Groove Theory with DJ Spooky | Clocktower Gallery & Radio

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Hosted by LaRonda Davis , Earl Douglas , Darrell McNeill

Originally aired 4/1/13

A talk with the author of "What Are You Doing Here? A Black Woman's Life And Liberation In Heavy Metal", a book that chronicles racism, sexism and intolerance in the metal scene through tales of cultural displacement and empowerment by women.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

What the BRC Did For Summer Vacation

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 10/29/12

This edition is a collection of new releases that have been rattling our iPods as we've moved from the dog days of summer to the cool twilight of fall. Featuring blazing tracks by Blood Sugar X, Skunk Anansie, Cody ChesnuTT, Spectrum Road and more.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

Ape Is High: BRC Gets Deep With Mandrill

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 7/30/12

Mandrill is built around four brothers from Brooklyn via Panama and is part of a rich tradition of polyglot, self-contained bands that included WAR, Santana, and Sly & The Family Stone. They've produced a treasure trove of classic jams.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

New Releases 2012, Part 3

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 7/9/12

The BRC Radio crew returns with even more new releases for the summer of 2012. With tracks by Stew & The Negro Problem, Robert Glasper, Imani Uzuri, Gordon Voidwell, Martina Topley-Bird, The Bellrays and Mutha Wit among others.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

New Releases 2012, Part 2

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , LaRonda Davis , Earl Douglas

Originally aired 6/4/12

Morris Day and The Original 7ven! The Roots! This stuff doesn't get enough airtime. The BRC crew takes us through more 2012 picks including Year of the Dragon, Ben Harper, Garland Jeffreys, Skunk Anansie, Blood Orange, Candice Anitra, Xenia Rubino...

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

New Releases 2012, Part 1

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 4/23/12

For Spring 2012, the season of rebirth and renewal, the BRC Radio crew assembled this show of new sounds, new wonders, new possibilities. With tracks by Van Hunt, Gordon Voidwell, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kenna, others.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

Rock 'N Roll Reparations, Volume 2 (Part 2)

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 8/15/11

Part 2 of a program featuring tracks from the Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation with Year of the Dragon, Tamara-kali, Burnt Sugar, Fishbone, Fifth Nation, The Negro Problem, Like Trains & Taxis, Jeffery Gaines, AJo, others

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

Rock 'N Roll Reparations, Volume 2 (Part 1)

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 7/25/11

First of a two-parter featuring tracks from the 2011 Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation, Rock ‘N Roll Reparations: Volume 2 with tracks by: Earl Greyhound, The Smyrk, McRad, White Noise Supremacists, Sophia Ramos, Pillow Theory...

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

Still Black, Still Rock, Still Radio

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 6/23/11

The BRC crew 2011 radio reunion, full of positivity about the music scene, playing new releases and updating us on some old friends including Fishbone, Tamar-kali, Fifth Nation, California King. Ben Kenney, Living Colour, Socialybrium and lots more.

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Black Rock Coalition Radio

Reunion of The Family Stand

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , Earl Douglas , LaRonda Davis

Originally aired 8/14/06

A lively session from 2006 with the reunited Family Stand featuring original members, V. Jeffrey Smith, Peter Lord, and Sandra St. Victor to talk about their about their album, Supa Soul Nova and gives an in-studio performance.

RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Laina Dawes, What Are You Doing Here? Hosted by LaRonda Davis, Earl Douglas Radio show A talk with the author of "What Are You Doing Here? A Black Woman's Life And Liberation In Heavy Metal", a book that chronicles racism, sexism and intolerance in the metal scene through tales of cultural displacement and empowerment by women. The BRC crew (LaRonda Davis, Earl Douglas and Darrell McNeill) have a phone chat with Toronto-based journalist, photographer and critic Laina Dawes, author of "What Are You Doing Here? A Black Woman's Life And Liberation In Heavy Metal." Dawes talks... Originally aired 4/1/13 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio What the BRC Did For Summer Vacation Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show This edition is a collection of new releases that have been rattling our iPods as we've moved from the dog days of summer to the cool twilight of fall. Featuring blazing tracks by Blood Sugar X, Skunk Anansie, Cody ChesnuTT, Spectrum Road and more. This edition is a collection of new releases that have been rattling our iPods as we've transitioned from the dog days of summer to the cool twilight of fall. Featuring blazing tracks by Blood Sugar X, Skunk Anansie, Cody ChesnuTT, Animals as... Originally aired 10/29/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Ape Is High: BRC Gets Deep With Mandrill Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show Mandrill is built around four brothers from Brooklyn via Panama and is part of a rich tradition of polyglot, self-contained bands that included WAR, Santana, and Sly & The Family Stone. They've produced a treasure trove of classic jams. Mandrill is a legendary band 40-plus years in the game whose music fused a broad range of styles across the sonic spectrum. Born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the Wilson brothers (Ricardo, Louis, Wilfredo and Carlos) were part of a rich... Originally aired 7/30/12 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio New Releases 2012, Part 3 Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show The BRC Radio crew returns with even more new releases for the summer of 2012. With tracks by Stew & The Negro Problem, Robert Glasper, Imani Uzuri, Gordon Voidwell, Martina Topley-Bird, The Bellrays and Mutha Wit among others. The BRC Radio crew returns with even more new releases for the summer of 2012. With tracks by Stew & The Negro Problem, Robert Glasper, Imani Uzuri, Gordon Voidwell, Martina Topley-Bird, The Bellrays and Mutha Wit among others. Originally aired 7/9/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio New Releases 2012, Part 2 Hosted by Darrell McNeill, LaRonda Davis Radio show Morris Day and The Original 7ven! The Roots! This stuff doesn't get enough airtime. The BRC crew takes us through more 2012 picks including Year of the Dragon, Ben Harper, Garland Jeffreys, Skunk Anansie, Blood Orange, Candice Anitra, Xenia Rubino... It's not fall yet, but there's been quite a harvest of new releases. In fact, there was so much that it had to spread out over two more shows! The BRC crew continues their look at some of the latest material that has come across their respective... Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio New Releases 2012, Part 1 Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show For Spring 2012, the season of rebirth and renewal, the BRC Radio crew assembled this show of new sounds, new wonders, new possibilities. With tracks by Van Hunt, Gordon Voidwell, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kenna, others. It’s spring, the season of rebirth and renewal: new sights, new sounds, new wonders, new possibilities. So in the spirit of the new, the BRC Radio crew returns with an all-new show (their first of 2012) featuring all new music. This show features... Originally aired 4/23/12 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Rock 'N Roll Reparations, Volume 2 (Part 2) Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show Part 2 of a program featuring tracks from the Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation with Year of the Dragon, Tamara-kali, Burnt Sugar, Fishbone, Fifth Nation, The Negro Problem, Like Trains & Taxis, Jeffery Gaines, AJo, others Part two of a two-part episode featuring tracks from the Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation, Rock ‘N Roll Reparations: Volume 2, released 2011, hosted by Earl Douglas Jr. and Darrell M. McNeill. This segment features tracks by:... Originally aired 8/15/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Rock 'N Roll Reparations, Volume 2 (Part 1) Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show First of a two-parter featuring tracks from the 2011 Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation, Rock ‘N Roll Reparations: Volume 2 with tracks by: Earl Greyhound, The Smyrk, McRad, White Noise Supremacists, Sophia Ramos, Pillow Theory... Part one of a two-part episode featuring tracks from the Black Rock Coalition’s 25th Anniversary compilation, Rock ‘N Roll Reparations: Volume 2, hosted by Earl Douglas Jr. and Darrell M. McNeill. This segment features tracks by: Earl Greyhound,... Originally aired 7/25/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Still Black, Still Rock, Still Radio Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show The BRC crew 2011 radio reunion, full of positivity about the music scene, playing new releases and updating us on some old friends including Fishbone, Tamar-kali, Fifth Nation, California King. Ben Kenney, Living Colour, Socialybrium and lots more. After a multi-year hiatus from our studios the BRC crew returnws in 2011, contrite and full of positivity about the music scene, they play new releases and update us on some familiar friends including Tamar-kali, Fifth Nation, California King. Ben... Originally aired 6/23/11 Listen Read More »