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This episode explores the music of jazz drummer Arthur Blakey and band leader of the Jazz Messengers for more than 35 years. With a focus on the decade 1950s and 1960s.

Playlist for Travellin Light – 29 July 2020
  • I Wanna Play Summthin for YouTall Black Guy
  • Nica's dreamArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • Late showArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • It's you or no oneArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • SkylarkArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • Cubano chantArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • OscalypsoArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • Nica's tempoArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • Prayer by Solomon G. IloriArt Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Ife L'ayo (There Is Happiness in Love)Art Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Obirin African (Woman of Africa)Art Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Love, The Mystery ofArt Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Ero Ti Nr'Ojeje" (Ilori)Art Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Ayiko, Ayiko (Welcome, Welcome, My Darling)Art Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • Tobi IluArt Blakey and The Afro-Drum Ensemble
  • How deep is the oceanArt Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
  • ExcursionsA Tribe Called Quest

About this program

A sound exploration in the lives and travels of jazz and blues musicians from around the world

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