Today, the Spotlight shines On composer, trumpeter, and producer Peter Knight.

Peter Knight has spent decades working in the spaces between genres and cultures. His latest project brings together 40,000-year-old Indigenous Australian songs with contemporary electroacoustic music through Hand to Earth's new album, the title of which translates as "the scent of home." The record finds Peter collaborating with Indigenous songkeepers Daniel and David Wilfred alongside Korean vocalist Sunny Kim, creating music that honors ancient traditions while pushing into new sonic territory.

He's here to walk us through this remarkable collaboration and share how his work with the Australian Art Orchestra shaped his understanding of music as a bridge between worlds.

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Hand to Earth's album Ŋurru Wäŋa)

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Dig Deeper

• Hand to Earth - Contemporary Australian ensemble

• Hand to Earth on Peter Knight's website
• Hand to Earth page on Australian Art Orchestra site

• Ŋurru Wäŋa (The Scent of Home) - Latest album

• Album on Room40 Bandcamp
• Album info on Room40 website

• MOKUY - Previous Hand to Earth album (2023)

• Album on Room40 Bandcamp
• Album info on Room40 website

• Peter Knight - Official Website: peterknightmusic.com

• Lawrence English's A Young Person's Guide to Hustling in the Arts

• Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com

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