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Sri Jimi, Carnatic Rock (New Sounds: Wednesday, 11 November 2009)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00 GMT

The electric guitarist Prasanna comes from a South Indian classical music background, but he also grew up under the influence of western guitarists like Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, in addition to his exposure to top Indian film soundtrack composers like A.R. Rahman and Illayaraja. For this New Sounds, Prasanna brings his electric guitar and three percussionists (Poongulam Subramaniam on mridangam, S. Karthick on ghatam and Bangalore Amrit on kanjira) into the studio for a live performance of some of his Carnatic rock/World Jazz musical hybrid, including "Sri Jimi" and "Bowling for Peace." There’s also music by sax player Rudresh Mahanthappa, in collaboration with Kadri Gopalnath, from Mahanthappa's latest "Kinsmen."

Gizmos for Music and Beyond (Soundcheck: Friday, 06 November 2009)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:06 GMT

If you have a bright idea for a musical gadget, you’re not alone. Today: New York Times technology columnist David Pogue fields your ideas for gizmos that haven’t been invented yet. And, he shares ideas from his readers... like a waterproof smartphone. Also: Choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses two new works inspired by Abraham Lincoln and the Broadway arrival of his musical about African musician Fela Kuti.

Join Soundcheck at the Greene Space: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the film "Once" and violinist Joshua Bell, live on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. More info here.

Orchestras, Forgiveness, etc. (Spinning On Air: Sunday, 01 November 2009)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:00 GMT

Host David Garland offers some new releases. Songs about orchestras, TV, forgiveness, love, and witch cults of the radio age, by Felix, Clare and the Reasons, Devendra Banhart, Noah and the Whale, Alela and Alina, Sharon van Etten, Kazuki Tomokawa, and Broadcast and The Focus Group. Plus gorgeous music for guitar, piano, percussion, and strings by The June Rise.

Felix

Clare and the Reasons /clareandthereasons

Devendra Banhart /devendrabanhart

Broadcast and The Focus Group

The June Rise

October 23, 2009 (On The Media: Friday, 23 October 2009)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:15 GMT

Special: The Future of the Music Industry