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July 1, 2025 26 mins

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!

VIDEOS

David Byrne and Selena: God’s Child (Baila Conmigo) (1995)

Khruangbin & Vieux Farka Touré: Tongo Barra (2022)


EXTRAS

Saharan Cellphone Music

Janne Oinonen’s review of Ali in Line of Best Fit 

Olivia Rodrigo and David Byrne Burning Down the House

David Bryne: God’s Child


MORE COLLABORATIONS

Bad:

Bowie and Jagger: Dancing In the Street

Cringey but beloved:

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder: Ebony and Ivory  

Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney: 

The Girl is Mine & Say Say Say

Most ridiculous: 

Michael Jackson and Eddie Murphy Whatzupwitu

Most Iconic: 

Run DMC and Aerosmith Walk This Way

Queen & David Bowie Under Pressure 

Favorites: 

Sofi Tukker collab with Amadou & Mariam 

Amadou & Mariam collab with Santigold

Collaborating for Good:

The Sahel Initiative - Raising awareness and funding for humanitarian action across West Africa’s Sahel region

Vieux Farka Touré, Amadou & Mariam, Bassekou Kouyate, OMG Oumy Gueye, Songhoy Blues and Tal National: My Sahel

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