Hen House Studios Interview with Floyd Red Crow Westerman
October 27, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Singer/Actor/Indian Activist Floyd Red Crow Westerman
Floyd Red Crow Westerman is a world renown Native American (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Dakota) actor, singer, songwriter and advocate. Born in 1936, Westerman is perhaps best remembered for his roles as elder / leader Ten Bear in Dances With Wolves, Albert Hosteen in The X-Files, and One Who Waits on Northern Exposure.
Before commencing his movie career, Westerman was well-known as a country-western performer, collaborating with Willie Nelson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, and others.
His work and dedication have helped spread the American Indian Movement’s message throughout the world. He has performed with countless musicians in large benefit concerts for Indian self-determination, human rights and environmental protection. He toured the world with Sting to publicize the plight of the Rainforest and has been an ambassador of good will representing the International Indian Treaty Council.
In 2006, Westerman came to Hen House Studios to record his astonishing A Tribute to Johnny Cash, which won a *Native American Music Award* in 2007 for “Best Country Recording”.
Hen House Interviews Singer Fanny Franklin
October 23, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Singer Fannie Franklin
Fanny Franklin knows all about Hen House Studios. She sang with Trulio Disgracias, Double G, House Brew and Lonnie Marshall. Now Fanny is doing her own thing, creating a handful of wonderful songs that The Hen House truly enjoyed, full of rich midranges, luscious overtones ready to plucked, and soaring melodies with surprising touches of complexity and purity. Her has flavors of live disco performances, but with an expansiveness rarely seen even there. Fanny’s talents are no secret around here. She sings with Dakah, a thirty piece hip hop orchestra, and Megan Jacobs. And most recently, she has been singing along side Macy Gray.
Hen House Interviews Funk Band Capital Pusher
October 19, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Funk Band Capital Pusher
-A very hip local band, Capital Pusher, preaches love and funk to the world. Formed in 1997 by lead singer / bassist Nick Richetta, this band has been selling out shows for years. Nick teamed up with vocalist / keyboard player Rual Deleon in 1998 and the rest has been history. Capital Pusher is also comprised of Sean Sherrod on drums, Charlie Hitchcock in guitar, Chris Brown on sax, and Chris Hancock on sax. These guys love the music that they make. Their shows have a great vibe with up-beat energy. Capital Pusher is a must see band. Come join in on The Push.
Hen House Interviews Trevy Felix of the Reggae Band Boom Shaka
October 17, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Trevy Felix of the Reggae Band Boom Shaka
-Based in Southern California, Boom Shaka is keeping roots reggae music alive and well. Founded just after the peak 80’s reggae Renaissance (lead by such notables as Black Uhuru and UB40, by singer/songwriter Trevy Felix, Boom Shaka has developed a serious following over the years with their brand of Peter Tosh-inspired sounds. Unlike some reggae, which leaps from genre to genre and primarily extols the virtues of a laid- back “party all the time” lifestyle, issues in Boom Shaka’s social and political landscape sculpt and shape their lyrics, giving them the raw intensity and emotion of a Dominican tenement. Boom Shaka has toured the world and have released a series of albums since their inception. Trevy Felix is the lead singer and plays guitar. He is accompanied by his brother Bass-I on bass, Lester Fari on lead guitar, Shaka Man on drums and Little George on keyboards. The result is a potent distillation of message and music, draped in harmonies and rhythm.
Hen House Studios-Musician Baba Alade Live #2
October 15, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Baba Alade Live #2
-Baba Alade grew up in Watts, California and approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed with Banjo in hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost and found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring with the sweetness of a child they reflect the wisdom of an elder. He has played with everyone from Taj Mahal, Babatunde Olatunji to the great jazz legend, Charles Lloyd. His mesmerizing performances are legendary.
Hen House Studios-Musician Baba Alade Live #1
October 15, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Baba Alade Live #1
-Baba Alade grew up in Watts, California and approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed with Banjo in hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost and found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring with the sweetness of a child they reflect the wisdom of an elder. He has played with everyone from Taj Mahal, Babatunde Olatunji to the great jazz legend, Charles Lloyd. His mesmerizing performances are legendary.
Hen House Studios Interviews Musician Baba Alade #2
October 15, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Baba Alade #2
-Baba Alade grew up in Watts, California and approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed with Banjo in hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost and found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring with the sweetness of a child they reflect the wisdom of an elder. He has played with everyone from Taj Mahal, Babatunde Olatunji to the great jazz legend, Charles Lloyd. His mesmerizing performances are legendary.
Hen House Studios Interviews Musician Baba Alade #1
October 15, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Baba Alade #1
-Baba Alade grew up in Watts, California and approaches his folk/ blues from his urban roots, armed with Banjo in hand. Baba is a poetic wordsmith who sings of love, lost and found through sweet melodies that resonate in your mind. While the tunes ring with the sweetness of a child they reflect the wisdom of an elder. He has played with everyone from Taj Mahal, Babatunde Olatunji to the great jazz legend, Charles Lloyd. His mesmerizing performances are legendary.
Hen House Studios Interviews Singer Aya Peard
October 14, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Aya Peard
-Aya Peard’s latest project was a reunion of sorts for this group of very talented musicians. Singer/songwriter Aya Peard assembled Phremyl, even though the group hadn’t played together in over five years. Aya’s music is finding a wider and wider audience (including Nickelodeon’s South of Nowhere), yet it retains it’s intimate connection with the audience. Aya spreads her warm energy and mystical sounds to all those listening. Her songs are heart-felt, drawing from experiences of love and pain. The dreamy mood of their music will send you floating off to distant lands.
Hen House Studios Interviews Singer Andy Tubman
October 11, 2009
Hen House Studios Podcast with Andy Tubman
-Andy Tubman creates music is beautiful, inspiring and heart-felt. With an impressive range, his style slips fluidly from late-night at the bar rock ballads where you can feel the heat from the amps to soft horns and melodious guitars deftly woven into lyrical fabric by Andy’s sweet voice. The sound created is unique, familiar and new, with echoes of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits as Tubman’s voice trails off into gravelly tones after soaring lyrics that take you into hidden places in your own heart. Spectacular.
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