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.
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