There’s a worldwide revolution happening in modern music. Across the pond, the UK has countless talents blazing new trails and Yussef Dayes is a big part of it. First as the drummer in the duo Yussef Kamal, and now for his stellar adventures solo and collaborative: Alfa Mist, Tom Misch, and the legendary Blue Note Records. Dayes brings a fusion of soul, electronica, and funk that’s like an ultra modern cinema for the ears.
Keeping with Blighty, the second half continues with the vibe that jazz has left on the multicultural United Kingdom. It started with a Trad Fad in the ‘50s, eventually taking on the elements of it’s African, Asian, Caribbean, and youth communities with fearless results–from Afro-Beat to free jazz to Northern Soul and dancehall culture. We wax on with a list of serious contenders: Dizzy Reece, Emma Jean Thackray, Courtney Pine, the elusive Origin, and IG Culture. Plus, we’d be remiss to forget Cliff Townshend’s singing saxophone, aka the forebear of The Who’s Pete Townshend.Continue Reading …
In episode 141 of The Simon Time Trivia Show, Jen gives Simon and Chris three rounds of random generalized trivia so see how well you do with this week’s quiz!
