All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out April 12
Apr 12, 2024
NPR Music contributor Sheldon Pearce and WRTI host Nate Chinen discuss new album releases, including Maggie Rogers and Shabaka Hutchings. They explore emotional performances, the impact of first-take recordings, Liz Wright's latest album depth, and the theme of openness in Layla McCallis's music.
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Shabaka's Flute Focus
- Shabaka Hutchings' new album "Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace" centers around flute music.
- It's a collaborative project with artists like Andre 3000, Esperanza Spalding, and Moses Sumney.
Active Listening
- Shabaka's album is not ambient music, but an invitation to openness and active listening.
- It emphasizes collective, creative, spontaneous action through deep presence.
Flute Bros
- Sheldon Pearce saw Shabaka perform with Andre 3000 at the Big Ears Festival.
- He notes their chemistry and mutual discovery while playing the flute together.