NMW All IN Podcast Episode 018 - Interview with Keni Burke

[@DragonfLion]

Chicago Royalty!! The Five Stairsteps as well as Keni Burke deserve a Star on the Walk Of Fame!! (Sherri)

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Facts! This famous family inspired the likes of The Debarges, The Sylvers, and of course The Jacksons!

[@brandosoul24]

The Five Stairsteps deserves a documentary. Chicago soul royalty. History.

[@curtismichael4703]

Agreed! Their song O-o-o Child came to mind the other day and I’ve been playing it on a loop😂. That is what a great tune will do! It’s a bonafide classic🫶🏽👍🏾

[@brodocbetty4856]

Yes or at least Unsung episode.

[@rashawnda-professor2999]

@@brodocbetty4856 Good Evening I agree. I learned that Kenni and the surviving members have been asked many times to have a documentary done on them but they refused due to them keeping parts of their lives private.

[@johncaldwell881]

Absolutely ❤❤

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Absolute facts

[@terryv62]

Behind Curtains was my favorite song i'm 74yrs young and I still play this 45 record and the album till this day. The Five StairsSteps. Style, grace class all the way around 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩👸🏽💯💯💯

[@JoyceBlackburn-w9k]

I grew up with keni, Dearborn homes, St James, my mom babysat. I missed all of you, I am so proud. 2901 to 2910.

[@Mariwashere588]

Thank you Narada, super super gifted as well for having Keni B on your podcast I learned a lot of history from you both yall go way back you both are God sent, love that Rising to the top is my anthem song the words are inspiring! Thank you Keni B thank you both for sharing your musical talent to the world and our hearts looking for more music from you both we need you both much love. PS I’m reading and watching everything about you Keni we are one day and two years apart sooooooo ❤❤❤❤

[@lutherwilliams8429]

I have always loved this guy. He is good on the guitar, incredible entertainer!👍

[@DaniloMarrone]

This is an amazing interview. It's a history lesson told and shared by Maestro Keni and Maestro Walden. The stories are gems. Thank you so much for this.

[@jorgesxbass7606]

YES Danilo

[@terryv62]

At 74yrs young I'm so glad and bless to see The Five Stairsteps this group was a class act all the way around what a Masterpiece of pure talent, grace, style and so much class their first album where they were wearing black coats and red pants and black boots helping their sister Alohe clime brick fence Keni, Dennis, Clearance Jr., James and Cubie. 🎩👒🎵🎙💿📀🎷💯💯

[@JBoyOldSchool]

Kenny I remember we sang on the same stage at Harlan high school. I was honored. God bless you!

[@ritajohnson2954]

Hello Keni. My sisters and brothers and myself grew up with your cousins on the westside and went to the same school. My older brother bought the first 45's and LP; and man we loved you guys and gal. My children listened to your music and said they are the best. Nice looking family but that Dennis...ohhh lala. Thank you Jesus for this family! God bless you all! Love ya"

[@ronsimmons4161]

GREAT INTERVIEW WITH MY COUSIN KENI AND MY FRIEND NARADA GREAT JOB WITH SO MUCH GREAT HISTORY INFO 2 LEGENDS THAT LOVES MUSIC.

[@mischag4105]

Keni I love your song I get off on you❤️ It’s on my playlist when I’m working overnight , you are both legends and thank you for the sound tracks to my life growing up

[@NadineWashingtgon]

I am late to this session. But I love the authentication of these two brothers. Thank you both for being part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Wow, the meeting of the minds of music legends I grew up watching for years in their prime. I’m in awe!

[@sameeh109]

Finally! I grew up listening to and seeing the Five Stairsteps. I actually experienced what Keni Burke related about his father playing the bass at their stage shows because they performed in Cleveland, Ohio regularly. I also remember Keni playing the "Tighten Up" baseline on a bass that was as big as he was at the time. We were going crazy because he was killing it! Lastly, it was great to hear the background story on how the " 2nd Resurrection" album came to be. Definitely a stand alone classic! RIP Clarence Burke jr.

[@KennedyMusicTheories]

Wisdom and Talent all around!! #TEAMKENIBURKE

[@PetePeterkin]

Hey Narada / It's Pete Peterkin former guitarist /Songwriter with Donny Hathaway & Curtis Mayfield// I have something important to lay on you and I'll send it 3 parts cause I know people hate loooong texts(Lol) I did a musical retrospective on The 5 Stairsteps . I've been trying to get this to Keni but have not heard anything . Got praises from Leon Sylvers/ Stuart Bascombe of Black Ivory and many more. Anyway I'm sending it now

[@dennislee4868]

Thanx. Narda for this interview😊

[@benvigs]

Thank you, gentlemen! So many great stories and so much wisdom… I was hanging on every word. I hope you guys do this again! 🙏🏼❤️

[@music4thesoul-bymastalee6375]

Great interview!

[@maryschlenker3244]

I saw Walter Jackso at the Skyway Lounge in Chicago in 1974. He was on his crutches it was actually part of his act to "fall" or "almost fall". The crowd went crazy ! He was brilliant ! You could have heard a pin drop when he was singing, I'll never forget that night as long as I live !

[@darrylfunkyz.fields8118]

Wow what a great interview! Thank you!!

[@garyt7855]

Awesome interview between two musicians, so you can see and hear the respect towards one another, and the wonderful stories being shared in this interview. Thanks Narada, thanks Keni

[@jorgesxbass7606]

Amazing KB super bassist... CONGRATULATIONS CLAP!!!CLAP NARADA... THANKS FOR THIS interview ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryschlenker3244]

Outstanding interview...I'm from Chicago it was like a trip down memory lane ! I really enjoyed every minute ☺️ Thank you gentlemen ! Sincerely, Mary Boukas Schlenker

[@tarawalker1394]

Keni I love 💕 you and your family mom and dad may God continue to bless you and your family 🙏🏽😇🙏🏽♥️😘

[@JS-ll5gk]

On god keni is the unsung bass goat. All night is one of the hardest songs gs I’ve ever tried to nail. It’s so obscenely fast and tight. Man is a master and I’m hard pressed to find more technical chops in the game.

[@dennislee4868]

All praise do to all mighty God. For this interview beening from chicago attended the same school they did. Burnside And Harlan high there house still stands on 99 king drive its been change now l still wanted still beautiful such good memories of this family mr burke. Said. I look like one of his boys some people use to say so as well so much l could share but thats a novel but l pray l could meet. Them thats my desire it was good to see ken ken. May God bless. You narda and my brotha keni. Dennis and ALOHA aka Rami if. You want to see footage on them. Look at the game show. To tell the truth and reeling in the years 1967 what talent. To the mothers of these children. Mama Burke. Jackson. Slyvers and Debarge. Allah continue bless with alit of money any Good Health peace peace😊❤❤❤

[@mauriceee1434]

Great interview Narmada. I Rembrandt being 6 or 7 years old and hearing the five stair steps and knowing how great the music was.

[@russellchauncey8341]

Narada made my day with Alvin Taylor recently but he made my late night right now with My Bro Keni

[@brodocbetty4856]

Very good interview.

[@quintinbrown5144]

I remember what going on I know it's keni burke yes the intelligence the massage the unity the God in us

[@TheTruthcometh]

Would love to see an interview with Dennis Aloha and Kenny together.

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

The only siblings living are Ahole and him. Dennise, James, and Clarence passed.

[@melewig1860]

Who was the drummer on O-o-h Child, Jerome Brailey or Bernard Purdie?

[@mixmingle707]

Hi, I love this interview and I love Keni Burke's music. Mr. Warren, I sent you a message on IG. I would like to Interview you both. You both are legends! Love you guys and I love your podcast! 💕❤️😘😘

[@marceumere]

I REALLY Can't believe that Naradas is 71, NO NO, He looks almost 15 years younger, He was and still is a very good looking guy

[@johncaldwell881]

Keni Burke is the closest to Larry Graham bass style, Prince is second, I say he’s second because he came later, Keni was first

[@PetePeterkin]

Coming next is the musical retrospective I did on the 5 Stairsteps // I am trying to gather more footage on them ( I can fix even bad quality rehearsal footage) These guys were un-friggin real! I want to focus on the dancing they did back in the day / I would like to possible pitch a movie on them but I need more footage

[@dennislee4868]

Good luck with this project l recently them on reeling in the. Years piece now lm trying to get the piece on a show called upbeat 1967 and they did a movie with the lsleybros😊heard the. Album but I want more. Good luck peace❤❤❤❤❤

[@dennislee4868]

Also Pete they did a game show. / to tell the truth. /

[@gettinoveritgettinoverit1062]

🎶 🎵 🎸 🎼

[@quintinbrown5144]

I was 10 years old went oh child maid it's debut

[@quintinbrown5144]

I have so much to say but that's went or I say the beginning of the end of true beautiful black God's and earth

[@Bassic778]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving one of the most underrated, and unappreciated bassists, musicians, songwriters, and producers on the planet a platform!!!! Larry Graham mentioned Keni as one of HIS FAVORITE BASS PLAYERS!!!! Despite his amazing discography, Keni's name is barely mentioned when discussing great bassists!!! Yeah, the bass line on "Rising to the Top" is one of the COLDEST BASS GROOVES IN HISTORY!!! I love the song that Keni played on The Ramsey "Routes" project!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH60q6ewas6jm6s What a FANTASTIC INTERVIEW!!!