Common
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
18 Feb 2016
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke raps about hip hop music and culture. Tonight, the Chicago scene. Audio
The Sampler: Common, Nobodys Smiling
9 Aug 2014
On his new album Nobody's Smiling, rapper Common presents a grim picture of his hometown Chicago, backed by the dark and ominous beats of longtime collaborator No I.D. Nick Bollinger takes a listen. Audio
The Sampler: Robert Glasper Experiment.
30 Nov 2013
Nick Bollinger explores the new album from Texan jazz pianist Robert Glasper, Black Radio 2, which features vocals from Common, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Norah Jones. Audio