The Arabic fusion of Didon. We talk to Meriem Ben Amor and Carmen Rizzo about their fusion of traditional vocal sounds and electronic arrangements heard on their debut, Tunisian Tale.
Coming Up
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 – Didon Interview
Tag: Chillout
Playlists
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023 – Echoes Program 2315B
It’s the dark goth electronics of Depeche Mode who have returned with a new album, Memento Mori, that tackles darker themes of the 21st century. We’ll also hear from Heather Woods Broderick.
Coming Up
Monday, Apr 24, 2023 – Michael Whalen’s April Tigers
Michael Whalen gathered a super-group that includes guitarist Michael Brook, bassist Michael Manring, trumpeter Jeff Oster and percussionist Karsh Kale for his new album, Our April Tigers.
Playlists
Monday, Apr 10, 2023 – Echoes Program 2315A
Vic Hennegan heads into space. The ambient electronic composer comes to Echoes to perform a live electronic set with no computers, just synthesizers, to create a drifting soundscape.
Coming Up
Weekend, Apr 22-23, 2023 – The Joy of Ibeyi
Experience the joy of Ibeyi. That’s Yoruban for twins and this duo are twin sisters from France who have an intoxicating sound that merges pop, hip-hop, African and Cuban grooves.
Playlists
Weekend, Apr 8-9, 2023 – Programs 2314A & 2314B
Echoes’ April CD of the Month is from Heather Woods Broderick with the album, Labyrinth. It’s a seductive melodic song cycle of impressionistic and deep reflections on the human experience.
Coming Up
Friday, Apr 21, 2023 – Earth Day Sonic Celebration
It’s the sound of the planet on Echoes as we celebrate Earth Day 2023. We’ll hear music inspired by the vistas and life on earth as well as music made from the sounds of the earth.
Playlists
Friday, Apr 7, 2023 – Echoes Program 2314E
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music by Gustavo Santaolalla from his score to The Last of Us, the HBO dystopian monster series. We’ll also hear Vic Hennegan heading into sequencer orbit.
Reviews & Commentary
Big Ears Festival 2023 Review
The Big Ears Festival 2023 took place this past weekend 3/30-4/2 and it lived up to its reputation with nearly 200 performances that stretched music concepts.
Coming Up
Thursday, Apr 20, 2023 – Kaki King in Concert
Kaki King is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Everybody Loves You. She performs that music that made the finger-style guitar world’s collective jaw drop, on Echoes.