The Coolest Collaborations

It’s our 25th episode! What better way to celebrate than with a chat about collaboration—the good, the weird, and the legendary. From surprise duets to global jams, we’re talking about musical magic-making that moves our bodies and minds and reassures us that just maybe humanity isn’t doomed after all. Thanks for being a part of the Stereothematica collaboration!VIDEOSDavid Byrne and Selena: God’s Child (Baila Conmigo) (1995)Khruangbin & Vieux Farka Touré: Tongo Barra (2022)EXTRASSaharan Cellphone MusicJanne Oinonen’s review of Ali in Line of Best Fit Olivia Rodrigo and David Byrne Burning Down the HouseDavid Bryne: God’s ChildMORE COLLABORATIONSBad:Bowie and Jagger: Dancing In the StreetCringey but beloved:Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder: Ebony and Ivory  Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney: The Girl is Mine & Say Say SayMost ridiculous: Michael Jackson and Eddie Murphy WhatzupwituMost Iconic: Run DMC and Aerosmith Walk This WayQueen & David Bowie Under Pressure Favorites: Sofi Tukker collab with Amadou & Mariam Amadou & Mariam collab with SantigoldCollaborating for Good:The Sahel Initiative - Raising awareness and funding for humanitarian action across West Africa’s Sahel regionVieux Farka Touré, Amadou & Mariam, Bassekou Kouyate, OMG Oumy Gueye, Songhoy Blues and Tal National: My SahelConnect with us on Instagram (to share your song picks or troll us), Spotify (for our ever-growing playlist), and Stereothematica.com (for extra fun)!If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe, and if you love it, a five-star rating and review would send us into the exosphere of excitement.And email us at [email protected]! We will write back!