I’m not sure if it’s Arizona’s latest xenophobic seizure, the EZLN posters I’ve seen from Fresno, Ca to Cuernavaca, Mexico, or the sign above that inspired this podcast. It’s not a political podcast, but it’s fiery with a tinge of violence and hope. New Zealand’s Ladyhawke, with her pulsating grooves and catchy chorus, may not appear to be raucous, but I feel turbulence whenever I hear the track I’ve included. Most of the songs make me spin around and around until I’m euphoric and about to vomit. In a good way. They’re songs I could hear before, during and after a protest. And after listening to this podcast, you should go listen to this one.

Now, off to the Island of Dolls.

Tracks
“Acabar Mal” – Sergent Garcia
“Bam Bam” – Sister Nancy
“Summertime Clothes” – Animal Collective
“Clash City Rockers” – The Clash
“Jimmy” – M.I.A.
“Paris Is Burning” – Ladyhawke
“Black & Blue” – Miike Snow
“I Can Change” – LCD Soundsystem
“ONE” – Yeasayer
“Eres Para Mi” – Julieta Venegas
“Oye Mi Bomba” – Sergent Garcia
“Keep On Knocking” – Death
“Rainin In Paradiz” – Manu Chao

 

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