The Roulette Tapes

Vocalist, pianist, flute player, and much more, composer Ka Baird’s solo work and collaborative projects, Spires That In The Sunset Rise, Sapropelic Pycnic, Perfect Wave, and highly praised albums have earned the admiration of the New York and international new music scenes. Baird’s 2018 concert at Roulette was a stunner. Here are excerpts and a conversation on how it all began and where it stands today, following the release of Respires (RVNG).

A conversation with the Haitian-born Brooklyn electronic music artist and percussionist whose blend of vodou and DJ culture both dazzles and inspires. Featuring excerpts from a 2016 Roulette concert and recorded in advance of her 22 Nov. 2019 Roulette concert collaboration with Risha Rox. Segment produced for Roulette by Susan James at BRIC Arts Media.

Composer Zeena Parkins talks about her electric harp, illustrated by live concert recordings from the Roulette archive. Parkins is a major figure in New York's downtown music scene, working with musicians from Bjork to John Zorn and directing her own ensembles and projects.