Non Pacifica Programming
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The Arms blockade : American Friends Service Committee / produced by Sue Supriano.
David Hartsough, staff member of the American Friends Service Committee, speaks about the ongoing non-violent witness and blockade of arms shipments from Concord Naval Weapons Station to Central America, as well as other regions in the world. Hartsough, co-founder of the Nuremberg Actions, discusses their 24 hour vigil which has blockaded trains since September 1,…
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Environmental disaster in Central America : who is to blame ? / Bill Hall ; interviewed and produced by Sue Supriano.
SPOCA (Environmental Project of Central America) member Bill Hall speaks about his visit to El Salvador in the summer of 1988. He explains the environmental damage occurring in Central America, and the role of the United States in the situation.|ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN CENTRAL AMERICA : WHO IS TO BLAME? / proudced by Sue Supriano. –…
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Kronos Quarter and Double Edge : changing chamber music / produced by John Diliberto and Kimberly Haas.
Weekly radio documentary which explores the merging of music and technology. The Kronos Quartet is reshaping classical music with their individualistic presentations and adventurous commissions. David Harrington, first violin, and Joan Jeanrenaud, cellist, discuss their work along with composers Terry Riley, Jon Hassell, Philip Glass and others. Double Edge, a piano duo of Murit Tilles…
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Daniel Schell and Univers Zero : electric chamber music from Belgium / produced by John Diliberto and Kimberly Haas.
Weekly radio documentary which explores the merging of music and technology. Daniel Schell and Univers Zero are two electric chamber ensembles creating a distinctive sound. Schell plays a new instrument called “The Chapman Stick,” and his ensemble, Karo, creates a compelling minimalism with music box charm. Univers Zero takes a darker outlook, using violins, guitars,…
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The White eagles : the Willie Colon Orchestra / produced by WGBH and WPFW.
Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at The White Eagles, a famed Mardi Gras Indian group performing four traditional songs: Downtown, Mardi Gras Morning, Liza Jane, and Indian Red. Secondly, the…
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Exuma : Sugar Minot / produced by WGBH and WPFW.
Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo square area of New orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at Exuma, who calls himself “The Obeah Man,” a phrase associated with West African and Caribbean relgions, and is tied to magic. He performs: Bam…
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Willie T. : Hugh Masakela / produced by WGBH and WPFW.
Recordings from a music festival held in the Congo Square area of New Orleans, featuring music by Black performers which reflect the spiritual and cultural origins. This program first looks at local New Orleans R & B legend Willie T., who exemplifies the best of the New Orleans jazz scene. He plays: All Tied Up,…
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Horizons and 29th street saxophone quartet / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna and Len Perskie.
Performance music documentary. Bobby Watson, an improvisational saxophonist, discusses and performs with his group “Horizons.” The “29th Street Saxophone Quartet” is called the band that swings without a rhythym section.|HORIZONS AND 29th STREET SAXOPHONE QUARTET / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna and Len Perskie. SERIES: At the Bride : season 2| no. 2 Performance music documentary.…
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Aymara and Odadaa / produced by Elisabeth Perez-Luna and Len Perskie.
Performance music documentary. “Aymara,” a Bolivian musical group, remain true to ancestral music while experimenting with new forms. They include indigenous songs in Spanish and Symara language. “Odadaa” is a group of eleven musicians and dancers from Ghana who perform traditional dance-ritual as well as contemporary compositions.|AYMARA AND ODADAA / produced by Elisabethy Perez-Luna and…
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Personal work / produced by Sue Supriano.
Documentary from interviews with representatives from three different ethnic organizations. The interviews feature: New Bridges, San Francisco; Women Against Racism, Iowa City, Iowa; and two members of the National Black Women’s Health Project.|PERSONAL WORK / produced by Sue Supriano. SERIES: On race and racism| no. 3 Documentary from interviews with representatives from three different ethnic…