Show yesterday was brought together at just about the last possible moment, because I’ve been swamped with work. Generally I plan these shows out over the entire week, but that wasn’t the case and it might have actually been a good thing. After Miguel Cotto’s thrilling victory in his revenge rematch against Antonio Margarito, I knew I had to start off with an anthem for Puerto Rico and what better choice than Eddie Palmieri’s “Puerto Rico.” From there everything fell into place very quickly, including a track from last week’s Boogaloo Assassins session (look for a giveaway soon for their upcoming show at the Mint) new music from The Strange Boys, M.E.D. and Gonjasufi, as well as reissued work from Shin Joong Hyun and the Lijadu Sisters. Just about all of the second hour is given over to an interview I did with Mike James Kirkland (separate post coming) that very easily could have gone on for another hour or two. I just barely got in some Badu at the end to get that giveaway in before my time was up. Enjoy!
Melting Pot on KPFK #66: First Hour
Melting Pot on KPFK #66: Second Hour
Playlist: 12-04-2011
{opening theme} Booker T & the MGs – Melting Pot – Melting Pot (Stax)
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Eddie Palmieri – Puerto Rico – Sentido (Coco)
The Boogaloo Assassins – Ay Que Rico – Recorded At KPFK (KPFK Archives)
Ray Barretto – Tin Tin Deo – Together (Fania)
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Gonjasufi – Nickels & Dimes – MU.ZZ.LE. (Warp)
Shin Joong Hyun – The Man Who Must Leave – Beautiful Rivers and Mountains (Light In The Attic)
The Lijadu Sisters – Lord Have Mercy – Danger (Knitting Factory)
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The Strange Boys – Doueh – Live Music (Rough Trade)
Ocote Soul Sounds – Vendende Saude y Fe – Coconut Rock (ESL)
Eddie & the Ant Hill Mob – I’m A Number Runner – Boddie Recording Co.: Cleveland, Ohio (Numero)
M.E.D. feat. Aloe Blacc – Where I’m From – Classic (Stones Throw)
The Propositions – Africana – These Are The Breaks (Ubiquity)
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Mike & the Censations – A Man Ain’t Nothing But A Man – Don’t Sell Your Soul (Luv’n’Haight)
Mike James Kirkland – Interview – Recorded Live At KPFK (KPFK Archives)
Mike & the Censations – Victim of Circumstance – Don’t Sell Your Soul (Luv’n’Haight)
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Mike James Kirkland – Hang On In There – Don’t Sell Your Soul (Luv’n’Haight)
Erykah Badu – Soldier – New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War (Universal Motown)
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