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Q+A

with Zaynab Wilson

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Who or what inspires you?

Heartfelt connections, conversations that inspire the heart and mind, and everyday people being and doing

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Because to love unconditionally is a great gift… and so is being shown love by Radio Venice

Favorite song right now?

Why Don’t You – Cleo Sol

Favorite album right now?

Jeremy Dutcher – Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa

Latest hobby you picked up?

Candle making

Last thing you read?

The Book of Rumi & With The Heart in Mind

Best breakup song?

Where I Stood – Missy Higgins

Favorite quarantine activity?

Gardening and jamming

Favorite comfort food?

Stovetop popcorn

Favorite instrument …

The voice

… and does it have a name?

The Gift

Zaynab Wilson

Musical Guests

Bar Jay Bar

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After leaving New England and spending years on the road living out of cars, chasing fiddle festivals, and writing music across the country, he linked up with a rag-tag collective of street buskers in Los Angeles, CA and adopted his Great-Grandfather’s cattle brand as a name–Bar Jay Bar. With a sound honed in front of square dances and sidewalk passersby alike, Bar Jay Bar’s music is born from a love of harmony rich Old-Time country, and features thoughtful originals and reinterpreted classics played on guitar, fiddle, and upright bass. He resides in El Sereno, CA.

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Bar Jay Bar on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E03 – May 30, 2021

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Zaynab Wilson

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“What a gorgeous voice and stunning performer, Zaynab’s sense of humour and wit engages the listener in such an honest way. Her gentleness and humility in her songs quietens your spirit. When I heard her songs and voice it reminded me of a young Aretha Franklin. Truly amazing performer and as Zaynab has been supporting others on their musical journey, the time is now for this young performer with a huge career ahead of her.” – Shellie Morris, Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter

Zaynab, a Canadian-Trinidadian multi-instrumentalist, is slow and steady with her creative and personal expansion. She explores the details and depths of her story through her dynamic music style and passionate expression, and transmutes the raw material of her experiences and voice into songs that “quietens your spirit”. With a diverse musical input ranging from Bob Marley to Norah Jones, Esperanza Spalding and Billie Holiday, Zaynab’s output flows with elements of improvisation influenced by Jazz, Soul, R&B and Afro-Caribbean.

At six years old and the youngest of six children, Zaynab began performing regularly with her family, Salah & Family or “the Von-Trapps of Steelpan”, around Montréal and at steelpan Panorama competitions in Toronto and Trinidad. In addition to her cultural music roots, Zaynab’s creative evolution illuminates her sensitive, dynamic, and well-rounded musicianship as a percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, drummer, and workshop facilitator.

Over the years, Zaynab has had the opportunity to perform with a variety of Canadian and international artists including Lorraine Klaasen, Alysha Brilla, Jason Wilson, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick and Pee Wee Ellis, and performed at notable festivals including Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), Hillside Festival (Canada) and Celtic Connections (Scotland). She has performed her original music project in live venues across Canada, in the US, and Australia, thriving in the more intimate settings.

In March 2020, Zaynab released her first single, “Golden”, and, in due time, trusts the release of her new body of work will resonate with kindred ears and hearts of the world.

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Zaynab Wilson on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E03 – May 30, 2021

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Musical Guests

DLee

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With no formal music education, DLee’s innate musical talent manifested itself, from a young age, as he began singing in the church choir. A love for bass playing ensued, aged ten, which organically led to creating tunes and writing lyrics.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, and with strong familial roots in the deep south, his exposure to the world of music was intense, from Gospel and high school jazz band to a home life filled with musical culture, encouraged by his family. DLee was able to hone his musical gifts for melody and lyrics, influenced by such greats as Otis Redding, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield.

Self-taught in various instruments, he continually developed his own unique sound, while concurrently excelling in basketball at Loyola Marymount University, which took him professionally to Europe. There, a major modeling agency also scouted his look, and launched a successful modeling career, appearing in over hundred national commercials, affording him time to further hone his craft, in his first love, music. Guitar in hand, along the way, his prolific flair for singing/songwriting became recognized by the industry.

Dedicated and passionate, DLee was able to establish himself as a fulltime musician/producer, working with the likes of Macy Gray, Kim Hill, Monk, Medusa, Keaton Simons. DLee has also collaborated with Leon Ware ( Marvin Gaye ‘I want you’) and James Gadson, written lyrics and shared vocals with Adrian Younge and Will Hart of The Delfonics, and composed music for film and TV commercials. Screen work has included musical supervision and composition for Cassidy Way, The Road to Redemption, A Scanner Darkly and The Making of 300 the movie.

Together with actor/singer Gary Dourdan as Sugar Free the Band, DLee has toured the US, the West Indies, France, Morocco and Dubai, including a number of charity performances. The album ‘Soul Revival’ was DLee’s first episode as a solo artist, featuring ten songs that are a pure expression of his heart and soul. Currently, DLee is putting the finishing touches on his follow-up album – release date to be advised.

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DLEE on Radio Venice

Radio Venice S17.E03 – May 30, 2021
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Q+A

with André Cholmondeley

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Who or what inspires you?

Humans and our fascinating little time on this amazing planet! And the stories we tell.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Diverse, GREAT production values, positivity, their inspirational LOVE of Music and Art!

Favorite song right now?

“Long Long Way from Home” Foreigner: (right this minute, sure!)

Favorite album right now?

“A” Jethro Tull

Latest hobby you picked up?

Photo/Image editing!!

Last thing you read?

Hopefully not the LAST, but most recent was an interview with effects algorithmic genius Tom Erbe

Best breakup song?

“It’s Too Late” Carole King

Best makeout song?

anything by HEART

Favorite quarantine activity?

Getting better on 4 instruments. Getting better at video editing & streaming

Favorite comfort food?

Thai or Mexican

Favorite instrument …

Synthesizer

… and does it have a name?

Hmmm no

André Cholmondeley

Q+A

with Chris Opperman

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Who or what inspires you?

“Put a Motor in Yourself” by Frank Zappa
Not just the song. The phrase too.

Why do you love Radio Venice?

Rae’s hot

Favorite song right now?

“Beautiful Telephones” by Carla Bley

Favorite album right now?

“Life Goes On” by Carla Bley

Latest hobby you picked up?

Cooking

Last thing you read?

His Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman

Best breakup song?

“Nookie” by Limp Bizkit

Best makeout song?

Anything by Boney James

Favorite quarantine activity?

Playing video games with my little girl

Favorite comfort food?

Potato chips

Favorite instrument …

Piano

… and does it have a name?

LOL! No.

Chris Opperman

Q+A

with Gerry Fialka

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Who or what inspires you?

Suzy Williams

Why do you love Radio Venice?

It nurtures new music and Fun is the Key=FUNKY

Favorite song right now?

Outside Now by Frank Zappa

Favorite album right now?

Bravo by Suzy Williams & Michael Jost

Latest hobby you picked up?

Producing Funk Music

Last thing you read?

Finnegans Wake by James Joyce

Best breakup song?

Why Do I Feel? by The Shaggs

Best makeout song?

Can’t Fool Computers by BSP=Black Shoe Polish

Favorite quarantine activity?

Writing new articles for the Venice BeachHead

Favorite comfort food?

Spinach and rice

Favorite instrument …

Kazoo

… and does it have a name?

Korla Pandit

Gerry Fialka

Musical Guests

Tyler Bartram

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Tyler Bartram is a guitarist, composer and music educator. His YouTube specials on the music of Frank Zappa have earned him world-wide praise, and jobs with Dweezil Zappa, Simon Prentis and more. His band merges original jazz with Charlie Parker and James Brown.

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Tyler Bartram on Radio Venice

Radio Venice does Zappa! – May 23, 2021

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