http://www.barbican.org.uk/music en ℗ & © 2010 Barbican Centre London's home to the boldest live music from across the globe, happening now. Barbican Contemporary Music Each month presenting exclusive interviews and music from the hottest concerts at the Barbican. The Barbican Centre in London features the world's hottest artists in jazz, folk, world, roots, soul, country, contemporary classical and the more experimental ends of rock, pop and electronica. Look out for our podcast in the iTunes Store every month, with exclusive interviews, lots of good music and backstage reports. Barbican Contemporary Music mplachesi@barbican.org.uk Barbican Contemporary Music Part two of our special podcast series dedicated to Nico Muhly’s weekend of new music at the Barbican in May 2013. Featuring David Lang on Schubert and his new piece Death Speaks, Shara Worden, a computer/percussion hybrid piece and more. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang introduces his new piece Death Speaks, and talks about the intimacy and confessional character that – like in Schubert’s music – can be found at indie gigs. Plus we hear from the voice of Death from Lang’s piece – singer and composer Shara Worden – and two groundbreaking American ensembles, Calder Quartet and So Percussion. Cameo appearances from Philip Glass and Steve Reich. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_scream_pt2.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 23:32 nico Muhly, david lang, Schubert, barbican, London, contemporary, classical, Philip glass, steve reich, so percussion, calder quartet, my brightest diamond, shara worden Barbican Contemporary Music American composer Nico Muhly introduces his weekend of new music at the Barbican, together with Conor O’Brien (Villagers), Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire), Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang and more ‘The missing link between contemporary music and general optimism about the future’, that’s how Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang describes 31 years old composer Nico Muhly. Muhly curates a weekend of new sonic pleasures on 10-12 May in London, titled A Scream and an Outrage. Discover all the hottest new composers and experience dazzling cross-genre collaborations, featuring Conor O’Brien, Philip Glass, Richard Reed Parry and much more. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/01_A_Scream_and_an_Outrage_Part_1.mp3 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 24:13 nico Muhly, villagers, arcade fire, bell orchestra, barbican, London, opera, contemporary, classical, Philip glass Barbican Contemporary Music Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi talks about his new album ‘In a Time Lapse’; plus Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals and Neon Neon, and David Harrington from Kronos Quartet. The great Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi chats to Ben Eshmade about his new album 'In a Time Lapse' and his upcoming five shows at the Barbican. Plus Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals introduces his new album and immersive gig 'Praxis Makes Perfect', under the band name Neon Neon, with LA producer Boom Bip and in association with National Theatre Wales; while David Harrington from Kronos Quartet tells us about their first collaboration with American creative pioneer Laurie Anderson. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_mar_2013.mp3 Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT 25:13 ludovico einaudi, neon neon, super furry animals, gruff rhys, boom bip, barbican, kronos quartet, laurie Anderson, London, feltrinelli Barbican Contemporary Music Trance-inducing music, Yo La Tengo's new album and the ambitious multimedia/anthropological roller coaster through Malaysia which is Super Everything*. Trance-inducing music from top British DJ James Holden, Yo La Tengo's new album Fade and the ambitious multimedia/anthropological roller coaster through Malaysia which is Super Everything*. Brace yourself for the February 2013 edition of the Barbican Contemporary Music podcast. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_feb_2013.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT 29:51 yo la tengo, james holden, Marcus du sautoy, barbican, electronic music, trance, consciousness, London, malaysia Barbican Contemporary Music Barbican 2013 music highlights – featuring exclusive interviews with Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds, Margo Timmins from Cowboy Junkies and Andy Morgan on the conflict in Northern Mali As a new year of music is about to begin, Ben Eshmade talks to Olafur Arnalds about his special concert with Britten Sinfonia on 11 March, Cowboy Junkies' vocalist Margo Timmins and journalist Andy Morgan about the current conflict in Northern Mali and what this means for Mali's people and its heritage. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_jan_2013.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT 33:01 olafur arnalds, cowboy junkies, barbican, mali, London, Canada, Icelandic music, Iceland, andy morgan, bassekou kouyate, sahara, music Barbican Contemporary Music Soul/r&b star Macy Gray, blazingly original jazz pianist Neil Cowley and Indian sitar star Anoushka Shankar. Soul/r+ &b star Macy Gray introduces her new blues and soul-drenched project with the David Murray Big Band, whilst Neil Cowley talks about the collaboration between his trio and the Goldsmith (big) Strings. Plus Indian sitar star Anoushka Shankar on winning the "raga flamenco journey" in her latest album, Traveller. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_nov_2012.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 24:04 macy gray, anoushka Shankar, neil cowley, barbican, London, india, david murray, jazz, London jazz festival Barbican Contemporary Music Rasmus Stolberg from Efterklang on their new album, Piramida; plus Max Richter re-imagines The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi and American pop pioneers Sparks are back in the UK for a special tour Ben Eshmade (@poplarpenguin) chats with Rasmus Stolberg from Efterklang about their new album on 4AD, Piramida and their expedition to the Arctic Circle; plus American pop pioneers Sparks and contemporary composer Max Richter on his latest project, Vivaldi's The Four seasons re-imagined for Deutsche Grammophon. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_oct_2012.mp3 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 28:51 efterklang, piramida, max richter, sparks, Vivaldi, four seasons, barbican, 4ad, beggar, London, podcast, music Barbican Contemporary Music Sonic Youth’s singer and guitarist Thurston Moore on Sun Ra and his Saturnian origins; plus Oneohtrix Point Never and the music of the Iraqi Diaspora. Sonic Youth’s singer and guitarist Thurston Moore and writer Brian Morton unveil the truth about Sun Ra (he was from Saturn, not Alabama), whilst filmmakers Marsha Emerman and Majid Shokor introduce their documentary about the music of the Iraqi Diaspora and its Jewish roots. Plus Oneohtrix Point Never and Nate Boyce about their multimedia performance, Reliquary House. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_sep_2012.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT 27:01 onic youth, Thurston moore, sun ra, arkestra, cosmic jazz, radio 4, radio four, contemporary music, barbican, London, iraq, oneohtrix point never, electronic music, art music, art, music Barbican Contemporary Music One of the most influential composers of the 20th century is turning 75 this year. Listen to this new, exclusive interview with Philip Glass by Ben Eshmade, as we look forward to see him live in London for two already sold-out concerts in December 2012. For this rare interview, the great American composer chats to Ben Eshmade in a London cab, ahead of the celebrations for his 75th birthday at the Barbican Centre in London. Featuring plenty of Philip Glass’s music and insights into his work, his legendary collaborations, his beginnings, the “music world” and the “music business” and some Schoenberg records which took five years to sell in his father’s record store… http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_podcast_philip_glass_at_75.mp3 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT 26:00 Philip Glass, minimalism, barbican, London, new york, classical music Barbican Contemporary Music Roots Manuva, Mulatu Astatke, Brazil's singer-songwriter Baia, DJ Joao Brasil and Mais Um Gringo from Mais Um Records introduce this weekend's festival Roots Manuva, Mulatu Astatke, Brazil's singer-songwriter Baia, DJ Joao Brasil and Mais Um Gringo from Mais Um Records introduce this weekend's festival http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_jun_2012.mp3 Fri, 29 jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT 23:07 back2black, roots manuva, mulatu astatke, baia, Brazil, Africa, barbican, Gilberto Gil, Toumani Diabate Barbican Contemporary Music Goran Bregovic on 16th century France and wartorn Sarajevo, plus Van Dyke Parks and Rokia Traore in an exclusive interview from Mali Goran Bregovic on 16th century France and wartorn Sarajevo, plus Van Dyke Parks and Rokia Traore in an exclusive interview from Mali http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_may_2012.mp3 Fri, 1 jun 2012 18:00:00 GMT 23:07 Rokia traore, goran bregovic, van dyke parks, grizzly bear, fleet foxes, mali, Africa, Balkans, gyspsy music, barbican Barbican Contemporary Music A special podcast dedicated to ‘arguably rock’s first cult band’ (Pitchfork), Big Star A special podcast dedicated to Big Star Third in London on May 28th 2012. A fully-orchestrated performance of Big Star's legendary album Sister Lovers and other gems from the band’s timeless catalogue, featuring Mitch Easter, Jody Stephens, Chris Stamey, Ken Stringfellow and special guests Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Jon Auer (The Posies), Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs), Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), John Bramwell (I Am Kloot), Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo), Sondre Lerche, Sharon Van Etten http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_apr_2012.mp3 Thu, 19 apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT 23:17 Big Star, Power Pop, Cult, barbican, sister lovers, rem, R.e.m., rock, Hot Chip Barbican Contemporary Music Cuban music and a new musical zone where post-classical, electronica and song meet… Juan de Marcos, the man who brought together the artists who became Buena Vista Social Club, talks to Ben Eshmade about his Barbican concert with the Afro-Cuba All-Stars on 25 April, and the past and future of Cuban music. Then we jump genres, into a new musical zone where post-classical, electronica and song meet, with FatCat Records and Dustin O’Halloran; plus a touch of world-class classical music, with the new Barbican Associate Orchestra, the Britten Sinfonia. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_mar_2012.mp3 Wed, 11 apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT 23:31 FatCat, Dustin O'Halloran, Juan de Marcos, Britten Sinfonia, Barbican Barbican Contemporary Music A sharp and feisty podcast this month, featuring some of the most adventurous names in contemporary classical music and Shakespare with a hint of hip hop. British minimalist composer Gavin Bryars and sound artist Philip Jeck introduce The Sinking of the Titanic, an extraordinarily immersive video and music experience on the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic disaster - April 15th 2012. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang talks about Bang on a Can's 25th anniversary concert, titled Field Recordings, and how found sounds and video bites inspired the artists involved to come up with this unusual musical project. English poet and rapper Akala and producer Paul Gladstone Reid chat to Ben Eshmade about what their Hip Hop Shakespeare Company have in store for the Barbican Weekender on 3rd & 4th March. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_contemporary_podcast_feb_2012.mp3 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT 24:45 Gavin Bryars, David Lang, Philip Jeck, Titanic, hip hop, shaskespeare, barbican Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring acclaimed rock band The National’s founding member Aaron Dessner, plus a live session from Robyn Hitchcock and critically-acclaimed composer Michael Gordon talking about Kronos Quartet and his haunting 9/11 piece, The Sad Park. This month we meet with Aaron Dessner – founding member of acclaimed rock band The National - to chat about his multimedia project, The Long Count. Plus a special live session with renowned English eccentric Robyn Hitchcock, introducing The Floating Palace on Wed 8 Feb (also featuring KT Tunstall, Eliza & Martin Carthy, Howe Gelb and Krystle Warren), and critically-acclaimed composer Michael Gordon on his 9/11-inspired piece The Sad Park and the upcoming Kronos Quartet residency from Sat 21 Jan. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/jan2012_podcast_contemporary.mp3 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT 32:04 Aaron Dessner, Robyn Hitchcock, Michael Gordon, Kronos Quartet, The National, KT Tunstall, London, barbican, 9/11, America, usa Barbican Contemporary Music Rising stars and legendary names from the worlds of literature and music come together in this last episode for 2011 What happens when Mouse on Mars’ music is played by real humans? Jan St Werner from Mouse on Mars chats about their new orchestral piece which is having its UK premiere at the Barbican on 25 November. Counter-cultural visionary Iain Sinclair shares his critical views on the management of the Olympics in East London. Texan singer-songwriter Josh T Pearson talks about the success of his debut album Last of the Country Gentlemen; whilst The Leisure Society introduce their exciting collaboration with the Heritage Orchestra at the Barbican in December (and they are excited!) http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/oct-nov11_podcast.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT 32:04 josh t pearson, iain sinclair, English journey, hackney, east London, mouse on mars, musikfabrik, barbican, London, leisure society, full time hobby, folk-pop, folk, electronica, electronic music, classical Barbican Contemporary Music Feat. David Hepworth – the man responsible for editing, launching or directing magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and Word magazine; plus acclaimed guitarist and producer Justin Adams and Neil Brand about composing for silent films. We travelled to Angel in London to meet David Hepworth – the man responsible for editing, launching or directing magazines such as Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and Word magazine – to talk about the transformation of music media since the 1970s. Plus Neil Brand gives us a sneak preview of his new score for the silent classic Underground, and guitarist and producer Justin Adams (Tinariwen, Robert Plant, Sinead O’Connor) talks about his new desert rock project with Juldeh Camara – JuJu. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/sep2011_podcast.mp3 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT 30:44 David Hepworth, music journalism, Justin Adams, rock, psychedelic, African music, Africa, silent film, film, London, barbican, word Barbican Contemporary Music Mira Calix on Brainwaves (Fri 22 Jul, Wilton's Music Hall) and Zakaria Ibrahim from El Tanbura about the Egyptian uprising, the Suez crisis and much more Mira Calix on Brainwaves (Fri 22 Jul, Wilton's Music Hall) and Zakaria Ibrahim from El Tanbura about the Egyptian uprising, the Suez crisis and much more http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze11_04.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT 20:32 mira calix, contemporary classical, installation, wilton’s music hall, egypt, tahrir square, el tanbura, ramy essan, London, blaze Barbican Contemporary Music UK rapper Mikill Pane and Belgian/Congolese hip hop sensation Baloji. UK rapper Mikill Pane talks about East London, making new music and the spectacular urban music showcase headlined by Kano on Thu 7 Jul, Re:Definition 2011. Plus Belgian/Congolese hip-hop sensation Baloji, performing at Rich Mix Arts Centre on Mon 18 Jul in a double bill with gorgeous Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze11_03.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT 14:18 mikill pane, rap, redefinition, east london, hackney, baloji, congo, hip hop, barbican, London, blaze, kano, ghetts, roxxxan Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Canadian electro-pop pioneer, singer-songwriter and producer Chilly Gonzales and Rene Perez Joglar aka Residente from Latin music powerhouse Calle 13. Featuring Canadian electro-pop pioneer, singer-songwriter and producer Chilly Gonzales and Rene Perez Joglar aka Residente from Latin music powerhouse Calle 13. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze11_02.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT 17:27 chilly gonzales, calle 13, Canada, rap, electronic, hip hop, latin, Puerto Rico, barbican, London, blaze Barbican Contemporary Music Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx and South African proucer Nozinja feature in the first episode of our special series on Blaze 2011 (featured in the Top 10 UK Festivals for Songlines!) Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx talks about their collaboration with the Metropole Orkest on 14 & 15 Jul 2011 in the Barbican Hall, whilst Nozinja aka 'Dog' tells us a bit more about the 180bpm street dance phenomenon from South Africa which is about to strike Europe this summer, Shangaan Electro. This podcast also features music from La Notte della Taranta Orchestra, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Afrobeat legend Ebo Taylor. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze11_01.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT 18:32 basement jaxx, shangaan electro, South Africa, dance, barbican, London, metropole orkest, blaze Barbican Contemporary Music Jose Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith and Ojos de Brujo – new exclusive interviews this month. 'One of a handful of living composers who can legitimately claim to have altered the direction of musical history' (The Guardian), Steve Reich has been an influence for generations of musicians since the 1970s, and up to today's musical landscape - where the boundaries between rock and classical seem to have disappeared progressively. The Barbican celebrates this influence with six unique concerts on Sat 7 & Sun 8 May in London, featuring groundbreaking collaborations, four Reich premieres and new music. Visit http://www.barbican.org.uk/reverberations for more info and to book tickets. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/may11_podcast.mp3 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT 52:32 steve reich, minimalism, reverberations, owen pallett, tyondai Braxton, kronos quartet, max richter, johann johannsson, bryce dessner, clogs, the national Barbican Contemporary Music Jose Gonzales, Ron Sexsmith and Ojos de Brujo – new exclusive interviews this month. Soothing singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez on Chemistry, his influences and Heartbeats. Plus Canadian songsmith, Ron Sexsmith talks about the acclaimed documentary Love Shines and his collaboration with producer Bob Rock; and Barcelona's Ojos de Brujo preparing their best show for their 10th anniversary concert in London - which might also be their last... http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/apr11_podcast.mp3 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT 22:27 barbican podcast, jose Gonzales, ron sexsmith, ojos de brujo, Barcelona, singer-songwriter, love shines, long player late bloomer, heartbeats, Gothenburg string theory Barbican Contemporary Music The new sounds of Buenos Aires, soul-snapping retro grooves from Nigeria and hard-hitting political reggae infused with African instruments. The new sounds of Buenos Aires, soul-snapping retro grooves from Nigeria and hard-hitting political reggae infused with African instruments. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/mar11_podcast.mp3 Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT 22:27 barbican, asa, asha, tiken jah fakoly, reggae, soul, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Africa, West Africa, tango, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Astillero, Mali, revolution Barbican Contemporary Music Vocal jazz, British prog-rock and a Motown hit musical from Australia in this podcast. Meet eleven-time DownBeat Male Vocalist of the Year and Grammy Award winner, Kurt Elling, as we approach his imminent Barbican appearance with Richard Galliano and the Scottish Natinal Jazz Orchestra on Mon 14 Mar. Van Der Graaf Generator founding member Peter Hammill talks about the origins of the 'coolest, strangest band in prog' (Uncut) and the new material part of their second album as a trio, A Grounding in Numbers. Plus Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan stars in the Motown hits-packed musical The Sapphires, coming to the Barbican Theatre from 2 - 12 Mar. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/feb11_podcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT 20:10 barbican podcast, elling, jazz, USA, prog-rock, van der graaf generator, Manchester, Australia, Australian, casey Donovan, motown Barbican Contemporary Music Barbican Contemporary Music Podcast - January 2011. Kick starting 2011 with a full bodied music shot! 34 mins of new interviews, powerful grooves and Gabby Young performing a new track for us! Patterson Hood from alt-country band Drive-By Truckers introduces the documentary about the band and their deep American South, The Secret To A Happy Ending. Joan Wasser reveals the reason behind her music persona's peculiar name, Joan as Police Woman, and talks about her fantastic collaborations and New York. Plus, Brinsley Forde from legendary reggae group Aswad introduces Reggae Britannia and tells us about making reggae music in the UK in the 1970s. And last but not least, Gabby Young on her circus-swing, her training as an Opera singer and a live acoustic performance of 'Male version of Me'! http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/jan11_podcast.mp3 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT 20:10 barbican podcast, gabby young & other animals, reggae, circus, forde, joan wasser, policewoman, drive-by truckers, alt-country, USA Barbican Contemporary Music December Podcast - Best of 2010! NME Album of the Year winners These New Puritans + revolutionary artist Emory Douglas + Nick Gold + Wildbirds & Peacedrums + Kid Creole. NME Album of the Year 2010 winners These New Puritans feature in our recap of the year 2010 in podcasts. From legendary revolutionary artist Emory Douglas and his Black Panthers, to the charismatic Kid Creole, plus Scandinavian duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums and AfroCubism producer Nick Gold, this has been a very eclectic year - as always - and featuring some of the biggest events in music. To listen to the full interviews, check out the set with all the 2010 podcasts at http://snd.sc/frOblm. Thank you for listening and see you in 2011!! http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/dec10_podcast.mp3 Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:00:00 GMT 20:10 barbican, podcast, afrocubism, thesenewpuritans, these new puritans, hidden, nme, london, blackpanthers, black panthers, douglas creole, peace drums, peacedrums Barbican Contemporary Music Meet Paloma Faith and Guy Barker with their 42-piece orchestra at the End of Lonely Street... Plus World Circuit?s Nick Gold on Afrocubism (the original Buena Vista Social Club) and China Moses talks about the opening gala of the London Jazz Festival World Circuit producer Nick Gold on Afrocubism - the original idea which became Buena Vista Social Club in a first instance. Plus Paloma Faith and Guy Barker (courtesy of BBC Radio 2 and Cheltenham Jazz Festival) talk about their sold out concert in December, Down at the End of Lonely Street; and the incredibly talented China Moses talks about the opening gala concert of the 2011 London Jazz Festival. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/nov_podcast.mp3 Fri, 5 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT 20:10 jazz, London jazz festival, paloma faith, barbican, world music, china moses Barbican Contemporary Music Michael Rother on how NEU! used to make music, his influences and how synthesizers weren't part of the picture at least until their 3rd album. Jack Barnett from These New Puritans on their ambitious album Hidden and its challenges. Metronomy open the celebrations for the 10th Bicycle Film Festival on October 14th. Ben Eshmade chats with Jack Barnett from These New Puritans about their music influences, the making of their ambitious album Hidden, and their live performance @ the Barbican on 23 Oct with the Britten Sinfonia. Plus, Michael Rother from the legendary German group NEU!, which influenced and have been lauded by David Bowie, Hawkwind, Iggy Pop, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, U2, Wilco, Primal Scream, and many others. He explains how NEU!'s sound didn't actually involve any synthesizers at the beginning, and talks about their "action painting" approach to creating music. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbican_october_2010.mp3 Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT 21:26 neu, these new puritans, jack barnett, metronomy, barbican, podcast, hidden, britten, rother Barbican Contemporary Music Black Panthers tribute concert with The Roots The Last Poets and more. Plus Jeff Buckley collaborator Gary Lucas with Najma Akhtar about their new project Rishte, and Iceland's Bedroom Community label boss Valgeir Sigurdsson on The Whale Watching Tour. Exclusive interview with Emory Douglas - the revolutionary artist who was Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until the late 1970s - in this month's podcast. The iconic visuals of Emory Douglas feature in the tribute concert to the Black Panthers on Sat 11 Sep, which sees the legendary hip-hop band The Roots join forces with The Last Poets, members of Living Colour and Doctor L, directed by free jazz saxophonist David Murray. Plus a new feature about our Transcender festival (15-17 Sep), with Jeff Buckley collaborator, Grammy-nominated guitarist (and amateur magician...) Gary Lucas interviewed by Ben Eshmade together with Najma Akhtar about their new album and live set Rishte (17 Sep, LSO St Luke's); and producer/Iceland's Bedroom Community label boss Valgeir Sigurdsson talks about The Whale Watching Tour at the Barbican on 27 September. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/sept_podcast.mp3 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT 29:39 Black Panthers, Hip Hop, The Roots, The Last Poets, Barbican, Transcender, Bedroom Community, Nico Muhly, Whale, London, Music Barbican Contemporary Music Feat. Howe Gelb, Songlines' Editor Simon Simon Broughton on Transcender 2010 and Asphalt Orchestra In the last edition of this year's Blaze festival podcasts, we catch up with alt country troubadour Howe Gelb from Tucson, Arizona - performing in the Barbican Hall on 22 Jul with Giant Sand, featuring Kristin Hersh and Howe Gelb and A Band Of Gypsies. Plus a preview of our Autumn series of transcendental and spiritual music from across the globe, Transcender, with Songlines Magazine's Editor, Simon Broughton; and a short chat with New York based Asphalt Orchestra, who played at Dance Nations Dalston on 4 Jul. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze_final.mp3 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:29:00 GMT 15:24 Howe Gelb, Giant Sand, Transcender, Songlines, Broughton, Asphalt Orchestra, altcountry, spiritual, blaze, barbican Barbican Contemporary Music Feat. Reggae legend Toots, Brazil’s brightest star CeU and Colombia’s dance music from Bomba Estereo Reggae legend Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert talks with Ben Eshmade about life on the road and his beginnings. Plus Brazil's brightest new star, CeU, and Bogota's Bomba Estereo show us what to expect from their double-bill concert at Hackney Empire on 15 Jul. Blaze is in full swing, so why don't you let us know if you have enjoyed the Blaze gigs so far, sending us comments, photos and videos through the "Tell us what you think" page on www.barbican.org.uk/blaze. Don't miss the chance to win a pair of tickets to see CeU and Bomba Estereo at Hackney Empire! Listen to the podcast, and get involved with the competition. Plus music, music, music! http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze_3.mp3 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:42:00 GMT 14:33 toots, maytals, reggae, ceu, bomba estereo, Colombia, brazil, blaze, barbican, bossa, dance, London Barbican Contemporary Music Feat. The story and music of Mali’s Bassekou Kouyate, and Seb Rochford about drums and the dangers of Polar Bear(s) in the wild... Munich-based Out|Here Records founder Jay Rutledge talks about Mali's dazzling ngoni virtuoso - and recently signed by Sub Pop Records for his critically acclaimed album 'I Speak Fula' ('A contender for African album of the year.' Uncut), Bassekou Kouyate and the ancestors of banjo and blues. Plus one of the most sought after drummers of his generation, Seb Rochford, presents his jazz ensemble Polar Bear, playing a free gig in East London's Gillett Square on 3 Jul as part of Blaze's Dance Nations Dalston weekend. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/blaze_2.mp3 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:42:00 GMT 16:20 Mali, world music, bassekou kouyate, seb rochford, jazz, blaze, barbican, east london Barbican Contemporary Music Win tickets to see Quantic on 24 Jun and find out more about genre-bending contemporary classical ensemble Alarm Will Sound and Will "Quantic" Holland and his new Colombian project rich of deep funk and soul. Win tickets to see Quantic on 24 Jun and find out more about genre-bending contemporary classical ensemble Alarm Will Sound and Will "Quantic" Holland and his new Colombian project rich of deep funk and soul. Find out more at www.barbican.org.uk/blaze. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/jun_podcast.mp3 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:58:00 GMT 17:31 Quantic, Alarm Will Sound, Blaze, Barbican, Music, Podcast, London Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Toumani Diabate, Vinicius Cantuaria, Guy Barker, and Wildbrids and Peacedrums. Featuring Toumani Diabaté, Vinicius Cantuaria, Guy Barker, Wildbrids & Peacedrums and Head of Creative Learning at the Barbican, Sean Gregory, on the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Barbican and Hackney Empire in June - and how you can get involved with the best jazz on the planet. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/may_podcast.mp3 Wed, 19 May 2010 16:53:00 GMT 29:39 Diabate, Cantuaria, jazz, world, kora, guy, barker, band, wildbirds, blaze, barbican, Marsalis Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Angelique Kidjo, Nancy Elizabeth, Kid Creole, Mariachi El Bronx, Horse Meat Disco and Lightspeed Champion Spring is here! And what's hotter than La Linea – The London Latin Music Festival? The Barbican hosts two events part of La Linea (Kid Creole and The Coconuts on 21 Apr followed by Horse Meat Disco on the Clubstage and Viva El Mariachi! on 26 Apr) – plus Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo (16 May) and Nancy Elizabeth talks about her special collaboration with Hauschka and James Blackshaw for Kept Impulses on 10 May. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/apr_podcast.mp3 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT 29:54 Angelique Kidjo, Nancy Elizabeth, Kid Creole, Coconuts, Mariachi El Bronx, Horse Meat Disco, Lightspeed Champion, Hauschka, James Blackshaw, Mariachi, The Bronx, La Linea, Barbican, latin, folk, disco, London Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Elvis Costello, Nico Muhly, Laurie Anderson, Mike Lindsay & Becky Jacobs (Tunng), Phil Daniels, Peggy Sue and Graham Lee from The Triffids A star-studded podcast this month, with Lady Day's world-class jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater on her tribute to Billie Holiday at the Barbican, Nico Muhly and the Icelandic whales, Laurie Anderson on her new multimedia performance in the Barbican Theatre opening April 14th and Australian cult-band The Triffids. Plus exclusive snapshots of London and tweets directly from Songs in the Key of London on March 9th - the legendary Elvis Costello was the secret special guest on the night! http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/mar_podcast.mp3 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT 32:00 live music, Barbican, jazz, world music, music, London, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Elvis Costello, Nico Muhly, Laurie Anderson, Mike Lindsay, Becky Jacobs, Tunng, Phil Daniels, Peggy Sue, Graham Lee, The Triffids Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Nitin Sawhney, Portico Quartet, Chris Difford, Kalahari Surfers, and 40 zebra finches ready to rock! Ben Eshmade meets Nitin Sawhney in his new studio in Brixton, before moving to Clapton to talk with Portico Quartet about their Barbican debut. Plus Chris Difford introduces his Songs in the Key of London and talks about his favourite places, smells and memories in London. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/feb_vodcast.m4v Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT 31:30 live music, Barbican, jazz, world music, music, London, Nitin Sawhney, Portico Quartet, Chris Difford, Kalahari Surfers, zebra finches, Celeste Boursier-Mougenot Barbican Contemporary Music Featuring Nitin Sawhney, Portico Quartet, Chris Difford, Kalahari Surfers, and 40 zebra finches ready to rock! Ben Eshmade meets Nitin Sawhney in his new studio in Brixton, before moving to Clapton to talk with Portico Quartet about their Barbican debut. Plus Chris Difford introduces his Songs in the Key of London and talks about his favourite places, smells and memories in London. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/feb_podcast.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT 31:30 live music, Barbican, jazz, world music, music, London, Nitin Sawhney, Portico Quartet, Chris Difford, Kalahari Surfers, zebra finches, Celeste Boursier-Mougenot Barbican Contemporary Music Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, La Excelencia, Songs In The Key Of London, The Triffids, The Whale Watching Tour, Mariachi El Bronk and more Our first podcast is about the Spring 2010 season now on sale. Listen to Barbican Contemporary Music programmers Bryn Ormrod and Chris Sharp talk about the highlights of the season including Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, La Excelencia, Songs In The Key Of London, The Triffids, The Whale Watching Tour, Mariachi El Bronk and more. Plus, legendary record producer Joe Boyd talks about his work with Nick Drake and the tribute concert coming up at the Barbican on January 22nd. http://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/barbican/barbicancmpjanuary.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:00:00 GMT 19:54 live music, Barbican, jazz, world music, music, London