New music by Mamak Khadem, the extraordinary Iranian singer. She has a new album of Persian fusion called Remembrance. We’ll also hear some downtempo eastern grooves by the Zikr Project.
Coming Up
Thursday, May 5, 2022 – New Music from Mamak Khadem
Tag: World Fusion
Coming Up
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – Kraftwerk & Lis Addison
Iconic German electronic band Kraftwerk haven’t released new music in decades, so they’ve turned their work over to remixers for a double CD set just called Remixes.
Coming Up
Weekend, Apr 30 – May 1, 2022 – David Helpling Interview
David Helpling takes us inside his new double CD that’s just titled IN. The title is simple but the music is an expanse of dynamic ambient orchestrations for guitar and synthesizers.
Playlists
Friday, Apr 15, 2022 – Echoes Program 2215E
Downtempo global fusion erupts when we hear Tropo, a project of violinist Tyson Leonard. He mixes electronics with violin and all kinds of global elements on Siente tu Corazon.
Coming Up
Monday, Apr 25, 2022 – David Helpling Interview
David Helpling takes us inside his new double CD that’s just titled IN. The title is simple but the music is an expanse of dynamic ambient orchestrations for guitar and synthesizers.
Coming Up
Friday, Apr 22, 2022 – Earth Day Sonic Celebration
It’s the sound of the planet on Echoes as we celebrate Earth Day 2022. We’ll hear music inspired by life on earth as well as music made from the sounds of the earth.
Reviews & Commentary
Notes From Big Ears 2022 pt.2: John Zorn
At Big Ears Festival 2022, John Zorn was the featured artist with multiple performances highlighting his vast expanse of music from pipe organ solos to electric assaults.
News
Notes from Big Ears Festival 2022 Pt.1
The Big Ears Festival is a monstrous affair of cutting edge music. This year saw some 150 artists performing including Patti Smith, John Zorn, Jason Moran and more. Here’s a random account.
Best Of
Echoes Top 25 March 2022: Trentmøller on Top
Echoes Top 25 for March 2022. Trentemoller’s Memoria, Will Ackerman’s Positano Songs, The Royal Arctic Institute’s From Catnap to Coma, and 22 more.
Playlists
Weekend, Apr 2-3, 2022 – Programs 2213A & 2213B
Music from another disciple of Windham Hill guitarist and founder, Will Ackerman. His name is Randal Meek, and Ackerman produced his album, Longings. We’ll also hear from Karavan Sarai.