Episode 14 : Dr. Israel

Multi-talented Dr. Israel is a Vocalist, Producer, Engineer, and DJ based out of Brooklyn, NY, who has been producing underground Bass music for over 20 years. He has gained global notoriety for his complex vocal skills and his signature fusion of musical style and genre. His musical composition is centered in Dancehall and Dub, infused with the essence of classic Hip Hop, the darkness of Trap, and the edginess of Punk. 

Conscious lyrics and expertly insightful wordsmithing weave throughout his music. He has a slew of international releases on major and independent labels including Universal, Roadrunner, Axiom, ROIR, Wordsound, Epitaph, Six Degrees, and many others. His solo releases including “Inna City Pressure” and “Patterns of War” have charted significantly on U.S. College and European radio and received glowing reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone, Vibe, URB, The Village Voice, XLR8R, and the LA.Times.

He has collaborated in the studio and on stage with Bill Laswell, Mad Professor, Rancid, Sepultura, Sublime, Laurie Anderson, Bernie Worrell, SantiGold, and DJ Krush and more. He has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan and has played Major Festivals including the Montreux Jazz Festival, South London’s Royal Festival Hall, Reggae on the River in California, Hultsfred Festival in Sweden, Kickzone Music Festival in Germany, Transmusicales in France, Fuji Rock in Japan, The Sync Festival in Athens Greece, and the Movement Festival in Perm, Russia. The good doctors insightful lyrics, visionary music, and explosive performances make him an artist not to be missed.

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Episode 13: Raja Kassis

Guitarist Raja Kassis has been an integral part of the New York City music scene for over ten years, and is currently a touring member of the legendary afrobeat orchestra Antibalas (Daptone records).  Newly relocated to New Orleans in 2014, Kassis quickly has become a fixture in the music community and presented his expertise in West African music and culture at theGeorge and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center, curated Positive Vibrations and Pirate's Choice (a West African Mandé rock band Kassis co-founded). As a solo artist, Raja Kassis released his album entitledHumanbeing (2014) to rave reviews.

He’s been on recordings and on stage with greats such as Allen Toussaint, Taj Mahal, CeeLo Green, Todd Rundgren, Living Color, Cory Henry (Funk Apostles), Ledisi, Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Santigold, Nels Cline, Blitz The Ambassador, Angelique Kidjo, Seun Anikulapo Kuti, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Hassan Hakmoun, Nneka, Talib Kweli, Sam Moore (Sam and Dave), Kenny Loggins, Bettye Lavette, Capelton, U-Roy, Oxmo Puccino, Marcelo D2, Mike Gordon (Phish), Tunde Adebimpe (TV On The Radio), Naomi Shelton, Corey Henry (Galactic), Meta and the Cornerstones, Peetah Morgan(Morgan Heritage), Cat Core (Third World), and many more.

Recorded remotely on 5/18/2020 it was our first attempt podcasting remotely.

Instagram - @rajakassis

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