Aug
17

Summer Jamz #12: Thomas Odumade’s “In the Heat of the Night”

This mix is inspired by all the nights I’ve spent of late sweating on the balcony of my downtown Edmonton apartment. The heatwave that’s struck the city, coupled with all the intermittent thunderstorms has created some damn hot and humid evenings this summer. It hasn’t quite reached Do the Right Thing levels of sultriness, but… Continue reading »

Aug
02

King Sunny Ade: The King of Juju Music

Thomas Odumade last lectured on the virtues of Lidget Green Position. This time he tackles the King–allapologies to Elvis, Michael Jackson, T.I., and Louis XIV. Both the band and the enlightened monarch. Despite a surge in interest in West African music over the last few years, little has been written about legendary Juju pioneer King… Continue reading »

May
27

The Style of Lidget Green Position

Thomas Odumade typically keeps time at A.M. 180. He is contributing to PoW as part of an elaborate scheme to help procure Canadian health care for the American contingent.  Since 2008, English gentleman/producer Dean Bentley, has released a steady string of singles on his own label, DMB Records, featuring such oft-overlooked talents as Phat Kat,… Continue reading »