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Jack Straw artist Pepper Brandon Blake is releasing his new album First Time Caller, Long Time Listener, produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, in October. Join us at Jack Straw on October 17th to celebrate the album’s release. The post Pepper Brandon Blake – First Time Caller appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

This week we’re sharing an excerpt from Eric Michael Acosta‘s performance with Till the Teeth (Jonathan Rodriguez and Sandesh Nagaraj) in the Jack Straw New Media Gallery on June 12th, 2025. As part of his Jack Straw Artist Support Program Residency, Eric curated three installments of his Unpoetry performance series in conjunction with Till the […] The post Unpoetry: Eric Michael Acosta and Till the Teeth appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

“雨上がり (Ame Agari)” is from Kodō Araki VI’s album 古轍 (Kotetsu), produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. Kotetsu, releasing September 10th, is available for pre-order now. Join the artist at the Chapel Performance Space for a celebratory performance on Saturday, September 12th, with special guest Adam Robinson. The post Araki Kodō VI – 雨上がり (Ame Agari) appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Ways of Awe is a new audio series by Maia Brown and Shelby Handler, produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. Weaving together interpretative translations, research, interviews, and sounds, Ways of Awe is a queer anti-Zionist audio companion for the Jewish High Holidays. Join talmud scholars, rabbis, and artists as they unearth the meanings, […] The post Maia Brown and Shelby Handler – Ways of Awe appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw artist River Coello talks with Carlos Nieto about their Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation HAMPI. The post River Coello New Media Gallery Podcast appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Kora player and Jack Straw resident artist Chester Corpt recorded his arrangement of the traditional Mandinka song “Tabara,” performed with Eric Likkel on clarinet and Brady Kish on bass, as part of his Artist Support Program recording project. Chet writes, “I try in the group to introduce the principles of West African music, as I […] The post The Chet Corpt Kora Trio – Tabara appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

This week we’re sharing the first chapter of Kathya Alexander‘s audiobook of Keep A’Livin’, produced through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program. This speculative fiction novel “explores the reality of activism as more than just a handful of speeches given at protests, the costs to those who dedicate themselves to activist work, and the passion […] The post Kathya Alexander – Keep A’Livin’ appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

This week’s selection is “Keep It to Your Soul,” from the soundtrack to KTNA’s Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation The Kelp Forest. The Kelp Forest opens this Friday, June 26th at 7pm! The post KTNA – Keep It to Your Soul appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw resident artists Black Ends just released “All I’m Bone,” the first single produced through their Artist Support Program residency. Make sure to follow the band for more music and live performances. The post Black Ends – All I’m Bone appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw artist Tara Youngborg talks with Carlos Nieto about her Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation not a town but a landing page. The post Tara Youngborg New Media Gallery Podcast appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

“Four Women” is from the forthcoming album Don’t Explain, the product of an award-winning, deeply expressive performance project led by celebrated vocalist Jacqueline Tabor and pianist-composer Marina Albero. Inspired by the enduring influence of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the project blends original compositions with reimagined repertoire to create a powerful, contemporary jazz experience. The […] The post Jacqueline Tabor & Marina Albero – Four Women appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

“I didn’t really decide to do music, I kind of just kept doing it.” This Artscape radio piece was produced during Eyvind Kang‘s Jack Straw Artist Support Program residency in 1994, the first year of the program. He talks about his approach to creating music, his inspirations, and his collaborative process with musicians such as […] The post Artscape – Eyvind Kang appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jim Knodle, Pamela Moore Dionne, and Lynette Westendorf performed selections from their 2001 Jack Straw artist residency project Keeping the Devil Out: Poems and Music for Sabina Spielrein, at Jack Straw’s artist showcase in October 2022, celebrating 60 years of Jack Straw. The entire showcase is available to stream on our YouTube channel. The post Jim Knodle and Pamela Moore Dionne with Lynette Westendorf: What I Want (Live at Jack Straw) appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Jack Straw artist Tara Tamaribuchi talks with Carlos Nieto about her Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation Groove Bardos. The post Tara Tamaribuchi New Media Gallery Podcast appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

This week we share an excerpt from the audiobook of Jack Straw New Media Gallery artist River Coello‘s HAMPI, produced at Jack Straw. River’s Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation HAMPI, which incorporates sound from the audiobook, opens April 3rd, with a reception and performance from the artist. The post River Coello – HAMPI (Excerpt) appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.