS: Order the CD on Bandcamp Follow Ropeadope's Here & Now Spotify Playlist Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks Engineer - Fabian Segura --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:48:27

The Station Tapes | Craig Waters

10/11/2021

Louis Marks welcomes Craig Waters to the show to chat about his life and career in music and preview the upcoming single from Craig Waters and The Flood, "A Love Like You," which will be available everywhere on October 15, 2021. Follow Ropeadope's Here & Now Playlist on Spotify Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks Audio Engineering - Fabian Segura --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:37:52

The Station Tapes | Paul Giess Full Band Interview

10/5/2021

Louis Marks sits down for a chat with the entire band that worked with Paul Giess on his record "Hymns, Vol. 1" Follow Ropeadope's Here & Now Playlist on Spotify Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:46:28

The Station Tapes | Taku Hirano

9/27/2021

Louis Marks speaks with world class percussionist Taku Hirano about his new album Blue York, out on Ropeadope and Modern Icon October 1, 2021. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:41:46

The Station Tapes | Tim Motzer

9/20/2021

Ropeadope CEO Louis Marks chats with Tim Motzer about his new album Many Ways Around The Sun, out on Ropeadope. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:35:10

The Station Tapes | Gillian Margot

9/13/2021

Louis Marks sits down with Gillian Margot to discuss her latest release, Power Flower, out now on Ropeadope. Opening Song: This Night Closing Song: Power Flower LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:50:21

Julian Pollack (a.k.a. J3PO) on the making of his album MAINS

9/9/2021

J3PO dives deep into the making of his new album MAINS which is now out on Ropeadope. You can also watch this episode on Youtube and see J3PO explain everything visually. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:16:33

The Station Tapes | J3PO (Julian Pollack)

9/6/2021

Louis Marks sits down with J3PO to discuss his life, career, and latest release, MAINS, out now on Ropeadope. Opening Song: I've Changed My Mind Closing Song: Right Now LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:44:23

The Station Tapes | Weedie Braimah & Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

8/30/2021

Louis Marks sits down with Weedie Braimah and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah to discuss Weedie's new album, The Hands of Time, out on Christian Scott's Stretch Music label and Ropeadope, September 24, 2021. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:57:26

The Station Tapes | Paul Giess

8/23/2021

Louis Marks chats with Paul Giess about his new album Hymns Vol. 1, out on Ropeadope August 27, 2021. LINKS: Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music Follow Ropeadope Here & Now Playlist on Spotify CREDITS: Host - Louis Marks Producer - Ben Mathewson Art - Kaya Marks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:27:57

The Station Tapes | Cole DeGenova

4/30/2020

Stream / Download Really Human: ropeadope.lnk.to/ReallyHuman Buy Really Human CD / Vinyl: coledegenova.bandcamp.com/album/really-human https://www.coledegenova.com/ https://ropeadope.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:20:04

The Station Tapes | Joe Pignato of Bright Dog Red

3/12/2020

Bright Dog Red is perhaps the most unique band to grace the halls of Ropeadope, and that's quite an accomplishment. Founded by drummer and composer Joe Pignato, BDR is comprised of a rotating cast of players. Their new album, How's by You? , features founding members Cody Davies (electronics) and Anthony Berman (bass), as well as long standing members Mike LaBombard (tenor sax) and MC Cully (rhyming and freestyling). The collective has its genesis in a series of freewheeling jam sessions led...

Duration:00:26:09

The Station Tapes | Tenor Triage - Michael Eaton

3/11/2020

Louis gets on the line with Saxophonist Michael Eaton to discuss his vision around three tenors on one recording and the power duo of G Clavin Weston and Brad Jones to back it up. The self titled Tenor Triage album is out September 2019 at https://fanlink.to/TenorTriage Produced by Nick Perri & Steve Eshewsky. Engineered by Sal Mazzotta. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Duration:00:29:49

The Station Tapes | Daniel Weatherspoon

3/10/2020

Today I have the great pleasure of connecting with legendary producer and pianist Daniel Weatherspoon, who is about to release his next project titled Journey. The list of Grammy nominations, gold records, and awards is stunning, and his roster of clients is the same, listing greats Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Fred Hammond and many more. His 2016 debut - The Langley Park project - was met with critical acclaim and commercial success. The new album Journey , set for release worldwide on March...

Duration:00:32:13

The Station Tapes | Lisa Marie Simmons

3/9/2020

From homebase on the coast of Italy's beautiful Lake Garda, Simmons collaboratively leads two different ensembles - Hippie Tendencies and NoteSpeak - with keyboardist, arranger, and songwriter Marco Cremaschini. each ensemble is deeply but differently informed by Simmons' own struggles and triumphs. Simmons has a challenging past, surviving several troubled adoptions and foster homes, but she found solace and healing in music. Her new project with NoteSpeak explores the lane opened by The...

Duration:00:30:02

The Station Tapes | Captain Supernova

3/2/2020

Captain Supernova (C.SN) is a fictional Astronaut created by composer and arranger Eric Borders. The music for C.SN is inspired by Sci-fi Soundtracks, Jazz-Fusion, Prog Rock, and Soul and it plays as musical background to the story of his journeys through space. The story alone intrigued me, and I was delighted when I heard his new project The Voyage Never Ends, which has been receiving great praise from mainstream and underground sources. Stream or download "The Voyage Never Ends..." :...

Duration:00:31:26

The Station Tapes | The Funky Knuckles

11/18/2019

The Funky Knuckles act like a good old fashioned rock band from back in the day - camaraderie, lots of shenanigans, and general sense of irreverence and fun are a constant with this band. Case in point - the call their fans Knuckleheads. Yet these are very serious, accomplished musicians, mostly trained in Jazz, that play elaborate, extended compositions that groove. Their next album, Delicious, is out now. Buy / Stream Delicious: https://fanlink.to/FunkyKnuckles --- This episode is...

Duration:00:24:36