The Nostalgia Mixtape

Sama'an Ashrawi
The Nostalgia Mixtape

A story-telling series rooted in the music that soundtracks our memories. Hosted by Sama'an Ashrawi. Produced & Edited by Jason Crow. Additional Production by Jasmine Chen. Illustrations by Nataly Menjivar. www.thenostalgiamixtape.com

  1. Grandpa & John

    30/12/2022

    Grandpa & John

    In the early days of the pandemic, I found a record poking out of a bookshelf. I must've walked past that shelf a million times, how had I never noticed it? Turns out: the record was written for my grandfather by future Broadway titan: John Kander. The story doesn't stop there and only gets better. I invite you to listen and enjoy and share. This story began as a twitter thread that went super viral, amassing tens of millions of views.

    12 min
  2. Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker

    19/10/2022

    Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker

    Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is probably one of the coolest people to ever set foot on Planet Earth. The man literally invented the high five in 1977 (seriously, look it up, I'm not lying) and yet somehow that isn't the coolest thing about him. His love and passion for music runs very deep, you'll hear that in the stories he tells. PS shoutout to Sydney Colson.

    1 h 2 min
  3. When Jay-Z Turned Noel Gallagher Into A Sham Pain Supernova

    10/10/2022

    When Jay-Z Turned Noel Gallagher Into A Sham Pain Supernova

    Once upon a time, Jay-Z was announced to be the first rapper to headline Glastonbury. Noel Gallager from Oasis didn't like that very much, he told the press, "I'm not havin' hip-hop at Glastonbury. Fookin no way." The way Jay-Z responded was equal parts class and ether.

    13 min
  4. Jamel Johnson

    13/09/2022

    Jamel Johnson

    Comedian and sports enthusiast Jamel Johnson stops by the campfire to tell a few funny and affecting coming-of-age stories; tales of romance, fisticuffs, and maybe a little bit of the ganja. His stories are soundtracked by Ludacris and Lil' Wyte, and boy are they worth hearing. Follow: https://twitter.com/nonprofitcomic https://instagram.com/broccolihouse We are @nostalgiatapes on IG and Twitter.

    1 h 8 min
  5. Lenora

    22/08/2022

    Lenora

    Lenora, a singer from Houston, Texas, (the Hiram Clarke area to be specific) stops by the campfire to get a little vulnerable, tell some stories, cry a little, and laugh a lot. 3:20 - Growing up in Hiram Clarke 14:15 - Almost got a Ginuwine Whoopin' 22:04 - The album 'Girls', the 'Cool' music video 27:05 - A happy memory 35:26 - "Goin Up Yonder" is *the* song that shaped Lenora 41:30 - Songs Lenora sang as a kid 49:00 - Long Live Mama Lenora 1:02:00 - Water (hug) break 1:02:45 - Grieving 1:06:46 - Outro Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelylenora/ https://www.instagram.com/sam3an/ https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiatapes/

    1 h 10 min
  6. When I Interviewed Bill Withers

    11/08/2022

    When I Interviewed Bill Withers

    One fateful day, I found myself holding a camera and staring into Bill Withers' eyes. Or, I should say, he was staring into mine. No, he was gazing into my soul. He could see all the highlights of my life, he could see every mistake I ever made. And he was smiling. Here's that story + at the end a chance for you to reflect on pieces of people you care about that you carry with you. This story was first published on the Elis Audio app in two parts, find the story here: https://spaces.elis.io/spaces/nostalgiatapes/posts/5fe9ed09-5f30-4e23-87ec-70b7b63ebd98 And part two here: https://spaces.elis.io/spaces/nostalgiatapes/posts/6469d199-dfce-43ee-82f3-6242192f4e1f

    17 min
  7. The Bun B Episode

    09/07/2020

    The Bun B Episode

    Legendary rapper, college professor, one half of the mighty UGK, and Sama'an's personal mentor, Bun B joins the campfire to tell the story of his career (and his marriage) through five of his songs. [00:01:50] Chapter 0: Trill Foreword by Jon Caramanica [00:11:20] Chapter 1: Findin' Love While Ridin' Dirty [00:23:10] Chapter 2: It's Dark and DMX Knows My Lyrics [00:35:56] Chapter 3: Tupac and UGK, The Collab That Almost Was [00:40:25] Chapter 4: Sometimes A Knowles Checks on *You* [00:51:02] Chapter 5: Losing My Shit Wiv Da Mandem At Glastonbury Read along with the annotated transcript at: http://thenostalgiamixtape.com/creative/the-bun-b-episode/ Donate to The Nostalgia Mixtape if you're feelin lucky: http://thenostalgiamixtape.com/donate/

    1 h 33 min
  8. Aaron Stephens plays "Do Something" & "Small Axe" (Bob Marley cover)

    30/06/2020

    Aaron Stephens plays "Do Something" & "Small Axe" (Bob Marley cover)

    From our episode In Support Of Black Liberation, Aaron Stephens shares two songs in his live performance: his original tune, "Do Something," and a cover of Bob Marley's "Small Axe." Buy Aaron's music here: https://aaronstephens.bandcamp.com/ Listen to the full episode here: http://thenostalgiamixtape.com/creative/in-support-of-black-liberation/ "Do Something" Lyrics: Some people want Some people need Some people give expecting to receive We’re earning wage they’re waging war We made them rich, but they want more But we won’t sit around and do nothing about it Let’s do something Do something about it March on those lawns and shot it We want change They sway our media and news Force feed us whatever they choose We’re booking hearses and they’re booking flights I don’t know how they go to sleep at night But we won’t sit around And do nothing about it Let’s do something Do something about it March on those lawns and shot it We want change Things won’t change if we just sit around asking why There are people in pain and we’re watching them die No justice, no peace "Small Axe" lyrics: Why boasteth thyself Oh, he-vil man Playing smart And not being clever, oh no I said you’re working iniquity To achieve vanity yeah, if a-so a-so But the goodness of Jah-Jah I-dureth for-i-ver [Chorus] If you are the big tree We are the small axe Sharpened to cut you down (Well sharp) Ready to cut you down, oh, yeah [Verse 2] These are the words Of my master, keep on telling me, oh No weak heart shall prosper, oh no they can’t, eh, eh [Bridge] Whosoever diggeth a pit, lord Shall fall in it, shall fall in it Whosoever diggeth a pit Shall bury in it, shall bury in it [Chorus] If you are the big tree We are the small axe Sharpened to cut you down Ready to cut you down [Bridge] Eh, whosoever diggeth a pit Shall fall in it, fall in it, eh Whosoever diggeth a pit Shall bury in it, shall bury in it [Chorus] If you have a big tree We have a small axe Ready to cut you down (Well sharp) Sharpened to cut you down, oh [Outro] If you are the big tree, let me tell you this We are the small axe Ready to cut you down (Well sharp) Sharpened to cut you down, oh, yeah

    6 min
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A story-telling series rooted in the music that soundtracks our memories. Hosted by Sama'an Ashrawi. Produced & Edited by Jason Crow. Additional Production by Jasmine Chen. Illustrations by Nataly Menjivar. www.thenostalgiamixtape.com

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    Sama'an Ashrawi
  • Années d’activité
    2018 - 2022
  • Épisodes
    28
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