This week in Ropeadope History… The prolific and diligent imporvisational ensemble Bright Dog Red delivers not one, but two new albums - speaking to the times we live(d) in with a prescient warning.
Bad Magic: https://ropeadope.com/store/bad-magic-cd
Hegemonitized: https://ropeadope.com/store/hegemonitized-cd
This week in Ropeadope History… On the second track of Snarky Puppy's family Dinner Vol 1 we hear Shayna Steele's earth shattering vocals; more than a decade later she delivers yet again.
Get a copy and listen here: https://shaynasteele.bandcamp.com/album/gold-dust
This week in Ropeadope History… We were honored and humbled to be able to bring this timeless classic from Mr. Ededie Palmieri to the world. His contribution to the evolving nature of Jazz and Latin music is immeasurable, as is his dedication to his home of Puerto Rico.
Get a copy and listen here: https://eddiepalmieri.bandcamp.com/album/sabidur-a
This week in Ropeadope History… Inspired by cigarettes, insomnia, meditation, death and France, Richard X Bennett’s third Ropeadope releaseis a mostly rhythmless evocation of a lonely planet.
Get a copy and listen here: https://richardxbennett.bandcamp.com/album/away-from-the-many
This week in Ropeadope History… Back when we were known for avant-garde, Jazz, and Jam - we signed a (sort of) bluegrass band, Cabinet, from Scranton Pennsylvania. It was a soul affirming move for ropeadope.
Get a copy and listen here: https://cabinet.bandcamp.com/album/cabinet
This week in Ropeadope History… A collaboration from Sweden to South Africa, proving that music is universally healing.
Get a copy and listen here: https://ropeadope.com/store/the-travelers-cd
#DonTheCon's Treasury Sec Scott #Bessent, said on #ThisWeek that the #StockMarket has recovered nearly all of its losses after the Market plunge in early April, and "The Media called it the worst Market plunge in 100 years. But just 3 weeks later, the Market has recovered almost all of those [self-inflicted] loses, and I never hear the Media calling this The Greatest Recovery in history."
The #DOW didn't recover BECAUSE of his polices, but b/c he WALKED THEM BACK! #Gaslight
[13:21] Dublin Quranic school rejects allegations of wrongdoing
The Nurul Huda Quranic school based at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin has rejected allegations of wrongdoing in the wake of its closure this week by its newly appointed board of directors.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0427/1509723-islamic-cultural-centre-dublin/
#Quranic #theIslamicCulturalCentre #Dublin #thisweek
This week in Ropeadope History… Powerful spoken word from the great Yusef Komunyakaa, with instrumentation from David Cieri and Mike Brown.
Get a copy and listen here: https://ykdcmb.bandcamp.com/album/dark-furniture
[11:50] Documents show differences over US peace plan for Ukraine
Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some US proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to sanctions, according to the full texts of the proposals seen by Reuters.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0425/1509430-ukraine-russia-documents/
#Ukrainian #European #thisweek #US #Russia #Ukraine #Reuters
This week in Ropeadope History… The first from Paul Beaubrun, a positive force from Haiti who transforms suffering into joy.
Get a copy and listen here: https://ropeadope.com/store/rasanbleman-red-moon-by-paul-beaubrun
This week in Ropeadope History…The email said "I have an album based entirely on James Joyce's Ulysses". We said YES
Get a copy and listen here: https://russkaplan.bandcamp.com/album/the-ulysses-cycle
[09:00] Intel to cut over 20% of workforce - Bloomberg News
Intel is set to unveil plans this week to slash more than 20% of its workforce, in a move to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, Bloomberg News has reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0423/1508996-intel-to-cut-over-20-of-workforce-reports/
#Intel #thisweek #morethan20% #BloombergNews
[08:59] Can a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal be agreed this week?
Warnings from the Trump administration that it is prepared to walk away from brokering a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine have pushed the Kremlin to consider direct talks with Kyiv. Can a ceasefire deal be reached this week?
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0423/1508969-ukraine-russia-analysis/
#Trump #Russia #Ukraine #Kremlin #Kyiv #thisweek
This week in Ropeadope History…A stretch music classic, this album digs deep into personal issues and brings comfort to many.
Get a copy and listen here
Vinyl: https://ropeadope.com/store/samora-pinderhughes-grief-blue-vinyl
CD: https://ropeadope.com/store/samora-pinderhughes-grief-blue-vinyl-cydl2
This week in Ropeadope History… With a unique and fresh sound, Lex Sadler's Rhythm & Stealth mixes of electronica, hip hop, samples, and live instrumentation to bring us Polytronic
Get a copy and listen here: https://lsrs.bandcamp.com/album/polytronic
This week on national networks YTA and The Family Channel:
SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales welcomes the lead actor and the author / executive producer of "Bosch: Legacy," Titus Welliver and Michael Connelly. Plus, we have music by Tori Martin ("Abilene"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee.
I know I know, I'm linking to #Xitter, but this should be amplified:
#ICE
#USPol
#Trump
#ThisWeek
#Autocracy
#ElSalvador
#Deportation
#AbregoGarcia
#ThisWeekOnABC
[10:33] Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he had instructed the military to intensify pressure on Hamas after the Palestinian militant group this week rejected an Israeli proposal for another temporary truce, instead demanding a deal to end the war in exchange for the release of hostages.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0420/1508569-israel-gaza/
#Israeli #BenjaminNetanyahu #Hamas #Palestinian #thisweek
