This is Lost and Found - a selection of songs discovered and revisited under lockdown by Yadana Saw.
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Odyssey - 'Hang Together'
A rather fitting sentiment for what we’ve all been doing to keep safe from Covid-19.
Disciple Pati - Serious (from RNZ Music sessions)
The super sassy Tāmaki Makaurau singer says grew up listening to Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers - influences that are really strong in this song. Definitely one to watch! Here's the full RNZ Music session:
UB40 -'Food for Thought'
Paying tribute to UB40’s songwriter and saxophonist Brian Travers who died of cancer aged 62. This version was recorded in 1979 for the BBC Peel Sessions and was included in the 30th anniversary reissue of the Birmingham band's debut album Signing Out. 'Food for Thought' was written with the help of Ali and Duncan Campbell's father.
Annette Peacock - 'Pony'
American experimental electro pioneer Annette Peacock with Pony from her 1972 album I’m The One which was reissued by Light in the Attic records.
Bongmaster - 'Brothers and Sisters'
Pōneke supergroup featuring members of Fat Freddys, Aaron Tokona and Trinity Root’s Warren Maxwell. A fantastic example of the interconnected Welllington music scene of the mid-to-late 1990s.
Cornell Campbell and the Eternals - 'Queen of the Minstrels'
From a fabulous compilation called Nice Up The Dance: Studio One Discomixes full of lovers rock tunes that will have you swaying the night away
Tami Neilson - Roimata/Cry Myself to Sleep ft Troy Kingi.
The beautiful voices of Tami Neilson and Troy King accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra for RNZ Music is such a timeless treat.
Urban Disturbance - 'Robert Jane'
Before Zane Lowe became one of the most famous music interviewers on the airwaves, he was one member of Urban Disturbance. This track is gorgeous snapshot of Aotearoa hip hop and Auckland's jazz scene that nurtured so much local music talent.
Paul McCartney - 'Waterfalls'
My favourite Macca release, McCartney II is the album where he discovered a synthesiser and home recording. The album wasn’t terribly well received upon its release in 1980. But has gone on to be a cult favourite as a forerunner to electro-bedroom based production - there are so many great tracks on it. 'Check My Machine' is standout, 'Temporary Secretary' is rather fun. But the pure heart in 'Waterfalls' is just what we all need right now.
David T. Walker - 'Never Can Say Goodbye'
The exceptional and somewhat unknown David T. Walker is probably in just about anyone's record collection. His impressive resume includes session duties on Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, Carole King's Rhymes and Reason. He's been sampled by Tupac, A Tribe Called Quest and DJ Shadow.
