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Shot and recorded at Saturn in Birmingham, AL, Subcarrier features live performance and interview with a different group from around the state, country, or planet that brings a unique approach to their music. The show continues PBS's tradition of presenting valuable arts and entertainment to ears and minds, to surprise and inspire, with the next best things you didn't know existed.
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11 Episodes
- Sun Ra ArkestraE1
Sun Ra ArkestraThe inaugural flight of Subcarrier features the descendants of Birmingham's own Sun Ra in his Arkestra, fronted by Marshall Allen. Sun Ra was a legendary jazz composer and pioneer of afro-futurism active from the 1950's-90's. Marshall Allen is Sun Ra's hand-picked successor who has been leading the Arkestra for over 20 years. - WaxahatcheeE4
WaxahatcheeKatie Crutchfield continues to hone her mammoth skills as a songwriter and musician, most recently on her most excellent album Ivy Tripp. Birmingham is always excited when Katie and Allison come back to where they started with The Ackleys years ago and we were excited to capture an electrifying Waxahatchee performance for Subcarrier. - Digable PlanetsE5
Digable PlanetsDigable Planets redefined cool in early 90's hip hop and have long held a place in the era's pantheon of greats alongside Tribe Called Quest, Gang Starr, De La Soul, et al. After lots of side projects like the critically-acclaimed Shabazz Palaces, they finally got back together for a tour in 2016 and are tighter than ever. - Big BusinessE9
Big BusinessBig Business punish! One of the heaviest two pieces on the planet, Big Business songs are quite often stories of wasted lives or moments that remind the listener that complacency and timidity is death - relentlessly pounded out and smeared all over your face in the best way. - DEATHE11
DEATHVisionaries from the past leading the way forward, Death is a "protopunk" band that preceded the larger American punk rock movement by a few years. They continue to write and record excellent new material - but the music and lyrics of their early 70's albums remain as topical today as they were 45 years ago.