Femi Kuti and son
Legacy +.
Legendary activist and Afrobeat originator,
Fela Kuti, used his music to lament social injustices and political corruption in his native Nigeria. Fela’s legacy spans decades and genres, touching on jazz, pop, funk, hip-hop, rock, and beyond. While this impact can be felt in Nigeria and the entire world, it also greatly affected Fela’s son Femi and his grandson Made, both of whom carry his legacy as torchbearers for change.
Legacy + comprises Femi s
For(e)ward. Both albums that make up Legacy + are steeped in the tradition of Afrobeat invented by Fela, but each also offers their own unique vision. Femi’s
Wuigada
Wuigada was named and developed by the highly acclaimed indigenous singer songwriter,
Kutcha Edwards. Wuigada in Mutti Mutti means to sing .
In this edition of
Red Roses, in 2012 to critical acclaim. Since then
Sue Ray as been building her career on the back of multiple awards and award nominations, extensive touring, and delivering stand out live performances.
We took the opportunity to ask Sue Ray a few questions, including asking what she has been doing in recent times: During Covid, although it was such an incredibly difficult time for everyone, it gave me some much-needed time to be at home. Having time to sit in my thoughts, gave me a chance to do some writing. And it inspired me to start a new album. I’ve recently recorded two singles that I’m releasing this year, and at the end of this year I’ll be releasing a new full length album.
For the first time, PBS’ history has been collated in print and made available to the public. PBS 40-year book features rare and (in some cases) previously unseen photos, posters and other historical artefacts to capture the rich and diverse history of the station and our music community.
This book showcases our journey, championing local and underrepresented music since 1979, and provides a tangible piece of culturally important memorabilia for fans of music, radio and PBS. We re proud and excited to share this important record of our history as a station and community with you.
Now is your opportunity to secure an important piece of PBS and Melbourne music history!
Join or renew as a
Performer member during the month of February and you will go into the draw to win one of three amazing prize packs!
Solo artist, in a band, DJ or producer? All performers are welcome. Membership is only $120 for the year and you will
have your performer name read out weekly on your favourite show. And a membership is even cheaper when it s shared between band mates!
This year, instead of one winner taking all, we have decided to share the love around with
three amazing prize packs, all designed to help you get your music out into the world!
Sleaford Mods with their highly anticipated sixth studio album
Spare Ribs. Shortcummings ,
‘Nudge It , which featured Melbourne s own
Amy Taylor from punk outfit
Amyl and the Sniffers.
‘Nudge It’ partners
James Williamson’s trademark lyrical wit with Amy s energetic and unmistakable vocals. The polemical Williamson and dexterous producer
Andrew Fearn kick against the pricks with unrivalled bite, railing against hypocrisy, inequality and apathy with their inimitable, scabrous sense of humour.
On
Spare Ribs the duo are charged with ire at the UK Government’s sense of entitlement, epitomised by its devil-may-care approach to the coronavirus crisis.
Recorded in lockdown in a furious three-week studio blitz,