The Friday Night Parkdale Special
A weekly show that examines the connections over time between various genres, political movements, and historical events. For more info and social media links, visit www.theFNPS.com.
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Bonus episode! Part 2 for International Women's Day on March 8th. Same caution applies as with the first part: the material discusses violence against women, so be aware of that going in.
Endegna - Abet
Ingoma Nshya - (traditional, excerpt)
Khadja Nin - Sambolera
Sampa The Great - F E M A L E
Chiwoniso Maraire - Rebel Woman
Gaye Su Akyol - İstikrarlı Hayal Hakikattir
May Matar - Metlak Mesh Ayzin
Women's Anthem of Equality - Iranian traditional
DAM - Jasadik-Hom
Majed Al-Esa - Hwages
TamTam - Gender Game
A-Wa - Hana Mash Hu Al Yaman
Aryana Sayeed - Qahramaan
Pussy Riot ft. Desi Mo & Leikeli47 - Straight Outta Vagina
Zere - Kyz
Tan Weiwei - Xiao Juan
Mamamoo - Girl Crush
BoA - Girls On Top
Tricot - E
Saara - Chi Heregüi
Shubha Mudgal - Mann Ke Manjeere
Sona Mohapatra - Bekhauff
Vartey Ganiva Band - Pdey Chongrai
Voice of Baceprot - School Revolution
The Male Gaze - Someday
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
Saturday Mar 06, 2021
On this week's show, we go truly international for International Women's Day on March 8th. Part 2 will drop as a bonus podcast-only episode Sunday March 7th! Content warning: The artists discuss violence against women in their work, including sexual violence.
Vivir Quintana - Canción sin miedo
Calypso Rose ft. Manu Chao - Leave Me Alone
Karol G & Nicki Minaj - Tusa
Aterciopelados - Cosita Seria
Pocah - Não sou obrigada
MC Carol & Karol Conka - 100% Feminista
Elza Soares - Maria Da Vila Matilde
MC Soffia - Menina Pretinha
Las Tesis - Un Violador En Tu Camino (Nene H Remix)
Miss Bolivia - Paren de Matarnos
Daughters of Reykjavik - A Song To Kill Boys To
Silvana Imam ft. Fricky - Ta Hand Om Dig
Sookee ft. Refpolk - Einige meiner besten Freunde sind Männer
Mass Kotki - Forever 18
Piekło Kobiet - Wyzwolenie Kobiet Wyzwoleniem Mężczyzn
Los Trabantos - Rzeźnia
39 Femmes - Debout les femmes
Alaska y Dinarama - A quién le importa
Bnt Al-Masarwa - حريتي
Mina la voilée ft. Yaye boye - Girl Power
Alsarah - ما دام الريد اختلط بالدم
Star Feminine Band - Rew be me
Les Mamans du Congo - Boum
Waje, Victoria Kimani, Vanessa Mdee, Arielle T, Gabriela, Yemi Alade, Selmor Mtukudzi, Judith Sephuma, & Blessing Nwafor - Strong Girl
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
For the final Friday of Black History Month for 2021, I wanted to wrap it up with a look at Black musicians in alternative music scenes. Lots of different genres in this show, including metal, punk, darkwave, coldwave, synthwave, pop-punk, and power noise.
Moor Mother & Billy Woods - The Blues Remembers Everything The Country Forgot
Algiers - Walk Like A Panther
Death Grips - Three Bedrooms In A Good Neighbourhood
Injury Reserve ft. Amine- Jailbreak The Tesla
clipping. - Body And Blood
HO99O9 - Hate Crimes
SATE - Warrior
Nova Twins - Play Fair
Big Joanie - Used To Be Friends
Brass Against ft. Sophie Urista - My Own Summer
Discrepancies - Control
Oxymorrons - Justice
Fever 333 - Bite Back
Echo Hawk - Don’t. Stop.
Dreamcrusher ft. Alice Glass - Youth Problem
Deviated Ascension - Maze of The Plague Rats
TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me
She Wants Revenge - Pretend The World Has Ended
Militia Vox - This Is She
Mount Sims - The Bitten Bite Back
Light Asylum - Dark Allies
Shadow Age - Youth
O. Children - Chimera
Jay Diggs - Black Heart
Immortal Girlfriend - Celestials
Meet Me @ The Altar - Beyond My Control
Infinity Song - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Another in our series for Black History Month! On this week's show, I get into the history of call & response.
Marv Johnson - Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat Song (Day-O)
(unknown) - Prison Blues
Jesse Butcher - They'll Miss Me When I'm Gone
Cab Calloway - Minnie The Moocher
Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy
Blind Willie Johnson - John The Revelator
(unknown) - John Henry
CB & The Axe Gang - Rosie
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Marching Up To Zion
John Lee Hooker - How Long Must I Be Your Slave
Bertha Smith & The Moving Star Hall Singers - Eli, Eli (Somebody Call Eli)
Louis Armstrong - On My Way (Got On My Travelin' Shoes)
Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandel - Dueling Banjos
Ray Charles - What'd I Say (parts 1 & 2)
Chuck Berry - School Day (Ring Ring Goes The Bell)
Chubby Checker - Alouette
Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
The White Gospel Four - There's A Meeting Here Tonight
James Brown - Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud)
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
David Bowie - Can You Hear Me
Iggy Pop - Success
Paul Simon - Homeless
Zeal And Ardor - Devil Is Fine
clipping. - Long Way Away
Naughty By Nature - O.P.P.
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Continuing with Black History Month, this week's show is an overview of Black doo-wop and its roots.
The Mills Brothers - Paper Doll
The Ink Spots - The Best Things In Life Are Free
The Robins - If It’s So Baby
The Ravens - Rock Me All Night Long
The Crows - Gee
The Orioles - Crying In The Chapel
The 5 Royales - Baby Don’t Do It
The Spaniels - Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight
The Cadillacs - Gloria
The Moonglows - Sincerely
The Chords - Sh’boom
The Penguins - Earth Angel
The Nutmegs - Story Untold
The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
The Dells - Oh What A Night
The Platters - The Great Pretender
The Del-Vikings - Come And Go With Me
The Coasters - Searchin'
The Dubs - Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely
The Bobettes - Mr. Lee
Lee Andrews & The Hearts - Long Lonely Nights
The Rays - Silhouettes
The Monotones - Book Of Love
The Drifters - Adorable
Little Anthony & The Imperials - Tears On My Pillow
The Chantels - Maybe
The Danleers - One Summer Night
The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
The Velvets - Tonight
The Jive Five - My True Story
Shep & The Limelites - Daddy’s Home
The Marcels - Blue Moon
Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles - You’ll Never Walk Alone
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
On this week's show, for Black History Month, I take a look at Black musicians who didn't get their due. Show idea credit goes to Bianca Xunise, and a big nod to Margo Jefferson for her incredible piece in Harper's.
Papa Charlie Jackson - Salty Dog Blues
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton - Hound Dog
The Top Notes - Twist & Shout
Chuck Berry - Roll Over Beethoven
Etta James - The Wallflower (Roll With Me Henry)
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Erma Franklin - Piece of My Heart
Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
Merry Clayton - It's In His Kiss
excerpt: Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter
excerpt: The Beatles - Get Back
Billy Preston - You Are So Beautiful
The Chiffons - He's So Fine
excerpt: George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
Muddy Waters - You Need Love
excerpt: Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
excerpt: Beach Boys - Surfin' USA
Isley Brothers - Love Is A Wonderful Thing
excerpt: Michael Bolton - Love Is A Wonderful Thing
Paul Robeson - No More Auction Block For Me
Bob Dylan - Blowin' In The Wind
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Strange Things Happening Every Day
Death - Politicians In My Eyes
X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage Up Yours
The Selecter - They Make Me Mad
Bad Brains - Banned in DC
Bam Bam - Ground Zero
Q Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
On this week's episode, I take a look at the history (finally!) of DC go go. Special shout-out to the crew at All The Fly Kids whose panel episodes were a fantastic resource for this episode. Highly recommend giving it a listen if you want to learn more!
Grover Washington Jr - Mister Magic
Black Heat - No Time To Burn
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin’ Loose
Trouble Funk - Hey Fellas
Kurtis Blow - Party Time
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - We Need Some Money
The Junkyard Band - The Word
Rare Essence - Give It Here
Redds & The Boys - Movin’ and Groovin’
Slug-Go - Go Go Strut
E.U. - Da Butt
DJ Kool - Music Ain’t Loud Enough (DC Mix)
Northeast Groovers - Booty Call
Rare Essence - Overnight Scenario
Curtis Johnson & The Band Eternity - Da Boody Drop
AM-FM - Radio Free Go-Go (Remix)
Tony P. - The Go Go Slide
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
On this week's show, I take a look at the history and function of sea shanties, and their current resurgence in pop culture. Note that while the content isn't explicit per se, there are a few bawdy ones in there. Oh, and a correction: 35 tracks, not 37 ;)
Nathan Evans & the Tiktok collaboration - The Wellerman
The Seekers - A’ Rovin’
Ian Giles - Paddy Doyle’s Boots
The Albany Shantymen - A Drop Of Nelson’s Blood
The Fisherman’s Friends - Shanty Man
The Jolly Rogers - Hanging Johnny
The Pirates Charles - Rye Whiskey
The Real McKenzies - Barrett’s Privateers
The Seadogs - 10,000 Miles Away
The Sheringham Shantymen - Rattle Them Winches
The Irish Rovers - Drunken Sailor
William Pint & Felicia Dale - Bring ‘Em Down
Perly I Lotry - Hej Ho, Dalej Go
A.L. Lloyd - Doodle Let Me Go (Yaller Girls)
The Longest Johns - Got no Beard
The Dreadnoughts - Sally Brown
Smokey Bastard - My Son John
Hair Of The Dog - The Scotsman
The Dubliners - All For Me Grog
Celtae - Merchant Marine
Cypress - Leave Her, Johnny
David Coffin - Here’s A Health To The Company
Duck Pond Sailors - I Am A Duck Pond Sailor
El Pony Pisador - Paddy Lay Back
Ian Giles - Goodbye, Fare Ye Well
Jerry Bryant - Spanish Ladies
Kimber’s Men - Bully In The Alley
Perly I Lotry - Szanta Korsarska
Pyrates! - Haul Away Joe
Silly Wizard - The Ramblin’ Rover
Skinny Lister - John Kanaka
The Exmouth Shanty Men - Haul Away For Rosie
The Celtic Connection - The Last Shanty
Stan Rogers - Northwest Passage
Pride of Bedlam - Blow Boys Blow
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
On this week's show, I mix theme and storytelling, looking at the origins of Blue Monday, both the song and the day.
The Cranes - Beautiful Friend
The Cure - Pictures of You (live)
Slowdive - Erik’s Song
Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)
Trentemoller - Like Two Strangers
Arctic Lake - Blue Monday
Lamb - The Secret of Letting Go
PVRIS - January Rain
Our Lady Peace - Will Someday Change
Orbital - There Will Come A Time
DeVision - Try To Forget (Forget-me-not Mix)
Icehouse - Love Like Blood
Fever Ray - Mercy Street
The Neighbourhood - Daddy Issues
Eurythmics - Shame
Echo & The Bunnymen - Nothing Lasts Forever (Transformed)
Elbow - The Night Will Always Win
MUNA - Memento
Kite - I Just Wanna Feel
Siouxsie & The Banshees - The Last Beat Of My Heart
Faderhead - My Heart Is Safe
The National - I Am Easy To Find
Lord Huron - The Night We Met
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
On this week's episode, I encounter (but fix in post) some more technical issues and cover the origins, rise, and evolution of Eurodance.
A Split Second - Flesh
M|A|R|R|S - Pump Up The Volume
Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam
D-Mob ft. LRS - It Is Time To Get Funky
Snap! - The Power
C+C Music Factory ft. Martha Wash - Gonna Make You Sweat
Black Box - Strike It Up
2 Unlimited - Get Ready For This
KLF - What Time Is Love
The Shamen - Move Any Mountain
Quadrophonia - Quadrophonia
L.A. Style - I’m Raving
Corona - Rhythm Of The Night
Haddaway - What Is Love
Fun Factory - Close To You
La Bouche - Sweet Dreams
Maxx - Get-A-Way
Real McCoy - Another Night
Ice MC - Think About The Way
Scatman John - Scatman