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Meshell Ndegeocello is: a fearless songwriter, an outrageously funky bassist, and a groundbreaking producer who knows just how to get the most out of each musician she hires. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "The Way," the second track off of her 1996 record Peace Beyond Passion, and shines a light on some of the things that make her one of the greats.
Written by: Meshell Ndegeocello
Album: Peace Beyond Passion (1996)
Special Guest: Sam Howard
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ALSO DISCUSSED:
- "The Womb," "Ecclesiastes: Free My Heart" "The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello from Peace Beyond Passion, 1996
- "Wild Night" by Van Morrison recorded by John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello on Dance Naked, 1994
- "Who Is He And What Is He To You" by Bill Withers and Stan McKinney from Peace Beyond Passion, 1996
- "Birdland" by Weather Report from Heavy Weather, 1977
- "Computer Blue" by Prince and the Revolution from Purple Rain, 1984
- "Cat Battles" by Joshua Redman from Freedom in the Groove, 1996
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