Joss Jaffe & Jim “Kimo" West share stories and songs off their new album, Santhi. Grammy-winning, acclaimed slack key guitarist Jim “Kimo” West, the longtime guitarist in “Weird Al” Yankovic’s band, and world percussionist/instrumentalist Joss Jaffe introduce their new unique global fusion album Santhi. Inspired by the spirituality and natural splendor o ... Show More
Jan 19
TBT About Going Wild - Ep. 38: "Environmental Equality is Civil Rights"
On this MLK Jr Day, the topic is the inequality of environmental care and use as a form of systemic racism and social injustice. It's not something in the past; it's still happening, and we cannot stand by and let it happen while still calling ourselves evolved, high-minded, or s ... Show More
8m 13s
Apr 2023
Game changers with Gaye Su Akyol, Dana Colley, Marc Ribot and Via Mardot
Gaye Su Akyol, Dana Colley, Marc Ribot and Via Mardot discuss who they would most like to collaborate with, how they deal with the politics of the industry, and which musician or band has been a game changer in their lives.Gaye Su Akyol was born in Istanbul to an artistic family. ... Show More
25m 16s
Jan 2024
Amal Murkus & Firas Zreik at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub
<p>We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. </p><p>Each night we taped live conversations with the art ... Show More
14m 44s
Sep 2022
Oud With Two-time Grammy-nominated Iraqi Virtuoso | Rahim AlHaj
<p>Rahim performed 3 pieces from his work and spoke about his work as a composer and musician.</p><p>Rahim AlHaj has performed all over the world, on tour with Munir Bashir, his teacher, as well as solo and with his string quartet project, including numerous concerts in Lebanon, ... Show More
57m 25s
May 2025
Palestinian Resistance Music & Cultural Heritage | With Legendary Composer Issa Boulos
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, we're joined by Palestinian composer and musician, Issa Boulos who tells us about his deep connection to Jerusalem and Palestine, and how his upbringing influenced his approach to music and life. Boulos recounts his unique experiences growing u ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2025
Uplift: Singer is dedicated to uplifting underserved communities of color.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Raheem DeVaughn. 🎵 Key Topics Discussed 1. Independent Artist Journey Raheem defines independence as being “self-made,” trusting intuition, and investing in oneself ... Show More
28 m
Aug 2025
Hendrix's Final Bow: The Last Notes of a Legend
On August 31, 1970, the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix delivered his final live performance at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Fehmarn, Germany. This iconic event marked the end of an era and the last time the world would witness Hendrix's unparalleled guitar virtuosity o ... Show More
2m 38s
Jun 2023
Jordanian Grunge | Akher Zapheer
<p>Akher Zapheer’s front-man and longest standing member, Basem Sayej, talks to us about Amman as his muse and a misunderstood city, the Arab rock scene, and his favorite places to perform round the world.</p><p>We listen to three of Akher Zapheer’s songs from across their albums ... Show More
58m 14s
Apr 2025
This Moment in Music History for 04-05-2025
On April 5th in music history, one significant event took place in 1994. On this day, Kurt Cobain, the iconic lead singer and guitarist of the influential grunge band Nirvana, was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington. His death, which was ruled a suicide, sent shockwaves ... Show More
2m 9s