Jack Straw Artist of the Week

This Artscapes radio piece was produced at Jack Straw in 1996 as part of a series highlighting the work of Jack Straw’s resident artists. Jack Straw artist Jovino Santos Neto talks about the music of his mentor Hermeto Pascoal and its impact and influence on his career and his own compositions. The post Artscape – Jovino Santos Neto appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw Artist Tomo Nakayama wrote “The Feelings Song,” inspired by the poetry of 2nd graders at Concord International Elementary School, as part of our 2022 Concord Poetry and Song project. The post Tomo Nakayama – The Feelings Song appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw Artist Mary Coss introduces her public sculpture Ghost Log, and its companion audio piece Ghost Timbre, produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. Hear more about this project in Mary’s podcast series, Timber Lines: marycoss.com/series/timberlines The post Mary Coss – Ghost Timbre appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

An excerpt from Amy D. Rubin’s essay in the audiobook version of the book Unmuted, produced by GenPride in the studios at Jack Straw Cultural Center. In this anthology, fourteen LGBTQIA midlife and older adults share the struggles and triumphs that shaped their lives. Visit genprideseattle.org/unmuted for more information, excerpts, and purchase options. The post Amy D. Rubin – Blood Sisters (excerpt) appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

A selection from Storme Webber‘s  project Blues Divine, “an ancestral mixtape and tribute,” produced at Jack Straw through the Artist Support Program. The book and audiobook CD  can be purchased through Goldenrod Music. The post Storme Webber – All My Daddies Were Butches appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

This piece, performed by Hye-Jin Chang and Maria Seo on kayagum and janggu, was recorded at Jack Straw as part of their 1996 Traditional Artist Support Program residency. The post Hye-Jin Chang & Maria Seo – Sanjo appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Eyvind Kang recorded “Theme from 1st NADE” as part of his Jack Straw Artist Support Program residency in 1994 – the first year of the program. This piece and others recorded during his residency are included on his album 7 NADEs, available from Tzadik Records. The post Eyvind Kang – Theme from 1st NADE appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

An excerpt from a live improvisation by Tom Varner‘s Sound Vespers Ensemble, recorded at Jack Straw Cultural Center as part of the Artist Support Program. You can hear the full set via the Wayward In Limbo Music Series. Samantha Boshnack & Greg Kelley, trumpet; Ray Larsen, cornet; Jim Knodle, flugelhorn; Haley Freedlund, trombone; Tom Varner, […] The post Tom Varner – Sound Vespers Ensemble appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw Artists Kitty Junk just released their new single “Wetch,” produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. They’ll be returning to the studio at Jack Straw soon to continue work on a full-length album. The post Kitty Junk – Wetch appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw Artist Etsuko Ichikawa has launched her new podcast Traveling Clouds, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. The first episode is about Tutu Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian islands. Learn more and subscribe to Traveling Clouds at anchor.fm/etsuko-ichikawa9. The post Etsuko Ichikawa – Traveling Clouds Podcast Episode 1 appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

“I Am Enough (ft. J Ivy) is from SassyBlack‘s new EP BLK, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. Check out the whole release on Bandcamp. The post SassyBlack – I Am Enough (ft. J Ivy) appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Alyssa Keene interviews New Media Gallery artist Peter Christenson about his installation F40.298: Generalized Opus Foramina. The post Peter Christenson New Media Gallery Interview appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Kaley Lane Eaton‘s album Cedar, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, will be released on February 18th by Bright Shiny Things. “dido on fire,” the first single from the album, is out now. Visit brightshiny.ninja for more information or to purchase the album. The post Kaley Lane Eaton – dido on fire appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Alyssa Keene interviews New Media Gallery artist Andrew Fallat about his Jack Straw New Media Gallery Installation Timbre. The post Andrew Fallat New Media Gallery Interview appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

“On Drinking” is an excerpt from Ebo Barton‘s audio version of his collection Insubordinate. This audio book was produced through the Artist Support Program and is available now on most music streaming platforms. The post Ebo Barton – On Drinking appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

In this excerpt from the 2020 event “Humanity: An Evolving Perspective,” Vania C. Bynum performs “The Middle Passage,” a poem by Vernet Nettles, with music by Owuor Arunga. This Saturday, December 18, for the second year in a row, VC Bynum Arts and Education presents a virtual performance and fundraiser as part of their project […] The post Vania C. Bynum and Owuor Arunga – The Middle Passage appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

In 1997, Byron Au Yong produced the compilation A Bridge Home: Music in the Lives of Asian Pacific Americans, in partnership with the Wing Luke Asian Museum and Jack Straw Cultural Center. The collection featured selections from a wide range of artists, including the Samoan vocal group Nature Boyz, featured here. From the CD liner […] The post A Bridge Home: Nature Boyz – E Le Lei O Mea Uma appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Alyssa Keene interviews Jack Straw New Media Gallery artist May Maylisa Cat about her installation Karmic II. The post May Maylisa Cat New Media Gallery Interview appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw Artist Neil Welch will celebrate the release of his new album, produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, with a concert at the Chapel Performance Space in Seattle. More details on the concert below. From composer and soloist Neil Welch: “This work is titled, composed and dedicated to the activist Concepción Picciotto, […] The post Neil Welch – Concepción Picciotto appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Bill and Naima Lowe‘s 97 Days Between is the third and final installment in Sonolocations, our three-part series of commissioned works with The Henry Art Gallery. Hear the whole series and learn more at soundcloud.com/sonolocations and henryart.org. The post Bill and Naima Lowe – 97 Days Between appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.