Humans Being is one-hour podcast hosted by world-renowned saxophonist Kirk Whalum. In each episode, Kirk will guide us through an entertaining mix of stories from his lengthy career, musings on spirituality and politics, observations about world events and conversations with celebrities and media personalities. And, of course, impromptu jam sessions with artists you know and some you should know. Kirk's objective is to inspire, entertain and increase our collective spiritual territory!
Did you know that Najee means "friend of God" and Kirk means "Church?" The fact that these guys go way back and have such a warm kinship makes complete sense. There was nothing but good vibes and brotherly love! Kirk speaks with the one and only Najee about how they floated into each other's lives, about his commitment to his spirituality and his experience growing up in the Bronx. But don't think these are your average everyday musicians. You can also tune in to hear them use words like "paradisiacal" and "attenuated." It's not a simplistic conversation by any stretch! (Aren't you curious now?) AND they both played a little music -- vibes on vibes!
12 Aug 2022
Oh, He Mad-Mad
On this episode, Kirk chats with Memphis-based, Brooklyn-tested legend-in-the-making, IMAKEMADBEATS. For those of us a touch north of Gen X, he is indeed mad-mad but mad meaning very, super, much, many and aggressively producing music. And that music is pretty doggone dope. If you haven't heard his music, do yourself a favor. He and Kirk go on to talk about all of the influences in his music, becoming unapologetic, his family dynamics coming up, The Mound (Orange Mound where they both were raised), how they got out of Memphis and what brought them both back. So many common threads and so many deeply resonant points made! Have a listen.
5 Aug 2022
The Mighty, Mighty Ojay's!
That's it. That's about all the description we need. The O'jays have such an expansive catalogue of music that has inarguably touched most Americans in some way, shape or form. Most of us get the warm and fuzzies when we hear the opening bars of "our song" by the legendary trio. Original member Walter Williams takes us down memory lane, and elaborates on his unshakable faith while Eric Nolan talks about enjoying life, loving everything you have, smelling the roses and the privilege of singing with his idol. (Eddie Levert is recovering from COVID. Sending love, light and healing energy!) Catch their latest album, The Last Word, and catch them on tour in a city near you!
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