Show #2 - Summertime Anthems & Indigenous House

Mausiki Scales joins the Queue Points crew for this very special show. DJ Sir Daniel interviewed Professor Scales about the legacy of Fela Kuti, his own musical output, and the influence of our African heritage on Black music as a whole. Learn more about Mausiki Scales at https://www.mausikiscalescommonground.com/.

Fela Kuti and his music were both larger than life. It’s been unfair to reduce Fela’s legacy to Nigeria’s version of James Brown. While he and Brown had similarities, Kuti’s legacy stands on its own as one of the greatest and consistent musicians and showmen we’ve ever seen. Using his music as a call to action for activism, Kuti’s music is one part groove, one part revolution.

The Queue Points Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 series is a four-part series dedicated to Black artists nominated for induction into the prestigious class. Vote For Your Favorite Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Nominees by visiting https://qpnt.net/rockhallvote by April 29, 2022.

Drake’s newest release, “Honestly, Nevermind,” has sparked many reactions, but none as interesting as the question of the origins of House music which are rooted in Black gay clubs and with Black gay DJs. Continuing our #Pride2022 discussions, we’re going to briefly explore the history of House, and how we may have lost touch with this history.

Special guests, Christina and Miguel, from the They Reminisce Over You podcast will be joining us to talk to us about their show, and why folks should be tuning in. They’ll be sticking around for our discussion about Black Canadian musicians who we love and have been influential.

One summertime rite of passage for folks of a certain age has been attending a music festival. The idea of sharing your favorite music with 100,000 of your closest friends has been a way for folks to connect and enjoy themselves during the summer months. COVID-19 had a devastating effect on the industry, but it looks like for 2022, festivals are back like they never left. On this episode we’re discussing the return of summer music festivals.