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Step into Makela Space 3 — Polyphonic Interlocking Greetings taking us deep into archival space and the African diaspora. Spinning a kaleidoscope of inputs from Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Jamaica and the U.S. Here, the environment is instrument and the topic is digital return with this month's conversation partner Lee Watkins.

Contributor: Lee Watkins is director of ILAM the International Library of African Music in South Africa.Watkins’ work spans applied music studies, hip hop and popular music, revivalist traditions, developmental editing, and inclusive archival practice.

SOUNDS / TRACKLIST:

 1. Musique du Burundi, Akazéhé Par Deux Jeunes Filles Collection Ocora,    Lp, 1968

2. The Lijadu Sisters -  Orere – Eleligbo (1979)

3. Audio excerpt Ensemble Podcast 02/25 by sound artist KMRU commentary (Makela)

4. Freedom Archives (Audio documentary) Robert F. Williams as told by Mabel Williams -  Introduction

5. Freedom Archives (Audio documentary)  Robert F. Williams as told by Mabel Williams - The Williams' Beginnings

6. Spaza - Mangaliso Sobukwe

7.  Somagwaza ILAM archives, South Africa (This song is sung in thanks to the Chief when he has killed a beast for them. Praise song with clapping and 5 drums)

8.  Shabaka  Body To Inhabit [feat. E L U C I D],2023

9.  Nora Dean -  Angle-Lala, 1969