2020 will be the year known for transformations. You can feel it all around you. It can cause you to fear what tomorrow will bring. It can all seem so overwhelming, but I believe we have the power to decide whether to give into the fear or embrace hope. It is a choice, one you must renew and commit to each day. It is not easy to achieve and maintain hope however nothing worth having ever is. I live for today and hope for tomorrow. I get joy from sharing my musical mix with you and joy makes hope easier to bear. So I hope my listeners get even more joy from listening. Peace, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Bosco - We Cool (2017) Robert Glasper Experiment - Worries (2013) Daniel Y [featuring Billie Holiday] - Billie's Blues (Daniel Y Remix) (2007) Gang Starr - Jazz Thing (1990) Prince - Chelsea Rodgers (2007) Nona Hendryx - Transformation (1983) Brandon Williams [featuring: Joi Tiffany] - You Make Love Real (2014) Rahsaan Patterson - Sweet Memories (2019) Zuco 103 - Volta (2008) Sergio Mendes [featuring: Will I Am] - Agua De Beber (2008) Incognito - Show Me Love (2005) Ledisi - I Tried (2007) The Foreign Exchange - Better (2013) Al Jarreau [featuring: George Duke & Boney James)

Can You Dig It?? Besides here on Podomatic...Pheno's Lounge is now available in iTunes, Google Play Music, Mixcloud and YouTube. I feel the smart mouse from Pinky & The Brain...soon I will take over the world! Enjoy the mix, That's an order!! Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Gregory Porter - Holding On (2016) Bebel Gilberto - Baby (remix) (2005) Khruangbin - Maria Tambien (2018) Acid Blues Project - Dig This (1994) Marc Antoine - Camden Town (2005) Snoh Aalegra - In Your River (2016) Wally Badarou - Chief Inspector (1984) Migel Migs featuring Me'Shell NdegeOcello - Tonight (2011) Tracy Hamlin - You're My Sunny Day (2018) Incognito - When The Sun Goes Down (2008) Kirk Whalum - Any Love (2004) The Juju Orchestra featuring Terry Callier - What Is Hip? (2009)

Alert! Alert! It appears the world is going up in flames! Pandemic, continued racial tension, murder by cop, economic collapse, and oh yeah a Klansman in the White House. What can we do??? Well...this is a good of time as any to get your house in order. Purge the junk and the clutter, get clear about who you are and what you want. Contribute as much as you can to causes and political efforts that support a new way of doing things. Teach the children well and listen to what they have to say...get healthy! And...In The Meantime... Enjoy the mix, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Erykah Badu - Tempted (2020) Jaafar Jackson - Got Me Singing (2019) Oli Silk - In The Thick Of It (2013) Maxwell - No One (2001) Anderson.Paak - Reachin' 2 Much (2019) King - In The Meantime (2016) Jason Miles - Kathy's Groove (2020) Ledisi - Let Love Rule (2017) Bob Marley & The Wailers - Pimper's Paradise (1980) Brian Culbertson - Let's Stay In Tonight (2008) Incognito - Lowdown (2010) Gerald Levert - Wanna Get Up With You (2007) Q-Tip & Norah Jones - Life Is Better (2008)

As all lovers of Good Good Music are aware, Bill Withers transitioned to his heavenly reward on March 30th. This episode is dedicated to his musical legacy. Bill Withers had a relatively short career lasting only 15 years, but his impact on the world of music is immeasurable. I hope you enjoy my humble tribute to the one and only musical great from Slab Fork, West Virginia. Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix Lean On Me - Bill Withers (1972) Who Is He - MeShell NdegeOcello (1996) Bill Withers Interview Grandma's Hands - Gil Scott0Heron (1983) World Keeps Going Around - Bill Withers (1973) Use Me - Jose James (2018) She's Lonely - Bill Withers (1975) Kissing My Love - Bill Withers (1972) Lovely Night For Dancing - Bill Withers (1977) I'll Be With You - Bill Withers (1976) Ruby Lee - Joe Cocker (1982) Bill Withers Interview I Love You Dawn - Bill Withers (1975) It Ain't Because Of Me Baby - Bill Withers (1977) Lovely Day - Jill Scott (2011) Just The Two Of Us - Grover Washington, Jr. & Bill Withers (1980) Bill Withers Interview I Want To Spend The Night - Bill Withers (1977) It's All Over Now - Bobby Womack & Bill Withers (1975) You - Bill Withers (1974) I Don't Want You On My Mind - Bill Withers (1972) Bill Withers Interview I'm Her Daddy - Bill Withers (1971) Can We Pretend - Bill Withers (1974) I Wish You Well - Bill Withers (1975) Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers (1971)

Dear Friends, In times like these we have to get busy exercising our faith muscles. How you ask? It all starts with belief, anything good you wish to manifest in your life starts as a thought/seed in your heart and in your mind. The way to get that seed to develop is through belief, belief in the idea, belief in the outcome. See in your mind's eye the beginning and the end. I planted the thought/seed for this podcast over 10 years ago and my belief continues nurturing that same humble little seed. Listen to the power of belief manifest...and oh yeah while you listen - you can dance if you want to! Enjoy, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Marden Hill - Blacker (1995) Esperanza Spalding - I Can't Help It (2012) Victor Wooten - Get It Right (2012) Common Knowledge - Young Version Old Me (2015) Ledisi - Think Of You (2007) Q-Tip - Believe (2008) Robert Glasper Experiment - Ah Yeah (2012) Incognito - Happy People (2008) Ramsey Lewis - Tequila Mockingbird (1977) The Foreign Exchange - Better (2013) Ravyn Lenae - Closer (2018) J Dilla (featuring: Dwele) - Dime Piece (2006)