Idris Ackamoor: Building a Future You Can Dance To
Episode SummarySaxophonist, composer, and theater-maker Idris Ackamoor joins us to talk about Afrofuturism, ensemble storytelling, and why his performances are designed as communal happenings—part rit...
17 Sep 202549min
Yilian Cañizares on Roots, Ritual, and the Road to Vitamina Y
Episode summaryViolinist–vocalist Yilian Cañizares joins Backstage Bay Area to talk about the musical DNA that powers her work—classical discipline, Afro-Cuban tradition, and the open-ended spirit of ...
10 Sep 202522min
Bach, Bebop & Bay Area: Paquito D'Rivera’s Jazz Odyssey
Show Notes:On this episode of the Backstage Bay Area Podcast, host Steve Roby sits down with the legendary Paquito D'Rivera—multi-Grammy-winning saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer—for a lively con...
9 Sep 202512min
Lineage, Lift-Off: Sarah Hanahan’s Alto Speaks in the Present Tense
Show Notes:In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with acclaimed alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan. Sarah shares her musical upbringing, the influence of jazz legends, and the s...
6 Sep 202531min
An Evening with Andy Summers: Sound, Vision, and Stories in Real Time
Episode Summary:Legendary guitarist and multimedia artist Andy Summers (The Police) joins Steve Roby on Backstage Bay Area to discuss his innovative one-man show, which focuses on live guitar, storyte...
4 Sep 202517min
Arturo O’Farrill: “The Arts Belong to the People”
Show Notes:Welcome to Backstage Bay Area! In this episode, host Steve Roby sits down with Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill for a deep dive into the intersections...
3 Sep 202534min
OKAN: Joy as Resistance, Rhythm as Home
Show NotesBackstage Bay Area welcomes the vibrant Afro-Cuban duo, OKAN—Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne—for an inspiring discussion about music, identity, and resilience.In this episode, host ...
2 Sep 202527min
Dominique Fils-Aimé: Jazz as Freedom, Healing, and Connection
Show NotesBackstage Bay Area welcomes Montreal-based, award-winning singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé. In this episode, Dominique shares her creative journey, the healing power of music, and the i...
1 Sep 202525min
