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Isabelle Eberhardt (Wikimedia Commons)
The late 19th/early 20th century explorer Isabelle Eberhardt’s life was short – but full of adventure. Now, she’s the subject of a brand new opera. Today: the story of the Russian nihilist’s daughter who traveled North Africa dressed as a man – and the songs she’s inspired. Plus, the composer, vocalist, filmmaker and MacArthur Fellow Meredith Monk joins us with a new remix album.
Missy Mazzoli: Song From the Uproar
The intrepid, Swiss-born adventurer Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) began traveling the North African deserts on horseback at age 20, often dressing as a man. She died in a flood at the age of 27, but left behind a body of work, including a wealth of travel writing. Today: composer Missy Mazzoli joins us to talk about her new opera, “Song From the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt,” which premieres tomorrow at The Kitchen. And, we get a live preview.
Meredith Monk: Re-Mixed
Composer, vocalist, filmmaker and MacArthur Fellow Meredith Monk has created a unique body of work that uses the voice as an instrument. Now, her songs have been covered and remixed by a wide array of musicians, from Bjork to Caetano Veloso to DJ Spooky. Monk joins us to share her reaction to the surprising results on “Monk Mix.”
Playlist: Missy Mazzoli: Song from the Uproar + Meredith Monk: Re-Mixed
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Gig Alert: New York Gypsy All-Stars
Balkan fusion quintet NY Gypsy All-Stars performs with Gülsen at Drom on Thursday night. Download the outfit's hypnotic title track "Romantech."