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Hear highlights from the 2024 Soundcheck Podcasts by Mexico City-based cellist Mabe Fratti; Norwegian punk cabaret sextet Kaizers Orchestra; Cuban big band Orquesta Akokán, and others. (episode)
Hear music performed in-studio by Georgia singer and musician Lizz Wright; the soulful mambo of Cuban band Orquesta Akokán; and the multi-reed player Shabaka (Hutchings), with his trio. (episode)
Hear music performed in-studio by Norwegian punk cabaret sextet Kaizers Orchestra; Mexico City-based cellist Mabe Fratti; and Brazilian pianist and composer Amaro Freitas. (episode)
New York-based drummer Matt Wilson's melodic playing has shaped many a bandstand, but at this time of year, he might be best known for his Christmas Tree-O. They play in-studio. (episode)
This week, a birthday tribute to Keith Richards, a movie tribute to Bob Dylan, and new songs from Finom and The Weather Station (article)
The chamber band yMusic have contributed arrangements to so many pop stars. Recently, they collaborated on their own music for choreographer Kyle Abraham. They play selections in-studio. (episode)
The work of composer/pianist/vocalist Samora Pinderhughes combines art, feeling, and healing. His latest album reflects on love, grief, depression, and mental health. He plays in-studio. (episode)
This week, Snoop Dogg reunites with Dr. Dre; Sky Ferreira returns; and Angelique Kidjo brings a bit of Notre Dame to the world. Also, music by Horsegirl and The National. (article)
Tunisian musician Nour Harkati blends North African traditional music alongside modern influences from his new home, New York City. He and his band play songs from "Moulena", in-studio. (episode)
L.A.-based Jeff Parker ETA IVtet creates groove-oriented, painterly, polyrhythmic, minimalist and mantric improvised music - rather like meditation through motion. They play in-studio. (episode)