After Her Voice Made Her an Icon, Björk Became Something Rarer: an Ecosystem

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In a 1997 documentary about Björk, U2 frontman Bono spoke of the Icelandic pop star’s voice as a weapon. “The girl has a voice like an ice pick. Such a pure sound,” he gushed. “When The Sugarcubes played with U2, I would be preparing in the dressing room, and even if I couldn’t hear the band … I could always …

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French artist, and Art Camp host, Lucas Beaufort Shares the Music that Fuels his Practice

A playlist of peace, love, understanding and Radiohead

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Sound & Vision is a semi-regular feature that examines how music fuels and inspires creativity. Accompanying playlists for each Sound & Vision feature can be found on JME’s spotify channel.  Birds loom large in popular music. From The Trashmen’s puerile “Surfin’ Bird” to Leonard Cohen’s fortifying “Bird on a Wire” to the inventive R&B of Prince’s “When Doves Cry” to Skynyrd’s anthemic …

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Bonobo | Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. The first shot of Bonobo‘s Tiny Desk (home) concert is a little disorienting. What looks like the …

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Jean Lijoi

Jacksonville beach artist Jean Lijoi gives us a tour of her home studio where she creates works inspired by her artist residencies.

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“Axis by Axis” by Paco Gutierrez

Artist: Paco Gutierrez Genre: Painting Bio: Born in Havana. Cuba and moved to the US when I was 13 yrs old. After High School went to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain. Received my MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) from Emporia State University in Kansas. Hava exhibited in Spain, Kansas, Miami, NY, and in NE Florida. Piece: Axis …

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“Tribute To Starry Night” by Nate Gholz

Artist: Nate Gholz Genre: Painting Bio: I am 37 years old, I am a personal trainer, and certified life-guard, however I am always looking for new things to do, when I’m not with my wonderful 11 year old daughter, Eden. I was born in Oregon and have lived and worked and just traveled all around the world. I love the …

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“Looking Through Shattered Dreams” by Laurel McNatt

Artist: Laurel McNatt Genre: Painting Bio: I enjoy painting as a hobby and have sold several pieces but also love to teach painting to both adults and children. I am 44 years old and a mother of four children ages 5-17, and married 22 years. I grew up overseas and returned from South America at age 14. Painting did not …

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Tayloe White: Painter

This episode features Tayloe White who talks about her passion to create and how she turned this passion into a full-time career as a painter and artist.