Echoes brings you downtempo bossa nova when we hear music from Eric Hilton and Natalia Clavier of Thievery Corporation. Their album Corazon Kintsugi taps their sultry Latin side.
We have music by Shekina Rose, a singer from Sedona who’s got a song for whales. We’ll also hear the electronic Tunisian fusion of Didon, remixed by Bombay Dub Orchestra.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music from Brazilian electronic artist Anna off her album, Intentions. We’ll also hear a collaboration from oboist Jill Haley and electronic artist Deborah Martin.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, a startling duet between Iranian kamencheh musician Kayhan Kalhor and Malian kora player Toumani Diabate. We’ll also hear some solo work by Michelle Qureshi.
Music by Secret Sky, a group comprised of musicians from Loreena McKennitt’s band, fronted by cellist and singer Caroline Lavelle. The album is called Opium.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, the ambient guitar twang of The Royal Arctic Institute. We’ll hear from their album, From Catharsis to Coma. We’ll also hear from Craig Padilla and Marvin Allen.
On a Slow Flow Echoes, music by Bill Nelson from the album Marvellous Realms. We’ll also hear from former NPR staffer and creator of Tiny Desk Concerts, Bob Boilen.
It’s the sound of the planet on the next Echoes as we celebrate Earth Day 2026. We’ll hear music inspired by the vistas and life on earth as well as music made from the sounds of the earth.
Music by Katie Kim from her album Hour of the Ox. She’s an Irish singer who combines folk and electronic music. We’ll also hear from Numun with a very spacey brand of ambient music.
Music by Wouter Kellerman, Eru Matsumoto and Chandrika Tandon. This trio of flutes, cello and voice create a world fusion meditation called Triveni. We travel its paths.