Zakir Hussain, the master of the tabla and a world fusion explorer with John McLaughlin’s Shakti, Mickey Hart’s Planet Drum has died at the age of 73.
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Indian Tabla Master Zakir Hussain 1951-2024 R.I.P.
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CD of the Month
Echoes December 2024 CD of the Month: Afro Celts
As Simon Emmerson was leaving the planet, he left Afro Celt Sound System their best album in nearly 20 years with OVA. It’s Echoes December CD of the Month.
CD of the Month
Echoes Sept CD of the Month: Jeff Johnson & Phil Keaggy
I’m always a little skeptical of music masquerading as tone poems, citing some vast vista like the Grand Canyon or the Himalayas or the Taj Mahal that is inspiring the music. I’m sure that’s true for many, but most instrumental artists tell me the titles come after the event of recording. Once I got a…
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Mike Oldfield’s Hergest Ridge 50th Anniversary
Mike Oldfield’s Hergest Ridge was the second of a brilliant four album run that began with Tubular Bells. Taking up two full album sides, it remains the apotheosis of progressive rock.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast: Rich Ruth and Steve Roach
Coming Up
Weekend, July 13-14, 2024 – Rich Ruth / Chris Isaak
We talk to Rich Ruth. That’s the performance name of Michael Ruth, a multi-instrumentalist from Nashville. His music is a flow from ambient to free jazz. His new album is Water Still Flows.
Coming Up
Monday, July 8, 2024 – Rich Ruth Interview
We talk to Rich Ruth. That’s the performance name of Michael Ruth, a multi-instrumentalist from Nashville. His music is a flow from ambient to free jazz. His new album is Water Still Flows.
Coming Up
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes, melodic ambient music from C37. He’s an English electronic musician with a penchant for streamlined grooves and lyrical melodies. We’ll hear from his new album.
Coming Up
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Slow Flow Echoes
On a Slow Flow Echoes we’ll hear from veteran British electronic artist David Wright, and guitarist Jon Durant, teaming up with bassist Colin Edwin and percussionist Andi Pupato.
Playlists
Friday, Nov 3, 2023 – Echoes Program 2344E
On a Slow Flow Echoes, Delay Tactics. This trio, that includes guitarist Carl Weingarten, made their last album 38 years ago. Now they’re back with a new recording.