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.
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Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 – Didon Interview
Tag: downtempo
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Best Of
Echoes Top 25 March: Steve Roach at the Top
Steve Roach’s Rest of Life tops the Echoes Top 25 for March, followed by Bill Nelson, Wax Tailor, Surface 10, Craig Padilla & Marvin Allen, Hammock and 19 more great artists.
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Monday, Apr 17, 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.
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Friday, Apr 14, 2023 – New Music by Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex has a new single, continuing his sultry, pillow-talk sound. We’ll also hear Desire Marea, a daring artist from South Africa who might be that country’s version of Bjork.
Playlists
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 – Echoes Program 2313D
Throbbing Gristle is an English duo at the bleeding edge of Industrial rock. Cosey Fanni Tutti was at the center of that band and now she’s released her second book called Re-Sisters.
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Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023 – New Music from Depeche Mode
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.