2025-07-06 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 Otis Richmond aka Jalali The Bluesologist provides an All-African mix of music & politics.Co-Host Malinda Docuvixen Francis, & on the Buttons Lisa Watson.

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Show Segments

Jalali The Bluesologist and gives his musical playlist and commentary. 2pm.

Special Guest/Radio Documentary: 230pm


Jazz Zone with Tien Providence via (Radio Regent) 3pm


Weekly Horne Report Political and Historical Analysis with Dr. Gerald Horne. 3:30pm


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