84 episodes

The Fire in Little Africa podcast is a deep dive into the #EverythingIsUs culture that is Tulsa hip-hop. In this weekly podcast presented by Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center®, hosts Ali Shaw and Doc Free sit down with Fire in Little Africa artists, Tulsa community leaders and national voices for conversations on music and culture.

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    • 5.0 • 36 Ratings

The Fire in Little Africa podcast is a deep dive into the #EverythingIsUs culture that is Tulsa hip-hop. In this weekly podcast presented by Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center®, hosts Ali Shaw and Doc Free sit down with Fire in Little Africa artists, Tulsa community leaders and national voices for conversations on music and culture.

    Episode 77: Talking ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say’ with Oilhouse

    Episode 77: Talking ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say’ with Oilhouse

    In this episode Doc and Ali sit down with the legendary Oilhouse hip-hop collective (1st Verse, Surron the 7th, Pade, Doc Free) about their song which is our newest single ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say’

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 76: Talking 'Young and Free'

    Episode 76: Talking 'Young and Free'

    In this episode, Doc and Ali catch up with the artists behind Fire In Little Africa's "Young And Free." 

    Watch the new 'Young and Free' music video on YouTube.

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    • 58 min
    Episode 75: Sam Flowers

    Episode 75: Sam Flowers

    Sam Flowers is an operations assistant for Woody Guthrie Center with deep roots in the Tulsa hip-hop scene. Sam is a historian with a wealth of knowledge about music history, activism and social justice and a deep love for the Tulsa hip-hop community. He has been an ambassador for Fire in Little Africa throughout 2021, educating guests of the Woody Guthrie Center and sharing his passion for the project with hundreds of people.

    In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Sam to discuss his work, his passion for music, history and community, and his experience with the Fire in Little Africa project.

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    To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify

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    • 1 hr 38 min
    Episode 74: Atoria J

    Episode 74: Atoria J

    Atori J is a stylist and creative entrepreneur from Tulsa. She has served as the primary stylist for Fire in Little Africa music videos, photo shoots and more. She is a NY Times published fashion stylist and works as an independent stylist in Tulsa through her company Atoria J Styling.

    In this episode Doc and Ali chat with Atoria about her experiences working with FILA artists throughout 2021 and her journey as a personal stylist.

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    To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify

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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Episode 73: Nanci Fletcher

    Episode 73: Nanci Fletcher

    Nanci Fletcher is a singer from Brooklyn, NY. Nanci is known as the ‘songbird of Death Row Records’, and appeared on Dr. Dre’s ‘Keep Their Heads Ringing’ and has worked with the likes of Tupac, Snoop Dogg, ice Cube, Warren G and more. She appears on our new single and video ‘Party Plane’ featuring Steph Simon, Dialtone and Charlie Wilson.

    In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Nanci on Zoom to talk about her incredible role in hip-hop history, her family ties with St. Domonick and her work on ‘Party Plane’.

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    To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify

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    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 72: Talking ‘Party Plane’ with Steph Simon, Dialtone, Papa and Jimmie Joe.

    Episode 72: Talking ‘Party Plane’ with Steph Simon, Dialtone, Papa and Jimmie Joe.

    In this special episode, Doc and Ali sit down with the creators of ‘Party Plane’, the next single from our album out now on all streaming platforms.

    Steph, Dialtone, Papa and Jimmi Joe connect to discuss the collaboration with Charlie Wilson, the upcoming music video and more.

    • 1 hr 42 min

Customer Reviews

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36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Wink Locc ,

Episode 52 🔥

Peace and blessings to homie Tall Can b.k.a Jacc Spade. I was excited to hear this episode and everything he spoke on from the Big Splash show ( I was there) to the car accident and how it strengthen his faith in God 🙏🏾. I can’t wait to hear more music, keep on Maintaining! 😉 Thanks again for another fire episode.

j yearwood ,

No Regrets Listen Podcast About A No Skips Album

Doc and Ali do an incredible on documenting the Fire in little Africa, and doubles as missing piece to the Tulsa music archive.

MarsDeli ,

HOW AM I JUST FINDING THIS

I’m an artist/creative in okc and never get to hear about anything that’s popping in Tulsa and low and behold I find this wealth of straight up gold! Keep up the good work.

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