Thoughts in SoundMost artists are content to play the notes, but there’s a handful of composers and musicians who work at the level of sound itself, turning meaning, finding nuance, charting new hitherto unheard directions in music through a contemplation of the meaning of sound itself. In a series of five non-narrative features, four composers … Continued
Imperial WashingtonMembers of Congress face many temptations, such as special interests who want to take them on free trips golfing or fishing, to Bermuda or Wimbledon. But voters are demanding reform. In this podcast, we look at how the perks lawmakers enjoy make it tough to clean up government. And what happens when newcomers try … Continued
Eddy Pay and co-host Kent Guthrie present a three part retrospective of Gil Evans’s music. Part Three: Duets with Lee Konitz and Steve Lacy.
Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Imagine a musician single-handedly redefining what an instrument can do, elevating it to a whole other level. That’s what the late Max Roach did for the drums. Whether its Jazz or rock or funk, there isn’t a drummer today who isn’t somehow influenced by what Roach played. But that’s only a part of Max Roach’s … Continued
It seems like we’re born to shop. There’s something primal that makes us want to buy things — that hunt for the perfect item — or perfect feeling. At any mall, we’re bombarded with thousands of secret signals pressuring us to spend. But marketers insist they are just catering to the ever-changing whims of the … Continued
What’s the Catch of the Day? Mercury. It’s poisoning our waters, our fish, our bodies and it isn’t going away any time soon. Each year tons of mercury gets into our streams, bays and oceans. How does it get there, what does it do to us and how can we protect ourselves? On this edition, … Continued
Gary Baca hosts New Year’s Eve live From KPFA Studios!
