B-side

For most of us, home is a fleeting memory or a threatened story, a fragmented dream that we dare to remember. Rooted in the silt of Sudan and Nubia, and inspired by the eastern coast of Africa and the diversity of its sounds and migrational patterns, Alsarah & the Nubatones are banded through stories of movement and belonging in the face of today’s worldwide anti-immigrant atmosphere. Follow them on a musical migration from Brooklyn, across the globe, on this episode of B-Side. For more from Alsarah, visit: www.alsarah.com •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet; and edited by Khyriel Palmer and Emily Boghossian. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

What happens when you combine the rhythms of Haiti with the exotic Afro sounds of Colombia with a Brooklyn twist? All of these ingredients give you StringsNskins. The band started as a duo in late 2013 with the purpose of mixing the similarities between Colombian and Haitian culture. Eventually the band grew to a 5-piece ensemble. StringNSkins takes you on a journey through the African Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean, while also bringing together the different cultures by pointing out their similarities. The high energy sets include traditional dances, songs in English, Spanish and Haitian creole, and the message of unity. The music of StringsNskins will elevate your soul. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet; and edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Circadian Clock is a group of strange people who have come together to make strange music. The five-piece rock band formed in 2008 from a group of seemingly mismatched strangers who found a rhythm and stayed in sync. Their unique blend of musical styles makes it difficult to assign them to just one genre, but offers a wild ride through rock, pop, punk, jazz, classical and everything else. Join Brooklyn’s Circadian Clock and host Queen GodIs in-studio on this episode of B-Side. For more Circadian Clock, check out: https://soundcloud.com/circadianclock •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet; and edited by Khyriel Palmer and Emily Boghossian. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Unafraid of being experimental, complex or weird, Chelsea Reject is a true, self-actualized MC. She channels a feeling and a flow last seen during hip hop’s heyday, and is joined in the studio by host Queen GodIs on this episode of B-Side. For more Chelsea Reject, check out https://soundcloud.com/chelsea-reject •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet; and edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Award winning trumpeter and composer Kenyatta Beasley began playing the trumpet at the age of three under the tutelage of his father. A New Orleans native, Kenyatta has recorded and performed with a wide range of internationally renowned artists ranging from Shakira, Wynton Marsalis, Matchbox 20, and Jay Z to Ben Harper, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Mary J. Blige, the Saturday Night Live Band and countless others. A graduate of New York University, he has written musical underscores to over 20 short films, 3 feature films and has written music for countless TV and radio ads. Under the direction of Quincy Jones, Kenyatta contributed to the underscore to "Get Rich Or Die Tryin’", and won Best Original Score at the 2007 Brooklyn Arts Council Film Festival for the short film, "Heroes Wanted." Join him and host Wes Jackson in studio for a night of music and storytelling, on this episode of B-Side. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel M

Courtnee Roze is a composer, producer, vocalist, percussionist and the creator of "Courtney Roze The Musical." "... The Musical" documents her life and journey, and has been performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to Joe's Pub. Musically and visually stunning, "... The Musical" celebrates the triumphs, hardships, and barriers broken by this multi talented individual. Courtnee is supported on stage, and in studio, by a curated collective of musicians that has been described as one of the most innovative, influential, and intriguing acts of their generation. Join Courtney Roze and host Taiia Smart Young on a journey of musical and personal discovery, on this episode of B-Side. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; recorded by Onel Mulet; and edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

The men of EZTV have already made a name for themselves as potent purveyors of “high level pop-rock with strains of retro folk and psych.” The power pop trio's been busy - following up their 2015 debut album “Calling Out” with this year’s “High in Place" on the Brooklyn-based label Captured Tracks. Join EZTV and host "Delicate" Steve Marion live, in studio, on this week's B-Side! •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Jesse Fischer is a Brooklyn-based pianist, composer, producer, engineer, remix artist, and songwriter known for his warm, soulful touch, earworm melodies, and head-nodding grooves. He's performed at jazz festivals around the world and his 2015 Herbie Hancock / Head Hunters tribute project, "Vein Melter," was lauded by tastemakers from BBC's Gilles Peterson to KCRW's Anthony Valadez. Jesse's latest album, "Day Dreamer," was released in 2015 and features guest appearances from Takuya Kuroda (trumpet), Godwin Louis (alto saxophone), Sarah Elizabeth Charles (vocals). Join them in studio with host Kenyatta Beasley, for a trip through musical genres, eras and textures on this episode of B-Side! •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit http://www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

A melodic blend of hard-edged-rock-riffs, gritty drums, roaring vocals and fiery lyrics, Caretaker ushers in a new wave of Hip, Rock, Soul– three styles that our very own borough has helped to raise and nurture in the music world. And the best part is that Caretaker is fronted by a real-life nanny! Join them in studio with host Queen GodIs, for a musical journey through some bands of Brooklyn past, and the future of their sound. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit http://www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Brooklyn Wildlife is a massive music collective, a cool-ass culture-centric brand, and more often than not, as the name implies, a helluva good time. The brainchild of visionary curator and artist, Chris Carr, Brooklyn Wildlife is a platform for the crazily creative and generates awareness on everything indie from fashion and art, to nightlife and music. On this episode of B-Side several members of the eclectic Brooklyn Wildlife crew featuring Parnhash & Coe (W/ Special Guest Crimdella & friends) join host Aaron Watkins in studio and in conversation. For more Brooklyn Wildlife, check out: http://www.bkwildlife.com •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit http://www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

The Horse-Eyed Men draw inspiration from myriad American music traditions and offer up a singular sound that’s something a cowboy might play on a cattle run as he serenades his herd to sleep. Check them out at: http://horseyedmen.bandcamp.com •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit http://www.bricartsmedia.org/radio

Arlene Gould, a Brooklyn-based urban Afro-pop musician and songwriter, performs live and talks about her music. Gould mixes her Caribbean and Israeli roots to create a sound uniquely her own. She's played New York stages like “Blue Note”, “The Highline Ballroom” and has an upcoming EP "Rollin" on the way. •••• The B-Side Podcast is produced by Charlie Hoxie, Kecia Cole, Ro Johnson and Sachar Mathias; is recorded by Onel Mulet; and is edited by Khyriel Palmer. For more information on B-Side and all BRIC RADIO podcasts, visit http://www.bricartsmedia.org/radio