2025-08-03 Diasporic Music with Mali and Jalali

Diasporic Music made in the West but not of the West.

Diasporic Music made in the West, but not of the West.

Norman Richmond aka Jalali The Bluesologist provides an All-African mix of music & politics. Co-Host Mali Docuvixen, & on the Buttons Lisa Watson.


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Jalali’s Playlist 2pm

Norman Richmond aka Jalali The Bluesologist provides an All-African mix of music & politics.

This is Black August

Show Intro: Get Up and Get Down by The Dramatics 1 We Need Love by Johnny Osbourne and Tarras Riley Feet Dean Frazier Norman’s. Commentary. .2. Payback Time (Reparations) 3.Zombie by Fela Kuki.


Special Guest Thandiwe Chimurenga

We are joined by Thandiwe Chimurenga All African People’s Revolutionary Party Speaking about Pan-African Women’s Day August 9th and events. Pan-African Women's Day scheduled for Saturday, August 9th from 1-5pm. Downsview Park, Toronto Black Farmers Collective GreenHouse. 70 Canuck Ave (Keele &Sheppard)

A-APRP Organizer Thandiwe Chimurenga speaking on the importance of Pan-African Women's Day and the Birthday of The Honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey


Jazz Zone with Tien Providence 3pm

via Tien Providence (Radio Regent.)
Playing A Tribute To Award Winning Pianist Composer Singer Andy Bey Pt.1

Full Show on Mixcloud Stage Left/Jazz Zone


Weekly Horne Report, Political and Historical Analysis with Dr.Gerald Horne.

Black August, Black August Trending? Armed Struggle? Mention, 80th anniversary of atomic bombing. For friends on the Left,/Canada/US/France/UK recognition performative ? Settler Colonialism Historical Context, USA sadly, report on research. Worried to the onslaught of US imperialism, Historical Context, USA Trade wars: Why? Rise of BRICS, US/China Relations book Research, (boosting China hysteria around Soviet Union ) Anti-China US imperialist line, Gerald Horne Reflections on time in Canada, July Fund Drive blackpower96.org/donate, wrap up and keep donating, follow diasporicmusic.com Sign off - See You In the Whirlwind.

Horne Report also on Activist News Network Youtube Channel @activistnewsnetwork

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