Michael Mwenso

7 Podcast Episodes

Michael Mwenso, Bandleader, Activist, Curator and Entrepreneur

Michael Mwenso, Bandleader, Activist, Curator and Entrepreneur

Michael Mwenso was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone but spent his teenage years hanging out at the legendary jazz club Ron... Read more

3 Aug 2022

33mins

Michael Mwenso, Uri Caine, Nérija, Tenor Triage & Other New Releases [Mondo Jazz Ep. 84]

Michael Mwenso, Uri Caine, Nérija, Tenor Triage & Other New Releases [Mondo Jazz Ep. 84]

Two hours of genre-defying, global, music, with a special focus on socially engaged projects, Finnish bands, and charism... Read more

17 Nov 2019

1hr 59mins

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Michael Mwenso Works To Dissolve 'Mysterious' American History

Michael Mwenso Works To Dissolve 'Mysterious' American History

Michael Mwenso's music destiny appeared after his mother was deported from their home in London to her native Africa.

13 Nov 2019

11mins

TMT 195: Michael Mwenso

TMT 195: Michael Mwenso

Emergence (The Process of Coming Into Being), the debut album from Mwenso and the Shakes is a live set, which makes sens... Read more

30 Sep 2019

42mins

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Michael Mwenso - at the 2019 Newport Jazz Festival

Michael Mwenso - at the 2019 Newport Jazz Festival

Michael Mwenso of Mwenso and the Shakes talks about their high-powered performance at the 2019 Newport Jazz Festival. #W... Read more

26 Aug 2019

5mins

Episode 355: Bonus - Michael Mwenso (of Mwenso and the Shakes)

Episode 355: Bonus - Michael Mwenso (of Mwenso and the Shakes)

At 15, Michael Mwenso was on stage with James Brown. It took the Sierra Leonean teenager four years to convince the godf... Read more

8 Aug 2019

47mins

49 - Michael Mwenso (Vocalist)

49 - Michael Mwenso (Vocalist)

Vocalist, MICHAEL MWENSO is the leader of MWENSO AND THE SHAKES, a vibrant band with new and fresh sounds, invigorating ... Read more

24 May 2018

52mins

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