Barbican Contemporary Music podcast
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Podcast Description
Each month presenting exclusive interviews and music from the hottest concerts at the Barbican.
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April 2012 – Big Star Special feat. Mike Mills, Jody Stephens, Chris Stamey | A special podcast dedicated to Big Star Third in London on May 28th 2012. A fully-orchestrated performance of Big Star's legendary album Sister Lovers and other gems from the band’s timeless catalogue, featuring Mitch Easter, Jody Stephens, Chris Stamey, Ken Stringfellow and special guests Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Jon Auer (The Posies), Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs), Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), John Bramwell (I Am Kloot), Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo), Sondre Lerche, Sharon Van Etten | 19 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mar 2012 – FatCat, Dustin O'Halloran, Juan de Marcos, Britten Sinfonia | Juan de Marcos, the man who brought together the artists who became Buena Vista Social Club, talks to Ben Eshmade about his Barbican concert with the Afro-Cuba All-Stars on 25 April, and the past and future of Cuban music. Then we jump genres, into a new musical zone where post-classical, electronica and song meet, with FatCat Records and Dustin O’Halloran; plus a touch of world-class classical music, with the new Barbican Associate Orchestra, the Britten Sinfonia. | 11 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Feb 2012 – Gavin Bryars, David Lang, Philip Jeck & Hip Hop Shakespeare Company | British minimalist composer Gavin Bryars and sound artist Philip Jeck introduce The Sinking of the Titanic, an extraordinarily immersive video and music experience on the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic disaster - April 15th 2012. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang talks about Bang on a Can's 25th anniversary concert, titled Field Recordings, and how found sounds and video bites inspired the artists involved to come up with this unusual musical project. English poet and rapper Akala and producer Paul Gladstone Reid chat to Ben Eshmade about what their Hip Hop Shakespeare Company have in store for the Barbican Weekender on 3rd & 4th March. | 15 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jan 2012 – January 2012 – Aaron Dessner, Robyn Hitchcock & Michael Gordon | This month we meet with Aaron Dessner – founding member of acclaimed rock band The National - to chat about his multimedia project, The Long Count. Plus a special live session with renowned English eccentric Robyn Hitchcock, introducing The Floating Palace on Wed 8 Feb (also featuring KT Tunstall, Eliza & Martin Carthy, Howe Gelb and Krystle Warren), and critically-acclaimed composer Michael Gordon on his 9/11-inspired piece The Sad Park and the upcoming Kronos Quartet residency from Sat 21 Jan. | 11 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Oct/Nov 2011 – Josh T. Pearson, Iain Sinclair, The Leisure Society & Mouse on Mars | What happens when Mouse on Mars’ music is played by real humans? Jan St Werner from Mouse on Mars chats about their new orchestral piece which is having its UK premiere at the Barbican on 25 November. Counter-cultural visionary Iain Sinclair shares his critical views on the management of the Olympics in East London. Texan singer-songwriter Josh T Pearson talks about the success of his debut album Last of the Country Gentlemen; whilst The Leisure Society introduce their exciting collaboration with the Heritage Orchestra at the Barbican in December (and they are excited!) | 14 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 2011 - David Hepworth, Justin Adams & Neil Brand | We travelled to Angel in London to meet David Hepworth – the man responsible for editing, launching or directing magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and Word magazine – to talk about the transformation of music media since the 1970s. Plus Neil Brand gives us a sneak preview of his new score for the silent classic Underground, and guitarist and producer Justin Adams (Tinariwen, Robert Plant, Sinead O’Connor) talks about his new desert rock project with Juldeh Camara – JuJu. | 9 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze 2011 - Mikill Pane & Baloji (episode 3) | UK rapper Mikill Pane talks about East London, making new music and the spectacular urban music showcase headlined by Kano on Thu 7 Jul, Re:Definition 2011. Plus Belgian/Congolese hip-hop sensation Baloji, performing at Rich Mix Arts Centre on Mon 18 Jul in a double bill with gorgeous Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara. | 1 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze 2011 – Mira Calix & A Night in Tahrir Square (episode 4) | Mira Calix on Brainwaves (Fri 22 Jul, Wilton's Music Hall) and Zakaria Ibrahim from El Tanbura about the Egyptian uprising, the Suez crisis and much more | 1 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze 2011 - Chilly Gonzales & Calle 13 (episode 2) | Featuring Canadian electro-pop pioneer, singer-songwriter and producer Chilly Gonzales and Rene Perez Joglar aka Residente from Latin music powerhouse Calle 13. | 14 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze 2011 - Basement Jaxx & Shangaan Electro (episode 1) | Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx talks about their collaboration with the Metropole Orkest on 14 & 15 Jul 2011 in the Barbican Hall, whilst Nozinja aka 'Dog' tells us a bit more about the 180bpm street dance phenomenon from South Africa which is about to strike Europe this summer, Shangaan Electro. This podcast also features music from La Notte della Taranta Orchestra, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Afrobeat legend Ebo Taylor. | 26 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reverberations – May 2011 (Steve Reich, Bryce Dessner, Owen Pallett Kronos Quartet, Tyondai Braxton, Max Richter & more) | 'One of a handful of living composers who can legitimately claim to have altered the direction of musical history' (The Guardian), Steve Reich has been an influence for generations of musicians since the 1970s, and up to today's musical landscape - where the boundaries between rock and classical seem to have disappeared progressively. The Barbican celebrates this influence with six unique concerts on Sat 7 & Sun 8 May in London, featuring groundbreaking collaborations, four Reich premieres and new music. Visit http://www.barbican.org.uk/reverberations for more info and to book tickets. | 21 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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April 2011 (Jose Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith, Ojos de Brujo) | Soothing singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez on Chemistry, his influences and Heartbeats. Plus Canadian songsmith, Ron Sexsmith talks about the acclaimed documentary Love Shines and his collaboration with producer Bob Rock; and Barcelona's Ojos de Brujo preparing their best show for their 10th anniversary concert in London - which might also be their last... | 15 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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March 2011 (Asa, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Astillero) | The new sounds of Buenos Aires, soul-snapping retro grooves from Nigeria and hard-hitting political reggae infused with African instruments. | 3 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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February 2011 (Kurt Elling, Van Der Graaf Generator and the Motown hits-packed musical The Sapphires) | Meet eleven-time DownBeat Male Vocalist of the Year and Grammy Award winner, Kurt Elling, as we approach his imminent Barbican appearance with Richard Galliano and the Scottish Natinal Jazz Orchestra on Mon 14 Mar. Van Der Graaf Generator founding member Peter Hammill talks about the origins of the 'coolest, strangest band in prog' (Uncut) and the new material part of their second album as a trio, A Grounding in Numbers. Plus Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan stars in the Motown hits-packed musical The Sapphires, coming to the Barbican Theatre from 2 - 12 Mar. | 10 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 2011 (Joan as Police Woman, Drive-By Truckers, Gabby Young & Brinsley Forde) | Patterson Hood from alt-country band Drive-By Truckers introduces the documentary about the band and their deep American South, The Secret To A Happy Ending. Joan Wasser reveals the reason behind her music persona's peculiar name, Joan as Police Woman, and talks about her fantastic collaborations and New York. Plus, Brinsley Forde from legendary reggae group Aswad introduces Reggae Britannia and tells us about making reggae music in the UK in the 1970s. And last but not least, Gabby Young on her circus-swing, her training as an Opera singer and a live acoustic performance of 'Male version of Me'! | 14 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December - Best of 2010 (These New Puritans, Emory Douglas, Kid Creole & more) | NME Album of the Year 2010 winners These New Puritans feature in our recap of the year 2010 in podcasts. From legendary revolutionary artist Emory Douglas and his Black Panthers, to the charismatic Kid Creole, plus Scandinavian duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums and AfroCubism producer Nick Gold, this has been a very eclectic year - as always - and featuring some of the biggest events in music. To listen to the full interviews, check out the set with all the 2010 podcasts at http://snd.sc/frOblm. Thank you for listening and see you in 2011!! | 1 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November 2010 (Paloma Faith, Afrocubism, Guy Barker & China Moses) | World Circuit producer Nick Gold on Afrocubism - the original idea which became Buena Vista Social Club in a first instance. Plus Paloma Faith and Guy Barker (courtesy of BBC Radio 2 and Cheltenham Jazz Festival) talk about their sold out concert in December, Down at the End of Lonely Street; and the incredibly talented China Moses talks about the opening gala concert of the 2011 London Jazz Festival. | 5 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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October 2010 (Michael Rother from NEU!, These New Puritans, Metronomy open the 10th Bicycle Film Festival) | Metronomy open the celebrations for the 10th Bicycle Film Festival on October 14th. Ben Eshmade chats with Jack Barnett from These New Puritans about their music influences, the making of their ambitious album Hidden, and their live performance @ the Barbican on 23 Oct with the Britten Sinfonia. Plus, Michael Rother from the legendary German group NEU!, which influenced and have been lauded by David Bowie, Hawkwind, Iggy Pop, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, U2, Wilco, Primal Scream, and many others. He explains how NEU!'s sound didn't actually involve any synthesizers at the beginning, and talks about their "action painting" approach to creating music. | 8 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 2010 (Emory Douglas, Valgeir Sigurdsson, Gary Lucas and Najma Akhtar) | Exclusive interview with Emory Douglas - the revolutionary artist who was Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until the late 1970s - in this month's podcast. The iconic visuals of Emory Douglas feature in the tribute concert to the Black Panthers on Sat 11 Sep, which sees the legendary hip-hop band The Roots join forces with The Last Poets, members of Living Colour and Doctor L, directed by free jazz saxophonist David Murray. Plus a new feature about our Transcender festival (15-17 Sep), with Jeff Buckley collaborator, Grammy-nominated guitarist (and amateur magician...) Gary Lucas interviewed by Ben Eshmade together with Najma Akhtar about their new album and live set Rishte (17 Sep, LSO St Luke's); and producer/Iceland's Bedroom Community label boss Valgeir Sigurdsson talks about The Whale Watching Tour at the Barbican on 27 September. | 7 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze Podcast 4 - Audio | In the last edition of this year's Blaze festival podcasts, we catch up with alt country troubadour Howe Gelb from Tucson, Arizona - performing in the Barbican Hall on 22 Jul with Giant Sand, featuring Kristin Hersh and Howe Gelb and A Band Of Gypsies. Plus a preview of our Autumn series of transcendental and spiritual music from across the globe, Transcender, with Songlines Magazine's Editor, Simon Broughton; and a short chat with New York based Asphalt Orchestra, who played at Dance Nations Dalston on 4 Jul. | 22 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze Podcast 3 - Audio | Reggae legend Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert talks with Ben Eshmade about life on the road and his beginnings. Plus Brazil's brightest new star, CeU, and Bogota's Bomba Estereo show us what to expect from their double-bill concert at Hackney Empire on 15 Jul. Blaze is in full swing, so why don't you let us know if you have enjoyed the Blaze gigs so far, sending us comments, photos and videos through the "Tell us what you think" page on www.barbican.org.uk/blaze. Don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to see CeU and Bomba Estereo at Hackney Empire! Listen to the podcast, and get involved with the competition. Plus music, music, music! | 7 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze Podcast 2 - Audio | Munich-based Out|Here Records founder Jay Rutledge talks about Mali's dazzling ngoni virtuoso - and recently signed by Sub Pop Records for his critically acclaimed album 'I Speak Fula' ('A contender for African album of the year.' Uncut), Bassekou Kouyate and the ancestors of banjo and blues. Plus one of the most sought after drummers of his generation, Seb Rochford, presents his jazz ensemble Polar Bear, playing a free gig in East London's Gillett Square on 3 Jul as part of Blaze's Dance Nations Dalston weekend. | 23 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blaze Podcast 1 - Audio | Win tickets to see Quantic on 24 Jun and find out more about genre-bending contemporary classical ensemble Alarm Will Sound and Will "Quantic" Holland and his new Colombian project rich of deep funk and soul. Find out more at www.barbican.org.uk/blaze. | 16 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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May 2010 - Audio | Featuring Toumani Diabaté, Vinicius Cantuaria, Guy Barker, Wildbrids & Peacedrums and Head of Creative Learning at the Barbican, Sean Gregory, on the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Barbican and Hackney Empire in June - and how you can get involved with the best jazz on the planet. | 19 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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April 2010 - Audio | Spring is here! And what's hotter than La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival? The Barbican hosts two events part of La Linea (Kid Creole and The Coconuts on 21 Apr followed by Horse Meat Disco on the Clubstage and Viva El Mariachi! on 26 Apr) – plus Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo (16 May) and Nancy Elizabeth talks about her special collaboration with Hauschka and James Blackshaw for Kept Impulses on 10 May. | 16 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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March 2010 - Audio | A star-studded podcast this month, with Lady Day's world-class jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater on her tribute to Billie Holiday at the Barbican, Nico Muhly and the Icelandic whales, Laurie Anderson on her new multimedia performance in the Barbican Theatre opening April 14th and Australian cult-band The Triffids. Plus exclusive snapshots of London and tweets directly from Songs in the Key of London on March 9th - the legendary Elvis Costello was the secret special guest on the night! | 12 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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February 2010 - Audio | Ben Eshmade meets Nitin Sawhney in his new studio in Brixton, before moving to Clapton to talk with Portico Quartet about their Barbican debut. Plus Chris Difford introduces his Songs in the Key of London and talks about his favourite places, smells and memories in London. | 18 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 2010 | Our first podcast is about the Spring 2010 season now on sale. Listen to Barbican Contemporary Music programmers Bryn Ormrod and Chris Sharp talk about the highlights of the season including Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, La Excelencia, Songs In The Key Of London, The Triffids, The Whale Watching Tour, Mariachi El Bronk and more. Plus, legendary record producer Joe Boyd talks about his work with Nick Drake and the tribute concert coming up at the Barbican on January 22nd. | 15 6 05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 29 Episodes |
