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In this episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast we go off the radar to discover hidden talents of the American Midwest - three creative guitarists from Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. They are Scot Ray, Cole Kempcke and Maz Ridgway. Their original music is as edgy as anything from more hyped locales.

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Varp is a trio of experimental classical musicians based on the Swedish island of Gotland. Two members have been dislocated by the war in Ukraine. Their experiences led them to an outside-the-box synchronicity: they discovered their shared excitement at experimenting with sound in the island's ancient churches. This episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast reveals their story and their music.

Jim Matus and Richie Barshay are on extended musical journeys that have spanned a world of influences. Their music freely draws on all of it in real time, making for an exotic mixture. In this episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast, we dive into their headspace and the larger issue of the role of culture in music. We're joined by Derrik Jordan, host of The World Fusion Show.

2023 was deceptive. Lots of nasty headlines, but we go beneath the surface to find hidden treasures in a great year for creative music. Explore many surprising highlights In this episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast.

In this episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast we take a deep dive into the bass. Our guests are two of best bassists we know: Matt Smiley of Denver and Mike Taylor of Philadelphia. We find out what they're really thinking as they lead from behind in this essential but unsung role... We also hear plenty of music from their exotic repertoires.

Nightingale Vocal Ensemble is a classical choral group that refuses to be bound by tradition. In this episode of the Right Brain Music Podcast we meet three members of the group and hear ample cuts from their freely improvised album, "Composition Sped Up."