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Season 2023

Jan. 4, 2024

Adam Rudolph: conjuring music’s global essence

The legendary percussionist discusses his musical philosophy, what he learned working with the likes of Yusef Lateef, and Timeless, his album with Hu: Vibrational.
Guest: Adam Rudolph
Dec. 28, 2023

Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope

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.
Dec. 21, 2023

Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz

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.
Dec. 14, 2023

James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology

With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.