
We at the Casual Artscast believe in disseminating and encouraging quality American music. Lord knows the radio waves are filled with garbage, a situation which is many times worse out here in Europe. American musical/cultural exports have long been a source of shame for us and probably most Americans, and although we don't see this changing anytime soon, we find some solace in knowing that much of American music is just plain good.
If any tunes from the show particularly strike you, follow up on it and go out to your local library or music store and pick up an album from that artist. We'd also be happy to give recommendations on specific albums from each of the musicians we feature on our show, so don't hesitate to contact us: artscast@casualarts.net.
The Casual Artscast Music Playlists
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Jimmy
McGriff –
“Bug Out” |
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The
Roots –
“The Next Movement” |
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The
J.B.’s
– “You Can Have Watergate But Gimme Some Bucks and I’ll
Be Straight” |
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Tom
Waits –
“Frank's Wild Years” |
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Medeski,
Martin & Wood
– “Shacklyn Knights”
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Common
– “Cold Blooded”
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Cannonball
Adderly –
“Autumn Leaves”
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Bill
Monroe –
“Roanoke” |
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Herbie
Hanckock –
“Hang Up Your Hang-ups” |
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Talib
Kweli –
“Africa Dream” |
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Curtis
Mayfield –“If
There's a Hell Below, We're all Gonna Go” |
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Robert
Johnson –
“Come on in my Kitchen” |
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The
Bad Plus
– “Smells Like Teen Spirit” |
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Dead
Prez –
“Hip Hop” |
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Quincy
Jones & Bill Cosby
– “Hikky Burr” |
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Grant
Green –
“’Round About Midnight” |
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The
J.B.’s
– “If You Don’t Get It the First Time Back Up and Try
It Again, Party”
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Doc
Watson –
“Doc’s Guitar” |
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Outkast
(with Slick Rick)
– “Street Talkin'” |
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Charles
Mingus
– “Moanin'” |
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Lightnin'
Hopkins - "Bring
Me My Shotgun"
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A
Tribe Calleed Quest
– “Oh My God” |
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The
Meters –
“Live Wire” |
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Beck
– “Motorcade” |