A Fight For Shared Spaces – Nick Wong

December 3, 2012

As a writer and traveler, Nick Wong contemplates the world of boxing and the common ground shared by every fighter. During his time in other countries, he could always find a safe place in the gym and his writing shares the culture of the sport with many who will never enter a ring. Music by […]

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Lori Goldston at JS 50

November 21, 2012

Lori Goldston performed a solo set of cello improvisations at JS 50: Jack Straw’s 25-hour marathon performance on June 15th-16th 2012, in celebration of our 50th anniversary. This is the first piece she performed.

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Anzanga Marimba Ensemble at JS 50

November 7, 2012

One of the songs performed by Anzanga Marimba Ensemble at JS 50: Jack Straw’s 25-hour marathon performance on June 15th-16th 2012 in celebration of our 50th anniversary.

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Eh, Bruddah – Sharon Hashimoto

November 7, 2012

Sharon Hashimoto captures her father’s voice in her new work, Eh, Bruddah. It’s a touching, humor-infused story of family told with a cultural bent. Music by Rachel Matthews, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Smiling Peanuts – Sally Neumann

October 31, 2012

Sally Neumann presents colorful, touching portraits of her kin. Humorous banter and raw descriptions are cleverly knit together in this piece. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. Music by Rachel Matthews, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Ed Petry – Improvisation 4

October 26, 2012

Guitarist Ed Petry recorded several improvisational pieces as part of his 2002 Jack Straw artist residency. Applications for 2012 residencies are due October 31. Go to jackstraw.org for details.

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Elizabeth Austen at JS 50

October 24, 2012

Elizabeth Austen reads some of her poems, including a new one, at JS 50: Jack Straw’s 25-hour marathon performance on June 15th-16th 2012 in celebration of our 50th anniversary.

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Prey – Claudia Rowe

October 24, 2012

Claudia Rowe documents her four-year correspondence with a serial murderer in her manuscript, Prey. The poignant narrative expresses true vulnerability and depth of emotion. Music by Rachel Matthews, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Tom Varner and Eric Barber at JS 50

October 12, 2012

This recording of Tom Varner and Eric Barber was made during their performance at JS 50: Jack Straw’s 25-hour marathon performance on June 15th-16th 2012 in celebration of our 50th anniversary.

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Hidden City Diaries – Gabriela Denise Frank

October 10, 2012

Gabriela Denise Frank takes a closer look at American cities; ruminating on the character of a place. Her travels abroad inspired her to capture regional distinctions in the United States. Music by Rachel Matthews, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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