Comments on: Nigeria 70 and a Bunch of Random Thoughts Tangentially and Not So-Tangentially Connected To It http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/ I'm a Bartender, I Do Great Things. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:03:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Passion of the Weiss » Blog Archive » Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul & Calypso Crossover 1969-1979 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-29763 Passion of the Weiss » Blog Archive » Calypsoul 70: Caribbean Soul & Calypso Crossover 1969-1979 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:01:19 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-29763 [...] alone, Strut’s dropped the outstanding Funky Nassau: The Compass Point Story (1980-1986), Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump, and now, Calypsoul 70, an excellent effort dedicated to digging up forgotten Caribbean funk, [...] […] alone, Strut’s dropped the outstanding Funky Nassau: The Compass Point Story (1980-1986), Nigeria 70: Lagos Jump, and now, Calypsoul 70, an excellent effort dedicated to digging up forgotten Caribbean funk, […]

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss » Blog Archive » OC Weekly: Steinski-What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-22067 Passion of the Weiss » Blog Archive » OC Weekly: Steinski-What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:29:39 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-22067 [...] the review for Steinski’s What Does It Mean? that I spoke of a little while back finally ran. It’s not long, just 300 words or so, but I’d hope that it at least [...] […] the review for Steinski’s What Does It Mean? that I spoke of a little while back finally ran. It’s not long, just 300 words or so, but I’d hope that it at least […]

]]> By: thomas http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21413 thomas Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:20:51 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21413 thanks thanks

]]> By: padraig http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21398 padraig Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:11:29 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21398 ^co-sign that it's supposed to refer to the year 2000 as opposed to 2000 people. knowing a little bit about Fela he probably meant "free" on several levels - pan-African freedom from Western (both US & Soviet, this being 1980, the height of the Cold War) political/economic influence (see also "International Thief Thief") as well as Nigerian freedom from the military government whom Fela was always fighting against & being imprisoned by("Zombie", "Unknown Soldier","Coffin for Head of State", etc.). something about apartheid too I'd think. that's just my take, but Fela's politics were complicated & um, kind of contradictory at times - not that I have anything less than massive respect for him & his music, just saying he can be kinda hard to pin down sometimes. ^co-sign that it’s supposed to refer to the year 2000 as opposed to 2000 people. knowing a little bit about Fela he probably meant “free” on several levels - pan-African freedom from Western (both US & Soviet, this being 1980, the height of the Cold War) political/economic influence (see also “International Thief Thief”) as well as Nigerian freedom from the military government whom Fela was always fighting against & being imprisoned by(”Zombie”, “Unknown Soldier”,”Coffin for Head of State”, etc.). something about apartheid too I’d think. that’s just my take, but Fela’s politics were complicated & um, kind of contradictory at times - not that I have anything less than massive respect for him & his music, just saying he can be kinda hard to pin down sometimes.

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21379 Passion of the Weiss Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:47:59 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21379 I think it's because of the presumed mystical/numerological import of the year "2000." I think it’s because of the presumed mystical/numerological import of the year “2000.”

]]> By: thomas http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21347 thomas Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:27:15 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21347 re: 2000 Blacks Got To Be Free I feel stupid asking this, but why 2000? Does anyone know? I already googled it and didn't find anything. re: 2000 Blacks Got To Be Free

I feel stupid asking this, but why 2000? Does anyone know? I already googled it and didn’t find anything.

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21229 Passion of the Weiss Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:21:55 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21229 Yeah, that song continually blows my mind. The world needs to know. Obama this is your shot. Hopefully, the Steinski thing will run next week. The world also needs to know about that (or at least hip-hop heads under 30). It's just an incredible compilation. Yeah, that song continually blows my mind. The world needs to know. Obama this is your shot.

Hopefully, the Steinski thing will run next week. The world also needs to know about that (or at least hip-hop heads under 30). It’s just an incredible compilation.

]]> By: padraig http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21212 padraig Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21212 "2000 Blacks Got to Be Free" is probably my favorite Fela track. Anikulapo + Roy Ayers is an unbeatable combo. so is that Steinski article still gonna run? cause I'm looking forward to a day where we can all discuss Mantronik's magnificent megamixes & the Latin Racscals & Coldcut mashing up "Paid In Full" w/"Im Nin Alu" & the guy who did Bomb the Bass. “2000 Blacks Got to Be Free” is probably my favorite Fela track. Anikulapo + Roy Ayers is an unbeatable combo.

so is that Steinski article still gonna run? cause I’m looking forward to a day where we can all discuss Mantronik’s magnificent megamixes & the Latin Racscals & Coldcut mashing up “Paid In Full” w/”Im Nin Alu” & the guy who did Bomb the Bass.

]]> By: douglas martin http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21170 douglas martin Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:10:21 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2008/06/06/nigeria-70-and-a-bunch-of-random-thoughts-tangentially-and-not-so-tangentially-connected-to-it/#comment-21170 don't forget how girl talk <i>maniacally</i> presses the space bar while he's performing. that's an integral part of his "performance." don’t forget how girl talk maniacally presses the space bar while he’s performing. that’s an integral part of his “performance.”

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