Slow Radio Shower is where we explore music from a different part of the world. It can be a nation or a region within a nation. We keep this post open for some time while we explore. This month we are exploring Sri Lanka.
Jump below the fold for the music. This list will be updated frequently throughout the month…
Tuesday, June 9 @ 1:45pm
A lot of the music seems to have some reference to the complex political history of Sri Lanka. I have a friend who updated me on political stuff but I remain unqualified to speak to that. So obviously here I’m focusing on the music. This band has some politics in their music but I dig the music quite a bit. It is a sort of experimental jazz. – Jayne
Tuesday, June 9 @ 2:00pm
This is very neat. Keerthi Pasquel is a very famous singer in Sri Lanka. And a friend got to perform with him after winning a contest. Anyhow, I think it’s super cool. – Jayne
Tuesday, June 9 @ 7:30pm
This has a touch of a “world music” feel. Whatever that means. It’s really good regardless.
Tuesday, June 9 @ 11:30pm
Some Sri Lankan hip hop…
and some punk…
Some edgy rock ‘n roll…. This perhaps isn’t my personal favorite but it’s solid.
Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:45am
My friend from Sri Lanka told me about their traditional Baila music. It is very interesting because it sounds a lot like some traditional Mexican music. Hopefully this song conveys that well…
Friday, June 12 @ 11am
Some free jazz from Sri Lanka. Pretty solid but this style of jazz is definitely an acquired taste I think.
Friday, June 12 @ 11:45am
Some solid indie rock from Sri Lanka…
more to come…