Pete Josef has a modern take on classic soul

Today, the Spotlight is On singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Pete Josef.

The impetus for Pete’s visit was a series of tracks that he has been dropping throughout the Spring and Summer of 2023 - one of which, “Utopia”, you can listen to at the end of this episode. Before we got to his new music, we discussed Pete’s musical upbringing, his connection to classic soul “message music”, and much more. 

Pete is an artist deeply in tune with his times, which is reflected in the lyrical content of his music. He is also in tune with the lineage his own work springs from, as you will learn from this talk. It was a pleasure having him on and we highly encourage you to check out his music. Enjoy. 

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Dig Deeper

• Visit Pete Josef at petejosefmusic.com
• Listen to Pete Josef’s music on Bandcamp or your favorite streaming platform
• Follow Pete Josef on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
• Pete Josef…inspirations (Spotify Playlist)
• Rotary Connection - “Lady Jane” (Jerry G. TV show, Chicago, 1969)
• Moussa Kouyate plays kora
• Sura Susso
• Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Is as Relevant Today as It Was in 1971
• Local Groove Does Good: The Story Of Trip-Hop’s Rise From Bristol
• Where to Start With Afrobeat Pioneer Tony Allen, One of the Greatest Drummers Ever
• Patch’s artwork for Pete Josef’s “Utopia”
• The White Lamp
• Theo Katzman

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