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Host Lawrence Peryer takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes exploration of the past, present and future of modern culture and entertainment, through discussions with artists, musicians, thought leaders, industry pioneers, tech innovators and more.

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Bruno Råberg pushes the boundaries of acoustic bass
Music Artist

Bruno Råberg pushes the boundaries of acoustic bass

May 25, 2023

The Swedish born jazz-bassist and composer talks about his exciting new album, Look Inside.

Guest: Bruno Raberg
Sitting with Satoshi Ashikawa's Still Way.

Sitting with Satoshi Ashikawa's Still Way.

May 23, 2023

Okay. I'm going out on a limb this week, I hope you'll join me. In adapting writing for this column from my blog, I've focused the Spotlight On albums that I both had already written about at length, and was excited to revi…

Marijus Aleksa
Music Artist

Marijus Aleksa

May 18, 2023

The Lithuanian jazz drummer and producer opens up about his unique electronic and world music influenced sound.

The Mattson 2: Vaults Of Eternity: Japan

The Mattson 2: Vaults Of Eternity: Japan

May 16, 2023

Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2's Star Stuff was my first exposure to both Chaz Bundick and The Mattson 2 and I think it's gotta be their best work. That album would make for a good post, actually, if we weren't j…

Batavia Collective

Batavia Collective

May 14, 2023

Batavia Collective are a three-piece electronic jazz ensemble from Jakarta, Indonesia. The members - Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham and Kenny Gabriel – joined us for this long-distance discussion to mark the release of the…

EMAMKAY
Music Artist

EMAMKAY

May 11, 2023

This talented South African keyboardist and emcee talks about the unique blend of hip-hop, jazz, and soul found in his fantastic album Love Is Energy.

Guest: EMAMKAY
Toro y Moi: Outer Peace

Toro y Moi: Outer Peace

May 9, 2023

Welcome back to week three of the Spotlight On Blog's Three Weeks Of Toro y Moi Albums Event. That's what it's called I just decided. Two Tuesdays ago, for its birthday, we started things off with MAHAL, the act's latest out…

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