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The Slow Pastoral Beauty of Roger Eno's Shifting Chords
Episode 35
The “distinctive style” of British composer and musician Roger Eno’s slowly unfolding sonic landscapes has “attracted a cult following” (Eno’s bio). …
2 years, 2 months ago
The Songs and Prayers of Tibetan Singer Yungchen Lhamo
Episode 34
The Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo was given the name Lhamo at birth by a Buddhist monk. The name means Goddess Of Melody, and Yungchen has spent her …
2 years, 2 months ago
Daymé Arocena Infuses Spirituality and Pan-Caribbean Pop Into Afro-Cuban Jazz
Episode 33
Daymé Arocena, an Afro-Cuban singer from Havana now based in Puerto Rico, has been performing semi-professionally since she was 8 years old. She was …
2 years, 2 months ago
Sheherazaad's Insightful Blend of Poetry and Music, In-Studio
Episode 32
The singer and songwriter Sheherazaad blends the rich tradition of poetry and music from South Asia with Western instruments and production technique…
2 years, 2 months ago
Composer and Flutist Nathalie Joachim Explores Family and Identity in Song
Episode 31
Haitian-American composer, flutist, vocalist, and educator Nathalie Joachim is half of the duo Flutronix, whose music blends classical flute playing …
2 years, 2 months ago
Mary Timony Recaptures Her Joy On 'Untame The Tiger"
Episode 30
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and educator Mary Timony has been a hugely influential figure on the indie and alternative rock scenes for over 30 yea…
2 years, 3 months ago
Helado Negro's Return To What The Sun Feels Like
Helado Negro is the avant pop project of Roberto Carlos Lange, born in Florida to Ecuadorian parents but for many years based in Brooklyn. In recent …
2 years, 3 months ago
The American Patchwork Quartet Plays Songs of Enduring American Culture, In-Studio
Episode 29
The American Patchwork Quartet is a group that reflects the American melting pot – the patchwork quilt of people who’ve come and made the U.S.A. thei…
2 years, 3 months ago
Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Find Their Twisted Bliss
Episode 28
Ethan Lipton writes plays, and songs, and sometimes, plays with songs. His musical No Place To Go won an Obie for its trenchant take on the decline …
2 years, 3 months ago
Vijay Iyer Trio Forges Telepathic Connections on 'Compassion'
Episode 27
Pianist and composer Vijay Iyer first got together with bassist and composer Linda May-Han Oh and drummer/composer Tyshawn Sorey in 2021, when they r…
2 years, 3 months ago