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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.

Matana Roberts' Website


Comments

  • [1] james Rainer from Queens May 06, 2008 - 03:47AM

    shes amazing! I have seen her countless times live. I'm so glad you are having her on.

    James


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