I don’t include many mixes longer than two hours in this column, for simple reasons: Life is short, and there’s a ton of music out there to get through. Plus, for home-listening purposes, not a lot of DJs can really craft a convincing narrative over such a considerable span. But ...
Kenyan band, a pioneer in the guitar-driven benga style, a bit less flashy than the better-known Daniel Owino Misiani, but infectious nonetheless. Dates are approximate ("mid-1970s to mid-1980s"), with Kilonzo dying in 1987, aged 33. ** 16. Cool Cats Invasion (Highlife, Juju & Pa...
Given Parton’s penchant for baking (she developed a line of cake mixes and frostings after all!), sweet treats abound, including Strawberry Shortcake, inspired by childhood memories of picking (and eating) fresh strawberries with their dad. The book is also an ode to the sisters’ cherished ...