Ben Blackett plugs in computers instead of guitars to create electronic journeys and melodic contemplations. He talks about virtual synths, choir samples, and his wife’s voice on Echoes.
Ralph Towner is best known as the guitarist of the band Oregon. He’s joined here by Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu. Together they craft a meticulously serene space of intuitive improvisation in this 2010 performance.
We’ll hear songs you know by people who didn’t originally record them including new cover versions of music by Roxy Music, Phil Collins, Cocteau Twins, The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
Erik Wøllo & Michael Stearns talk about their debut collaboration, Convergence. Echoes September CD of the Month emerged from dreams, brain tumors and pandemic behind the release.
Andreas Vollenweider and Rival Consoles this weekend on Echoes. Hear Vollenweider’s Quiet Places, the CD of the Month for October. Then we talk with Rival Consoles about his electronic music.
Music from Numün, a project with a member of the ambient guitar band, Suss. They’ve created an album inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
New music by Loma, the collaboration between singer Emily Cross and Jonathan Meiburg. They have a new album coming, Don’t Shy Away. We’ll also hear something new from Svara.