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 22-23, 2023 – Programs 2316A & 2316B
Tag: World Fusion
Coming Up
Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Rebecca Pidgeon Interview
Rebecca Pidgeon is best known as an actress but she’s also a compelling singer. Her latest album explores themes of the mind, consciousness and yoga. But it’s not New Age.
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast: Ibeyi’s World Fusion Pop
Coming Up
Monday, May 1, 2023 – Michael Whalen CD of the Month
The May CD of the Month is Michael Whalen’s Our April Tigers, a fascinating and seductive album with an all-star cast including Michael Manring, Karsh Kale, Michael Brook and Jeff Oster.
Playlists
Monday, Apr 17, 2023 – Echoes Program 2316A
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.
Coming Up
Weekend, Apr 29-30, 2023 – Michael Whalen & Didon
Echoes Weekend listeners hear Michael Whalen, Jeff Oster & Michael Brook talk about their trippy collaboration and Carmen Rizzo & Meriem Ben Amor talk about their duo, Didon.
Coming Up
Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 – Slow Flow Echoes
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 new solo work by Michelle Qureshi.
Coming Up
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023 – New Music from Secret Sky
New music by Secret Sky, a group comprised of musicians from Loreena McKennitt’s band, fronted by cellist and singer Caroline Lavelle. The new album is called Opium.
Coming Up
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023 – Didon Interview
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
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.