Chapter 1: Will and Trust – Gigi Rosenberg

November 12, 2014

Gigi Rosenberg constructs a personable and engaging account of her relationship with her mother and the complexities that emerge posthumously. Rosenberg’s current project is How I Lost My Inheritance: A Mother/Daughter Memoir. Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Being Local – Loreen Lilyn Lee

November 4, 2014

Loreen Lilyn Lee shares her island heritage in a smooth, heartfelt narrative that celebrates the unique blend of culture that is Hawaii. Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Selected Poems – Laurel Albina

October 30, 2014

Speaking with force and conviction, Laurel Albina examines cultural identity through her family’s experience settling in a new country. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Tom Varner – Seattle Blues

October 29, 2014

Tom Varner recently released Nine Surprises, his nonet album produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. It is available to purchase here.

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Selected Poems – Jane Wong

October 22, 2014

Jane Wong dares to write poetry, fighting through words to help express “the unknowable.” Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Marc Estabrook – Hummingbird

October 16, 2014

Jack Straw recently worked with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to record pianist Marc Estabrook’s album of solo piano music “Summer Solstice”. His music is available for purchase here.

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The Lineup – John D. Mullen

October 14, 2014

John D. Mullen is a master storyteller, openly describing scenes from his youth with frank hilarity and impeccable delivery. Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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To Say Goodbye – Claudia Castro Luna

September 30, 2014

Through the eyes of her 14-year-old self, Claudia Castro Luna recounts her family’s journey across the border and to a new life. Music by 2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Memoir – Anastacia Tolbert

September 19, 2014

Using textural images and striking word combinations, Anastacia Tolbert’s writing imbues the page with vivid sensations. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Nicholas Chase – Voluptuous

September 19, 2014

“Voluptuous” is one of several tracks produced through Nicholas Chase‘s Jack Straw Artist Support Program residency. Voluptuous: Works for Solo Piano is available here; more albums featuring works produced at Jack Straw will be released in the near future.

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