Broadcaster and DJ Peter Barakan

Nick Luscombe and Ken Nishikawa present Listen and believe - a new podcast from KEF Japan exploring music and sound from the perspective of Tokyo-based musicians and DJs, artists and designers.

Our first guest is Peter Barakan, who is well-known for his exceptional commitment to personally curated music radio with numerous long-running shows on Inter FM and NHK FM, as well as his his Live Magic festival.

This edition was recorded on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at KEF Music Gallery, Tokyo.

Listen to Peter`s playlist via this link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Q1tdwzRpOIJDP29qAiqXO?si=827052288dec4d96

Peter Barakan Playlist:

Otis Redding “My Girl”
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

Donny Hathaway “What's Goin’ On”
Live

Bobby Charles “Tennessee Blues”
Bobby Charles

Little Feat “Two Trains”
Dixie Chicken

Toumani Diabate “Jarabi”
Kaira

Nina Simone “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free”
Forever Young, Gifted & Black: Songs of Freedom and Spirit

Sonny Rollins “St. Thomas”
Saxophone Colossus

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Positive Vibration”
Rastaman Vibration

Dr. John “Big Chief”
Dr. John's Gumbo

Billie Holiday “Body And Soul”
Lady Day

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