Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Cary Baker about the musical tradition of street performance, also known as busking. The hosts also review the solo album from TV On The Radio lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and hear feedback from listeners on recent episodes.
TV On The Radio's frontman Tunde Adebimpe has released his first solo album, “Thee Black Boltz,” which both hosts really enjoy. He is expanding his palate as a singer from his work in TV On The Radio.
Busking
Author Cary Baker has been incubating his book on busking for decades. Now that “Down On The Corner” is out in the world, Jim and Greg talk with Baker about many aspects of musicians performing in public places.
Featured Songs:
Arvella Gray, "John Henry," I Blueskvarter Chicago 1964, Volume Two, Jefferson, 2000
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Tunde Adebimpe, "Magnetic," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "Ate The Moon," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "Pinstack," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "Drop," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "Blue," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "Somebody New," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tunde Adebimpe, "ILY," Thee Black Boltz, Sub Pop, 2025
Tracy Chapman, "Stand By Me (Live At The Late Show With David Letterman)," Greatest Hits, Elektra, 2015
Moondog, "Nocturne Suite Part 1," On The Streets of New York, Mississippi, 2019
Cortelia Clark, "Bye, Bye, Love," Blues in the Street, RCA, 1966
George Coleman, "Innocent Little Doggy," Bongo Joe, Arhoolie, 1969
Stan Rogers, "Barrett's Privateers," Fogarty's Cove, Barn Swallow, 1977
Tsunami, "In A Name," Deep End, Simple Machines, 1992
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