This episode of Alaska Originals features Marian Call.
With a sound once described as “acoustic joy jazz,” Call plays a one-hour concert including original favorites, videos, conversation and more. Call is accompanied by Laura Zahasky.
For more of Marian’s music, visit http://mariancall.com
And for more of Laura and the Alaska String Band, visit http://alaskastringband.com
This episode features two concerts: Juneau’s Alaska String Band, and Will Putman of Fairbanks.
Hear the Alaska String Band’s fast picking and unique interpretations of Alaskan stories and Will Putman explore solitude, beer making and friendship.
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle recently opened an exhibit called “Here and Now: Native Artists Inspired.” Among the new works by the contemporary artists, are two skateboard decks that Juneau-based Tlingit artist Rico Lanáat’ Worl designed and painted. KTOO’s Scott Burton visited Worl at his store in Juneau and brings us this artist profile.
This episode of 360 North’s Writers’ Showcase features several holiday-themed short stories and essays, written by Geoff Kirsch, Rebeecca Braun, Carol Prentice and Seth Kantner. Actress Patricia Hull reads Carol Prentice’s piece.
Hear what it’s like to make Chanukah latkes for 30 with “help” from the kids, and what Christmas can be like on the trap line. We learn what to expect when your children take over Thanksgiving, what not to do when someone gifts you food, and about the importance of family and rituals. And don’t miss the concluding, group-read, Alaskan version of “The Night Before Christmas.”
This concert features Soldotna’s Amy Lou and Juneau’s Josh Lockhart.
Amy Lou kicks off the hour with songs inspired by teaching, collaborative art and courtship. Featuring guitar, bass (Jeff Boman), drums (Dave Hurley) and cello (Meghan Johnson), Josh Lockhart’s quartet entertains us with songs about love, commitment and solace in Central Park.
This episode features two concerts: Nome’s Sarah Hanson and Juneau’s Tony Tengs.
Singer songwriters Sarah Hanson and Tony Tengs bring us their unique perspectives on things Alaskan and otherwise. Nome resident Sarah Hanson sings to bears, her lover, and about a nasty storm that shakes her home. Juneau’s Tony Tengs postulates on peace, skunk cabbage, and cooks us a pot of stone soup.
