Artist of the Week
The Jack Straw Artist of the Week Podcast highlights work created through the Artist Residency Programs at Jack Straw Cultural Center.-
Storme Webber - All My Daddies Were Butches
A selection from Storme Webber‘s project Blues Divine, “an ancestral mixtape and tribute,” produced at Jack Straw through the Artist Support Program. The book and audiobook CD can be purchased through Goldenrod Music.
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Hye-Jin Chang & Maria Seo - Sanjo
This piece, performed by Hye-Jin Chang and Maria Seo on kayagum and janggu, was recorded at Jack Straw as part of their 1996 Traditional Artist Support Program residency.
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Eyvind Kang - Theme from 1st NADE
Eyvind Kang recorded “Theme from 1st NADE” as part of his Jack Straw Artist Support Program residency in 1994 – the first year of the program. This piece and others recorded during his residency are included on his album 7 NADEs, available from Tzadik Records.
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Tom Varner - Sound Vespers Ensemble
An excerpt from a live improvisation by Tom Varner‘s Sound Vespers Ensemble, recorded at Jack Straw Cultural Center as part of the Artist Support Program. You can hear the full set via the Wayward In Limbo Music Series. Samantha Boshnack & Greg Kelley, trumpet; Ray Larsen, cornet; Jim Knodle, flugelhorn; Haley Freedlund, trombone; Tom Varner, French horn; Greg Campbell, percussion and tuba; Steve Barsotti & Steve Peters, field recordings/electronics.
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Kitty Junk - Wetch
Jack Straw Artists Kitty Junk just released their new single “Wetch,” produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. They’ll be returning to the studio at Jack Straw soon to continue work on a full-length album.
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Etsuko Ichikawa - Traveling Clouds Podcast Episode 1
Jack Straw Artist Etsuko Ichikawa has launched her new podcast Traveling Clouds, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. The first episode is about Tutu Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian islands. Learn more and subscribe to Traveling Clouds at anchor.fm/etsuko-ichikawa9.
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SassyBlack - I Am Enough (ft. J Ivy)
“I Am Enough (ft. J Ivy) is from SassyBlack‘s new EP BLK, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. Check out the whole release on Bandcamp.
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Peter Christenson New Media Gallery Interview
Alyssa Keene interviews New Media Gallery artist Peter Christenson about his installation F40.298: Generalized Opus Foramina.
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Kaley Lane Eaton - dido on fire
Kaley Lane Eaton‘s album Cedar, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, will be released on February 18th by Bright Shiny Things. “dido on fire,” the first single from the album, is out now. Visit brightshiny.ninja for more information or to purchase the album.
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Andrew Fallat New Media Gallery Interview
Alyssa Keene interviews New Media Gallery artist Andrew Fallat about his Jack Straw New Media Gallery Installation Timbre.