Nathan Weakley

Hey guys! This blog marks my fiftieth for the UIC Radio, so I thought that I’d switch it up a little bit. For the first time, I’m going to write about a movie– specifically, my favorite movie of all time, Robert Altman’s Nashville (1975). The plot follows a loosely connected bunch of musicians, political campaigners, and various other troubled people as they navigate overlapping personal challenges over the course of a few long days in Nashville, Tennessee. Original movie poster from 1975...

Hey guys, today I’m here to talk about an artist I really love, and one who is overlooked too often: Exuma. Exuma, the Obeah Man (1970) album cover- original artwork by Tony McKay Bahamian singer/songwriter Exuma released his eponymous debut album in May of 1970. The music is lightningstruck folk, a blend of rock, reggae, junkanoo, calypso, and African music. Before I go further into that, let’s talk a little about the man and the story behind the music. Tony McKay was born on Cat Island, a...