Project Trio, Lisa Hannigan & Yasmin Levy
Posted at 6:00 AM on November 14, 2009
by Dale Connelly
(8 Comments)
It's a busy, genre-bending night from 9 to 11 on Radio Heartland on Minnesota Public Radio News stations.
In the first hour, another amazing You Tube sensation - the classical crossover ensemble Project Trio. Greg Patillo plays the flute like a hip hop artist does beatbox, all percussion and energy, driven forward by Peter Seymour's bass and Eric Stephenson's cello.
In the second hour, Irish singer Lisa Hannigan. Lisa might have the most gentle voice of any lead singer in music today, though an early influence was opera singer Maria Callas.
Lisa's first solo recording, Sea Sew, and another You Tube appearance led her to score a rare promotional plum for any musician - an appearance on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report.
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And also in hour two, we'll hear Israeli singer Yasmin Levy, whose father died when she was just one year old. With her mother's help, Yasmin managed to pick up her father's love for the music of the Sephardic Jews - people exiled from Spain in 1492. She travels the world sharing this Spanish flavored music and preserving the culture while singing in a disappearing language, Ladino.
Yasmin Levy, Lisa Hannigan and Project Trio, tonight on Radio Heartland.
The program is repeated on the Radio Heartland stream and on digital radio in the Twin Cities at noon on Sunday and 6 pm on Monday.
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Comments (8)
i don't think there is any overlap with cities 97 or wcco on these. thanks for keeping your ears peeled for the stuff that makes us appreciate the eclectic essence of rh.
good job.
looking forward to it.
I keep reading that as "gender-bending," and then trying to figure out how that would work on the radio.
The flute clip was fun! I also remember Lisa Hannigan from her Colbert Report appearance. I really enjoyed it, so I’m looking forward to tonight’s show.
I am enjoying American Routes while I paint my laundry room, just checking in to "be counted" among loyal followers of Radio Heartland even though "work" prevents me from partaking in early morning conversations on weekdays! THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU AGAIN for being there! Michelle
Thanks for listening, Michelle, Kris and Tim!
I agree with you about the eclectic nature of RH, Tim. Tonight's show is a pretty good example of our range.
Kris, I'll keep an ear out for something that's "gender-bending".
Maybe a group like Girlyman?
And Michelle, I'm glad we can be helpful while you keep busy.
What shade have you chosen for the room where laundry chores are done?
Off the top of my head, I can't even remember what color my laundry room is.
Hi Dale, well it is painted green, using the gallon of green when I overbought a yr ago for painting my kitchen. The decision was easy and I saved a trip to the paint store.
I am wondering whether you might be able to play the song #10 from the CD Best of Taj Mahal sometime?
Thanks to all who make Radio Heartland tick!
Greetings! Dale, this is such an amazing show! Totally loving the different sounds and musical styles presented, and the artists behind the work. Fun and exciting musicianship.
Wow! I'm sitting here in Southern California
on a sunny Sunday morning listening to Project
Trio. What a treat! What energy!
I love their ideas about "education" -- music
is so important for kids. I know; I teach pre-school.
Thanks, Dale.
Sandy
San Clemente, CA
You're welcome Sandy.
It's great to know you're listening in sunny Southern California.
I can only imagine the effect the Project Trio guys have on school kids. Their enthusiasm is inspiring!
Keep up the good work with those pre-schoolers. You're doing a very important job.
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