Talking Heads: Influences

Talking Heads: Influences

Talking Heads' fondness for soul and R&B set them apart from other New York rockers in the '70s and '80s. Adding to the funk-punk mix, they would go on to absorb rhythmic influences from Africa and Brazil. From Suzi Quatro to Fela Kuti, this star-studded playlist reveals how the band brilliantly assimilated a world of inspirations.

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