Our first episode gives an in-depth look into the 77th Ojai Music Festival (June 8th - 11th, 2023), curated by Music Director Rhiannon Giddens. Special guest Executive Director Ara Guzelimian will give us some insights into the creation of this year's festival programming and background on some of pieces being played.

Ojai Virtual Talks, Rhiannon Giddens

Emily Praetorius, host and producer

OJAICAST theme by Thomas Kotcheff and Louis Weeks

Music Excerpts in this Episode:

Liquid Borders - Gabriela Ortiz, performed by red fish blue fish

Clock Catcher - Flying Lotus, performed by Attacca Quartet

Ghost Opera - Tan Dun, performed by Kronos Quartet