Bilal: Make That Jazz Dirty

By Simon Rentner

Published February 24, 2017 at 9:19 AM EST

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Bilal makes headlines, whether he's performing a fiery (and most hilarious) https://vimeo.com/180467815">tribute to Prince at the BET Awards, or making a cameo on Common's Black America Again tour. But forget all of the stage fireworks and politics for a moment. What makes this singer so great is his range — not just vocally, but also with his uncategorical Soulquarian goodness. He dirties up our definitions of sound, melding jazz, rock, soul, and R&B. This program features our own unique recording of Bilal with Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band, as well as a recent collaboration with the LA-based producer Adrian Younge, In Another Life (2015).

Listen above, or download the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.

Bilal performs with Revive Big Band and Robert Glasper at the Apollo Theater Saturday, February 25th.

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Simon Rentner

For more than 15 years, Simon Rentner has worked as a host, producer, broadcaster, web journalist, and music presenter in New York City. His career gives him the opportunity to cover a wide spectrum of topics including, history, culture, and, most importantly, his true passion of music from faraway places such as Europe, South America, and Africa.

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