Gather 'round all you swamp fans. This one's for you. Yes, the great Mississippi Delta, home of deep Southern blues, Cajun, Dixieland, jazz, funk (and let's-not-forget "sludge metal") is callin' you, on a program called BAYOU MOON.
On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we wade into a hot and humid zone with a unique culture and a sense of place you can feel on your skin. Like a thick mist drifting out of the marsh, wetlands and barrier islands, bayou country has its own ambience, a sound that blends blues, creole, Indian, Cajun and jazz — and seasons it with a heavy coat of swamp sauce. It's one of the most distinctive cultural blends you'll find anywhere.
Music is by TOM NEWMAN, MICHAEL BROOK, RY COODER, DANIEL LANOIS, PATRICK O'HEARN, HAMMOCK and TINO IZZO.
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The background swamp sounds throughout the mix are a nice touch.
Posted by: Josh | 31 July 2010 at 02:27 PM
Thanks, Josh. This show was really fun to do. Take a look at the Flickr Image Gallery (link in lower left corner of our Flash player) for the full effect.
:: SH
Posted by: Stephen Hill | 31 July 2010 at 02:41 PM
this was the perfect end to a wonderful night at the beach, piped in to larchmont, ny from iowa public radio. thanks to our roku internet radio, decent wifi coverage, and most of all to SH and these stellar musicians for providing the soundtrack to a summer's night...
Posted by: ian | 31 July 2010 at 10:27 PM
Music from the Hearts of Space always has the most beautiful ambient sounds, music, and atmospheric shows. I cannot say enough how the radio and Internet show influences and informs my music and my life.
Posted by: Mike Borger | 01 August 2010 at 01:23 PM
what ry cooder songs did you play?
Posted by: John | 07 August 2010 at 12:19 AM