This week in Ropeadope History… Powerful spoken word from the great Yusef Komunyakaa, with instrumentation from David Cieri and Mike Brown.
Get a copy and listen here: https://ykdcmb.bandcamp.com/album/dark-furniture
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[11:50] Documents show differences over US peace plan for Ukraine
Ukrainian and European officials pushed back this week against some US proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine, making counterproposals on issues from territory to sanctions, according to the full texts of the proposals seen by Reuters.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0425/1509430-ukraine-russia-documents/
#Ukrainian #European #thisweek #US #Russia #Ukraine #Reuters
This week in Ropeadope History… The first from Paul Beaubrun, a positive force from Haiti who transforms suffering into joy.
Get a copy and listen here: https://ropeadope.com/store/rasanbleman-red-moon-by-paul-beaubrun
This week in Ropeadope History…The email said "I have an album based entirely on James Joyce's Ulysses". We said YES
Get a copy and listen here: https://russkaplan.bandcamp.com/album/the-ulysses-cycle
[09:00] Intel to cut over 20% of workforce - Bloomberg News
Intel is set to unveil plans this week to slash more than 20% of its workforce, in a move to streamline operations and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, Bloomberg News has reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0423/1508996-intel-to-cut-over-20-of-workforce-reports/
#Intel #thisweek #morethan20% #BloombergNews
[08:59] Can a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal be agreed this week?
Warnings from the Trump administration that it is prepared to walk away from brokering a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine have pushed the Kremlin to consider direct talks with Kyiv. Can a ceasefire deal be reached this week?
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0423/1508969-ukraine-russia-analysis/
#Trump #Russia #Ukraine #Kremlin #Kyiv #thisweek
This week in Ropeadope History…A stretch music classic, this album digs deep into personal issues and brings comfort to many.
Get a copy and listen here
Vinyl: https://ropeadope.com/store/samora-pinderhughes-grief-blue-vinyl
CD: https://ropeadope.com/store/samora-pinderhughes-grief-blue-vinyl-cydl2
Salsa in fugivity, soto, nadjim and seriously playful laughter. #thisweek
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From a 1965 episode of This Week with host Bryan Magee
This week in Ropeadope History… With a unique and fresh sound, Lex Sadler's Rhythm & Stealth mixes of electronica, hip hop, samples, and live instrumentation to bring us Polytronic
Get a copy and listen here: https://lsrs.bandcamp.com/album/polytronic
This week on national networks YTA and The Family Channel:
SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales welcomes the lead actor and the author / executive producer of "Bosch: Legacy," Titus Welliver and Michael Connelly. Plus, we have music by Tori Martin ("Abilene"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee.
I know I know, I'm linking to #Xitter, but this should be amplified:
#ICE
#USPol
#Trump
#ThisWeek
#Autocracy
#ElSalvador
#Deportation
#AbregoGarcia
#ThisWeekOnABC
X (formerly Twitter)This Week (@ThisWeekABC) on XAbrego Garcia’s deportation was a “test case” for Pres. Trump to remove Americans from the U.S., Politico’s @jmart said.
“It’s what Trump wants to do, which is deport American citizens who commit crimes to foreign prisons.” https://t.co/EiB1FVE0fE
[10:33] Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he had instructed the military to intensify pressure on Hamas after the Palestinian militant group this week rejected an Israeli proposal for another temporary truce, instead demanding a deal to end the war in exchange for the release of hostages.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0420/1508569-israel-gaza/
#Israeli #BenjaminNetanyahu #Hamas #Palestinian #thisweek
This week in Ropeadope History… In the daze between Napster and Itunes, we focused on Philly, and Burndown Allstars were one of the finest blends of songwriting craft and Hip-Hop. A true undergound collective, Philly style.
Get a copy and listen here: https://soundcloud.com/burndown-allstars
This week in Ropeadope History… From Italy with love, one of our absolute favorite people because he brings a smile wherever he goes.
Get a copy and listen here: https://andreamolinari.bandcamp.com/album/51
This week in Ropeadope History… The Knucks debut, funky and powerful Dallas sound with all the flavors.
Get a copy and listen here: https://funkyknuckles.bandcamp.com/album/as-of-lately
This week in Ropeadope History… A lifelong study of percussion led Bill Summers to this project with Scott Roberts. Forward Back’s collective experiences have created a sound that is ancient and new
Get a copy and listen here: https://forward-back.bandcamp.com/album/volume-1
A week with Shungu, Nola, Sara, Victoire & Maxime. #thisweek
This week in Ropeadope History… A dreamy and joyful album from Ganavya and Munir Hossn, bringing light in turbulent times
Get a copy and listen here: https://munirhossn-ganavya.bandcamp.com/album/sister-idea
#DonTheCon's #Trade Sec Lutnik on #ThisWeek argued that... despite the fact ONLY CONGRESS has the authority to impose #tariffs (and therefore #TraitorTrump is once again violating the #Constitution)... T**** does indeed have the authority on the grounds of "National Security".
Warren: "What's the National Security threat we have with Belgium?"