A Tree With Roots Music: Recent Episodes
Andrew Murphy
For the Preservation of Song.
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots". -Marcus Garvey
Musician Andrew Murphy describes the trip A TREE WITH ROOTS MUSIC made to Nepal and plays songs recorded in the field. Hear a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds and instruments that make up the soundscape of traditional Nepal. 'Born in Nepal' features interviews and performances from; Ram Prasad Kadel, Music Museum of Nepal, Samundra, Khim Bahadur Gayak, Lakshya Band, Mothers of Batulechaur, Ganesh Bahadur Pariyar's Panche Baaja Band, Jhuma Limbu & Parampara, & more..
Solomon Islands Trip Report A Tree With Roots Music travels to the Solomon Islands to film and record music in the field. From the Islands of Malaita and Guadalcanal, you'll hear interview and performances from Narasirato Panpipe Band, Uka'ai Tribal Music, Kaumaakonga, Kai Kai String Band, Stages of Change, Dez Mevi, Natty Sala, The Laulasi Dancers, Silianifuto String Band, choir singing from the children of Holy Cross, Kusika Church, the Melanesian Brotherhood, and more.. Find the videos that accompany the podcast here; https://www.youtube.com/atreewithrootsmusic www.atreewithrootsmusic.org Fall 2017 Track listing; 1. Kana (intro) / Paranimane (Group of Men) by Narasirato Panpipe Band 2.WW2 Unity Chant by Barnabas Shoshe (BS) 3. Tolagu E Ani by Dez Mevi 4. Mane-Okora'a / Painaha (Leadership) by Narasirato 5. A Loe Loe by Laulasi Dancers 6. Lau Omea by Natty Sala 7. Pasi'Awa (Kodili) Demonstration by Capt. Richard 8. Roiroa (Women's Songs) by Rachel Gesuna and Koramo Afunawka (Uka'ai) 9. Ainimae (Men's Song) / Sukwadi Demonstration by Morris Takainui (Uka'ai Tribe) 10. Tongo Pupua (Ungu) by KMK Kaumaakonga 11. Tou (Help) by Stages of Change 12. Live on SIBC Swinging' With the Strings by Jack Rasini & Anna Ramoni 13. Kadamanga Ba Goro Hafali Ruana by Silianifuto String Band 14. Ko Visu Mai by Kai Kia String Band 15. We Are One Big Happy Family by Holy Cross Children's Choir 16. Amu Pwarongo (Gospel Procession) by St. Peter's Chanel Choir, Kusika 17. The Creed (We Believe) by Melanesian Brotherhood Choir 18. Songs of the Eucharist by Melanesian Brotherhood 19. Paranimane (demo recording) by Narasirato 20. Instrumental (outro) by Narasirato Panpipe Band
Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur – Founders of the popular 60's Jim Kweskin Jug Band, these two renowned “musician's musicians” reunite to perform songs off their new album Penny's Farm at the legendary folk club McCabes in Santa Monica, California. Kweskin and Muldaur dive deep into the roots of early American music, and in uncovering these songs breathe new life into them with their virtuoso, both with sweet sounding finger picking and singing that give the songs their due. From ragtime to delta blues, old-time country to Rodgers and Hart, their genuine interpretations show us the charm and depth of culture that these songs hold.
A Tree with Roots Music travels to the heartland of Cajun culture, Southern Louisiana, to capture its unique soundscape. Interviews and performances from; Fuefollet, Coz Fontenot, Donny Broussard & the Louisiana Stars, Sheryl Cormier, Bird Edwards, Ed Poullard, David Greely, Courtney Granger, Sam Frazier, Preston Frank, Ann Savoy, Fred's Lounge, Savoy Music Center, Karen Kaser, Balfa Week and more (released July. 2016)
A Tree With Roots travels to Trinidad and Tobago to explore and capture its beautiful music. This one-hour podcast features interviews and full song performances recorded 2014-2015. The Lara Brothers, Raul Landaeta, Clarita Rivas, Martin Gomez, Robert Munro, Dominic Thompson, Godfrey Pacheco, NGC Steel Xplosion, Mr. Marvelous, Hypestar, Castara Bay Drummers, El Cantaro and more. All recordings made by A Tree With Roots except where denotes clip for historical context. (Released March 2016) 1. The Lara Brothers – (intro) La Gaita (clip) 2. Paramin Residents – Examples of Creche Singing / Maravel 3. Martin Gomez – Serenal, Naciamento, Warap / Lopinot 4. Rufus Ian Garcia – Explanation of House to House Parang / Lopinot 5. Sotero Gomez Orchestra – Pasillo (Clip) 6. Papa Guhn / Alan Lomax – Joropo and discussion (clip) 7. Arima Residents – Christmas morning / Arima 8. Just Friends Lopinot – Serenal / Lopinot 9. Hilda of Lopinot – Discussion of the Lara Brothers 10. La Divina Pastora – La Historia Trinitaria (clip)* 11. Clarita Rivas & Dominic Thompson – Sereno (untitled original song) / St. Joseph 12. Adrian Greaves – Island in the Sun on his cuatro / Barataria 13. Raul Landaeta – La Emperatriz / Port of Spain 14. Raul Landaeta & Vanessa Emperatriz – El Pajarillo / Port of Spain 15. Mr. Marvelous – Look at the Times Today / Crown Point 16. Banarebel – Discussion of Trinidadian Dancehall / Crown Point 17. Hypestar – Reach to the Stars / Crown Point 18. Castara Bay Drummers – Live performance / Castara Bay 19. NGC Steel Xplosion – Rehearsal of Natasha / Carnbee 20. Robert Munro & Dominic Thompson – Bee’s Melody (Kitchener) / Port of Spain 21. Godfrey Pacheco – Tito Lara Tribute (E. Ayoung) / Lopinot 22. Remaining Lara Brothers – Discussion of the history of the Lara Brothers 23. The Lara Brothers – Live in Garsel’s Bar / Lopinot 24. Martin Gomez – Gavilan / Lopinot
"The Soundscape of Verna Gillis" is a special 2 part podcast episode, following in the footsteps of ethnomusicologist Verna GIllis. A Tree With Roots traveled to her home in Kerhonkson, NY, and you will hear interview clips, excerpts from all 25 of the vinyl records released on Folkways and Lyrichord between 1973-1985, her world music productions with Soundscape and her collaborations with legendary Jazz Trombonist Roswell Rudd. 2 hours total, released November, 2015 (Part 1 of 2). 1. MaliCOOL – Roswell Rudd & Toumani Diabate 2. Rebab and Dohl – Afghanistan – Music from Kabul 3. Sarangi Solo / Rebab and Sarangi – Folksongs of Kashmir; On Lake Dal 4. Nay – Folk Music of Iran; The Luristan and Fars Provinces 5. Mujeres – Music From The Dominican Republican; The Island of Quisqueya 6. Instrumental – M.I. Trinidad & T.A. de León – Dominican Republic – The Island of Española 7. Navidad Sin Mi Madre – Cradle of the New World; Music From The Dominican Republic 8. Festival Santo Domingo – Music From The Land of Macchu Picchu 9. Huancanchu Tapara – Music From The Land of Macchu Picchu 10. Churyacase – Music From The Land of Macchu Picchu 11. Part 2 – Vodun-Rada Rite for Erzulie (Haiti) 12. Lumut – Javanese in Surinam 13. Canto De Hacha – Songs From The North; Music of the Dominican Republic 14. Rara In Haiti: Bourg Champagne – Rara In Haiti / Gaga In the Dominican Republic 15. Kelefaba / Juku Te Nte Sorola – Foday Musa Suso – Kora Music from the Gambia 16. Dawn of the World – Jamake Highwater – Anpao – An American Indian Odyssey 17. Frafra – Mr. A.B. Lunnaa – Ghana: Music of the Northern Tribes 18. Grunshi – Mr. Achigive Azupio – Ghana: Music of the Northern Tribes 19. Gingeli Entertainment Music – Music of the Dagomba from Ghana 20. Nnwomkoro – Manhyia Tete Nwomkoro & Yiadom Boakye – Music of the Ashanti of Ghana