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Episodes

Adam Rudolph: conjuring music’s global essence
Jan. 4, 2024

Adam Rudolph: conjuring music’s global essence

The legendary percussionist discusses his musical philosophy, what he learned working with the likes of Yusef Lateef, and Timeless, his album with Hu: Vibrational.
Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope
Dec. 28, 2023

Ibrahim Maalouf: a conversation on harmony, heritage, and hope

The trumpet virtuoso talks about his father's inspiration, the Middle East's influence on symphonic music, how Bach and Mozart were punks, and the ideas behind his album Capacity To Love.
Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz
Dec. 21, 2023

Roberto Di Gioia + Max Herre: Web Web’s experiments in electronic jazz

The two musicians talk about the creative process, Munich's musical lineage, and the outstanding sounds found on Web Web's album WEB MAX II.
James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology
Dec. 14, 2023

James McKeown: Hawksmoor’s kosmische hauntology

With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences
Dec. 7, 2023

Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences

With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
David Rodriguez talks community, culture, and his work with NJPAC
June 29, 2023

David Rodriguez talks community, culture, and his work with NJPAC

With the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, David creates musical milestones in Newark, NJ, and beyond.
Dominic Miller
May 4, 2023

Dominic Miller

The ECM Records artist and Sting's longtime guitarist takes a seat in the Spotlight.
Michael Kuelker on The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Jan. 19, 2023

Michael Kuelker on The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Today, the spotlight shines on author and educator Michael Kuelker, here to talk about his recent book, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils On Record: A Narrative Discography . Michael is a teacher, writer, and reggae radio DJ in S...
That Petrol Emotion
Jan. 12, 2023

That Petrol Emotion

Today, the spotlight shines on the wildly influential post-punk group, That Petrol Emotion. Guitarist and songwriter Raymond Gorman and lead singer Steve Mack joined Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer to mark the release of th...