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00:13:39

Interview: Ivan Strunin

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2024/11/08

KGNU’s Joanne Cole chats with Ivan Strunin to discuss his new album, The First Day of December, featuring collaborations with Dirk Powell and Michael Doucet. Strunin shares his journey from classical violin to country and zydeco fiddle, inspired by legends like Stephane Grappelli, Sugar Cane Harris, and Django Reinhardt (Interview date: 10/22/2024)

00:09:16

Interview: Caroline Shaw

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2024/11/06

KGNU’s Iris Berkeley speaks with composer Caroline Shaw ahead of her Denver performances with Gabriel Kahane and vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth. They will perform Friday, November 8th, and Saturday, November 9th at the Newman Center. Shaw, known for her Grammy and Pulitzer-winning work, discusses her love for music’s diversity, inspired equally by classical composers and contemporary artists. Shaw and Kahane collaborated on a new piece called Hexagons, inspired by Borges' The Library of Babel. The

00:23:21

Studio Session: Jon Ridnell

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2024/11/05

KGNU’s Joanne Cole hosts musician Jon Ridnell of New Family Dog. They talk about the band’s upcoming release, "New Family Dog NOLA Sessions", recorded in New Orleans at Rhythm Shack Studios. Two singles are already available online, and the full album will be released on November 29th. Jon highlights the upcoming release show at Boulder’s Roots Music Project, and plays a few tracks with his band (Interview date: 10/22/2024)

00:20:35

Studio Session: Mama's Broke

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2024/10/30

Americana duo Mama’s Broke performs live on air, hosted by KGNU’s Kooter Jones. The duo, composed of Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, discusses their music journey, influences, and creative process. Mama's Broke has been playing together for over a decade, drawing inspiration from traditional bluegrass and roots music (Interview date: 10/10/2024).

00:07:37

Interview: Joanne Shaw Taylor

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2024/10/28

Joanne Shaw Taylor, world-renowned blues guitarist, chatted with KGNU’s Greg Schultz. She discussed her latest album, "Heavy Soul", and her evolution as an artist over the years. Joanne also talked about her KGNU Presents show at the Boulder Theater on October 28! (Interview date: 10/23/2024).

00:31:05

Interview: Cabaret Diosa

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2024/10/24

Cabaret Diosa, unseen since 2006, joined KGNU’s D Rider for an interview. Cabaret Diosa enthralled audiences across the globe with their intoxicating concoction of Latin rhythms, theatrical pageantry, and psych-rock sensibility. They will reunite for one night only at the Boulder Theater on November 1st! (Interview date: 10/3/2024)

00:24:49

Studio Session: Colony Funk

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2024/10/23

KGNU’s D Rider chats with Fort Collins band Colony Funk ahead of the KGNU Funkraiser at the Velvet Elk Lounge in Boulder. The group plays a few live tunes and discusses getting ready for their Friday night show, which includes a costume contest, silent auction, and DJ performance (Interview date: 10/22/2024)

00:34:50

Studio Session: Cruzloma

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2024/10/21

Ecuadorian music duo Cruzloma discusses their musical background, creative process, and influences with KGNU’s EC. They explain how growing up near Quito shaped their sound, blending traditional mestizo and Afro-Ecuadorian rhythms with electronic music and reggae. The duo emphasizes the organic evolution of their sound, rooted in their cultural heritage (Interview date: 10/9/2024)

00:19:26

Interview: A.J. Croce

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2024/10/18

In an interview with KGNU’s Doug Gertner, A.J. Croce discusses his musical journey, influenced by his father Jim Croce’s legacy. He shares how losing his sight as a child and growing up with music in his home shaped his passion, with artists like Ray Charles serving as major inspirations. A.J. talks about his "Croce Plays Croce" tour where he reinterprets his father's hits while keeping the music fresh, blending nostalgia with new arrangements and audience participation (Interview date:

00:22:23

Studio Session: The Wildwoods

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2024/10/11

The Wildwoods, a folk trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, join KGNU’s Dave McIntyre in the studio. The band shares details about their upcoming album, releasing in April 2025, and previewed several new songs, including "Footprints on the Floor" and "Sweet Niobrara," which celebrates their home state (Interview date: 10/4/2024)

00:21:10

Studio Session: Joe Jencks

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2024/10/09

Singer-songwriter and folk artist Joe Jencks joins KGNU’s Joanne Cole for a studio session. Joe reflects on his long history with KGNU, where he started performing in the late 90s. He describes his career as a folk artist, dedicated to uplifting historical and cultural narratives through music. Joe plays a few songs, including one he wrote with fifth graders inspired by social justice heroes (Interview date: 9/27/2024)

00:09:57

Interview: Martha Redbone

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2024/10/04

In an interview with KGNU’s Indra Raj, Martha Redbone discusses her concert “Bone Hill” and its themes of family history, culture, and resilience. The concert blends music and storytelling, drawing from Redbone's family history. She explains how the performance explores the histories of Native American and African American people east of the Mississippi, particularly focusing on the strength and survival of her matriarchal lineage (Interview date: 9/25/2024)

00:18:34

Interview: Karen Slack

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2024/10/01

Acclaimed soprano Karen Slack speaks with KGNU’s Sanford Baran about her career, inspirations, and upcoming recital in Denver, featuring the "African Queens" project. Slack reflects on her non-classical music upbringing and pivotal moments that led her to opera. She discusses her frustration with traditional operatic roles and the lack of representation for Black stories, which inspired her to create the "African Queens" project—a tribute to unsung African queens and warriors. As an advocate for

00:29:36

Studio Session: Shamarr Allen

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2024/09/30

Trumpeter Shamarr Allen of New Orleans joined KGNU’s D Rider for a studio session. Shamarr shared his musical journey, which began at age seven. He discussed his evolving sound, blending traditional New Orleans music with modern pop structures on his albums (Interview date: 9/24/2024)

00:32:43

Studio Session: SHADOWLANDS

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2024/09/30

SHADOWLANDS, a project by John Raymond and S. Carey, joined KGNU’s Indra Raj in the studio. S. Carey, known for his work with Bon Iver, shared how he first connected with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. John Raymond, a jazz trumpeter recognized for his innovative work, discussed how he blends various musical influences into his jazz style. The band performed live tracks and discussed their musical journeys, influences, and formal training in jazz and classical music (Interview date: 9/25/2024)

00:18:41

Local Gold: Ingrid Avison

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2024/09/27

Ingrid Avison and Jeff Dean joined KGNU’s Meredith Carson in the studio for a live performance. Ingrid discussed her upcoming EP release dedicated to her late father. She also mentioned an upcoming KGNU Presents show on October 11th at the Chautauqua Community House, where she will open for Reed Foehl (Interview date: 9/20/2024)

00:14:01

Local Gold: Desert Atlas

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2024/09/26

Mark from Desert Atlas joined KGNU’s Indra Raj live from the Mapleton Hill Porchfest. He shared his appreciation for the event and the community and discussed his songwriting inspirations. Mark performed two songs, including one titled Lakeside, inspired by Denver's historic amusement park (Interview date: 9/22/2024)

00:13:46

Local Gold: Angel Corsi

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2024/09/24

Angel Corsi, a local musician, recently performed at PorchFest and joined Indra Raj for a live session on KGNU. Known as the "Chicano Bruce Springsteen" for his socially conscious folk music, Corsi discussed his influences, including soul, hip hop, and Americana. He emphasized the importance of storytelling in his music, drawing inspiration from artists like Ice Cube, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye. Corsi also announced an upcoming performance on October 9th at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder

00:19:42

Interview: Reuben Kebede

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2024/09/23

Reuben Kebede, first violinist of the Ivalas Quartet, speaks with KGNU’s Sanford Baran. Reuben shares insights about the group's journey, mission, and dedication to spotlighting underrepresented composers. He emphasizes the importance of engaging younger audiences to ensure the longevity of classical music. The Ivalas Quartet is performing on September 24th at Dazzle in Denver.

00:29:14

Local Gold: Kayla Marque

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2024/09/20

Local musician Kayla Marque talks with KGNU’s Indra Raj about her new album "Midheaven", released on August 29th. She also discusses her recent tour, which began in London, and her musical journey. Kayla performs several songs from Midheaven, including "Slow Burn" and "Insecurious” (Interview date: 9/18/2024)

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