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D0391 Latin Jazz

The world of Latin jazz is vast and I know so little of it. But here’s a few tunes I liked!
  1. Ran Kan Kan by Tito Puente
  2. Vámonos Pa’l Monte by Eddie Palmieri
  3. La Comparsa by Chucho Valdés
  4. Tainos y Caribes by Miguel Zenón
  5. Descarga de Jazz by Spanish Harlem Orchestra
  6. Linda Guajira by Mongo Santamaria
  7. Seven Steps To Heaven by Hilton Ruiz
  8. Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club
  9. El Diablo Influenciado by Alfredo Naranjo

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D0390 Bossa Nova

There’s nothing quite like the sound of Brazilian bossa nova. It can be uplifting, dark, delightful, seductive, sophisticated. Cinematic cliches have led to unfortunate associations with elevators, but give it a chance and you’ll hear that it’s so much more.
  1. Mas Que Nada by Tamba Trio
  2. Triste by Elis Regina
  3. Tin Tin Por Tin Tin by João Gilberto
  4. Brigas Nunca Mais by Elis Regina; Antônio Carlos Jobim
  5. Diz Que Fui Por Ai by Nara Leão
  6. Rio by Quarteto do Rio; Roberto Menescal
  7. Wave by Antônio Carlos Jobim
  8. O Pato – Ultimate Mix by João Gilberto
  9. Sorriu Para Mim by João Gilberto
  10. Batucada by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66
  11. Maracatu Atômico by Gilberto Gil
  12. Brazil (Aka Aquarela do Brasil) by Antônio Carlos Jobim
  13. Batucada (Batacada Surgin) by Marcos Valle
  14. Joãozinho Boa Pinta by Joyce Moreno; Dori Caymmi

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D0389: FGF International!

Songs our friends in Malawi and the US can both enjoy!
  1. Mama by Kizz Daniel
  2. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
  3. Kuyenda Ngati Nkhunda by Lucius Banda
  4. Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver
  5. Tulsa Time by Don Williams
  6. SugarMummy by Teni
  7. Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley & The Wailers
  8. Bank Alert by P-Square
  9. Crosseyed and Painless by Angelique Kidjo
  10. Ndaziya Iwe by Machuluka
  11. Twist And Shout – Remastered 2009 by The Beatles

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D0010: Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Going back in time with playlist number 10!
  1. Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr.
  2. Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
  3. I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King
  4. Hold On by Alabama Shakes
  5. Inside Out by Spoon
  6. Tain’t What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It) by Jimmie Lunceford
  7. Tighten Up by The Black Keys
  8. Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone
  9. Honey Bunny by Girls
  10. Say Amen (Saturday Night) by Panic! At The Disco
  11. Know Your Onion! by The Shins
  12. Stompin At The Savoy by Benny Goodman
  13. Darwin Derby by Vulfpeck; Theo Katzman; Antwaun Stanley

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D0387: Funky Bass Wednesday

I heard the first fives songs at Bellas in Clayton, NY, one after the next. I filled in the rest.
  1. Keeping the Faith in Love by Patrice Rushen
  2. Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
  3. Keep Moving by Jungle
  4. Up Top by Busty and the Bass
  5. Some Mistakes by Anna Wise
  6. There’s Talk – Remastered by Gene Dunlap
  7. Feeling Good by Mandrill
  8. Mr. Magician – 2004 Digital Remaster by Mystic Merlin
  9. Easy to Love by Couch
  10. Handle It by The Sylvers
  11. Can’t Stop (The Groove) by Schwey

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D0387 FGF

  1. Magic Number by Herbie Hancock
  2. Keep Your Head Up by Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Eme Alfonso
  3. Magic’s Wand by Whodini
  4. This Is Your Night by The Flat Five
  5. Gotta Get To Know Ya by Seratones
  6. Didn’t It Rain by Sister Rosetta Tharpe; Marie Knight; Sam Price Trio
  7. Kuyenda Ngati Nkhunda by Lucius Banda
  8. In My Bones (feat. Kimbra & Tank and The Bangas) by Jacob Collier; Kimbra; Tank and The Bangas
  9. Pool Party by Rudy Willingham
  10. Weekend by Upstate

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D0386: Super Easy

What is easy listening supposed to mean, anyway?
  1. Settle Down by North Downs
  2. Baby, I Love Your Way – Live by Peter Frampton
  3. Easy by Mac Ayres
  4. Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul
  5. (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding
  6. Easy by Connor Price; Nic D
  7. Golden by Berhana
  8. Red Room by Hiatus Kaiyote
  9. Johny Says Stay Cool by Babe Rainbow
  10. Easy by Commodores
  11. Calm Down by Jack Johnson

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D0385: Magic II

  1. Do You Believe in Magic? by The Lovin’ Spoonful
  2. Magic by Pilot
  3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
  4. Summertime Magic by Childish Gambino
  5. Three Is A Magic Number by Bob Dorough
  6. Magic Number by Herbie Hancock
  7. Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band
  8. Magic Wand by Don & Juan
  9. This Magic Moment by The Drifters
  10. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen by Santana

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D0384: Magic I

Songs about magic. Some good magic, bad magic, but usually really just love.
  1. Magical Mystery Tour – Remastered 2009 by The Beatles
  2. The Magic by Joan As Police Woman
  3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
  4. Magic Man by Heart
  5. Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf
  6. Magic – 2017 Remaster by The Cars
  7. Magic’s Wand by Whodini
  8. Magic Potion by Lou Johnson
  9. Magic Dance by David Bowie
  10. The Magic School Bus Theme by Stuart Petty

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D0383: Guest DJ Jafari!

Jafari is a poultry farmer with K2 TASO in Malawi. Join us for a special Feel Good Friday with his decidedly upbeat selection of songs!
  1. Ndagwira Mbendera by Anthony Makondetsa
  2. Police Hunt Matafale by Black Missionaries
  3. Maxaka by DJ Call Me; Makhadzi; Mr Brown; Dj Dance
  4. Kuyenda Ngati Nkhunda by Lucius Banda
  5. Sorry by Justin Bieber
  6. Forever by P-Square
  7. Ndaziya Iwe by Machuluka
  8. Rain On Me by Mr Brown; Team Mosha
  9. Ndapeza Wina by Janta Jacxy

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