The return of Ancient Future. The band that coined the term World Fusion in 1978 has their first significant release in nearly 25 years. I talk to founder and guitarist Matthew Montfort.
Coming Up
Monday, May 12, 2025 – Ancient Future Interview
Tag: Acoustic
Coming Up
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 – Earth Day 2025 Soundscape
It’s the sound of the planet on the next Echoes, as we celebrate Earth Day 2025. We’ll hear music inspired by the vistas and life on earth, as well as music made from the sounds of the earth.
Playlists
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 – Echoes Program 2513B
MAPS is the recording persona of James Chapman. Best known for dream pop releases, his last two albums, Counter Melody and Counter Continuo have been pure joyous, electronic bliss.
Reviews & Commentary
All-Time New Age Grammy Winners Ranked
The Best New Age (Ambient, Chant) Album category of the Grammys has always been fraught with problems. We go through all 39 winners and rank them.
Playlists
Weekend, Dec 14-15, 2024 – Programs 2450A & 2450B
MAPS is the recording persona of James Chapman. Best known for dream pop releases, his last two albums, Counter Melody and Counter Continuo have been pure joyous, electronic bliss.
Coming Up
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 – An Echoes Night Before Christmas
Get the sugar plums dancing with an Echoes Night Before Christmas. It’s a time when life seems suspended between the Christmas build-up and the explosion of Christmas morning.
Playlists
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 – Echoes Program 2450A
MAPS is the recording persona of James Chapman. Best known for dream pop releases, his last two albums, Counter Melody and Counter Continuo have been pure joyous, electronic bliss.
Playlists
Weekend, Dec 7-8, 2024 – Programs 2449A & 2449B
Afro Celt Sound System, the most inventive and dynamic of World Fusion bands. OVA is their first album since the passing of founder Simon Emmerson. It’s Echoes December CD of the Month.
Playlists
Monday, Dec 2, 2024 – Echoes Program 2449A
Afro Celt Sound System, the most inventive and dynamic of World Fusion bands. OVA is their first album since the passing of founder Simon Emmerson. It’s Echoes December CD of the Month.
Playlists
Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 – Echoes Program 2448D
An Echoes Acoustic Thanksgiving brings us an array of acoustic sounds to set the mood for this time of coming together. It will feature music from George Winston, Penguin Café, and many more.