The George Bastian Show playlist for 07/16/2026
| Artist | Title | Album | Label | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sona Jobarteh | N’na Duniyaa | Badinyaa Kumoo | ||
| Javier Jara | Alicia | Our Rhythms, Our Voices | ||
| Lettuce | Gold Tooth | Cook | ||
| Ping Pong Go | Un Poco Loco | Smash Combat | ||
| Flying Lotus | CAPTAIN KERNEL | BIG MAMA | ||
| Nia Archives | Luv Like | **Single** | ||
| Sknit | Salto | Grist EP | ||
| Minor Sine Project | Balter | Extempore | ||
| Simo Cell | Clapflame | Simo Live Cuts I | ||
| BITWASHERE | I Hate Music | Somewhere The Stars Align | ||
| Angine De Poitrine | Sarneizz | Vol. II | ||
| Zoumer | Driving (So Many Emotions) | e.a.l. (Euro Arab Lovergirl) |
Title: The Language of Rhythm: How Patterns Move Us
Description: Rhythm is one of the oldest and most universal elements of music. Long before melody and harmony became central to musical traditions, people were using rhythm to communicate, celebrate, work, dance, and tell stories. Although rhythmic patterns vary across cultures and genres, they all share the ability to connect people through movement and repetition. In this episode, we explore how rhythm shapes the way we experience music. Moving through styles such as African-inspired percussion, latin music, funk, jazz, hip-hop, electronic dance music, and experimental sound, we'll hear how different artists use pulse, groove, syncopation, and repetition to create energy and expression.