Blue-in-green Sessions

Welcome to Episode #57 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with the boundlessly talented Leah Concialdi. As a lifelong fan of funk and afrobeat, Leah finds herself with an incredible perspective on the music industry - as baritone saxophonist for ATOMGA and Tnertle, she also finds herself firmly immersed within the PR and marketing realms for Color Red Records, Knew Conscious and Champagne House Media. Leah's insight on the contemporary scene is an invaluable perspective and one we're proud to showcase on the episode today. (Photo: Kyle Cooper of 303 Magazine) www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host fr

Welcome to Episode #56 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with producer Simon S. As head of Futuristica Music, the nu-soul label scored big this year with the release of Deborah Jordan's 'See in the Dark' album along with the excellent second single from vocalist Georgie Sweet. With Futuristica heading into their 15th year, Simon chats with Imran about the genesis of the label, his passion for producing, some of his own solo work and what's next for Futuristica. We're also incredibly proud to announce Simon S as member of the Blue-in-Green:RADIO team with his new show - Futuristica Radio - airing the first Sunday of every month at 8pm(UK). www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some

Welcome to Episode #55 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Nadav Peled of the Anbessa Orchestra. The 7-piece Anbessa Orchestra have presented their blend of Ethiopian musical culture for years: their debut 'EP' having been released in 2015 and subsequent follow-up 'Negestat' in 2018; the ensemble have proved a mainstay on the fervent New York live scene delivering their distinctive take on 60s/70s Ethiopian-inspired styles and compositions. For this episode, Imran and Nadav discuss all things Anbessa, particularly the release of their band's new live performance from November 2019 available to purchase through Bandcamp with all proceeds going to Black Lives Matter. You can catch the release here: https://anbessaorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/anbessa-orchestra-live-at-new-city-brewery-11-22-19 www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with t

Episode #9 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 25th May 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our ninth episode, through music, the team are throwing the rules out of the window while they tackle the theme of CHANGE. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore CHANGE tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Imran Mirza (presenter of Blue-in-Green Sessions, London, UK), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Steve Williams (presenter of UK Vibe, Solihull, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station t

Welcome to Episode #54 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with vocalist and musician, Camellia Hartman. Currently celebrating the release of her fourth solo single through Brooklyn's Dala Records, 'The Moment Your Eyes Met Mine' marks the welcome return of Camellia Hartman with her fourth single for Dala Records. Following in the vein of her previous efforts 'Breathing Hard (Over You)', 'At Least I Got My Baby' and 'Return The Favor', the vocalist, skilled violinist and multi-instrumentalist continues to build on her Northern Soul inspired take on soul music which finds itself so at home on Brooklyn's Dala Records and continues to garner her a devoted following from soul music enthusiasts around the world. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk

Welcome to Episode #53 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with singer/songwriter Deborah Jordan. As a vocalist and a writer, Deborah Jordan has graced projects from a diverse array of musicians and artists like Emanative, Unforscene and Atjazz, masterfully able to position herself within the various realms of nu-soul, jazz and broken beat. And then there's her work as vocalist for projects including Silhouette Brown, Robert Mitchell's Panacea and Sun Circle which all contribute to Jordan's incomparable catalogue of music. Currently basking in the much-deserved success of her long-awaited third album, 'See in the Dark', Deborah Jordan graciously granted us a sit-down to discuss the new project, the creative processes involved in music-making, the devastating loss of rapper TY and the indelible impact of the album's lead single 'I'll See You Again'. Plus, who on the Futuristica label does an awesome Michael McDonald impression that we're aching to hear?! www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn:

Welcome to Episode #52 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with the tirelessly prolific Alan Evans. As one-third of Soulive, the trio solidified themselves as the jazz band for the hip-hop generation and from there Evans has gone on to found his own label, Vintage League Music, as well as appear across a range of other musical ventures, many of which we discuss in this episode, including The 7 Day Weekend, the BT ALC Big Band, Crushed Velvet & The Velveteers. There's actually very little Evans can't turn his hand to - drummer, producer, songwriter, vocalist... his is an unparalleled talent and it's easy to see why he can have a hand in the wide range of projects that he's been involved in. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop

Welcome to Episode #51 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with guitarist and producer, Tom Csatari. As founder of the New York-based jazz collective, Uncivilized, Tom and the band have released two excellent singles this year in 'Reign STOMP' and 'Yams'. Their ability to transcend musical styles to deliver music that sees them carving their own path is thrilling to watch and we're incredibly excited to have made the connection with this fantastic ensemble. For more info on Tom and Uncivilized, please visit the below links: http://www.tomcsatari.com/brain/ http://www.blueingreenradio.com/2020/04/jazz-in-uncivilized-time.html www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the

Episode #8 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 27th April 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our eighth episode, through music, the team are throwing the rules out of the window while they tackle the theme of REBELLION. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore REBELLION tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Sean Sophiea (presenter of Raw Select Music from Niigata, Japan), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and DJ Rhonnie Rhon (presenter of Ride The Vibe from San Jose, California). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. (We're dedicating this episode to Nariné Koshayan - the wonderful new

Welcome to Episode_#50 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees us celebrate our 50th episode by spending time in the company of the guest who graced our very first episode, La Molly. Based in Denver, Colorado, Molly, who celebrated her own 50th episode of the Super Sonido Show with Blue-in-Green:RADIO recently, not only graced episode #1 of our podcast, but is also largely responsible for our 4 Corners show even existing so who else could we have possibly featured for our 50th episode?!? The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD "So, uh, what ARE you?" is probably

Welcome to Episode #49 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Simon "Dr Rubberfunk" Ward. Riding high off the release of his new album 'My Life at 45', Dr Rubberfunk has been a staple within the UK's funk & soul scene for years - professing to be "Not a real Doctor since 1992" and a Jalapeno Records recording artist since 2008 - his name has become synonymous as being a leading name for inventive and innovative music within a thriving scene. In this episode, we have the opportunity to discuss the new album, his time with Jalapeno Records, having produced Izo Fitroy's debut album release, his countless remixes for other artists and how the music industry has evolved for vinyl purists who are now having to adapt to modern-day streaming culture. Such a pleasure to have secured time with Simon for a snapshot of his invaluable experiences and insight into his music-making processes. (Photo credit to Michael Mees.) www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST u

Welcome to Episode #48 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran and Rhonda discuss how the corona virus has impacted us personally - with Rhonda in California and Imran in London - and how the music industry has been forced to adapt to the world having ground to a halt. ALSO, please stay tuned to the very very end of the podcast where we provide some details about Virtual Insanity - the live music streaming event broadcasting Saturday 25th April featuring an all-star line-up of funk & soul DJs and artists including Emrys Baird, The Allergies and many more in a bid to raise money for the NHS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/629652714258010/ The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so

Episode #7 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 30th March 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our seventh episode, through music, the team is tackling the concept of SPACE. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore SPACE tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Imran Mirza (presenter of the Blue-in-Green Sessions from London, UK), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Steven Williams Heath (presenter of UK Vibe from Sollihul, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celebrates our love f

Welcome to Episode_#47 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees episodes released on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world. This week sees us venture to Melbourne, Australia to speak to the creator and host of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND, which airs Fridays at 5pm(UK). We discuss VEE's recent CONFESSIONS episode exploring the catalogue of Jamiroquai, his love of random cassettes (which warrants an episode all of its own) and inexplicably we opt to continue the difficult conversation surrounding R Kelly and whether our one-time enables us to separate his music from his actions. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD From the curly mind of the genius that is Melbourne, Australia's MISTA

Welcome to Episode #46 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran catch up with BinG team member, Sean Sophiea. Based in Niigata, Japan, Sean presents Raw Select Music every Wednesday on Blue-in-Green:RADIO and for this episode we discuss - amongst many other things - Raw Select Music's milestone 50th episode being broadcast Wednesday 1st April 2020 on Blue-in-Green:RADIO. "Part time DJ. Part time record collector. Full time music lover just trying to shed more light on the less recognized, more obscure side of music. Never one to enjoy only one type of music, my interests change like the seasons, shifting from funk and soul, to house and techno, to hip-hop and jazz, to disco and Latin. The one thing you can expect from my shows is that they're gonna have a little bit of everything on them. Hopefully you enjoy them." www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction

Welcome to Episode_#45 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees episodes released on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world. This week sees us venture to Melbourne, Australia to speak to the creator and host of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND, which airs Fridays at 5pm(UK). We discuss VEE's recent CONFESSIONS episode exploring the catalogue of Rahsaan Patterson, 80s funk & soul bliss, The Dark Southern, the sausage-based treat called Puffy Dogs and we have the difficult conversation about how we as fans move forward as one-time devotees of R Kelly's 90s output. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD From the curly mind of the genius that is Melbourne, Australia's MISTA VEE. A fantastic tr

Welcome to Episode #44 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran and Rhonda discuss Rhonda's dream-come-true visit to Paisley Park to see one hero, Meshell Ndegeocello, pay tribute to another hero, Prince, as part of Paisley's new Musicology concert series. And as a bonus to the conversation, we segue into a chat about the idea of posthumous album releases discussing projects by Prince, Michael Jackson and others. The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Coming to us from San Jose, California, DJ Rhonnie Rhon projects the sunshine from her hometown every week

Episode #6 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 24th February 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to musically explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our sixth episode, the team is tackling the concept of PAIN. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore PAIN tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Imran Mirza (presenter of the Blue-in-Green Sessions from London, UK), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Steve Williams (presenter of UK Vibe from Sollihul, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celebrates our love for 21st centu

Welcome to Episode #43 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with immeasurably talented Julia Biel. Having released her fourth solo album, Julia discusses her brand new album 'Black and White, Vol.1', the significance of the project's title, past albums and her introduction to music. Such a pleasure to have secured time with Julia for a genuinely standout episode. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Welcome to Episode #42 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran connect with Greg Sanders - guitarist, producer and band leader of the incredible UK jazz ensemble, Teotima. Greg lets us in on the early days of Teotima, the processes involved with each of their stunning albums ('Counting The Ways' and 'Weightless'), how they hooked up with First Word Recordings and what the time in between projects has been filled with. Genuinely thrilled we're able to present this episode to you and to perhaps introduce any of the uninitiated to the wonderful music of Greg Sanders and those that comprise Teotima. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters