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This week's guest is legendary music producer and hotelier Chris Blackwell. From starting Island Records and bringing Jamaican singer Bob Marley to the mainstream to founding  the Jamaican luxury hotel collection Island Outpost, Chris has dedicated his career to celebrating Jamaica's vibrant culture and natural beauty. Learn why the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame dubbed him “the single person most responsible for turning the world on to reggae music” and about his stunning properties, which include the acclaimed GoldenEye Resort on Oracabessa Bay initially owned by James Bond author Ian Fleming. Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Chris to talk about his music career, his work as an innovative hotelier, and the role he played in the revival of Miami's South Beach.

Melissa also shares her incredible knowledge and experiences in the Caribbean on another installment of Ask Melissa, answering listener questions about hotels, restaurants, shopping, and the best islands for different types of getaways. 

Read "The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond" by Chris Blackwell

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Four fun things. Many random discussions.
So sometimes, we have a fun story, news story, fact or piece of trivia which we think is good Simblified fodder but not enough for a whole episode. So along came the idea of taking four of these and making them one episode!

Introducing Simblified Half Pints: A freshly brewed new format where your four hosts will each bring one fact or story (or whatever, really) to the table and then we yak about it for 10-15 minutes. With the usual Simblified detours of bad jokes, anecdotes, and perhaps something profound too! 

In this inaugural episode we look at sparkling water, the FIFA World Cup, anchovies and mosquitoes - thankfully not all at once.

We hope you like this new format - let us know what you think. We plan to do this once a month.

Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time on the internet, one part Wodehouse quotes, and one part quality puns, and you get Simblified.
A weekly podcast to help you appear smarter, to an audience that knows no less! Your four hosts - Chuck, Naren, Srikeit, and Tony attempt to deconstruct topics with humor (conditions apply). Fans of the show have described it as "fun conversations with relatable folks", "irreverent humor", "the funniest thing to come out of Malad West" and "if I give you a good review will you please let me go".
Started in 2016 as a creative outlet, Simblified now has over 200 episodes, including some live ones, and some with guests who are much smarter than the hosts. Welcome to the world of Simblified!
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Hello!

This time around it's September 19th to  23rd in Music History.

A week travelled in 8 minutes, when Bob Marley played his last live show in 1980, Def Leppard get held up in 1992 and Jim Morrison defends getting naked in 1970.

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Highlights from Season 4. Music only, no waffle. WARNING: Fragments of songs spliced together for the hell of it. 

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Proud Gunditjmara and Bundjalong man Archie Roach is a national treasure, so it's only fitting he took on a fellow legend. Joined by musical friends Becca Hatch, MARLON & RULLA, he performed a medley of Bob Marley hits: 'Redemption Song', 'One Love', and 'Get Up, Stand Up'.

Hear Austin Delgado’s astonishing transformation from addict to pastor. His past led him to a double life–by day, a trusted law firm clerk, by night, a homeless junkie. 

Part 2

Sometimes, getting caught is the best outcome, and with Austin, it’s what helped bring him to his senses and God’s mercy. Hear what happens when Austin opens up the Scriptures and starts on Page 1. Be encouraged as you hear how God changed Austin, dramatically turning him from homeless junkie to pastor. 

Where to get help: 

Transformation Life Center, NY

SAMHSA.gov

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Cairn University School of Divinity

Austin’s message to his church

God can use anything! Exodus, Bob Marley

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“What is it we need to do as a society to lift up our most vulnerable population?” asks Niambe McIntosh, daughter of Peter Tosh and fierce advocate for prison reform, cannabis legalization, and justice everywhere.

Peter Tosh is the legendary Grammy Award-winning reggae musician and, along with Bob Marley, founding member of The Wailers. Known for the passionate political and social messaging in his songs, Tosh was tragically killed during a home invasion in 1987 when Niambe was only five-years-old.

Today, Niambe is head of the Peter Tosh Legacy & Brand and founder of the Peter Tosh Foundation, where she carries on her father’s message and memory. In 2017, her brother Jawara was incarcerated for cannabis possession in New Jersey. After a brutal attack in prison led to Jawara’s death, Niambe threw herself into the world of prison reform.

Listen to the latest episode of All About Change as Niambe discusses preserving the legacy and work of her father, her passion for prison reform, and the necessity of legalizing cannabis nationwide.

Please find a transcription of this episode here.

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BlaZae's  nephews Clayton and Cassius stop by for a visit, in the season 3 finale of the show.

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Hear Austin Delgado’s astonishing transformation from addict to pastor. His past of drugs led him to a double life–by day, a law clerk, by night, a homeless junkie. As God does, He worked in mysterious ways right at Austin’s rock bottom, where Austin’s desperation led him to use Bob Marley songs to pray to God the only way he knew how.

God answered those prayers as Austin’s two worlds soon collided and his fallacy was exposed. Be encouraged as you see how God miraculously heals Austin from his addiction and the lies he tried to hide it with. 

Part 1

Hear the mindset of an addict as Austin takes us through his sad past. Austin shares how he was “utterly enslaved by the needle,” which caused him to lie, cheat and steal for his addiction. See how our times of desperation allow God to do His most amazing work. 

Where to get help: 

Transformation Life Center, NY

Teen Challenge USA

SAMHSA.gov

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Austin's Church, Riverstone Church

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Cairn University School of Divinity

God can use anything! Exodus, Bob Marley

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The dynamic duo has returned. Chris joins Tim for this 27th election recap show, as they run down results and induct at least one track from the 1976-81 period into the Hall of Songs. Any more? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus, get Chris and Tim's Kentucky Derby picks. 

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One-half of the Hall of Songs crew is here for this show, which addresses the latest election to determine exactly which songs are the greatest of all-time. Tons of great tunes from 1976-80 (including "Good Times," "Heart of Glass," "Once in a Lifetime" and "I Will Survive") were up for induction, and you decided ... that more than one song would get in. Listen in to hear which songs became Hall of Songs members, and find out what new problems are bugging our host.

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INTRO

With pianist Greg Kane

1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary.

3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times,  audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear.

5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow.

7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Paisley Park.

With vocalist Pat Kane

10mins - Musical background, jazz heritage, hearing Prince for the first time and the ambition of 1999.

13mins30s - the 80s as the era of 'half-punk, half synthesizer'. 

15mins - the influence of 1986 album Parade on the band, and its 'majestic landscapes'.

17mins - The Family album, Prince's side projects and Eric Leeds ('the best funk saxophonist ever').

18mins45s - Sign O The Times: 'his sense of taste, and his choices are incredible'. Prince's phrasing and genius.

23mins - Horn riffs and discord in Prince's music, Alphabet street and arrangements in jazz, pop and soul.

26mins - the musical work and career of Clare Fischer and Rufusized by Chaka Khan.

28mins30s - Prince's solo piano and microphone work, Pat's favourite eras of Prince and reflection on his late career. 

32mins30s - Acoustic album The Truth and solo piano album One Nite Alone.

33mins30s - Money Don't Matter 2Nite and Diamonds & Pearls (big band version on Bandzilla).

35mins - Music as protest, social commentary and rebellion in Prince's music.

36mins30s - Prince as the 'link' in African American roots music.

37mins30s - Gett Off: "Jazz is the preacher, but funk is the teacher" and the Pharaoh Saunders mode.

38mins - Funk like an elephants foot, George Clinton and musical theories.

39mins - Creating a zone of freedom for black artists, and The Work.

41mins30s - Creating tracks and new songs forming organically at jam sessions.

43mins - Memories of musical celebrations at Paisley Park with Prince.

45mins - Hoping to work with Quincy Jones at the height of their fame in the 1980s (and recording at Paisley Park).

47mins - Jamming with Stevie Wonder and D'Angelo.

49mins - Pat asks a Prince fan for thoughts on his untimely death.

56mins - Funk revivals, snap bass and Pop Life.

58mins - A Prince cover the band are ashamed of! And 80s nights at Butlins.

60mins - What question would Pat ask Prince if he were still alive today?

How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!

The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.

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If Pete Seeger had an English son, which singer would he be? Who did Diana Mess write a letter to when her song World Support Ukraine failed to make it to the 2016 Eurovision song contest? What did the members of Pussy Riot do during the 2018 World Cup final? Join Stevie Nix as he answers all of these questions and more on this episode that sends its love to the people of Ukraine.
WARNING: This episode contains traces of Bill Cosby.

Featured songs [in chronological order]:

Does Anybody Out There Even Care? [Lenny Kravitz]
We Got To Have Peace [Curtis Mayfield]
Zimbabwe [Bob Marley]
Rumours Of War [Billy Bragg]
We Shall Overcome [Bruce Springsteen]
Zombie [The Cranberries]
World Support Ukraine [Diana Mess]
Man Without A Soul [Lucinda Williams]
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) [George Harrison]
Sorry (Remix) [Madonna]
Riot [Pussy Riot]
When The President Talks To God [Bright Eyes]
In Any Tongue [David Gilmour]
Psycho [Muse]
Iron Sky [Paolo Nutini]
Masters Of War [The Roots]

Curated Spotify Playlist:
20 Songs That Give Peace A Chance [But Don't Include GPAC]

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Blazae talks with comedian Joe O'day  about favorite songs, the power of music, and they also get into a little improv comedy. 

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Tomme Beevas lives out his values in ways that we hope will inspire you too! 

In this episode we talked about the tremendous work he participated in at:

• Pimento Relief Services - learn more and follow them on socials: Facebook, Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn and of course, you can donate here.
  • Facebook: @pimentorelief
  • Insta: @pimentoreliefservices
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pimento-relief-services/
  • Website:   https://pimentoreliefservices.org/
• Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar is Tomme’s restaurant and there are many tv episodes that feature he or the restaurant - this is the newest…a dinner with the Beevas family on the Magnolia Network
  • Facebook: @pimentokitchen
  • Insta: @pimentokitchen
  • Twitter: @pimentokitchen

Tomme notes that Pimento Relief Services was created for those “on the front lines of liberation.” Pimento Relief Services was created after the lynching of George Floyd. He later talks about the 99’ murder of Amadou Diallo as well. As I write these notes, we have just learned of the shooting of 4 year old Arianna Delane, George Floyd’s niece, who was asleep in her bed when a yet-to-be-identified person shot into her apartment.

Tomme lists Marcus Garvey as one of the north stars of Pimento Relief Services, and quotes him saying: “Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.”

Michelle refers to her experience at Sexual Violence Law Center, talks about the Harlem Nutcraker by Spectrum Dance

Tomme refers to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals which we could use to see how US cities are developing - as the US holds other countries to these standards…

Process: 
Here are a few notes about what Tomme lists as how Pimento Relief Services was built to serve the community:

• They took a meeting place that already existed as a safe, community-based space: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and Rum Bar
• Friends and community members were invited to identify their own needs!
• Needs included food as the primary need for which they threw a food drive. (Tomme points out that Minneapolis is the food headquarters of the world, and yet Minneapolis had a food desert in their city.)
• They coordinated an active list of needs for those on the frontlines of liberation - reporting needs out in real time via social media (needs ranged from fire extinguishers to insulin, diapers to food.)
• A week later, they threw a healing event, involving yoga, art, and other healing modalities
• The following week they held a gathering with 150 of the top leaders of the community in the small backyard of the restaurant - including religious leaders, the mayor, business leaders etc talking about how these groups could provide services to those on the frontline of liberation in the community
• Tomme defines liberation in three categories:
  • Economic Liberation: How do we create more Black business leaders, how do we elevate folks in their occupations?
  • Social Liberation: Tomme includes Food Justice, Social Justice, Academic Justice (women in academia, accurate political and social history,
  • Political Liberation: How do we get people to show up for voting, running for office - what resources do they need to run their campaign, political action committee that funds candidates

Big pieces of wisdom:
Tomme drops wisdom through the entire episode, from how we use consultants, how we create community, how to center people from the beginning, what liberation looks like and overarching philosophy about our highest purpose. But here are just a few quotes: 

“Start with Trust. Trust the people you’re serving to know what they need, and know what they want...I simply got out of the way and allowed them to build the community that they needed in the space that I happened to be a steward of.”

“Growing up in Jamaica, we recognized that even if there is just one loaf of bread…that’s enough to feed our whole community.”

“The roots of it go back to that greater responsibility to serve one’s community. Because our purpose is much bigger than we are. And when we think of our community itself, I feel as if each and every one of us have a greater responsibility. So for example, as a black man, I have a greater responsibility to my community. As a Jamaican, I have a greater responsibility specifically to my Jamaican community. I'm imagining as a white man, he should have a greater responsibility..and in the LGBTQ plus community. We each have a greater responsibility…And so it's answering that call to service, you know, stepping up and doing one's duty for that greater responsibility is how I've ended up here. And if nothing else, that's what I hope that people get from this conversation today. And if nothing else, I hope that's something I can pass on to my children.”

Maggie LePique with special guest, guitarist Robby Krieger (The Doors) celebrate the life & incredible legacy of PHIL CHEN, SESSION BASSIST FOR ROD STEWART, JEFF BECK AND MANY MORE, HAS DIED AGED 75 Dec 14 2021.
Jamaican session bassist Phil Chen has died at the age of 75. The news was broken in a statement shared by his family on social media.

Chen was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1946. He played in various bands throughout his youth, cutting his teeth on the Kingston Club Circuit before relocating to London in the late 1960s. He initially started Jimmy James’ band before moving to session work. His most notable credits began in the mid-1970s, with appearances on Jeff Beck’s Blow By Blow and Donovan’s Cosmic Wheels. He also played on a number of notable Rod Stewart releases, including Hot Legs and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?.

Source: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/phil-chen-session-bassist-for-rod-stewart-jeff-beck-and-many-more-has-died-aged-80/

Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/phil-chen-bassist-dead/

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Chen

This episode is from an archive from the KPFK program Profiles adapted for podcast. 

Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.