An exotica staple! Yma Sumac is most recognized for her extraordinary five octave vocal range. This diva is an Incan princess (true!) and her talent is showcased in traditional and not-so traditional latin music and backed by a hollywood-style orchestra.
Yma Sumac's vocal range: B2 - C#7
Yea Sumac on David Letterman, 1987
Do you like polka? Beer? Did you steal the keeshka? What is a keeshka, anyway? Answers to all these questions and more as we check out the best of Frankie Yankovic.
Frankie Yankovic being a creeper
Pennsylvania Polka as featured in Groundhog Day
Frankie Yankovic and Weird Al Yankovic's 1986 guide to the Grammies
You can't really go wrong with a Verve recording! This episode's featured album will appeal to both jazz lovers and bossa nova fans. We'll share with you a great introduction to Brazilian music of the 1950s and 60s.
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This is our first time featuring a review of a new release on the podcast! As lovers of old funky records, we have mad respect for the Avalanches whose love of music is obvious in their ability to scout out only the most awesome bits of obscure music and show it off in groovy new compositions. Even if you think you're not into electronic music, we bet you'll dig the psychedelic feel of Wildflower.
Wildflower and all its inner goodies.
Wildflower on Apple Music
Order the LP from the Avalanches
Chandra 1980 on Bandcamp
The Avalanches Guide to the samples, features and stories of Wildflower on Triple J
The Show Must Go On (Pitchfork)
Since I Left You (Wikipedia)
Subways by the Avalanches. The original sample by Chandra Oppenheim is easily reconizable but there's no doubt that it's a brand new song!
Everything is a Remix: A documentary about sampling and innovation.
Sometimes I wish I could unheard the Amen Break, so watch at your own risk. You'll hear it everywhere and realize how much this sample is used..
In this episode we learn that Pizza and Pipes was apparently a thing in the pacific northwest in the 1970s? Who knew. This episode may give you nightmares due to the shaky audio transfer or creepy movie themes or both.
About the Organ Grinder Restaurant Pipe Organ
Browse the Northwest Organists page for more about: Paul Quarino, David Lee, Jonas Nordwall, and Don Simmons)
Way out Wednesday: At the Organ Grinder Vol. 2 on Pop Dose
Pipe Organ Pizzerias Briefly Explained at Serious Eats
Wurlitzer Theater Organs at Wikipedia
From "David Lee" Album recorded 1976. Digitally remastered.