Show Notes
Shannon-based rapper God Knows released his debut solo album A Future of the Past on September 26 via Narolane. We talk about his journey from serial collaborator to solo artist - though with his longtime collaborator Murli and his family by his side. He talks about how he has changed - or not since Rusangano Family, his experiences with the music industry that get aired on the record, his family history in Zimbabwe, and lots more.
God Knows tour dates: October 24: Mo Cultivation live showcase with Celeveidamai and Jar Jar Jr, The Kino, Cork Jazz Festival October 30: Other Voices Cardigan, Wales
Buy A Future of the Past: https://godknows.bandcamp.com/album/a-future-of-the-past
Further listening: TPOE 53: Rusangano Family - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tpoe-53-rusangano-family/id1032886343?i=1000384547117 TPOE 119: God Knows - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tpoe-119-god-knows/id1032886343?i=1000428779272 TPOE 231: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tpoe-231-god-knows-elaine-howley-f%C3%A9ile-na-gr%C3%A9ine-sweat/id1032886343?i=1000576344123
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