Blue-in-green Sessions

Welcome to Episode #75 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran flying solo for the second in his Misery Loves Company series. Gil Scott-Heron released his 13th and final album, 'I'm New Here', through XL Recordings back in 2010. His first album of original material in 16 years, the project boasted a collection of remarkable numbers but something about the cover of Bobby Bland's 'Ill Take Care of You' resonated with people so much it spawned a journey all of its own. This episode of Misery Loves Company explores the song's journey from Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 version and its continual evolution at the hands of Jamie xx, Drake & Rihanna, Florence + The Machine and Makaya McCraven. This is geek radio at its finest so bask in this wonderous swan song from one of the genre's most revered icons and take the journey with us. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunc

Welcome to Episode #74 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran reconnect with Raw Select's Sean Sophiea in Niigata, Japan. In a freewheeling conversation that goes everywhere from Facebook DJ'ing, Corona virus, jazz's increasing resurgence and the fact that Sean still doesn't own a credit card, there's a strong 2020 emphasis as we primarily spend time discussing some of our favourite music releases from 2020. And finally, we of course spend some time to discuss the sad news of MF Doom's passing, www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Welcome to Episode #73 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran reconnect with the creator and host of the Super Sonido Show, La Molly. With a distinctive 2020 slant to the conversation, Imran and Molly chop it up about corona life from Molly's home in Denver, Colorado, as well as discuss some of the extraordinary events that surrounded the US from the death of George Floyd to the presidential election. And finally, we lighten the mood by discussing the one thing that no one could dispute from 2020 - some of the incredible music that the year delivered. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over

Welcome to Episode #72 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran flying solo for the first in his Misery Loves Company series. For this episode, Imran looks back at some fantastic reissues that were dusted off this year and introduced to new audiences with this episode featuring music by: 'Admas' by Sons of Ethiopia (Frederiksberg Records) 'African Rhythms 1970-1982' by Oneness of Juju (Strut Records) 'I'm a Stranger' by Tommy McGee (Numero Group) 'You Remind Me (The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978​-​1984)' by Patrice Rushen (Strut Records) 'Sign O' the Times' by Prince (Warner Bros) www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky t

Welcome to Episode #71 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees discussion turn to - between the artist and the record company - who should morally own the music that's made? Joining Imran for this week's episode, from San Jose, California, is Blue-in-Green:PODCAST regular and Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenter, DJ Rhonnie Rhon. This week's episode features an in-depth conversation spearheaded by the announcement of Scooter Braun selling the masters for Taylor Swift's first six albums for upwards of $300m with Swift completely redundant in the deal. We delve into the intricacies of the arrangement, look at some other famous record label fallouts with artists and ask the question whether true ownership of the art should rest with the creators or with the financiers. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which cel

Episode #13 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally having aired Monday 5th October. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our thirteenth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of NATURE. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore NATURE tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Sean Sophiea (presenter of Raw Select Music, Niigata, Japan), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Rhonda (presenter of Ride The Vibe, San Jose, California). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celebrates

Welcome to Episode #70 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with the immeasurably talented Yazmyn Hendrix. Yazmyn's incredible talent as a singer, songwriter and performer couldn't be over-stated. Even just a quick skim through the music available via her YouTube channel showcases some of her excellent songs but also boasts a fantastic selection of her live performances that really demonstrate her distinct and unique brilliance. For this episode, we discuss the release of Yazmyn's new six track 'Chapters' EP, how she developed her skill as a vocal loop artist - and the serendipitious events that placed her on that path, having toured and performed with Madness and her upcoming contribution to the highly-anticipated release from Ink Project. We're really grateful to have spent time with Yazmyn for this episode and hope you enjoy the conversation. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of t

Welcome to Episode #69 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with singer and songwriter, Nathan Thomas. Thomas is an indelible talent who has spent years as part of the Futuristica fold having contributed to landmark releases by Deborah Jordan and Simon S. With his debut album 'Still Water', Nathan presents his vision of contemporary R&B over the course of the album's ten tracks that really serve as a wonderful introduction to the artist and his talent. Today's episode sees Imran and Nathan discuss everything that went into the making of 'Still Water', being a part of the Futuristica family and his musical journey up to this point. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight

Welcome to Episode #68 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with Ink Project and Blind Colour Records founder, Jez Lloyd. We discuss the new Ink Project single and talk about their upcoming third album, we delve into some of the history of the label and discuss many of the frequent Ink Project collaborators. With great excitement, we also discuss the upcoming milestone in 2021 which will see both Ink Project and Blind Colour celebrate their tenth year of making and releasing music. It's a genuinely staggering achievement and theirs is a fantastic body of work amassed over those years. We're really grateful to have spent time with Jez to discuss his incredible successes thus far. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music.

Welcome to Episode #67 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with Dala Records founder, Billy Aukstik. We discuss what quarantine life has been like in New York and some of the inspiring ways Billy and members of the Dala team found to maintain their creative juices during lockdown. We also discuss the release of Billy's new single 'Love is the Way In' which is intended to serve as inspiration for US citizens to take decided action in the upcoming presidential elections by respecting their rights to vote. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us

Welcome to Episode #66 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with singer and songwriter, Georgie Sweet. With her debut album due for release later this month through the UK's revered future soul label, Futuristica Music, Georgie Sweet's 'Misunderstood' is a versatile, confident and self-assured album serving as a genuine highlight for an already fantastic year in music for Futuristica. Having initially come up under the guidance of the inimitable Deborah Jordan, the boundless talents of Georgie Sweet have actually been bubbling away on Futuristica for a couple of years now having chalked up scene-stealing guest appearances on DJ Simon S's 'Music 4 Alternative Souls' (2018) and later how own solo singles 'Here' and 'Sorry', paving the way for the 'Misunderstood' full-length. The news of 'Misunderstood' finally securing a release date would surely excite those completely taken in by the personality exuded by Sweet's incredible vocal. Her natural versatility as a vocalist, creative penman

Welcome to Episode #65 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran and Rhonda reconnect with their adoration of Maxwell's debut album, 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite'. Released 2nd April 1996 by Columbia Records, the album spawned four singles, achieved Platinum status in the US and is credited as helping to shape the neo-soul genre. With great excitement, this episode also doubles as the debut episode of the 90s State of Mind podcast which runs in conjunction with Blue-in-Green:RADIO. This podcast series sees Imran celebrate incredible albums from the 1990s alongside a variety of Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters. The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over t

Episode #12 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series returns as we pull together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally having aired Monday 7th September. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our twelfth episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of WEALTH. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore WEALTH tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), Imran Mirza (presenter of Blue-in-Green Sessions, London, UK), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Simon S (presenter of Futuristica Music, Bournemouth, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celebrates

Welcome to Episode #64 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran secure time with Bright Dog Red drummer and founder, Joe Pignato. The improvisational jazz collective from Albany, New York, are set to release their third album in three years with Ropeadope Records. With their debut album, ‘Means To the Ends’ (Ropeadope Records, 2018), serving as a fascinating introduction to the band’s incomparable concoction of improvised jazz boldly mixed with elements of hip-hop and electronica, their follow-up record, ‘How’s By You?’, would come as soon as the following year. While Bright Dog Red’s debut masterfully dabbled within these different genres and styles, ‘How’s By You?’ incredibly seemed to plunge the band deeper within its own creation of psychedelic electronica but still managed to see them soar under these even more extreme conditions. 'Somethin’ Comes Along’ sees Bright Dog Red revisit the rule book once again for a two-disc album showcasing some stunning compositions brought to life by an awesome li

Welcome to Episode #63 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran and Rhonda delve deep into the Robert Glasper Experiment's 'Black Radio'. Released February 2012, the fifth Robert Glasper album - and the first attributed to the Robert Glasper Experiment - was the album to introduce pianist Glasper as a household name. Going on to win a Grammy, the guest-heavy album was met with huge success even making stars of the Experiment members, Derrick Hodge, Casey Benjamin and Chris Dave. 'Black Radio' marks the second of Rhonda and Imran's album discussions, kick started by 'Voodoo' back in Episode #59. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters w

Welcome to Episode_#62 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran spend time with Cris "As Valet" Davidas - not only an awesome producer and DJ, but with great pride we get to announce as the newest member of the Blue-in-Green:RADIO family. Cosmic Radio airs the first Wednesday of every month at 10pm(UK). This podcast episode sees us delve into his new show along with discussing the latest As Valet album, 'Inner Journey', his years as a member of Electric Conversation and the upcoming album from fellow EC member, La Note. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us

Episode #11 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 3rd August 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our eleventh episode, through music, the team are delving into the theme of CHILDHOOD. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore CHILDHOOD tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia), DJ Rhonnie Rhon (presenter of Ride the Vibe from San Jose, California), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Imran Mirza (presenter of Blue-in-Green Sessions, London, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio station that celebrat

Welcome to Episode_#61 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran and Dan from the Close Encounters of the 4th Kind podcast jump into the conversation of posthumous album releases. With certain artists noted for their meticulous approach to their art, is it ok to listen to music from your favourite artist when they may not have given the *ok* for its release? We delve into examples across several genres of posthumous albums that may have worked brilliantly and some that haven't. (This episode originally aired as episode #12 of the Close Encounters of the 4th Kind, April 2020. www.4everinelectricdreams.com) www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented pre

Welcome to Episode_#60 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which sees Imran venture to Melbourne, Australia (by the power of the internet) to speak to the creator and host of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND, which airs Fridays at 5pm(UK) and his new show VEE'Z JOINT which airs the first Sunday of every month. We discuss VEE's recent CONFESSIONS episodes exploring the music of Sade and Missy Elliot, Melbourne's quarantine restrictions, and a range of off-the-cuff topics including Bryan Adams, Shaggy, and wood. Lots and lots of wood. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST unveils new episodes on the first, second and third Mondays of the month. This podcast series runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Episode #10 of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's '4 Corners' series pulls together four of the BinG team from different parts of the world to tackle a single theme with this episode originally airing Monday 6th July 2020. The rules are simple - 4 Blue-in-Green:RADIO presenters, each with 30 minutes to explore a one-word theme in any way they see fit. And for our tenth episode, through music, the team are throwing the rules out of the window while they tackle the theme of JUSTICE. We often boast about how proud we are to host shows from all over the world so helping us to explore JUSTICE tonight is Vahé Vishapakagh Koshayan (presenter of CONFESSIONS OF A CURLY MIND from Melbourne, Australia),DJ Rhonnie Rhon (presenter of Ride The Vibe, San Jose, California), Molly Gallegos (presenter of the Super Sonido Show from Denver, Colorado) and Steve Williams (presenter of UK Vibe, Solihull, UK). 4 Corners... 4 Perspectives... 1 theme. www.blueingreenradio.com TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD Blue-in-Green:RADIO is an internet radio sta