In this episode, ND and M discuss a Q&A held by Black Girl Environmentalist for the movie, "Sign My Name to Freedom". A documentary about the life of Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest National Park Ranger and Singer/Songwriter.

Link to Fundraiser: https://signmynametofreedom.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/12897-post-production-fundraising-campaign

Website: https://www.signmynametofreedom.com/

In this episode ND and M chat about City of Demons, A Menina de Bota, Bruno Mars' Alleged Debt and Lady Gaga's alleged rescue; the passing of Sergio Mendes, DJ Fatman Scoop, Frankie Beverly, and Tito Jackson; Earth, Wind and Fire removing raisins out of "Boogie Wonderland"; their summer bops and so much more.

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Join ND and M in discussing British Singer-Songwriter, Labi Siffre.

Please be advised that some language may not be appropriate for children.

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Resources

• 1972 BBC interview: https://youtu.be/W8X5RF1pKiI?si=Nprr_Za2Jf7C3pfN
• Articles: Big Issue- Labi Siffre: https://www.bigissue.com/culture/music/labi-siffre-music-life-career-gay-black-husbands/
• The Guardian- ‘I had a Perfect life..’ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/31/i-had-the-perfect-life-then-both-my-husbands-died-singer-labi-siffre-on-love-loss-and-happiness
• Something So Strong: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5k8byzyA0oTPldARNhTxST?si=752XkUr8Q-Gqiif6bTq0tw&t=20&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A5PXgyS5HEqDmmEF0WiYMFy
• Loose Ends Podcast Chat with Artists including Labi Siffre: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FA9KR8x5aPrNLcCbeh0Qn?si=ayVMWU3nRXKJJvEGlVxQ8A

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Join ND and M in discussing the life and career of T-Pain.

Please be advised that some language may not be appropriate for children.

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Resources

• How T-pain discovered Auto-Tune: https://youtube.com/shorts/J883xwnatN0?si=uuY8CIcvTikrL-7s
• Drink Champs: https://youtu.be/Kdw91O4ewTk?si=T3d60E2CPLfRePvD
• Legendary Jerry Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqSH6vU-G3c
• We've Got A file on you - Stereogum: https://www.stereogum.com/2219412/weve-got-a-file-on-you-t-pain/interviews/weve-got-a-file-on-you/
• How the Nappy Heads fell apart - Boxin’ Mike Tyson’s podcast: https://www.facebook.com/t-pain/videos/t-pain-on-how-his-rap-group-the-nappy-heads-fell-a-part/390575043104507/
• History of Auto-Tune: https://www.londonsinginginstitute.co.uk/history-of-autotune/

Join ND and M in discussing the root of African American Music Appreciation Month.

Please be advised that some language may not be appropriate for children.

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Resources:

• Celebrate Black Music Month in June: https://kfl.uccs.edu/celebrate-black-music-month-in-june#:~:text=Kenny%20Gamble,%20media%20strategist%20Dyana,on%20the%20White%20House%20Lawn
• The Mother of Black Music Month - Ebony: https://www.ebony.com/dyana-williams-mother-of-black-music-month-interview/
• Mamie Smith Bio: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/smith-mamie-1883-1946/
• Mamie Smith Discog: https://www.discogs.com/release/21662515-Mamie-Smith-Dont-You-Advertise-Your-Man-Keep-A-Song-In-Your-Soul Stax and Motown information - Black History for Real
• Squarebiz- Motown Vs Stax - Black History for Real Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pQvxdXjt9ud19NrITeYYF?si=dc0f6cb338dc4290
• Part Two- Squarebiz- Motown Vs Stax - Black History for Real Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QojW3M9Pnom9xxUHkGT9C?si=a81fb24418f74d20

Some final thoughts on Labi Siffre.