Playlist #12
Issue 25
1. Bob Ostertag
Composer, performer, historian, instrument builder, journalist, activist, Bob Ostertag's work cannot easily be summarized or pigeon-holed. Give it a listen and see what you think. In March 2006 Ostertag made all of his recordings to which he owns the rights available as free digital downloads under a Creative Commons license. He is currently Professor of Technocultural Studies and Music at the University of California at Davis.
http://bobostertag.com/music-recordings.htm
2. Archives of “The Secret Museum of the Air”
Citizen Kafka and curator Pat Conte scour the world of international 78 rpm recordings to bring you the history of sound recording.
http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/SM
3. “fm3 Buddha Machine Drones”
Set them off simultaneously in different combinations! It’s like DIY Eno loops. Pretty Awesome! (Be sure the player settings are on repeat)
Two souvenir downloads from the historic Obama campaign:
4. “Work to Do (Obama for America)”
Kidz in the Hall
Obama Campaign Exclusive:
Hip-hop duo Talib Kweli and Bun B endorsed the Presidential campaign of Barack Obama, supporting him through their music. They’ve teamed up with MC Naledge and DJ/producer Double-O to produce Work To Do.
http://www.thefader.com/articles/2007/11/29/video-kidz-in-the-hall-driving-down-the-block-trailer
5. “Afrobama (The Unified Party Anthem)”
Cody ChestnuTT
*Guest compiled by Aaron Dailey