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Multi-instrumentalist Josiah Woodson is an advocate of moment-to-moment thinking; it has served the Paris-based musician well. Instead of preoccupying his mind on matters of the future, he excels at whatever is currently in front of him. Whether it's winning a Grammy for his trumpet playing on Beyoncé's 4 album or as the bandleader on his debut, Suite Elemental, where he also handles the guitar, flute and flugelhorn. Additionally, Suite Elemental is a showcase for Josiah's classic jazz compositions inspired by the elements. [This episode features "Air" in its entirety from Suite Elemental.] Visit Josiah Woodson online:                                             http://josiahwoodson.com Related Back Catalog Suggestion:                                                                  Vijay Iyer (TMT 067):                                                                         https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-music-talk-with-boice/id942357796? mt=2&i=1000362552216   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://

Who needs the weight of categories when they're all sourced from a strain of creativity that's almost dangerous in its execution? Behind the moniker of Eartheater, Alexandra Drewchin is a musician, performance and visual artist. Whether it's with her pair of 2015 albums (Metalepsis and RIP Chrysalis) or her acrobatic live shows encompassing singing, spoken word and dance, Alexandra's art is always on the verge of the future. From growing up on a Pennsylvania farm to Central Park busking to her forthcoming 2017 album, the journey of Alexandra is as unpredictable as her craft. [This episode features two previously unreleased Eartheater songs: "Central Nervous Sister" and "The Pond".] Visit Eartheater online:                                                   http://www.eartheater.solar   Back Catalog Suggestion:                                                                                TMT 015: Reni Lane:                                                                   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ta

Since the 1970s, armed with a 16mm camera and his curiosity, filmmaker and artist Charlie Ahearn was a pioneer chronicler of the nascent days of hip-hop and street culture in New York City. He soon migrated to movies including the super 8 kung-fu film The Deadly Art of Survival (1978) and the seminal Wild Style (1983) which documented the excitement of graffiti art and rap music and is recognized as the first hip-hop movie. Not limited to film, Charlie has also published books and created silkscreen paintings. A new solo exhibition, Scratch Ecstasy, is an exhilarating summation of his talents across mediums. The exhibit is currently running at New York's P.P.O.W. Gallery through June 24, 2017. For additional information on Scratch Ecstasy:            http://www.ppowgallery.com/exhibition/5127/work Visit Charlie Ahearn online:                                                   http://charlieahearn.com   Related Back Catalog Suggestions: TMT 033: Ricky Powell:                                                         

New York singer-songwriter Marc Cantone ambitiously splits his time. By day he works as a children's TV producer and at nite he crafts perfect pop songs. The City and Horses is the name of Marc's band project and as the frontman he's been releasing impossibly catchy albums since 2009's official debut I Don't Want to Dream. The new release, Ruins, continues the tradition of urbane lyrics and earworms. Marc has struggled with OCD over the past eight years and on this fourth album the South Jersey-native details his journey. [This episode features "Shades" and "Berlin" from Ruins in their entirety.] Visit The City and Horses online:                   https://thecityandhorses.bandcamp.com   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the store. It h

Under the Vagabon moniker, singer-songwriter Lætitia Tamko built her reputation show by show through New York's indie music scene. The DIY environment was a supportive incubator that nurtured Lætitia from her first performance in 2014 at Brooklyn's Silent Barn community art space to the release of this year's Infinite Worlds album. The critically-acclaimed, full-length debut has garnered praise from Pitchfork, NPR and W magazine. What once seemed like an impossible dream to pursue music has led the Cameroon-born Lætitia from living room concerts in front of a handful of people to sold-out shows on her first UK four. [This episode features "Cold Apartment" and "Cleaning House" from Infinite Worlds in their entirety.] Visit Vagabon online:                                                    https://vagabon.bandcamp.com   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusi

Picking one art form to express himself has never been an issue for Hisham Akira Bharoocha. Equally adept as a drummer and a visual artist, he's simply followed his muse. Currently based in Brooklyn, Hisham was born in Japan to a Japanese mother and Burmese father. Musically, he can easily shift from the pop-centric sounds of his Soft Circle solo project to the experimental trio Kill Alters' latest release, No Self Helps. As for his art, Hisham is skilled in various mediums including photography, painting, drawing and collage with his work consistently featured in numerous group and solo exhibitions in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. [This episode features "The Holder" by Kill Alters in its entirety.] View Hisham Akira Bharoocha's visual art:                      http://www.hugoandmarie.com/artist/hisham-akira-bharoocha Listen to Kill Alters music on Bandcamp:                                https://killalters.bandcamp.com/album/no-self-helps Follow Hisham Akira Bharoocha on Instagram:              

Consider Brooklynite Jordan Rothlein one of the fortunate few. His life is a complete immersion into his passion for music. Since 2016 Jordan has worked on the production side of Red Bull Music Academy's radio team where he's involved with both the documentary-style and techno/dance music shows. Originally from Orlando, FL, Jordan also writes about music with his recent feature on Preserved Instincts (fka Dope Jams), the legendary New York record store, appearing on RBMA's daily blog. Visit Red Bull Music Academy online:                    http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/ Read Jordan Rothlein's Preserved Instincts article: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/04/preserved-instincts-feature SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to leave a rating and/or review in the

Bassist Jon Ehlers has always set music as his primary goal. As one-half of the New York duo Bangladeafy, with drummer Atif Haq, this attitude has produced one rich work after another. Included in the output is Bangladeafy's third release, Narcopaloma (2016), which only clocks in at 15 minutes, but whose seven tracks pack in more complexity and subtext than most double-albums. It's technique without sacrificing melody; agility with a clear plot. Plus, it bangs hard. Although the group name actually refers to both Atif's Bangladeshi heritage and Jon's hearing disability. A new Bangladeafy album is already in the works and should continue Jon's triumphant streak. [This episode features "Act Like an Adult" and "Trillionaire" from Narcopaloma in their entirety.] Visit Bangladeafy online:                                             https://bangladeafy.bandcamp.com                                    https://www.facebook.com/Bangladeafy      SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iP

We've all read the endless parade of "Ones to Watch" lists that music magazines trot out regularly. Then you never hear about the subjects again! For your consideration I suggest not another list, but one offering who is too good to be ignored. Benny Oyama. Benny is a singer-songwriter who's been successfully putting his spin on bossa nova music and often finds his inspiration through a long-held mediation practice. The son of a Jewish mother and Japanese- American father, the born-and-bred New Yorker currently resides in Brooklyn. [This episode features an exclusive TMT acoustic performance with Benny performing "Untitled", "Autumn Blue" and "Hazy River".] Visit Benny Oyama online:                                                           http://bennyoyama.com                                                           https://soundcloud.com/benny-oyama   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUB

Who wouldn't want to be GENG when they grow up? DJ. Producer. Runs PTP, a boutique music label/collective based in New York consisting of creatives with little regard for boundaries in their art. Formerly known as Purple Tape Pedigree, the imprint was created by GENG to not only give a platform to artists who otherwise might not have one, but additionally to produce live shows, workshops and fundraisers...and merch. There should always be merch. On the album front, 2017 has been an especially productive year for the born- and-bred New Yorker whose roster includes recent releases from Bonaventure, YATTA and Eaves. GENG has also produced "This Week" from Moor Mother's new album, The Motionless Present. [This episode features Moor Mother's "This Week" plus songs from Bonaventure, YATTA and Eaves in their entirety.] Visit PTP online:                                                                                 http://ptp.vision Track List: 1. "This Week" by Moor Mother (The Motionless Present) 2. "Hopelessness"

Five years ago singer/songwriter Natasha Jacobs' band Thelma didn't even exist. But half a decade isn't a terribly long time. Only 60 months. 1,825 measly days! Especially when a long- held dream is conceived. Natasha utilized that period to finally focus on her music. When a fall from a ladder left her bedridden, she took advantage of the homebound solitude to study the guitar and write songs. Spurred by one-part inspiration and one-part tragedy, the glorious result is Thelma's debut LP. Their self-titled album just came out in February and has already claimed praise from Bandcamp Daily for Natasha and Co. [This episode features "If You Let It" and "Thelma" from Thelma in their entirety.]   Purchase Thelma digitally or on vinyl:                              https://thelma.bandcamp.com/releases   Visit Thelma on Facebook:                                                      https://www.facebook.com/Thelmalala   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTap

Journalist Emil Wilbekin's name is synonymous with pop culture. A way of life he's been mining personally since his Cincinnati childhood where he once obsessed over magazines to his career working at some of the best periodicals in circulation. A celebrated dozen years at Vibe magazine culminated with his role as editor-in-chief in 2004 plus a National Magazine Award for the urban lifestyle magazine two years earlier. Emil has also helmed successful editorial stints at Essence, Giant and Marc Ecko's Complex. In his two latest endeavors, Emil is exploring his personal vision through the multimedia content brand World of Wilbekin (#WOW) and Native Son, a movement designed to inspire and empower black gay men. Visit World of Wilbekin online:                                      http://worldofwilbekin.com Emil Wilbekin on Instagram:                                                  https://www.instagram.com/emilwilbekin Native Son on Instagram:                                                    https://www.insta

The road of most musical careers doesn't include both medicine and math in the (ahem) equation, especially when it produces a wonderfully skewed country album. While studying math at Brown University, singer/songwriter Dougie Poole forwent a doctor's life to follow his passion for music. Replacing what's expected for exploration in less reliable waters is the norm for him. The title of his full-length debut, Wideass Highway is perhaps the first clue; the music within is the second. It's country music that bears a closer resemblance to '70s countrypolitan than today's bro-country. Dougie's lyrics don't even hint at pick-ups or parties but instead allow for laptops and the Port Authority as some of the subject matter. Wideass Highway is the greatest of joys--unexpected--because no saw it coming that one of the best contemporary country albums would be delivered by a Brooklynite reared in Providence, RI. [This episode features "Tripping with the One You Love" and "Less Young but as Dumb" from Wideass Highway in t

Suzi Analogue isn't just her name; it's a way of life. Inspired by RZA's audio alter ego, Bobby Digital, Suzi took on her moniker as an emblem to be as free and honest as possible in her art. Suzi has boldly forged a singular path through the male-dominated beat scene in her numerous capacities as a beatmaker, songwriter, vocalist (and much more!). From her Virginian suburban roots to the borough of Brooklyn, Suzi is a consummate tastemaker. With her music label (Never Normal Records), eclectic style and positive energy, Suzi gives us all the permission to be our uncompromising, vivid selves. Never not creating, Suzi's prepping the third volume of her ZONEZ music series for a 2017 release. [This episode features "Gurl Sweatshirt" from ZONEZ V.2 in its entirety.] Visit Suzi Analogue online:                                                       http://www.suzianalogue.com                     http://www.nevernormalrecords.com   SUBSCRIBE ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice TMT APP FOR iPHONE: htt

Maddison Murphy has figured out the (seemingly) uncomplicated math of releasing a successful music compilation. Creation can often appear effortless when someone excels at what they do. Puppy Teeth Records, her Brooklyn-based cassette and digital label, recently released its Good Friends, Vol. 2 compilation. Maddison is the Great Curator. A genre-jumping collection of songs she carefully handpicked, culminating in your new favorite mixtape. An ordering of 25 tracks that produce a distinctive experience of moods and tones with enough variety to warrant a one-sitting listening experience. As if that musical journey wasn't enough, Maddison donates 100% of the compilation's proceeds to the ACLU and Planned Parenthood. [This episode features five of my favorite artists from Good Friends, Vol. 2 including Homeschool Friends (Maddison's solo project) and Beau Borek's three minutes of perfection "New Year's Day".] 1. Erica Eso/"One Hundred Years" 2. Cloud Ellyn/"Golden Diver" 3. Homeschool Friends/"No Snacks in the H

Some people have a natural penchant or inclination in regards to their talent. The timeline of their experience doesn't appear to correspond with the execution. File Amy León into this category. Although she is undefinable and hard to pin down. She's been singing for only three years and has recently released her wise and beautiful debut, Something Melancholy. If she must be classified, "instinctive" is perhaps the only proper division. There is an intentional immediacy in Amy's voice and writing. Not only a singer and a poet, she's also an educator and an activist. The visibility and proper representation of brown people. The equal rights of women. These are some of the issues that captivate this formerly shy child of Harlem. Currently based in Brooklyn, Amy's mission statement is the continual utilization of her art as a tool to inspire people and to implement social justice. [This episode includes "Burning in Birmingham" and "Strange Grace" from Something Melancholy in their entirety.] Visit Amy León online:

Isn't it the greatest gift when an artist shares their interior world through their chosen medium? An objective Nandi Rose Plunkett had decidedly been working towards through the experimental pop music of Half Waif. Half Waif is the solo project of the Brooklyn-based singer/ songwriter in which she eventually realized her intention with lyrics that have became more lucid and unguarded over the span of her recording career. The paring down of barriers to their core innocence. Since the 2011 inception of Half Waif, Nandi's released two EP's, two full-length albums and form/a, her stunning new EP consisting of six meditations that reflect on her childhood, relationships and the wages of bare honesty. This episode includes "Frost Burn" and "Night Heat" from form/a in their entirety. Visit Half Waif online:                                                                            http://www.half-waif.com   TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON i

Carina Zachary's path to being the lead vocalist of post-hardcore band Husbandry was not without its diversions. It was preceded by failed stints with bands of various genres and even a year where Carina had given up singing. The Brooklyn-based Husbandry became a four-piece after she answered a Craigslist post resulting in a 2014 EP and last year's Fera. The full-length debut is an embarrassment of riches: each song an exciting fruition of Carina's clear, powerful vocals intertwined with neck-breaking soundscapes from her fellow band mates (Jordan Usatch, Guitars; Arnau Bosc, Bass & Vocals; Andrew Gottlieb, Drums). As an Afro-Caribbean woman in the metal scene, Carina's rare presence (and voice) is an essential addition to the genre. This episodes includes "Grab Twist Pull" and "...With Codeine" from Fera. Visit Husbandry online:                                         https://husbandryny.bandcamp.com   TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIB

The myriad proverbial hats that Tania León wears are a testament to her talent and longevity. Composer. Conductor. Educator. Arts Organization Advisor. Since her '60s emigration from Havana to the States she's accumulated milestone after milestone. A founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem with Arthur Mitchell. Grammy nominations. A Guggenheim Fellowship. Her compositions performed at institutions like the Kennedy Center while she has conducted esteemed orchestras around the world. Ms. León is also the artistic director of Composers Now, an organization she founded in 2010 to celebrate living composers from all backgrounds. In February 2017, Composers Now was honored with a Proclamation on behalf of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. Visit Tania León online:                                                           http://www.tanialeon.com Visit Composers Now online:                                    http://www.composersnow.org   TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bi

The history of America is as beautiful and endearing as much its narrative can be ugly and traumatic. Journalist Brian Seibert's What the Eye Hears: A History of Tap Dancing is an exploration of those contradictions as seen through the lens of tap. The talent. The culture. The ups and downs. The indignities. A New York Times dance critic and features writer, Brian's epic tome is both timeless and (sadly) contemporary in its sensitive, incisive portrayal of race in America. Fourteen years in the making, What the Eye Hears easily takes it place as the definitive account of a classic art form. Visit Brian Seibert online:                                       http://www.whattheeyehears.com What the Eye Hears YouTube Channel:                              https://www.youtube.com/user/seibertbr   TMT APP FOR iPHONE: http://bit.ly/TMTappiOS TMT APP FOR ANDROID: http://bit.ly/TMTappANDROID SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PLAY: http://bit.ly/TMTgoogleplay Please take a moment to le