Matana Roberts
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The alto saxophonist Matana Roberts does experimental jazz that travels from Africa to the American south to Chicago, following her family's trajectory. Her latest album, "The Chicago Project," was produced by pianist and composer Vijay Iyer. Matana joins us to talk about it.
Soundcheck Smackdown: Baby Boomers vs. Generation X
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Baby boomers had the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Woodstock, but Generation X had Kurt Cobain, Pearl Jam and MTV. On today’s Soundcheck Smackdown: boomers and slackers debate which generation has the most to offer pop music history. Also: alto saxophonist Matana Roberts shares her latest album, "The Chicago Project." This ...
Matana Roberts
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The alto saxophonist Matana Roberts does experimental jazz that travels from Africa to the American south to Chicago, following her family’s trajectory. Her latest album, "The Chicago Project," was produced by pianist and composer Vijay Iyer and drummer John McEntire. Matana joins us to talk about it.
Can Boomers or Slackers Save Pop Music?
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Baby boomers had Jimi Hendrix and Woodstock, but Generation X had Kurt Cobain and MTV. It's another Soundcheck Smackdown, as boomers and slackers debate which generation has the most to offer pop music history books -- and the future of pop itself. Also: alto saxophonist Matana Roberts shares her latest ...
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