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music/Maker with Tyler KlineInterviews with music makers, as well as those who make other things Author: Loose Leaf Transmissions
Interviews with music makers, as well as those who make other things. Join Tyler Kline for a new podcast exploring the artist's pathway through conversations with composers, artisans, and more. Hear what influences craft and creation on the music/Maker podcast.A podcast from Loose Leaf Transmissions. Made for all ears.https://www.looseleaftransmissions.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 039 - Embodying the Fullness of Self in Music with Michael Frazier
Episode 11
Thursday, 2 October, 2025
On today’s episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler is joined by composer Michael Frazier.Michael is a Black and Latino composer whose work blends jazz, birdsong, hip-hop, and improvisation into a musical language rich in harmony, gesture, and emotional depth. His music has been performed by ensembles including Strings & Hammers, OSSIA New Music, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, and Birds on a Wire.In this conversation, Michael shares how embracing his cultural identity became a central part of his artistic voice. He and Tyler discuss how jazz phrasing informs his sense of musical time, how he approaches emotional connection in his work, and how his creative confidence has grown through writing music that feels fully personal and grounded in who he is.Michael is online at https://www.michaelfraziermusic.com/.music/Maker episodes release every other Thursday!Listen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts, or at musicmakerpodcast.com.Subscribe to the Loose Leaf Transmissions newsletter for new episodes, behind-the-scenes updates, and ways to support the work:looseleaftransmissions.beehiiv.com/subscribeSupport us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/LooseLeafTransmissions.Follow along on Instagram @loose.leaf.transmissions.music/Maker is a production of Loose Leaf Transmissions: Made for All Ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
