Voxfire takes Medieval chants and turns them into free-floating expanses with beautiful vocals. They infuse their chants with ambient moods and even blues harmonica.
Coming Up
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020 – Voxfire & Ralph Towner 80th
Tag: Ambient Chamber Music
Playlists
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 – Echoes Program 2007B
A serene and free-flowing exploration of chamber music moods when we hear pianist Fiona Joy Hawkins and violinist Rebecca Daniel in a beautiful and intimate performance.
Reviews & Commentary
Obituary: We Remember Lyle Mays from Pat Metheny Group
Lyle Mays, pianist with Pat Metheny Group, passes at age 66, on 2/10/2020. We remember this creative force in fusion music who co-wrote most of the Metheny Group repertoire.
Playlists
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020 – Echoes Program 2006B
We talk to Big Ears Music Festival founder Ashley Capps about 2020’s collection of over 100 artists including Terry Riley, Patti Smith, and especially, artists you’ve never heard before.
Coming Up
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 – Fiona Joy Hawkins & Rebecca Daniel
A serene and free-flowing exploration of chamber music moods when we hear pianist Fiona Joy Hawkins and violinist Rebecca Daniel in a beautiful and intimate performance.
Best Of
Echoes January 2020 Top 25: Ambience on Top
The Echoes Top 25 for January 2020 features David Helpling’s Rise, All India Radio, Lana del Rey, Darshan Ambient, and 21 other CDs. See if your favorites made the list.
CD of the Month
Echoes Feb. 2020 CD of the Month: Hans Christian
Cellist Hans Christian is a leading exponent of east-west fusion. But on his new album, After the Fall, he taps his electronic and classical background.
Coming Up
Weekend, Feb 15-16, 2020 – Taimane Live and Big Ears
This weekend on Echoes, Hawaii’s Taimane brings us her modern take on the Ukelele when she plays live. We’ll also hear a preview of Big Ears Festival 2020, talking to founder Ashley Capps.
Coming Up
Friday, Feb 14, 2020 – Echoes of the Heart
On Valentine’s Day, let Echoes of the Heart provide your soundtrack. John Diliberto plays sonic cupid, or Dionysus, as we explore themes of the heart and body.
Playlists
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 – Echoes Program 2004C
On the next Echoes, we’ll hear from Tigerforest off his new album of orchestrated electronics called Discovery. We’ll also hear Nicolas Godin, one half of the French duo Air.