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02/01/2025
Jacob arrives in Mumbai to find India’s hottest sounds. He meets Sona Mohapatra, who blends traditional music with a modern edge, and her husband, Ram Sampat, who teaches him about creating Bollywood hits. Jacob also connects with Kailash Kher, exploring forgotten languages and innovative sounds with his band, Kailasa, in Lonavala. Inspired, Jacob embarks on his next sonic adventure through Rajasthan's hills and deserts.
网上重温至 02/01/2026
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Jamaica: Dancehall Marathon
Jamaica's popular music today is dancehall. Edgar explores the movement at Reggae Sumfest and Fully Loaded festivals. Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and others deliver electrifying performances. Edgar interviews producer King Jammy at his studio for insights into dancehall's early days. Behind-the-scenes chaos and culinary delights are showcased at Sumfest. A visit to Flankers, a poor neighborhood, reveals inspiring local kids and their impressive dance moves. The episode concludes with a visit to Chino and Steven MacGregor's home and studio, where they share jerk chicken and play some dancehall works in progress.
23/01/2025收看 -
Jamaica: Roots, Rock, Reggae
Jamaican reggae emerged in the 1970s, but its origins and development are explored in this episode. Edgar discovers the African roots of Jamaican music through a kumina drumming session with the Akwaaba Drummers in the jungle. He travels with Ronnie Burke to Negril, meeting Gilzene and the Blue Light Mento Band for a performance of classic Jamaican mento. They also visit the Peter Tosh Memorial in Kingston to discuss his reggae legacy. Edgar learns about ska and rocksteady from guitar legend Ernest Ranglin and participates in a jam session with Sly Dunbar and other musicians. Lastly, the episode concludes with an intimate concert by Marcia Griffiths, a member of Bob Marley's band, at Strawberry Hill resort.
23/01/2025收看 -
Jamaica: Beyond Bob Marley
When asked about Jamaican music, most people mention Bob Marley. In this episode, Jacob Edgar explores roots reggae with prominent artists. He visits St. Thomas to meet rising star Tarrus Riley, who performs an unplugged set by the sea and celebrates his record release at Jamaica's largest music festival, Sumfest. Edgar then heads to the hills to meet Richie Spice, discussing reggae's social significance at his family farm. The episode concludes with Etana, a popular singer blending reggae and neo-soul, as she shares insights on the challenges women face in the industry and performs acoustically on Goldeneye beach.
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India: Delhi Underground
Jacob discovers that Delhi is more spread out and has a different energy than Mumbai. Ignoring his crew's advice, he tries street food and faces the consequences. He meets Rabbi Shergill, a well-known Sikh performer famous for his song "Bulla," who is playing at a benefit concert. There, Jacob connects with the fusion band Indian Ocean, whose manager, Druv, is a Bollywood actor. Later, at a park, Rabbi discusses the Indian music scene and performs "Bulla" unplugged, while Jacob struggles with illness in the bushes, leaving the crew unsure whether to continue filming or help him.
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India: Gypsy Journey
Jacob explores India's musical roots, tracing "Joban Chalke" to Rajasthan. He road trips from Delhi to Jodhpur, stopping at Hamid's farmhouse for a Rajasthani lunch, where he enjoys performances by Musafir and the Jaipur Kava Brass Band. In awe of Umaid Bhavan, he meets desert singer Papu Ram at Mehrangarh Fort and discovers preparations for the Jodhpur International Folk Festival. Jacob dines in Jodhpur, meets Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, and experiences authentic qawwali singers in Ajmer before returning to Delhi.
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India: Bollywood Adventures
Jacob arrives in Mumbai to find India’s hottest sounds. He meets Sona Mohapatra, who blends traditional music with a modern edge, and her husband, Ram Sampat, who teaches him about creating Bollywood hits. Jacob also connects with Kailash Kher, exploring forgotten languages and innovative sounds with his band, Kailasa, in Lonavala. Inspired, Jacob embarks on his next sonic adventure through Rajasthan's hills and deserts.
02/01/2025收看
