The "Music Behind the Message" Brian Jackson is responsible for some of the most moving and profound political and social albums of the 70's along with his partner Gil Scott-Heron. It was truly a pleasure and treat to have this gracious man in the studio taking us on a musical stroll through his life.
Widely regarded as one of the early architects of the neo-soul era, Brian Jackson's enduring sound is capturing the hearts and souls of yet another generation. Today, Brian is not only a respected jazz artist but also a frequent collaborator with emerging artists who carry on the Tradition of inspiring and informing the masses through conscious music.
The Tradition started in 1970 when the Brooklyn-born producer, composer, and musician Jackson began writing songs with another prodigy, 20-year-old Lincoln University classmate and poet Gil Scott- Heron.
Jackson remembers his first encounter with Gil, "He had this way with words and I thought to myself, 'People have to hear this stuff.' What I had to offer was the music and I figured if we can take his words and make this tribal knowledge rhythmic and musical, we can draw people to hear it."
Jamel Shabazz - the Eyes of a Generation
One of the most profound and inspiring interviews we have had the pleasure to conduct, Jamel Shabazz dropped by the studios to give us an insight on the music that shaped and guided his path as one of the most important photographic documentarians of and in New York at a pivotal time in history. DJ Amir of 180 Proof Records was also in the house adding his deep musical knowledge. Join the conversation and get an insight into the legendary New York Kings and Queens Jamel portrayed in his photography and a musical memoir of a prolific artist who gave us a visual diary of the hip hop generation.
DJ Spinna Takes us on a Musical Stroll down Memory Lane!
DJ Spinna is a perpetual blur of motion on trains, planes and probably even bicycles on a singular mission to bring joyously funky music to the world. This prolific DJ / Producer behind the signature parties Wonder- Full (tribute to Stevie Wonder) and Soul Slam (Michael Jackson vs Prince) slowed down for a couple hours in the WBAI studios with us to talk abut the music that influenced him as a child growing up in funk-tastic Brooklyn and play us some heavy tunes from his childhood. Join us for two hours of talk, laughs and GREAT TUNES!!!
pops who started it all by having a great record collection!!!
Beginnings.... guess where allowance money went??
For the love of music - a dj's dj and consummate collector!
Mr. Roy Ayers - the King of Good Vibes!
Wow and WOW! We were BLESSED to take a two hour musical journey with the King of Good Vibes himself, jazz funk pioneer the LEGENDARY Mr. Roy Ayers!
Roy's disposition is just as sunny, warm and wonderful as his music and he brought true sunshine of the spirit to the WBAI studios!
Truly, he is a fountain of musical inspiration and had us all on cloud 9!
The power of Roy's artistry has spanned decades and musical genres and influenced countless numbers of musicians leading him to become one of the most sampled artists of all time.
Non stop touring at 75 years young this man is a testament to the power of music to keep you young!
Check his tour schedule at www.royayers.com and elevate your vibration with the wonderful sensation that is this man's gift!
