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Jini Palmer is a filmmaker, multi-instrumentalist, and the Digital Media Producer at Town Hall. She is the host of In The Moment, as well as Town Hall’s Science, Civics, and Arts & Culture series podcasts. Prior to joining Town Hall’s program team, she interned on 88.5 KNKX‘s Sound Effect.
Fans of Seattle public radio will recognize Steve Scher from his 28 years as a host, writer, and interviewer with 94.9 KUOW. He has earned a national reputation for his beyond-the-headlines approach to issues, and his intelligent and sensitive interviews with authors, scientists, artists and political leaders.
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Feb 6, 2019
In this bonus episode, get an inside look at the past and present of our Global Rhythms series! Host Jini Palmer talks with Spider Kedelsky, the founder of the Global Rhythms series (1:00). He recalls how the music series came to be and shares his experience working with different groups and musicians over the years. Then Jini sits down with Jon Kertzer, current curator of our Global Rhythms series, to find out how he got involved with Global Rhythms and learn about his experience in radio and his interest in world music (16:04). Kertzer dives into the season’s incredible lineup, discussing the inaugural concert performed by Mamak Khadem (22:34) and highlighting the bands to come—including the Pedrito Martinez Group (23:27), Lorraine Klaasen (25:03), Mokoomba and Chimurenga Renaissance (27:18), and Kinan Azmeh’s CityBand (30:30). Learn about the history of our Global Rhythms series—and about the unforgettable lineup that’s approaching this season!