Derrik Jordan is becoming an icon of World Fusion, a musical genre that is all about the sharing of cultures. Our newest podcast episode features an interview with Derrik and generous helpings of his own original music.
Read MoreChant Records is an emerging force in the world of creative cross-cultural music. In Episode 18 of the Right Brain Music Podcast we meet founder Jon Madof, learn about the story behind Chant and hear generous excerpts of their joyful music catalogue.
Read MoreMandoMorphosis is a mandolin joyride, a collaborative project that resulted in a critically acclaimed CD in 2010. After a 10-year break MandoMorphosis returns with a new album that explores the mandolin frontier.
Read MoreQuest Ensemble is a classical trio that breaks the rules. They’re master instrumentalists who compose their own music and use improvisation as a foundation for their work. Improv in classical music? A wall may be coming down.
Read MoreSpontanea has joined forces with cellist James Hoskins and abstract visual artist to create a colorful new album based on the theme of synesthesia. This article and a new podcast episode detail the story.
Read MoreBugs In The Basement is an enigmatic and prolific free improv duo. They have a new album on Right Brain Records, and an interview in a brand new Right Brain Music Podcast episode. Get the details here.
Read MoreFarrell Lowe is a virtuose guitarist and prolific artist, with a wide range and an ever-expanding catalogue. In Episode 12 of the Right Brain Music Podcast, we meet Farrell and explore his work. This post has additional information and links.
Read MoreCHA is a unique collaboration of three women: Carol J Levin plays electric harp. Healther Bentley play electric viola. Amelia Love Clearheart adds spoken word and a wide range of vocal techniques. Together, they create a unique collaborative voice that is somehow accessible yet defiant of easy description.
Read MoreWe present a new episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast. Here, you’ll meet Steve Scribner, a Seattle-area composer who uses unique graphic scores to engage musicians in creating otherworldly sonic landscapes. He calls his scores "sound scrolls." We hear excerpts of his compositions , somewhere in the overlap of avant-garde, new classical and free jazz.
Read MoreImprovised music is made in many ways. RBR’s three new releases illustrate radically different paths to original and engaging sounds. Here we introduce new artists ToE (psychedelic) and Eric Scribner (avant-garde), and the second project of 5p6 (ambient).
Read MoreIn episodes 8 and 9 of the Right Brain Music Podcast we meet six wildly diverse artists that use improvisation to create uniquely beautiful soundscapes. Here we link to their sites.
Read MoreEpisode 7 of the Right Brain Music Podcast features free improvisation pioneer, saxophonist and author Jack Wright.
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