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Music in Politics with Elise Blatchford
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Today we are joined by professor at the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music, flute player and member of the wind quintet called The City of Tomorrow and leads a band called The Overly Sensitive Orchestra. Elise brings a great group of compositions from Crumb’s Black Angels (which was a Vietnam War protest), some Anthracite Fields by Julia…
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Sounds Of Brazil with Iris Collective
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Today we spoke with Gabriela Fogo and Roberta Dos Santos - two Iris Collective Fellows from Brazil. Here the sounds from all over the country from Brazilian Classical music to bossa nova and beyond! Come listen to the Sounds of Brazil with us!द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Iceberg New Music Ensemble is back! Visiting Memphis and working with the Memphis Youth Symphony Orchestra! Check out the conversation we had with Iceberg members as well as members of Memphis' own Blueshift Ensemble. Don't miss the show at the Beethoven Club this Friday 8/23 at 7:30!द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Coming to you live from WYXR Studios Amy and Jenny welcomed electronic music artists Suroor and W1ndow. We talk about women in Memphis music, their new albums and the hard to pin down sound of the new electronic and experimental music movement in Memphis.द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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With Special Guest Robert Traxler
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From the WYXR studio Sonosphere welcomes experimental sound artist and founder of Memphis Concrete, Robert Traxler. We play some tunes and talk about a few local and regional artists who recently played in Memphis. Join us!द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Today on the show I feature songs with the Moog synthesizer. I had the opportunity to visit the Moogseum in Asheville, NC. It is funded by the Bob Moog Foundation and I feature tunes from Lisa Bella Donna's commissioned album for the Moogseum's 15 anniversary. Bob Moog saw himself as a tool maker, creating tools for artists and muscians to bring th…
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On Sonosphere today we hear live from the WYXR studios my chat with Kid Maestro of Unapologetic collective and Brandy Cassius with the Memphis Music Initiative. They teamed up to put on a free arts workshop for Memphis youth! On March 16, MMI is partnering with UNAPOLOGETIC. for an artist & engineer music recording workshop. Kid is and the UNAPOLOG…
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Optic Sink: Live DJ Set at WYXR Studio
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On this week's Sonosphere show on WYXR 91.7 FM, Optic Sink joined me for a live DJ set! You'll hear lots of dance tunes and a couple tracks from Optic Sink's latest album, Glass Box out now. Check it out! The band is on tour in Oct. don't miss them in your town!द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Major Talent: C Major's Sonic Tonic
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C Major shares his journey through his career in music.And we'll hear a few tracks he shares, why he chose them and some advice he has for anyone looking to come up in the music industry. Join us!www.sonospherepodcast.comद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Joe Rainey is a Pow Wow singer. He is not used to singing solo, because pow wow is inherently communal, but this debut is every bit as powerful. The album is Niineta, released on Justin Vernon and the Dessner brothers’ 37d03d label, showcases his command of the style - faithful to tradition - accompanied by cinematic, bass-heavy production from And…
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Birth of Modern Music Series 8: Margaret Bonds
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On this episode of Sonosphere we highlight the life and compositions of composer Margaret Bonds. So many people who made invaluable contributions to classical music have been nearly lost to history or are underappreciated in their time. Bonds is one of those characters. We learned more about her when we covered one of her mentors, American composer…
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Welcome to Sonosphere the podcast that explores the sounds all around us in art and music movements through history. Sonosphere is now on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN every Monday from 4-5pm. Today’s episode is a harrowing tale of a natural disaster that ravaged much of middle America, especially the South.In this episode we will discuss the formati…
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Welcome to the Sonosphere podcast. This episode we feature our talk with Steven R. Smith. Steven is behind projects like Hala Strana, Ulaan Khol, Ulaan Passerine, Ulaan Markhor and releases solo recordings under his label, Worstward Recordings. Active since the mid-90s, Smith releases a solo album this year called Spring and out in September is his…
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Today we feature a live performance by Model Zero from the WYXR studio in Memphis, TN. Sonosphere interviewed the band after their latest single release, "Little Crystal." The band performed this song and the b-side "Leather Trap" on our show along with a few other songs from their self-title LP from 2019. We also talked with the guys about the dif…
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Today we discuss the first black owned recording company Black Swan Records which sold popular music to black audiences. Its existence was brief, it was only active for two years from 1923 to 1925. During this time however, the label released over 180 records - more than any other black owned record company until the 1950s. Today we’ll talk about t…
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Today on Sonosphere Amy talks with Christian Fennesz, electronic music composer and musician. Amy caught up with Fennesz at the annual Big Ears Festival in Knoxville. As the first in-person fest in two years, Big Ears was bigger than ever. Acts from all over the nation and the world descended upon the smokey mountain city and brought amazing sounds…
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Today we talk with Detective - a collective of musicians, singers, songwriters and friends. In 2019 they released an album showcasing the range of their skills - from Blaxploitation to eerie sci-fi synths, this group really does it all! We discuss Detective's influences, favorite movies and technique's they used to arrange the album. We also talk w…
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Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield a.k.a. Black Swan
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Today on Sonosphere we feature Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield aka Black Swan in the vocal concert tradition of late 19th century America. We will hear from Professor Adam Gustafson who has written about Greenfield as America’s first black pop star for The Conversation an academic journal and is a professor of music at Penn State. We talk about the Gre…
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Welcome to the last Sonic Tonic mixtape in 2021. We don't know what's in store for 2022 but we will dance somehow. Today we're bringing some dancing tunes, some yacht rock, nervous new wave, and so much more in this Sonic Tonic 2021 Finale mix. Share with your party guests and enjoy (cautiously) the ride into 2022.…
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It's been 5 years since Darius Jones last released a record under his own name, and Raw Demoon Alchemy (A Lone Operation), a solo saxophone record, breaks new ground for the genre and for Darius as a recording artist.Sonosphere had the pleasure to sit down with Darius and discuss his approach to Raw Demoon Alchemy, his childhood in Virginia, improv…
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Underscore: Mirabai Ceiba by Sonosphere Podcastद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Make Noise Myanmar by Sonosphere Podcastद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Underscore: Arooj Aftab by Sonosphere Podcastद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Underscore: Christine Ott by Sonosphere Podcastद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Underscore: Chrystal Für by Sonosphere Podcastद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Join Sonosphere as we talk with Ben Seretan - his approach to composition, songwriting and his latest album - Cicada Waves. sonospherepodcast.comwyxr.orgद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Sonic Tonic #5 TracksCloudbusting - Wild NothingAlways - Xiu XiuSunny Skies - Pink PlaygroundOriginal One - Tor LundvallQuiet - HauschkaFlight - Tor LundvallFlameout - Jerry GoldsmithAlleys of Your Mind - CybotronLucky Cloud - Arthur RussellApproach on Tokyo - IkoMains dans la main - Elli & JacnoLeonard Cohen Afterworld - Tempers???Drawing Seeds - …
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We talk with Angelica Olstad about her process and new album Transmute. Angelica provided us with some songs that kept her moving through the pandemic that you will hear after the episode.द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Deniz Cuylan takes you on a journey about his new album, his inspiration, and the aftermath of the pandemic. This episode contains a mix that Deniz curated. Enjoy!द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Florence B. Price :: Birth of Modern Music Series Part 7
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In 2009 hundreds of Florence B. Price compositions were recovered from an abandoned house in southern Illinois. Throughout the past decade these pieces began to be transcribed and distributed throughout the world. Florence B. Price’s works pull from negro-spirituals and music of the times.On this episode, part 7 of our Birth of Modern Music series,…
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Sonic Tonic # 4 Track list:Doctor Destructo - Tangerine DreamRivers - FöllakzoidCitizens of Science - Yellow Magic OrchestraTo Yelasto Pedi - Mikis TheodorakisQui fine arrivé - ClaudioCalifornia Dreaming - DenialRepetition - The Soft MoonThe Orchids - Psychic TVShoo Be Doo - The CarsThe Empress And The Ukraine King - CanPolaroïd/Roman/Photo - RuthA…
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Sonic Tonic Mixtape Happy Hour with Natalie Hoffmann on WYXR 91.7 MemphisSongs featured: Nakweda Dream - Zru VogueInterzone - Joy DivisionModel Worker - MagazineFloss - GommePrivate Idaho - B-52sHalf-Life - Martin LloydMaquinas - Cuidad LinealPalais D’amour - Bal PareRunning After Ganymede - Jack NamePretender - Black MarbleMickey, Please. - Bene G…
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Sonic Tonic Happy Hour Mixtape #2Featuring: OMDHamaSevered HeadsDelia DerbyshireArthur BrownSaâda BonaireThem Are Us TooX-ray PopHailu MergiaTurquoise DaysMeca RythmThe BooksOppenheimer AnalysisHolger CzukayThe Plugzद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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This week on Sonosphere we end 2020 with our 100 years of the Theremin episode. We’ll start with a brief history of the theremin and with Theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore. We then combined our conversations with thereminists and composers Caroline Eyck and Dorit Chrysler to give you the ultimate Theremin filled episode. Sonosphere is now on WYXR 91…
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Sonosphere goes live from the WYXR Studio in Crosstown Concourse Memphis, TN for a monthly mixtape session with special guest Natalie Hoffman. Tune in every last Monday of the month from 4-5pm on 91.7 FM or at wyxr.orgद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Two Turntables and a Mic: Live from WYXR
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Welcome to Sonosphere. Here we feature our second show live on WYXR. We couldn’t be more excited for today’s show. Last week, we featured an interview with abstract turntablist Maria Chavez and vocalist Christina Carter. Today, we will continue our journey exploring the record player. You will hear some music from Cut Chemist, Handel, Lee Scratch P…
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Calling Crosstown: A Conversation with Maria Chavez and Christina Carter
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We are releasing a conversation we had with turntablist and composer Maria Chavez, and singer/songwriter and musician Christina Carter on their performance at Memphis' Crosstown Concourse in May 2018.Christina Carter's call and response with Maria Chavez's shattered records had folks heading to the stairs at Crosstown Arts spiral staircase. In this…
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Navigating the Pandemic with Wu Fei
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On this episode on Sonosphere Wu Fei tells us about how the global pandemic has affected her as a musician and mother. She has shifted her focus from live shows to releasing new material daily. Fei also released an album with Abigail Washburn during this unsure time.द्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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Shelter in Place with Analog Tara and Carolina Eyck
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On this special episode we catch up with a couple composers we’ve featured on Sonosphere to see how they’ve been faring in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, we hear from producer and electronic composer Tara Rodgers, aka Analog Tara. Tara performed here in Memphis for our Sound Observation series a couple years ago in partnership with…
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Citizen of Tomorrow on Sonosphere Radio
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Welcome to Sonosphere Radio where the podcast features shows curated by artists, musicians, enthusiasts and music fanatics from Memphis and around the world. Today we hear songs chosen by Citizen of Tomorrow. Enjoy! Artists featured in this show can be found at sonospherepodcast.comद्वारा Sonosphere Podcast
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100 Years of Theremin with Dorit Chrysler
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Sonosphere Radio feat. Andrew Earles
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Welcome to this episode of Sonosphere where we underscore Ami Dang, South Asian-American vocalist, sitarist, composer and producer from Baltimore Maryland. We discussed how her cultural heritage rooted in the Sikh religion informs and influences her work today, and how she approaches the sitar while utilizing modern noise, ambient, and electronic s…
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How has information shaped our lives? Are we really privy to all the knowledge available? David T. Little's new album, AGENCY, seeks to investigate these questions.On this episode we highlight composer David T. Little. The composer has a background that is as eclectic as his new album, AGENCY. By combining all of these influences David is ushering …
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On this episode we talk with Carolina Eyck, one of the world’s foremost thereminist, about growing up with classical music and how she knew the Theremin would be her thing. Eyck releases her third LP for Butterscotch Records, Elegies for Theremin & Voice, on September 27th. Ten pieces form a haunting work reflecting sadness and loss, anger and depr…
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This episode of Sonosphere features the North Indian instrument, the sarod. One of the most popular instruments in Hindustani music, the sarod's 20th century master was Indian composer, teacher and musician, Ali Akbar Khan.We speak with contemporary sarod virtuoso, Ken Zuckerman about mastering the demanding instrument and how he and Khan brought v…
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Welcome to Sonosphere's Underscore series where we highlight composers, artists, creators, and more. This episode we highlight Alex Weston, a New York-based composer.This month he released his score for the Lulu Wang film The Farewell. On this episode we talk with him about his process for The Farewell and his approach to music in film versus his a…
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A Mix by Memphis Concrete Festival Founder Robert Traxler
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Welcome to Sonosphere radio, today we welcome Robert Traxler, founder of the Memphis Concrete experimental music festival happening this month in Memphis – June 29th and 30th. In its third year, the Memphis Concrete music festival is featuring headliners Matmos, Moor Mother, Rapoon, Mykel Boyd, Tavishi and featuring a live score of the original Tro…
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Sonosphere Radio: Tape Night with Natalie Hoffman of Nots & Optic Sink
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Welcome to Sonosphere radio. Occasionally, Sonosphere will post playlists curated by artists, record label owners, music enthusiasts, DJs, and sometimes by us. This week we’ll hear a collaborative mixtape session with from Natalie Hoffman of the band NOTS fame. She has a project now with Memphis DJ and electronic artist Ben Bauermeister called Opti…
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