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RADIO // Close Listening Nathaniel Mackey Reading Hosted by Charles Bernstein Radio show Nathaniel Mackey reads poems from from his forthcoming collection, Nod House and some newer works. Mackey is the author of Splay Anthem<, for which he won a National Book Award. Nathaniel Mackey reads three poems from Nod House (forthcoming Fall 2011) -- Sound and Subsequence, Day after Day of the Dead, Lullaby in Lagos, and Ghost of a Trance. He also reads two poems from a new untitled... Originally aired 2/14/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Live Nude Radio Theatre Ambient Language Hosted by Edwin Torres Radio show For this special Live Nude Radio mix, our stripped-down host Edwin Torres starts out with British poet Caroline Bergvall's—from the fantastic audio journal—from the fantastic audio journal—Brian Eno and a West Coast rapper's endless praise. For this special Live Nude Radio mix, our stripped-down host Edwin Torres starts out with British poet Caroline Bergvall's Ambient Fish—from the fantastic audio journal Frequency—Brian Eno and a West Coast rapper's endless praise. Buckle up as... Listen Read More »	RADIO // DJ Culture DJ Interviews: Nicky Siano (Ispira Records) Hosted by Jeannie Hopper Radio show Jeannie Hopper and Nicky Sian discuss the beginning of the New York club scene past to present. They get into the Zen of DJ-ing and the alchemy of beats and bodies on the dance floor. Jeannie Hopper and Nicky Siano discuss the beginning of the New York club scene past to present. They get into the Zen of DJ-ing and the alchemy of beats and bodies on the dance floor. The interview is interspersed with selections from Siano's label... Originally aired 9/3/07 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Sonoridade Music of Tim Maia Hosted by Béco Dranoff Radio show Mr. Sebastião Rodrigues Maia, known to millions simply as Tim Maia, is Brazil’s definitive Soul Brother #1. Tim’s music was heavily influenced by North American Soul and R&B sounds he absorbed while studying in the USA in the early 60s. Mr. Sebastião Rodrigues Maia, known to millions simply as Tim Maia, is Brazil’s definitive Soul Brother #1. Tim’s music was heavily influenced by North American Soul and R&B sounds he absorbed while studying in the USA in the early 60s.... Originally aired 12/12/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Adriana Kaegi Radio show The ever-mobile Adriana Kaegi takes a rare rest to stop by the Clocktower and speak with AIR's Jeannie Hopper. Kaegi discusses the curious breadth of her prolific and discursive performance history. The ever-mobile Adriana Kaegi takes a rare rest to stop by the Clocktower and speak with AIR's Jeannie Hopper. With excerpts from her 2009 album Tag to buttress the conversation, Kaegi discusses the curious breadth of her prolific and... Originally aired 4/23/10 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Goodbye Dear Old Stepstone Janette Carter Hosted by Nathan Salsburg Radio show A tribute to Janette Carter (1923-2006) and the music of Southwestern Virginia. A tribute to Janette Carter (1923-2006) and the music of Southwestern Virginia. Playlist 01 Janette Carter with the Carter Family: God's Gonna Trouble the Water (2:00) The Original Carter Family in Texas (Old Homestead) 02 Carter Family: Mid the... Originally aired 3/6/06 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Association Internationale des Critiques d'Art Irving Sandler Radio show A conversation with the legendary author, critic, and curator Irving Sandler, former president of the AICA New York. (27 minutes) Originally aired 5/7/07 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Johan Grimonprez, Double Take Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show Belgian artist and filmmaker Johan Grimonprez compiles American media and Alfred Hitchcock films in a film essay, where he compared the parallel between America's Cold War tensions and Hitchcock films. Belgian artist and filmmaker Johan Grimonprez--perhaps best known for his video installations--compiles TV commercials, footage of the famous "kitchen debate" between Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev and extensive clips of Alfred Hitchcock in ... Originally aired 6/18/10 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Historic Audio from the Museum of Modern Art Cineprobe: Jack Nicholson (1969) Hosted by Charles Ruas Radio show Jack Nicholson speaks on Easy Rider. Recorded in 1969. Jack Nicholson speaks on Easy Rider. Recorded in 1969. Originally aired 7/26/04 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio Afro-Punk, the Movie Hosted by Darrell McNeill, Earl Douglas Radio show An interview with and choice tracks selected by James Spooner, director of the underground hit indie film Afro-Punk, which takes viewers through the Black punk and hardcore scenes. Earl Douglas, LaRonda Davis and Darrell McNeill interview and play choice tracks selected by James Spooner, director of the underground hit indie film Afro-Punk, which takes viewers through the Black punk and hardcore scenes. With tracks by... Originally aired 6/27/05 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Emerging Underground Mikkel Hess, Hess Is More Radio show The eclectic and vigorously curious band Hess Is More released their 10-song LP Hits on Nublu Records, evidence enough of their expansive musical tastes and abilities. But wait, there's more... The eclectic and vigorously curious band Hess Is More released their 10-song LP Hits on Nublu Records, evidence enough of their expansive musical tastes and abilities. But just to leave no doubt in his listeners' minds, frontman Mikkel Hess... Originally aired 4/16/10 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Art Basel Miami Beach Miami 2007: Franklin Sirmans and William Cordova Radio show Christopher Lew in conversation with curator Franklin Sirmans and artist William Cordova during Art Basel Miami Beach 2007. Originally aired 12/8/07 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Brendan Gleeson, The Guard Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show Brendan Gleeson, who stars opposite Don Cheadle in The Guard, corrects misinformation that he began acting at 34 after a career teaching, that he studied at RADA, that he's making a movie about The Quiet Man or that as a married man of four he's gay! One of the world's great actors Ireland's Brendan Gleeson, who currently stars opposite Don Cheadle in The Guard, corrects misinformation that he began acting at 34 after a career teaching, that he studied at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic... Originally aired 8/15/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Brenda Blethyn, Introducing the Dwights Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show Brenda Blethyn is a completely un-Hollywood star - as a mature woman and not an ingenue, in British social dramas and not costume or biopics - and owes her primary Hollywood renown to the 1996 Academy Award-nominated acclaim for her work as a mother... Originally aired 7/16/07 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Sonorama Briggan Krauss: Object Hosted by Elliott Sharp Radio show Saxophonist, electronic musician and composer Briggan Krauss presents Object, selections from a series dedicated and inspired by the work of visual artists. Saxophonist, electronic musician and composer Briggan Krauss presents Object, selections from a series dedicated and inspired by the work of visual artists. Object #1 is comprised of pieces dedicated to the work of the American artist Joseph Cornell... Originally aired 5/2/05 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Radio Theatre and Spoken Word A Jackie 60 Christmas, War of the Worlds Radio show NYC nightlife impresarios Chi Chi Valenti and Johnny Dynell created their own, inimitable version of War of the Worlds with vampish Jackie Christmas favorites including The Dueling Bankheads, Deborah Harry, Hattie Hathaway, Jeannie Hopper and more. New York nightlife impresarios Chi Chi Valenti and Johnny Dynell created the collaborative producing organization, The Jackie Factory at the legendary meatpacking district club Jackie 60, and currently produce dozens of events a year in venues that... Listen Read More »	RADIO // The Bio-Blurb Show Bio-Art or Bio-Terror? Hosted by Suzanne Anker Radio show Suzanne Anker asks her guests, former Whitney Museum director David Ross, Steven Henry Madoff art journalist and filmmaker Virgil Wong about the federal government's action against the activist artist Steve Kurtz and the Critical Art Ensemble. In this most important program, host Suzanne Anker asks her guests, former Whitney Museum director David Ross, Steven Henry Madoff (art journalist and onetime editor of ARTNews, and filmmaker Virgil Wong about the federal government's action... Listen Read More »	RADIO // Warper Party Radio Extravaganza Plaeground Hosted by Banginclude, DJ Shakey Radio show Plaeground has many sounds but no sides. Plaeground is the electronic manipulation of organic vibrations. Plaeground is every little noise turned into music for the sake of music. plaeground eats from the trash and smokes bussdowns. DJ Shakey and Banginclude host Will Saxton aka Plaeground in the Clocktower studios. Plaeground has many sounds but no sides. Plaeground is the electronic manipulation of organic vibrations. Plaeground is every little noise turned into music for... Originally aired 6/20/11 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Ellen Barkin and Sam Levinson, Another Happy Day Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show The Screen Actors Guild screening at Manhattan’s Angelika Film Center introduced a new talent in writer-director Sam Levinson, whose 2011 debut feature film features a star-studded cast. Stephen Schaefer moderates the post-screening discussion. The Screen Actors Guild October 2011 screening at Manhattan’s Angelika Film Center introduced a new talent in writer-director Sam Levinson whose debut feature Another Happy Day won the prestigious Sundance Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award last... Originally aired 11/14/11 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Patricia Clarkson, Cairo Time Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show At 50, Patricia Clarkson, who has established herself as one of American cinema's most versatile actors, takes her rightful place center stage in Ruba Nadda's sixteenth film, Cairo Time. At 50, Patricia Clarkson, who has established herself as one of American cinema's most versatile actors, takes her rightful place center stage in Ruba Nadda's sixteenth film, Cairo Time. An Oscar nominee for her role as a dying wife in 2004's ... Originally aired 8/13/10 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Jim Mickle and Nick Damici, Stake Land Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show Stake Land is a dark, vampire/zombie saga with screenwriters Nick Damici starring as a vampire hunter and Jim Mickle, an NYU Film School grad, directing. It stands as a riposte to currently popular sexy, sleek vampires; these ghouls bleed black bile. Friends and collaborators Nick Damici and Jim Mickle co-wrote Stake Land, a dark, vampire/zombie saga that stars Damici as the vampire hunter with Mickle, an NYU Film School grad, directing. Tweaked as The Road with bite, Stake Land... Originally aired 5/2/11 Listen Read More »
RADIO // Living History Cave Canem: Toi Derricotte with Naomi Long Madgett Radio show This recording was made at the Cave Canem Legacy Conversation Series, featuring writer, editor, teacher and publisher Naomi Long Madgett who is interviewed by Cave Canem co-founder and poet Toi Derricotte. This recording was made at the Cave Canem Legacy Conversation Series, featuring Naomi Long Madgett interviewed by Cave Canem co-founder and poet Toi Derricotte. Cave Canem (a workshop retreat for African American poets) and the The New School's... Originally aired 6/5/06 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Beyond the Subtitles Lucia Puenzo, XXY Hosted by Stephen Schaefer Radio show Argentine writer-director Lucia Puenzo makes her feature debut with an unusual coming of age tale XXY, adapted from a short story by Argentine writer Sergio Bizzio. Puenzo discusses why she made a movie about a hermaphrodite, winning the... Originally aired 5/5/08 Listen Read More »	RADIO // Art Basel Miami Beach Miami 2004: Art Statements Roundtable, Day Two Radio show P.S.1 Deputy Director Brett Littman interviews artists having solo shows at the art fair: New York's Beth Campbell (with Peter Krieder) and L.A.'s Stephanie Taylor. At Art Basel Miami Beach, Beth Campbell showed her enigmatic bathrooms, a stream-of... Originally aired 12/2/04 Listen Read More »