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Radio, Exhibits, & Events 4 - 11 June 2012

Now on View! Nervescape, a colorful, organic, and beastly installation by Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir aka Shoplifter with sound by Kría Brekkan in the Clocktower's upper gallery. On view noon-5 pm., Tues.-Fri. all summer. More details and directions HERE.

Also on View Prisoner Fantasies: Photos from the Inside a fascinating collection of self-portraits of and by inmates organized by artist Dave Adler, Mary Mattingly's Flockhouse living pod project, and other long term exhibits.

Javelin's Canyon Candy Extended through Summer! (Tues.-Fri., noon- 5pm) The Clocktower Gallery exhibition features a large screen viewing theater for the 16-minute film by Mike Anderson and music by Javelin alongside a winding walk through a maze of life size dioramas including a wind-washed cabin, termite hills and cactus fields with glimpses of coyotes, campsites, and lawless hijinx. Javelin has created a multi-channel surround-sound environment embedded in Anderson’s set with sounds of crickets, howling winds, mysterious voices, and drifting melodies. See photos from the exhibit's opening here.

Programs For The Week

Radio Show

Sonoridade

Afro-Brazil-Afro, Heartbeats from the Motherland

Hosted by Béco Dranoff

Originally aired 6/4/12

To celebrate the sun and heat of summertime, host Béco Dranoff dug into his music collection and handpicked 10 tracks that highlight the powerful connections between Brazilian and African musical traditions. It's music from the heartbeat of humanity!

Radio Show

The Interview Show

Pat Steir, Self-Portrait

Hosted by Will Corwin

Originally aired 6/4/12

Will Corwin sits down to chat with Pat Steir, whose iconic paintings are to be seen in museums around the world. The two discuss Steir's wall drawings, waterfall paintings and ever-evolving, ongoing project Self-Portrait which began in 1987.

Radio Show

Black Rock Coalition Radio

New Releases 2012, Part 2

Hosted by Darrell McNeill , LaRonda Davis , Earl Douglas

Originally aired 6/4/12

Morris Day and The Original 7ven! The Roots! This stuff doesn't get enough airtime. The BRC crew takes us through more 2012 picks including Year of the Dragon, Ben Harper, Garland Jeffreys, Skunk Anansie, Blood Orange, Candice Anitra, Xenia Rubino...

Radio Show

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)

Access Restricted: Arts & The World Trade Center

Originally aired 6/4/12

A discussion on the past, present, and future of the arts downtown with special focus on the history and future of the World Trade Center site and vicinity, with Anita Contini, Eiko & Koma, directors of the Joyce, LMCC, and the 9/11 Museum.

Radio Show

Experimental Intermedia Concerts

Ricardo Arias, Looking Upwards

Originally aired 6/4/12

Hear New Yorker Ricardo Arias and various renowned musicians perform Mirando hacia arriba, a composition using balloon-resonated vibrating electric motors, contact microphones, hydrophones, selected recordings, and images of the New York sky.

Radio Show

Clocktower Exhibits & Events

Alaina Stamatis, In Your Defense

Originally aired 6/4/12

On May 3, 2012, Alaina Stamatis hosted martial artist Mark DeNardo for a class on self-defense that called into question one's armament against the elements through soothing narration laced with doubt and self-analysis. Music by Camilla Padgitt-Cole.

Radio Show

Warm Up

Ikue Mori

Originally aired 8/11/08

On July 26, 2008, composer Ikue Mori performed at MoMA P.S.1's Warm Up music series. Mori moved to New York City in 1977 and began her musical career playing drums for the No Wave band DNA. She continues to innovate and surprise.

Radio Show

DJ Culture

DJ Alex in Tokyo

Originally aired 7/25/05

DJ Alex, Tokyo representative for French superstar DJ Laurent Garnier's F Communications label, has established a reputation in Tokyo as a serious DJ over the past several years. The Tokyo-bred Alex describes his sound as "hi-tech soul music."

Radio Show

Warm Up

Butch Morris & Nublu Orchestra

Originally aired 7/21/08

The Nublu Orchestra conducted by Butch Morris recorded live at P.S.1 during the 2008 summer concert series. The band borrows members from Brazilian Girls, Wax Poetic, Kudu, Forro in the Dark, I Led Three Lives and Love Trio plus lots of great guests.

Radio Show

Experimental Composers

Istanbul Biennial: ctrl_alt_del

Originally aired 6/5/07

Compiled as part of the 10th Int'l Istanbul Biennial in Turkey, this program consists of many short form adventurous audio pieces, which were presented in the form of a sound festival called ctrl_alt_del, produced by the internatigral group NOMAD.

Radio Show

Experimental Composers

Miles Davis: On The Corner (Live)

Hosted by Elliott Sharp

Experience Miles Davis' innovative album On The Corner performed live in this rare recording from the 1972 Quaker Jazz Festival. Davis destroyed the accumulated weight of the jazz tradition in a bold move that created futuristic African space music.

show RADIO // Sonoridade Afro-Brazil-Afro, Heartbeats from the Motherland Hosted by Béco Dranoff Radio show To celebrate the sun and heat of summertime, host Béco Dranoff dug into his music collection and handpicked 10 tracks that highlight the powerful connections between Brazilian and African musical traditions. It's music from the heartbeat of humanity! Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // The Interview Show Pat Steir, Self-Portrait Hosted by Will Corwin Radio show Will Corwin sits down to chat with Pat Steir, whose iconic paintings are to be seen in museums around the world. The two discuss Steir's wall drawings, waterfall paintings and ever-evolving, ongoing project Self-Portrait which began in 1987. Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // Black Rock Coalition Radio New Releases 2012, Part 2 Hosted by Darrell McNeill, LaRonda Davis Radio show Morris Day and The Original 7ven! The Roots! This stuff doesn't get enough airtime. The BRC crew takes us through more 2012 picks including Year of the Dragon, Ben Harper, Garland Jeffreys, Skunk Anansie, Blood Orange, Candice Anitra, Xenia Rubino... Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »
show RADIO // Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Access Restricted: Arts & The World Trade Center Radio show A discussion on the past, present, and future of the arts downtown with special focus on the history and future of the World Trade Center site and vicinity, with Anita Contini, Eiko & Koma, directors of the Joyce, LMCC, and the 9/11 Museum. Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // Experimental Intermedia Concerts Ricardo Arias, Looking Upwards Radio show Hear New Yorker Ricardo Arias and various renowned musicians perform Mirando hacia arriba, a composition using balloon-resonated vibrating electric motors, contact microphones, hydrophones, selected recordings, and images of the New York sky. Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // Clocktower Exhibits & Events Alaina Stamatis, In Your Defense Radio show On May 3, 2012, Alaina Stamatis hosted martial artist Mark DeNardo for a class on self-defense that called into question one's armament against the elements through soothing narration laced with doubt and self-analysis. Music by Camilla Padgitt-Cole. Originally aired 6/4/12 Listen Read More »
show RADIO // Warm Up Ikue Mori Radio show On July 26, 2008, composer Ikue Mori performed at MoMA P.S.1's Warm Up music series. Mori moved to New York City in 1977 and began her musical career playing drums for the No Wave band DNA. She continues to innovate and surprise. Originally aired 8/11/08 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // DJ Culture DJ Alex in Tokyo Radio show DJ Alex, Tokyo representative for French superstar DJ Laurent Garnier's F Communications label, has established a reputation in Tokyo as a serious DJ over the past several years. The Tokyo-bred Alex describes his sound as "hi-tech soul music." Originally aired 7/25/05 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // Warm Up Butch Morris & Nublu Orchestra Radio show The Nublu Orchestra conducted by Butch Morris recorded live at P.S.1 during the 2008 summer concert series. The band borrows members from Brazilian Girls, Wax Poetic, Kudu, Forro in the Dark, I Led Three Lives and Love Trio plus lots of great guests. Originally aired 7/21/08 Listen Read More »
show RADIO // Experimental Composers Istanbul Biennial: ctrl_alt_del Radio show Compiled as part of the 10th Int'l Istanbul Biennial in Turkey, this program consists of many short form adventurous audio pieces, which were presented in the form of a sound festival called ctrl_alt_del, produced by the internatigral group NOMAD. Originally aired 6/5/07 Listen Read More »	show RADIO // Experimental Composers Miles Davis: On The Corner (Live) Hosted by Elliott Sharp Radio show Experience Miles Davis' innovative album On The Corner performed live in this rare recording from the 1972 Quaker Jazz Festival. Davis destroyed the accumulated weight of the jazz tradition in a bold move that created futuristic African space music. Listen Read More »