Tuesday, July 15, 202507/15/2025

Midnight Madness: “Zombie” by Fela Kuti

Anand and Jason discuss the life and music of Fela Kuti, focusing on the seminal track “Zombie” from 1976.

Tuesday, July 8, 202507/08/2025

Midnight Madness: 3 Songs by Youssou N’dour

Jason plays 3 songs by Youssou N’dour and Anand brings up Rosanna Arquette for almost no reason.

Tuesday, July 1, 202507/01/2025

Midnight Madness: 3 Songs by Dobet Gnahore

Anand and Jason continue their exploration of the music of Africa by listening to three songs from Dobet Gnahore of…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

Midnight Madness: 3 Songs by Annie-Flore Batchiellilys

Anand and Jason explore three songs by Annie-Flore Batchiellilys, a leading Gabonese singer.

Tuesday, June 3, 202506/03/2025

Midnight Madness: 3 Songs by Thomas Mapfumo

Anand and Jason revel in three chimurenga selections from the illustrious career of the Lion of Zimbabwe, Thomas Mapfumo.

Tuesday, May 27, 202505/27/2025

Midnight Madness: South African Township Music

Jason shares with Anand three selections from the South African Township Music era: Lemmy Mabaso’s “See You Later” (Marabi), Royal…

Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025

Midnight Madness: “Bamana Niya” by Toubab Krewe

Anand shares his favorite Toubab Krewe song with Jason and the two of them dive all the way into questions…

Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025

Midnight Madness: “In C Mali” by Africa Express

Jason introduces Anand to Terry Riley’s minimalist composition “in C” as performed by a star-studded Africa Express.

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

Midnight Madness: “Blue Milk” by Stereolab

Anand and Jason listen to “Blue Milk” by Stereolab from their sixth album Cobra And Phases Group Play Voltage In…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Midnight Madness: “Power Chant” by African Head Charge

Jason shares a live track with Anand by African Head Charge, hearing it themself for the first time in 30…