Best Ru Paul Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Chastain: The Small Square's big sounds 48:47

6d ago48:47

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Today, the Spotlight shines On singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Paul Chastain. Paul is one half of the duo The Small Square, with drummer, percussionist, and vocalist John Louis Richardson. He is also a songwriter for and co-founder of the group Velvet Crush and has worked with Matthew Sweet, Roger McGuinn, Susanna Hoffs, the late Tomm…

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I'm Screaming Welcome to BRAT Summer! 1:07:04

13d ago1:07:04

1:07:04

Charli XCX, the woman you are, the BRAT you are! We're baaaaaack! This is a major catch up sesh including recapping our thoughts on Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, and new music from Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, & of course, BRAT by Charli XCX. Plus we recap our Eras Tour Madrid experience and this past weekend …

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Jeff Slate: tales from a rock 'n' roll troubadour 57:24

13d ago57:24

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Today, the Spotlight shines On musician, songwriter, journalist, and returning guest, Jeff Slate. Jeff joined us about two years ago and while that discussion was more focused on his work as a writer and cultural observer, this talk focuses on his music career. Based in New York City, Jeff has traveled quite an interesting road from his roots in th…

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Katie Ernst: bass notes and murder ballads 48:08

20d ago48:08

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Today, the Spotlight shines On bassist and vocalist Katie Ernst. In addition to many other things, Katie is one half of the duo Wayfaring with last week’s guest James Falzone. Katie is also co-leader of the Chicago-based jazz trio Twin Talk, and the indie rock band Edith Judith, and has garnered much acclaim for her Dorothy Parker poetry song cycle…

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James Falzone: joyful noise from the pain stick 1:33:29

27d ago1:33:29

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Today, the Spotlight shines on clarinetist, penny whistle player, composer, improviser, and educator James Falzone. James and I have been collaborating on an upcoming live event, Improvisation in Music and Life, taking place on June 22 at the Royal Room in Seattle. This will be a unique program of performance and conversation between me and the fiv…

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Francesco Crosara: jazz journeys from Rome to Seattle 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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Today, the Spotlight shines on jazz pianist, composer, and educator Francesco Crosara. Francesco was born and raised in Rome, Italy, where both jazz and classical music came into his life early on, particularly through his mother, the influential jazz singer, broadcaster, and educator Lilian Terry. Lilian presented many of the most important names …

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I'm Screaming Ariana Grande's Oscar Campaign Starts Today! 39:17

1M ago39:17

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The Wicked trailer is here and it's.....maybe amazing?! Plus, our sister and a patron saint of this podcast, Hailey Bieber, is pregnant! We are sending her love and light. Also, Charli XCX is the moment and the other girls just aren't doing it like her! And finally, Happy 4 Year Anniversary I'm Screaming Pod (we forgot, so don't expect a mention on…

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Kavita Shah: embracing the saudade of Cape Verde 52:28

1M ago52:28

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Today, the Spotlight shines On award-winning vocalist, composer, ethnomusicology researcher, and educator Kavita Shah. Kavita’s work sits at the intersection of modern jazz, new creative music, and world traditions. The impetus for her visit today was her 2023 tribute to African legend Cesária Évora, Cape Verdean Blues (2023). We discuss that music…

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I'm Screaming Radical Floptimism! 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Dua Lipa's third studio album - is it a flop or a bop? These are the important questions plaguing our society that only we can answer for you! We're also chatting the end of the 5th Hot Man Bracket, the Met Gala, The Idea of You, Kendrick vs. Drake, and more!

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R.U. Sirius: inside the mind of a cyberdelic shaman 1:00:27

2M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Today, the Spotlight shines On legendary writer, vocalist and digital culture commentator, Ken Goffman, better known as R.U. Sirius. Most will know R.U. from his time as co-publisher and editor-in-chief of the 1990s cyberpunk magazine MONDO 2000. MONDO covered topics like transhumanism, virtual reality and smart drugs at a time when these things of…

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I'm Screaming Hot Man Bracket 5eva! 57:35

2M ago57:35

57:35

The Fifth Annual Hot Man Bracket is underway and we're chatting predictions and what's gone on so far! Plus we give our reviews of the new Maggie Rogers album Don't Forget Me, Miss Swift's The Tortured Poet's Department, THE film of the moment, Challengers, AND we chat the Jonas Brothers, Hailey Bieber, and Dua Lipa!…

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Markus Reuter: recording music across space and time 55:11

2M ago55:11

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Today, the Spotlight shines On returning guest, the innovative musician and composer Markus Reuter. Markus originally joined us for Episode 130 back in November 2022. He joins us now to discuss his project Sea of Hopeless Angels (Unsung Records), which began as several unedited studio solo improvisations by Markus on his electric touch guitar. Thos…

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Hainbach: crafting soundscapes from forgotten relics 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Today, the Spotlight shines On Berlin-based electronic music composer and performer Hainbach. I have come to view Hainbach as much an archeologist or audio specimen collector as he is a musician. While he makes beautiful music and soundscapes, they are often showcase pieces for the devices he works on, which include not only vintage and rare modula…

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Kevin Sun: emotion, technique, and the language of jazz 48:13

2M ago48:13

48:13

Today, the Spotlight shines On saxophonist/composer Kevin Sun. Kevin joined us to discuss, among other things, his dramatic double album from 2023, The Depths of Memory, which was released in two halves: From All This Stillness in July of that year and The Depths in Slow Motion in October of that year. Kevin’s an intense yet accessible player and c…

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I'm Screaming Meg Spilled her GUTS! 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

Yes, the GUTS tour review is here, along with reviews of Lizzy McAlpine's new album, Chappell Roan's new single, Griff's latest EP, and how we're feeling about the overall bombardment of new music that is upon us. Plus we give our reactions to the first Joker: Folie à Deux trailer! No new ep next week but Hot Man Bracket V news coming soon!…

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Will Barnes: jazz impressions of the Welsh landscape 40:23

3M ago40:23

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Today, the Spotlight shines On Will Barnes, leader of the Will Barnes Quartet, who joins me to talk about his life in music and, specifically, his ongoing collaboration with landscape artist Erin Hughes. Their first album together, Source of the Severn, is a 21st-century take on classic bebop-era sounds. Erin’s nine original works of art respond to…

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I'm Screaming Cowboy Carter is Here! 54:29

3M ago54:29

54:29

You already know the vibes! Cowboy Carter is here and we are thriving. Our full review and thoughts take up the majority of this episode as the album has our lives. Also, Lizzo is quitting but also not quitting, Katy Perry is back maybe?, and do we actually need a John Tucker Must Die sequel?

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Lucky Lo: Swedish pop music with a twist 31:09

3M ago31:09

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Today, the Spotlight shines On in a much different way than usual, as I am turning the microphone over to guest host Miriam Boulos. Miriam has been a guest contributor to Bonus Tracks, the official blog of Spotlight On, since August 2023. Miriam publishes with us frequently, and her work has included interviews with and essays about a diverse array…

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I'm Screaming Happy Cowboy Carter Eve! 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

We are just living in anticipation, really! Beyoncè’s act ii is upon us and we are breaking down the tracklist. Plus we give our review of Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves, Guts Spilled by Olivia Rodrigo, and chat The Bachelor finale and Kate Middleton.

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Chalk: a relentless and genre-busting band from Belfast 53:49

3M ago53:49

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Today, the Spotlight shines On the Belfast, Ireland, band Chalk. Chalk is Ross Cullen on vocals, Ben Goddard on guitar, and Luke Niblock on drums. They cook up a pretty stunning racket with a unique sound that is nonetheless recognizable in its post-punk, dance, and industrial lineages. If that makes sense to you, you will love Chalk. If it does no…

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Sui Zhen: Sleepless at SXSW 53:42

3M ago53:42

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Today, the Spotlight shines On Chinese-Malaysian Australian artist, musician and creative producer, Sui Zhen. This is the first of two episodes I recorded on-site at the SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas. This year’s edition of South By Southwest has been the subject of controversy related to event’s work with the US Army and several we…

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I'm Screaming Where is Kate Middleton?! 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

NO BUT WHERE IS SHE THOUGH?! GIVE US THE PRINCESS! Like the rest of the internet (and, honestly, the world), we have MANY theories on what on earth is happening with Kate Middleton, Prince William, and the incredibly inept PR department at Kensington Palace! Also, tune in for an Oscars recap and a review of Ariana Grande's brand new album, eternal …

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Nic Dembling: recalling new wave New York with Comateens 35:20

3M ago35:20

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Today, the Spotlight shines On musician and songwriter Nicholas Dembling, aka Nic North, aka Nic West, of seminal New York CIty New Wave Pop band, Comateens. The New York that birthed Comateens was in the midst of a particularly vibrant musical moment. There was new music everywhere. Jazz cats were staging loft concerts in pre-glitz SOHO. The punks…

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I'm Screaming We Saw Dune Part 2! 44:27

4M ago44:27

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As the title suggests, we saw DUUUUUUNE Part 2 and we're giving you our official review! Plus Jonathan Van Ness and the Queer Eye Fab Five are under fire, "Kate Middleton" was "spotted" in public for the first time, and we ARE hype for the train wreck that will be the Harry Styles fanfic movie starring Anne Hathaway!…

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Phil Haynes: a renowned jazz drummer chases the masters 55:38

4M ago55:38

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Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer, composer, and improviser Phil Haynes. Phil published a unique memoir last November, which includes not only his reflections on a life in and of music but also stands as an important document of nearly 40 years of music in New York City and beyond. Phil delivers plenty of inside observations of his work with f…

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I’m Screaming It’s a Cyrus vs. Cyrus Family Feud! 1:02:10

4M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

The Cyrus's are feuding and this week we learned it's maybe because Tish stole Noah's man? In addition to unpacking THAT, today we recap the Dune: Part Two press tour, Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix, the Who TF Did I Marry TikTok phenomenon, and Ariana Grande's opposite of insightful interview with Zach Sang. Also the GUTS World Tour is with…

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Dave Wish (Music Will): The Kids Are Alright … With Music Education 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Today, the Spotlight shines On Dave Wish, founder and Chief Vision Officer for Music Will. This nonprofit organization funds and runs one of the largest instrumental and vocal music programs in US public schools. Dave, a former Palo Alto, California school teacher, launched Music Will due to frustration with the lack of music programming in his sch…

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Daniel Ögren: Nordic Psychedelia & Global Beats 36:02

4M ago36:02

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Today, the Spotlight shines On musician and producer Daniel Ögren. Daniel is one of the artists propelling Sweden’s contemporary new music scene. He has an extensive body of work as a solo artist and as a member of Sven Wunder, The Greys, and, most notably, Dina Ögon. He also works as a producer and musician for other artists. Daniel joined us upon…

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OMG I Can’t Even Deal With This 58:44

4M ago58:44

58:44

The Swiss Psychologist Carl Jung said demons breed from anal sex in his collective works. Is this the reason why Babylon becomes a haunt of all kinds of unclean spirits?

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I'm Screaming, Yeehaw, Beyoncé's Country Album is Here! 47:58

4M ago47:58

47:58

Beyoncé has announced Act II of Renaissance and it is indeed a country album! Plus, Maggie, Kacey, Lizzy, Noah, etc. have got us in our FEELS with the new music. We're also chatting the ACOTAR TV adaptation, Bridgerton Season 3, the Fantastic Four casting news, and of course, the Super Bowl and Usher's sexy halftime performance.…

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Mareike Wiening: 'Reveal' Offers Jazz Rhythms of Hope 35:35

4M ago35:35

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Today, the Spotlight shines On Mareike Wiening. Mareike is a drummer and composer who joined us on the occasion of the release of her third record as bandleader, Reveal, out on Greenleaf Music. Featuring her long-time group: tenor saxophonist Rich Perry, pianist Glenn Zaleski, guitarist Alex Goodman, and bassist Johannes Felscher, the band is joine…

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Initiate: Fibonacci Sequence 53:09

4M ago53:09

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The communist liberal left is trying to manipulate women to be “stupid spoiled whore’s” and men to be “trigger happy tuff guys.” This is reflective in the number men in our city that have tried to get tuff/crazy with police and wound up dead, just in the 1st month and a half of the new year.. Both these kind of men and women have no God and are los…

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Taylor Shit Spy Gape 38:45

5M ago38:45

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It’s super hole 58 KC Queefs vs Stan Fran 69er’s. And ANC is boycotting it, because of the taylor Shit spy gape mark of the beast enforcement. The super hole is forcing the earth to follow this nonsense that has no meaning what so ever.

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I'm Screaming What is Afoot At Buckingham Palace! 1:09:01

5M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Something very fishy is happening behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace and your friendly neighborhood detectives are on the case! And speaking of mess, there's also one brewing backstage at SNL it seems. Finally, we recap the Grammys in full and, of course, talk Taylor Swift and the latest discourse around her never-ending cycle of Icarus-ing.…

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Jonathan Shank of Terrapin Station Ent.: from Mickey Hart to Peppa Pig 48:19

5M ago48:19

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Today, the Spotlight shines On music impresario Jonathan Shank, the CEO and Founder of Terrapin Station Entertainment. Jonathan is known for his instincts and successes in sniffing out unique opportunities in under-served spaces in the live entertainment industry, creating business successes in categories and markets often overlooked by the large c…

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From Fads To Phobia’s 1:15:45

5M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Do people have a hair trigger and are easily butt hurt? Or are they just insecure?

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I'm Screaming Nicki Minaj’s Big Flop! 1:01:18

5M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl and we are along for the journey! Plus, Sarah J Maas mania is at an all time high, Tom Sandoval was a total sociopath on Nick Viall's podcast, and we give our Grammy predictions. Also, you know we talk the feud heard round the world (at least on one side) - Megan Thee Stallion vs…

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Brendan Grey (Super Duty Tough Work): hip-hop's liberation through hedonism 48:53

5M ago48:53

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Today, the Spotlight shines On multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and performer Brendan Grey of the Canadian hip-hop group Super Duty Tough Work. In addition to his duties as MC, drummer, and band leader, Brendan has become a sought-after performance, session, and touring drummer. We spoke back in the autumn of 2023 for a conversation that …

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Potcast 32:25

5M ago32:25

32:25

ANC tweaks it up for a mobile podcast.

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Kansas City Queefs 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

taylor kelce is being promoted as the music of babylon and travis swift is promoting an ancient sun worshipping sport with his pigskin paganism. And the super bowl is promoting beastly ways.

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I'm Screaming It's Barbie-geddon! 1:05:51

5M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Everyone is being really normal and not at all insane about the so-called Barbie "snubs" at Tuesday morning's Oscar nomination ceremony. We go long on the ridiculousness of this mass hysteria. Plus, Jacob Elordi (aka baby girl) hosted SNL, the new live action Avatar: The Last Airbender is imminent on Netflix, and The Traitors is appointment televis…

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Susan Alcorn: Nueva Canción on Pedal Steel 40:59

5M ago40:59

40:59

Today, the Spotlight shines On the innovative pedal steel guitar player Susan Alcorn. While Susan got her start playing in country & western bands in Texas, she has taken the pedal steel into new and uncharted territories, exploring 20th-century classical music, improvisational jazz, and various world musics. On her latest project, CANTO, Susan exp…

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Ru-Paul-Sive 28:50

5M ago28:50

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The rupaul drag race show is doing nothing more then degrading mankind and womenkind into “stupid spoiled whores.” And this is the democrat communist agenda hard at work. We have the antidote to that.

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Sabbath Stories 47:09

5M ago47:09

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We record on he Sabbath for the 1st time. Anchor Matt states that keeping the Sabbath holy is of importance. By his unique story he shares. Exposing the dialectic archetype of hannah bontana to moley cyrus.

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I'm Screaming This is an Ayo Edeberi Stan Account! 48:39

5M ago48:39

48:39

Ayo Edeberi you will always be famous! We're obsessed with Ayo's style, humor, and knack for winning awards! Plus, Ariana Grande is back, and messier than ever, but still bringing us a classic Ari's single that makes us want to dance! And finally, we saw Mean Girls and Angourie Rice, I'm so sorry I was not your vocal coach.…

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Kris Davis: defining jazz's vanguard 47:52

5M ago47:52

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Today, the Spotlight shines On Grammy-winning pianist and composer Kris Davis. Kris joined us in the wake of the September 2023 release of her album Live at the Village Vanguard, out on her own Pyroclastic Records label. Live at the Village Vanguard is the second release from her band Diatom Ribbons, an adventurous quintet featuring drummer Terri L…

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The Force Of Gravity 1:03:55

5M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Praise, faith and perspective. Do you have them? Challenging people to praise when it sucks, have faith in the absurd and have ability to have a different perspective.

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Judeo Christian Anarchist’s 1:05:20

5M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

To understand the “@bsolute truth” requires a certain amount of faith. Do you want take the necessary steps to salvation? Or do you want to be like the masses who don’t stand a chance?

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I'm Screaming Who is Keleigh Teller? 1:12:58

6M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Happppppppy New Yearrrrrrr! We're back and talking all the movies we've seen and want to see: Wonka! Mean Girls! The Iron Claw! And, of course, The Golden Globes happened! Winners, Losers, Selena Gomez causing drama - your standard Hollywood awards show!

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Angelica Sanchez: jazz keys and nighttime creatures 45:02

6M ago45:02

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Today, the Spotlight shines On pianist and composer Angelica Sanchez, who joined us late last year to discuss her latest record, Nighttime Creatures, out on Pyroclastic Records. Since moving to New York from Arizona in 1994, Angelica has collaborated with artists including Wadada Leo Smith, Paul Motian, Richard Davis, Tim Berne, Ben Monder, and man…

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