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Third Coast Percussion Plays New Work by Zakir Hussain, In-Studio
Episode 131
Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy-winning classical quartet based in Chicago. They’re all composers themselves, but they’ve also worked with a wide …
1 year, 7 months ago
The Warmth and Soulful Groove of Sachal Vasandani, In-Studio
Episode 130
The singer Sachal Vasandani has become known for his distinctive takes on jazz standards, and for his wide ranging covers, from Bob Dylan to Billie E…
1 year, 7 months ago
Singer-Songwriter Victoria Canal, In-Studio
Episode 129
Spanish singer and songwriter Victoria Canal mixes pop styles, from bangers to weighty tunes with thoughtful, often probing, occasionally flirty lyri…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Resilience, Wisdom, and Hope in Brother Ali's Hip Hop, In-Studio
Episode 128
The rapper and songwriter Brother Ali has been releasing his distinctive brand of hip hop since the turn of the century – music that combines pointed…
1 year, 7 months ago
Intertwining Melodies From American Rock Band, Horsegirl
Episode 127
The band Horsegirl is three best friends from Chicago who began playing together while still in high school. But their 2022 debut album, Versions of …
1 year, 7 months ago
Sam Amidon Recasts and Expands Folk Songs, In-Studio
Episode 126
Sam Amidon is a folk fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, and singer from New England who now lives in Old England. He's become known for his inventive an…
1 year, 7 months ago
Afrobeat From Amayo Blends Nigerian Heritage and Kung Fu Teachings, In-Studio
Episode 125
Amayo is the Nigerian-born, Atlanta-based singer and songwriter who was the longtime front-person for the band Antibalas. Now out on his own, Amayo c…
1 year, 7 months ago
Cellist Abel Selaocoe On Finding Things That Bind Us Together
Episode 124
The South African-born, UK-based cellist Abel Selaocoe doesn’t really cross musical boundaries – he ignores them entirely. He’ll play Bach cello suit…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Band Wunderhorse, Very Raw, No Frills, In-Studio
Episode 123
The English band Wunderhorse now have two albums under that name, although the first of them, 2022’s Cub, was essentially a solo album by vocalist an…
1 year, 8 months ago
Richard Reed Parry's 'Quiet River of Dust' (Archives)
Episode 122
Richard Reed Parry is perhaps best known as the really tall, really redheaded guy playing half a dozen instruments in the Grammy-winning band Arcade …
1 year, 8 months ago