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Jun 3, 2025 42 min

Francis Fuster (Pt 2)

from Holding Up The Ladder

Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with Francis Fuster. We pick up our conversation in London in the 1980's. Francis is playing percussion for Hugh Masekela, he's touring with Paul Simon and that huge record, Graceland. We talk about playing in South Africa post apartheid and a short stint in jail - it was self-defense! Guest: Francis Fuster Title: You gotta be ready Music: Bach, Handel, Miles Davis and John Coltrane Music links Hugh Masekela, Sekunjalo Geraldo Pino and the Heartbeats, Maria Lef for Waka Hugh Masekela, Don't go lose it baby Hugh Masekela, Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela) Francis Fuster, Najesueh Other links Shango-Ja Martial Arts Academy Find out ways to support the Israel-Palestine project click here Podcast Website Podcast IG

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