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The Cultures of Soul Podcast

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Welcome to the Cultures of Soul Podcast! We'll be sharing the stories, history, and culture behind many of our releases. Episodes feature interviews from the artists, musicians, producers, DJs, record collectors, compilers of our compilations, as well as many interesting characters that make these releases happen. Cultures of Soul is a Boston based record label. We specialize in unearthing rare and interesting music from all over the world and releasing it on vinyl.

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United States

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Welcome to the Cultures of Soul Podcast! We'll be sharing the stories, history, and culture behind many of our releases. Episodes feature interviews from the artists, musicians, producers, DJs, record collectors, compilers of our compilations, as well as many interesting characters that make these releases happen. Cultures of Soul is a Boston based record label. We specialize in unearthing rare and interesting music from all over the world and releasing it on vinyl.

Language:

English


Episodes

Evans Pyramid

10/20/2021
After a little break we are back with another podcast. This time with Andre Evons a.k.a. Evans Pyramid! Over a series of interviews with Andre, we explore the world of Evans Pyramid. Researched, narrated, and edited by Uchenna Ikonne.

Duration:00:49:17

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 3 - Interview with Major Jackson and Taurus

4/30/2020
Noah Schaffer travelled to Jamaica last summer to speak with Major Jackson about being the singer for Zion Initation and what the Boston reggae scene was like at the time. Next Noah visits local record store fixture - Taurus Records to speak with Taurus, the former Zion Initation band manager and owner of the last reggae specialist store in the city. You can find more info on Take Us Home - Boston Roots Reggae here...

Duration:00:57:52

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 2 - Interview with Doug Herzog

4/16/2020
Doug Herzog was a central figure to the late 70s / early 80s Boston reggae scene with his legendary radio show on WERS - Strictly Rockers. His show was the conduit for many being introduced to reggae at the time. The show had many local and international guest artists including Mikey Dread, Horace Andy, Fred Locks, and Zion Initation. Sit back and listen as Doug brings back many of the irie vibes from the past. Don't forget to listen to last week's show featuring a live performance of Zion...

Duration:00:42:46

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 1 - Live Zion Initation

4/9/2020
Zion Initation and WERS Strictly Rockers were critical to the Boston Reggae scene in the 80s. Strictly Rockers founder and host Doug Herzog dug up an old tape of the original broadcast of the near legendary live in the studio performance from April 21, 1979. Tracks include covers of Bob Marley's Natural Mystic and 400 Years as well as originals by the group and a special guest performance with Fred Locks of his hit "Black Starliner." Stay tuned for next week's episode when we interview Doug...

Duration:01:02:35

Don Laka

1/10/2020
Special guest Uchenna Ikonne hosts our first podcast of 2020. This episode features legendary South African producer, composer, and musician Don Laka. Don talks about his 47-year-long career in music and his many accomplishments. Along the way he tells the history of modern music in South Africa, starting four decades ago and following the development of bubblegum and Kwaito, and it's influence on the music of Africa today.

Duration:00:24:53

Bro David - Modern Music From Belize

9/9/2019
Listen to Bredda David talk about his musicial background and the creation of his music. Also hear live edits of Bredda David's music from LA club night Heatwave. Track List: 1. Bro David - "Dancin'" 2. Soul Creations - "Funky Jive Pt. 1" 3. Bro David - "Belize" 4. Bro David - "Sunshine" 5. Bro David - "Cungo Music" 6. Bro David - "Experience - DJ Duckcomb Edit" 7. Bro David - "Cungo - Heatwave Version" You can find more info on Bro David - Modern Music From Belize here...

Duration:00:39:55

Record Store Day Special

4/9/2019
Listen to Greg Belson talk about his early influences and his quest for finding the rarest gospel music as well as how Divine Disco 2 came together. Also take a virtual visit to In Your Ear to learn about record digging in Boston, MA. Track List: 1. Calvin B. Rhone - "I Believe" 2. Third Guitar - "Baby Don't Cry" 3. Universal Jubileers - "Childhood Days" 4. Harrison Jones & The Voices Of Harmony - "On That Other Shore" 5. Prophets - "Take It To the Streets" 6. Wisdom - "Let The Lord Come In...

Duration:00:55:19

Bombay Disco Special!

4/9/2019
Listen to Brother Cleve talk about his discovery and travels in the music of South Asia. Track List: 1. Mohammed Rafi - "Jaan Pehechaan Ho" 2. Sharda - "Hotel Mein Botal" (Film - Papi Pet Ka Sawal Hai) 3. Asha Bhosle - "Aye Naujawan Sab Kuchh Yahan (Apradh)" 4. Usha Uthup & Chorus - "Hari Om Hari" 5. Asha Bhosle & Chorus - "Koi Lutera" - (Film - Wanted) 6. Kishore Kumar & Chorus - "Aaya Sanam Aaya Deewana Tera" (Film - Bade Dil Wala) 7. Asha Bhosle - "Jab Chhaye Mera Jadoo" (FILM -...

Duration:00:47:59

First Episode - The LP Subscription Series

4/8/2019
Interviews and narration with stories behind the four releases in our special LP subscription series. Track List: 1. Space Cats - "Mother Earth" 2.Septimus - "You're A Mind Blower" 3. Septimus - We Want A Piece of the Pie - Reprise" 4. Septimus - "Take Love Where You Find It" 5. Thing - "Road Through the Wall" 6. Yoruba Singers - "Abiola" 7. Yoruba Singers - "Fighting For Survival" 8. Yoruba Singers - "Drums Make the Round Go Round" 9. Space Cats - "Dead of the Night" 10. Space Cats -...

Duration:00:39:17