Ari examines the history of "Strange Fruit" - widely considered to be the first song of the 20th Century to document racism against African-Americans. This song remains a cornerstone of the foundation of the Civil Rights movement.  Music in this episode was created by Billie Holiday, Abel Meeropol, Bill Lee and the Natural Spiritual Orchestra, Django Rinehardt, and Nina Simone.  I do not own any rights to this music, but am using it for historical context and instructional purposes.

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Special Episode: Strange Fruit

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of one of Ari's biggest musical heroes, Daniel Johnston (January 22, 1961 – September 10, 2019)

Thanks Daniel Johnston

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat. On this episode, Ari takes a moment to reflect on the legacy of Woodstock, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Visit Ari's website at www.arihalbkram.com

Woodstock at 50

Ari takes a moment to reflect on the news of the last day, and provide a hopeful bit of musical perspective, from Kate Bush. 

Something (And Nothing) To Say

Ari takes a moment to say goodbye to 2018 and wish everyone a happy new year. Featuring music from Billy Joel.

Happy New Year 2019

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge 60th birthday of the greatest of all time, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

HBD MJ

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of a musical legend, Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018)

Thanks Aretha Franklin

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending April 13, 2018. This episode, we keep it going with a look at six terrific musical acts who are finally getting their historical recognition as the class of 2018 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Visit Ari's website at www.arihalbkram.com

Episode 057 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018

Ari tries to make you aware of the Ides of March.

Notes: The Ides of March

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending December 31, 2017. This week, Ari looks back at the extraordinary musicians we’ve lost over the past 12 months, and celebrates them through their own musical legacy. Featuring the music of Walter Becker (Steely Dan), Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band), Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Anita Pallenberg (The Rolling Stones), Charles Bradley, Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown), Al Jarreau, Joni Sledge (Sister Sledge), Sylvia Moy, Pete Moore (The Miracles), Mitch Margo (The Tokens), David Cassidy, Glen Campbell, Don Williams, Mel Tillis, Malcolm Young (AC/DC), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Johnny Hallyday, Jaki Liebezeit and Holger Czukay (Can), J. Geils, Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip), Pat DiNizio (The Smithereens), and Tom Petty. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Episode 056 - Goodbye 2017

The show takes a brief moment to acknowledge the passing of a musical legend, Tom Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017)

Thanks Tom Petty

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending September 8, 2017. This episode, we keep it going with a little topic I’m calling, what I did on my summer vacation. Featuring songs from Queens of the Stone Age, Goat, Sean Leon, Haim, Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, Washed Out, LCD Soundsystem and the War on Drugs. Subscribe to automatically get new episodes, and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Episode 055 - What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 23, 2017. This week, we explore the global relevance and emotional complexity of U2's landmark classic, The Joshua Tree. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Episode 054 - U2's The Joshua Tree

 Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 9, 2017. This week, we explore the profoundly deep existential questions asked throughout Pink Floyd's epic concept album, Dark Side Of The Moon. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com  

Episode 053 - Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon

Welcome to Shuffle and Repeat for the week ending June 2, 2017. This week, we take a deep dive into some of the history and impact and just overall great music of about sixty years of southern rock. Featuring songs from Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Daniels, Wilson Pickett, Derek and the Dominos, The Allman Brothers Band, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mountain, ZZ Top, Ram Jam, The Black Crowes, Silvertide, Blackberry Smoke, and Alabama Shakes. Come back each Friday for new episodes and reach out to Ari on Twitter @arihalbkram. Merch is now available to anyone who wants to support the show and a great charitable cause at shop.shuffleandrepeat.com

Episode 052 - Southern Rock Is A State Of Mind

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