With her diverse ancestry, Storme Webber brings a unique perspective to the literary world. Her writing allows her to give voice to those who are marginalized due to poverty, race, and sexual orientation. As a multi-disciplinary artist, Storme enlivens her readings with sonorous vocals, deepening the impact of her words. Music by Dan Blunck and […]
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Matt Weiner and Del Rey’s album At the Ukeshack, a collection of bass and ukulele duets, was recorded during their 2006 Jack Straw residency.
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Voulez-Vous Danser is from Yerbabuena’s album Vaiven De Mar, recorded during their 2005 Jack Straw residency.
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Sculptor and sound artist Ela Lamblin recorded his album Tone Pond during his 2000 Jack Straw Artist residency.
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For his Jack Straw residency, Kevin Simmonds brings to life historic figures in his lilting and revealing poetry. His background as a musician and his roots in New Orleans, lend a rhythmic, melancholic sensibility to his work. Among the themes he touches on are rights issues, loss, and sexuality. Music by The Black Cat Orchestra, […]
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This piece is on Unused Lexical Variable’s self-titled CD, produced during their 2008 Jack Straw Residency.
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Tom Varner‘s album Heaven and Hell – recorded during his 2007 Artist Residency – was just released on Omnitone Records.
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Edinburgh Castle is on 2006 Jack Straw Artist Shulamit Kleinerman’s recent album New New Nothing.
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Madeline Ostrander works global politics into a flowing narrative that hinges on personal stories. Her experiences abroad fill her writing with distinct, tangible scenes with genuine characters. Readers and listeners are forced to contemplate war and responsibility. Music by Amy Rubin and Dawn Clement, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Sean Osborn recorded his collection of 32 etudes for clarinet by the 19th century clarinetist Cyrille Rose during his 2006 Jack Straw residency.
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