We're joined by Elif Bereketli (@elifbereketli), a powerhouse culture and arts journalist (host of "Showcase" on TRT World, founder of Sabit Fikir, bylines in Vogue Turkey, Calling Mag) to discuss obscurity and the intersection of marginalization and music. We touch on everything from Turkish Arabesk, New Orleans bounce, Puerto Rican reggaeton, Romani folk -- everything except, thankfully, how unqualified Dane and Ethan are to be talking with someone of Elif's stature.

The categories are: (1) A marginalized genre that later became mainstream; (2) An obscure artist that later became popular; (3) An obscure song that deserves attention 

Featuring music from Orhan Gencebay, The Velvet Underground, Mahotella Queens, and more. Listen to full songs here.

Links:

- Showcase, TRT's flagship culture and arts program, hosted by Elif Berektli
- "Dem Bow, Dembow, Dembo: Translation and Transnation in Reggaeton" by Wayne Marshall
- "Untransformed: For Better or Worse, Lou Reed Was Always Lou Reed" by Bill Wyman
- "Arabesk: Turkey's Sound of Change" – Elif's documentary on Arabesk and Orhan Gencebay
- "Romania's 'Gypsy Pop' Revolution" – Elif's documentary on Romani folk