Ep. 4: Five Songs from “The North Pole” Series Soundtrack
From Chilean folk to Latin Hip-Hop to G-Funk, the "The North Pole" web series is chock full of amazing sounds from around the Bay. Locally sourced music is a big part of what makes this sharp political comedy about Oakland so ... Oakland. So we invited director Yvan Iturriaga for a deep conversation about five cuts from the series soundtrack (shout out to music supervisor Dion Decibels!) and why they matter to him. Plus, we've got two album recommendations from Bar Shiru's music director Daniel Gahr: one classic compilation from Luaka Bop, and the debut from an up-and-coming avant garde jazz musician from Seattle.
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Complete list of songs in “The North Pole” soundtrack:
SEASON 1:
"Working Poor" by Fantastic Negrito (Theme)
"N.E.W. Oakland' by Mistah FAB
"The Bay" by Zion I
"3xCrazy"by Netta Brielle
"Dance to the Rhythm" by Eugene Blacknell
"We Know We Got To Live Together" by Eugene Blacknell
"Oakland Streets" by Askari X
“Sugar for the Queen” by Bells Atlas
5 Million Ways to Kill a CEO" by The Coup
The Legacy" by Michael Torrence
"Lay Low" by Antique Naked Soul
"Simple Man" by The Grouch
"Bout that Action" by Ryan Nicole
SEASON 2:
"Working Poor" by Fantastic Negrito (Theme)
"Corazon" by BRWN BFLO
"What's Good?" by BRWN BFLO
"Those Days" by California Honeydrops
"A Man That Goes" by Selau
"Bailazo" by Bang Data
"You Never Knew” by Hieroglyphics
"Cumbita Mamá" by Lo Cura
"FMLN National Anthem"
"Soy Raka" by Los Rakas
"Canción de Solidaridad con El Salvador" by Grupo Raiz
"About My Paper" by Daveed Diggs
"Where is Truth" by Valerie Trout
"Coolin' on the Corner" by L-Deez
"Feeling Myself" by Mac Dre
"Elevation (Free My Mind)" by The B.U.M.S.
"Windows" by Big Von f/ Jacka
"Right Bounce" by Beejus
"Ya Me Voy" by Las Cafeteras
"Ganja Babe" by Michael Franti
"Somethin to Ride To" by Conscious Daughters
"Guillotine" by The Coup
