What does relief sound like after a long, ugly political season? Not one thing. It can be John Lennon making the demand plain, Kendrick Lamar turning endurance into a communal chant, or Moorea Masa finding room for joy without pretending the hard part never happened. Ibrahim Maalouf pushes the mood somewhere more expansive, with jazz, gospel and Arabic musical language sharing space. Some songs seduce you with melody. Others grab your nervous system.
This is a show for anyone who wants to hear what happens after the headline, when people exhale and start moving again.
For Funk's Sake is hosted by me, Bruce Caines, and comes to you each week from New York City.
