Metropolis Radio
Black & Gold
This is an attempt to present an "eclectic" selection of music in a homogenous way. That is, although some of the tracks may seem juxtaposed, they all share the same effect, or rather affect: deep artistry coupled with tasteful and creative risk-taking.
With the exception of a few relatively recent tracks that have perked my ears, like Billie Eilish's bury a friend, Labrinth and Zendaya's All for Us, and David Bowie's Black Star, this playlist is compiled of pillars of my musical maturation. Consequently, their timelessness play a perpetual guiding and inspiring role. Some might make you jump up and dance, some might make you lament, while others might make you laugh. Regardless of the emotion these songs might imbue, their power shines in unison.
—Amino Belyamani
this week’s curator: Amino Belyamani
Hailing from Casablanca, Morocco, Amino Belyamani's music reflects a rich diversity of influences: from complex African rhythms and Arabic melodies, to western classical music, electro-acoustic music, pop, and jazz. Amino's recent projects include the critically acclaimed Dawn of Midi, who opened for Radiohead at Madison Square Garden, Innov Gnawa, a traditional Moroccan trance ensemble, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2018, and the "surprising and compelling" (PopMatters) microtonal SSAHHA.
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Welcome to Metropolis Radio, our new ongoing series of curated playlists from the next generation of composers and performers. In addition to providing direct support to our artists for creating these playlists, we hope they serve as a connection to listeners during and after COVID-19, as well as promote a sense of community and discovery among Metropolis artists and beyond. New playlists dropping every Friday!
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