Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network

"Where Literature Meets Hip Hop Culture"

Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network will premiere every third Wednesday of each month, from 9 to 10 pm, starting in December. That's right. Tune into Freiburg's own American Hip Hop Teacha “Sir Reggie” as he reads excerpts from both works of fiction and non-fiction in English—and explains how these stories chart a course for Hip Hop's journey through the modern world. If you've ever wondered what literature sounds like with Hip Hop as a backdrop, you might find Sir Reggie's experimental theater of reading, and playing rap music, interesting. We're looking forward to the show!

Mittwoch 17.08.22

Mittwoch 20.07.22

Voyage to Gandahar - Waiting to Exhale

Welcome back to another episode of Voyage to Gandahar!    On tonight's show, Sir Reggie reads excerpts from the international bestseller "Waiting to Exhale" by Terry McMillan. Yes, this is the same book (published in 1992) which was adapted...

Mittwoch 18.05.22

Voyage to Gandahar - Harry Potter Part two

Welcome back fellow Hiphoppas!   Today, we are taking a little voyage to catch up with the most famous wizard in the whole world!   That's right! In this episode, I read excerpts from Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This is the second...

Mittwoch 20.04.22

Voyage to Gandahar - Harry Potter Show

Welcome back fellow Hiphoppas!   Today, we are taking a little voyage to catch up with the most famous wizard in the whole world!   That's right! In this episode, I read excerpts from Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This is the second...

Mittwoch 16.03.22

Voyage to Gandahar - Sir Elton John Part I

Welcome back to Gandahar!

You know, it was only a matter of time before I did a show featuring music icon, Sir Elton John!

Today, I play some of Elton's classic singles interspersed with readings from his compelling autobiography "Me."

We...

Mittwoch 16.02.22

Miles Davis

Welcome back, Gandaharians! How is the new year treating you?

Today's show features the hypnotic sounds of jazz extraordinaire Miles Davis. I also read passages from Miles: The Autobiography, which he wrote with journalist Quincy Troupe and...

Mittwoch 19.01.22

Voyage to Gandahar presents Will Smith Day!

Welcome back Gandaharians! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! We're kicking off the New Year with the soulful music of superstar Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince! That's right. If you're a Will Smith fan, you don't want to miss...

Mittwoch 15.12.21

Voyage to Gandahar - Music Expert Karl in tha house // Part Two

Welcome back fellow Hiphoppas! It's time for another episode of Voyage to Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network.

Today, we have a special show just for you!    Author and journalist Karl Kovacs joins Sir Reggie for a two-part discussion on Hip Hop...

Mittwoch 17.11.21

Voyage to Gandahar - Music Expert Karl in tha house

Welcome back fellow Hiphoppas! It's time for another episode of Voyage to Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network.

  Today, we have a special show just for you!    Author and journalist Karl Kovacs joins Sir Reggie for a two-part discussion on Hip Hop...

Mittwoch 20.10.21

Voyage to Gandahar - Episode #10

On this episode of Voyage to Gandahar, Sir Reggie considers the perception and integration of soul music in Germany. He questions whether controversial forms of music, like rap, have been given a fair chance to show their many facets.

  "Who...

Mittwoch 29.09.21

Voyage to Gandahar #9

On today's episode of Voyage to Gandahar, Sir pays homage to musical legends Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, The Ronettes and Lesley Gore. 

  "Their beats were infectious," he explains. "You have to imagine how the early...

Mittwoch 18.08.21

#8 From Robeson to Turner

The OG Philly Cat aka Sir Reggie takes us 'back in time' in this episode of Voyage To Gandahar. You know he's been 'diggin' in the crates' (shout out to Diamond D) and dusting off classics by Paul Robeson, Audrey Hepburn, Sarah Vaughan...

Mittwoch 21.07.21

Voyage to Gandahar #7: It's All About The Benjamins

Welcome back, Hiphoppas! Today, it's all about the Benjamins!  Luchini. Cream. Dough. Cheese. Bread. Benjamins. These are all  synonyms for "money" in slang. Why is money so important in Hip Hop Culture? Artists like Kanye West, Camp Lo, The...

Mittwoch 19.05.21

Voyage #5: Our Musical Parents

Welcome to Episode Five of Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network. In remembrance of Hip Hop icon DMX, we will pay tribute to our "musical parents" in this particular show. These are the artists that came before rap's ascencion into the...

Mittwoch 16.06.21

Voyage to Gandahar #6 - Our Musical Mothers

Welcome to Episode Six of Voyage to Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network. Tonight, we pay homage to our "musical mothers" who influenced Hip Hop Culture. Most Hiphoppas of my generation discovered Soul, R & B, Jazz and Alternative music...

Mittwoch 21.04.21

Voyage to Gandahar - The Hip Hop Network Episode 4

Welcome back, Hiphoppas! This is Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network. I am your host, Freiburg's own Sir Reggie aka OG Philly Cat aka The Psychologist of Rap! 

  Today, we are focusing on Hip Hop's Seventh Element: Knowledge of Self!  I'll...

Mittwoch 17.03.21

Voyage to Gandahar - The Hip Hop Network Episode 3

Welcome back, Hiphoppas! This is Voyage To Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network. I am your host, Freiburg's own Sir Reggie aka OG Philly Cat aka The Psychologist of Rap! 

This show finds your dear host reminiscing on classic jams from the Platinum...

Mittwoch 17.02.21

Voyage to Gandahar - The Hip Hop Network - Episode 2

Welcome to our second episode of Voyage to Gandahar: The Hip Hop Network! Sir Reggie is back at it again--playing classic rap jams and reading excerpts from critically-acclaimed books such as The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain and The Vibe...

Mittwoch 16.12.20

Voyage to Gandhar - The Hip Hop Network - Episode 1

On his very first show, Sir Reggie reads the first few pages of Paulo Coelho’s classic “The Alchemist” and introduces us to Hip Hop’s Nine elements. He also shares a brief summary on the founding father of the culture—DJ Kool Herc. Of...

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