Adam Rudolph: conjuring music’s global essence - Transcript
The legendary percussionist discusses his musical philosophy, what he learned working with the likes of Yusef Lateef, and Timeless, his album with Hu: Vibrational.
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Joan Stiles, New York, NY, January 5, 2012
There were two shows this night for the release of Joan's CD, Three Musicians. This recording, from my personal archive, is of the second show.
Sophia Alexa: On Her Single "Emily" and The Fear of Failure
Folk-inspired, London-based singer/songwriter Sophia Alexa will make your heart exhale—a whispered sigh to graze the rhythm of her ethereal sounds that hold a gentle haunting introspection.
Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope- Transcript
The trumpet virtuoso talks about his father's inspiration, the Middle East's influence on symphonic music, how Bach and Mozart were punks, and the ideas behind his album Capacity To Love.
Musicians at War — How Bowie and Sakamoto Elevated 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence'
In a remarkable 1983 film set during World War II, two musical titans—David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto—delivered haunting performances that helped create a meditation on humanity that resonates four decades later. Spoilers ahead.
Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz - Transcript
The two musicians talk about the creative process, Munich's musical lineage, and the outstanding sounds found on Web Web's album WEB MAX II.
Nekkuja: New Album of Marina Herlop or Revitalized Pasture
On October 27th, after a break of almost a year and a half, Catalan artist Marina Herlop released her new album Nekkuja. As she speaks about the album – working on it was a process of finding and affirming the inner light.
James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosimiche hauntology - Transcript
With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
Solarrio and Holland Izz: Crafting Their Latest Funk-Pop Collaboration "NLF"
Solarrio invites us into the bouncy groove of his latest release, “NLF”, a collaboration he made with fellow record producer/ artist and friend, Holland Izz, shedding light on the song’s organic genesis and the compelling fusion of 80s R&B/Funk legends' homage with their individual creative flair.
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences - Transcript
With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
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Eric Hilton: from Thievery Corporation to Corazón Kintsugi - Transcript
The prolific music producer talks about his influences, growing up in Washington, D.C., and his stunning collaborations with vocalist Natalia Clavier.