Navani Rachumallu - Podcast Details

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WPRB News and CultureDissonanceToday, we’re talking Dissonance – but no, we won’t be sharing tips on how to navigate political conversations with difficult people. Instead, we’re talking about dissonance in music and in our inner worlds, to help us all remember how dissonance can sometimes be a great thing. First, Brianna Dai asks composers about how dissonant sounds can add emotion to compositions. Next, Lucy McWeeny talks Oedipus Rex and how we all struggle to reconcile the two halves of ourselves. Finally, to end with another musical story, Navani Rachumallu and I dissect what dissonance in music actually is–and, in fact, w...2024-11-2550 min

WPRB News and CulturePatienceWPRB News and Culture has been patiently waiting for this season's first episode. Navani Rachumallu talks to ecological researchers, whose work depends on observing an animal that may or may not show up, and hears how they deal with that time in between. Natalia Maidique finds out about the hidden guild of people making lace all around us, and how they’ve learned patience from their craft. (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Marmot Research (14:22) Lacemaking Hosted and produced by Natalia Maidique. Reported, recorded, and produced by Navani Rachamallu and Na...2024-09-1629 min

WPRB News and CultureContinued – the first day of Princeton's pro-Palestinian sit-inWPRB News and Culture takes you inside the first day of the pro-Palestinian sit-in protest at Princeton University, where more than a hundred students have occupied McCosh Courtyard desiring the university's divestment from Israel and its war in Gaza. We speak to Professor Max Weiss, who led a walkout of his lecture course "History of Palestine/Israel" into the sit-in, and with journalist Chris Hedges who was escorted away from the sit-in by university Public Safety officers for use of a megaphone. News and Culture meets with the counter-protestors angry and fearful that these protests...2024-04-2613 min

WPRB News and CultureBreaking News - Protests emerge on Princeton campus (12pm 4/25)WPRB News and Culture reports on the ground from the emerging protest and counter-protest actions on the Princeton University campus, in response to the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and to the developing protest situations at universities across the United States. Reported, recorded and produced by Laura Robertson, Navani Rachumallu, Frankie Solinsky Duryea, and Adam Sanders,2024-04-2605 min

WPRB News and CultureSecretsWPRB News and Culture delves into some deep secrets. First, Navani Rachumallu and Alvaro Basso speak to an archivist at the Institute for Advanced Study about the role of secrecy in her work. Then, Stephanie Yen surveys some fast food chain workers about "secret menus." And finally, Sophie Leheny and Natalie Hahn read aloud some listener-submitted secrets; how fun! Hosted and produced by Natalie Hahn. Reported, recorded, and produced by Navani Rachamallu, Alvaro Basso, Stephanie Yen, Sophie Leheny, and Natalie Hahn. All music used under Creative Commons license. Theme...2024-02-2638 min

WPRB News and CultureHalloween PeopleWPRB News and Culture puts on a scary mask and knocks on your door with three stories sweet enough to make your teeth hurt, thinking about the kind of people who make Halloween what it is. First up, Adam Sanders and Izzy Jacobson visit a Halloween superstore to understand the mechanics behind the costume-and-décor industrial complex. Then, in a story from our archives, Charlie Nuermberger and Henry Moses learn about the mythical Jersey Devil from an expert in the field. And finally, in another archives story, Natalia Maidique and Navani Rachumallu regale us with the Halloween classic story, E...2023-10-3032 min

WPRB News and CultureA Night at the MoviesWPRB News and Culture pops some popcorn and buys a ticket to an episode at the movies. First up, Sophie Leheny and Navani Rachumallu speak to the folks at the Princeton Garden Theatre to understand their idea of the nonprofit-cinema renaissance. Then, Tommy Goulding breaks down the hubbub around the new Napoleon trailer, and why it has historians in such a tizzy. And finally, in a story from our archives, Adam Sanders investigates why doppelgängers figure so heavily in our horror-movie imagination. Hosted and produced by Adam Sanders. Reported, recorded, and produced by S...2023-10-1632 min

WPRB News and CultureFashionNews and Culture tries to sound fashionable. Natalia Maidique and Navani Rachumallu explore the sounds, style, and usability of shoes. Adam Sanders speaks to Lisa Shepherd-Stewart, the proprietor of Cultured Expressions, an African fabric shop and studio in Rahway. And Clara McWeeny and Helen Heuer give you all the thrifting tips you never knew you needed. Hosted and produced by Adam Sanders. Reported, recorded, and produced by Natalia Maidique, Navani Rachamallu, Clara McWeeny, Helen Heuer, and Adam Sanders. All music used under Creative Commons license. Theme music: “Take Me Higher,” by Jahzzar.2023-10-0234 min

WPRB News and CultureEndingsNews and Culture starts our Spring season at the very end of some stories. Clara McWeeny and Anna Salvatore visit an estate sale. Natalia Maidique and Navani Rachumallu speak to Anthony Grafton, retiring professor of history at Princeton University. Tommy Goulding and Henry Moses talk about their favorite endings in novels. Mollika Jai Singh explores the lore around the endings of The Bachelor episodes. And Adam Sanders calls up a classmate to help him reimagine the cemetery not as a place of death and fear but as a place of memory. Hosted by Adam...2023-02-1752 min

WPRB News and CultureGratitudeOn the day after Thanksgiving, News and Culture takes a moment to meditate on gratitude, with three stories that stretch and test the bounds of our comfort with thankfulness. Mollika Jai Singh explores Princeton University's tradition of 'Annual Giving.' Izzy Jacobson looks back on the gratitude journal she keeps. And Natalia Maidique and Navani Rachumallu learn the complex relationship between 'gratitude cutlure' and psychotherapy from an expert. Produced and hosted by Adam Sanders. Reported, recorded, and produced by Mollika Jai Singh, Izzy Jacobson, Natalia Maidique, Navani Rachumallu, and Adam Sanders. Theme song: “Montanita” by Ratat...2022-11-2527 min

Spill the BeatsCarly BannisterCarly Bannister is a singer-songwriter from Nashville. Join us as we talk about the making of her first full length album, Same Team. We also talk about a book that changed Carly's creative mindset, her recent tour, her lyric writing process, and more! Carly's linksWebsite: https://carlybannister.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlybannister/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/carlybannister 2022-03-0936 min

Spill the BeatsSamicaIn today's episode I interview musician Samica. She is a songwriter based in LA, and she has released her EP "Call me" in 2020. In the interview we talk about how moving to LA has changed her as an artist, how her Indian-American background has influenced her songwriting, and her evolving and expanding style as a songwriter. Links to Samica's social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samicamusic/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsYmhsovoi3iS82K7TI7TQTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/samicamusic 2022-01-1931 min

Spill the BeatsRachel LaFondRachel LaFond is a pianist and composer from Seattle who has also lived in New Zealand, and has recently moved to Austin, Texas. Previously a piano teacher, Rachel and her husband decided to sell what they owned and travel the world. On these travels, Rachel started to compose her original work and has since released many pieces, including her latest album Lost in the Azure. This album is a part of the Outlaw Ocean Music Project, which was created by Ian Urbina, a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist who reported on lawlessness in the high seas. Join me as I...2021-09-1542 min

Spill the BeatsCinthya GarciaIn this episode I talk to Cinthya Garcia, a pianist from Spain based in Miami who creates solo piano works. Listen to our conversation to hear about her diverse musical upbringing, her experiences as a piano teacher, and detailed info about her composition process. You can find more of Cinthya's music on Spotify or in other platforms listed below.YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWSLuOnf922XzXUNCCZlFQ/featured Instagram - @cinpianomusic Website - https://www.cinthyagarcia.com/#home-section 2021-08-1140 min

Spill the BeatsScott RuddIn this episode I interview Scott Rudd, a folk musician and photographer based in Brooklyn who grew up in Australia. Join us as we talk about the importance of being honest with your lyrics, what it's like to tour, how powerful simplicity can be, and more!2021-06-2634 min

Spill the BeatsBrian BulgerBrian Bulger is a songwriter from Missouri. He grew up in a house with 9 other siblings, hence the title of his album Nine of Ten. In this interview we talk about Brian's first song about chicken salad, what it means to create authentic music, and how to listen to music with intention. You can find Brian's music on major streaming platforms. His Instagram is @bulgerbrian 2021-04-2739 min

Spill the BeatsDanielle DurackDanielle Durack is a songwriter based in Phoenix, Arizona. She recently released her album titled "No Place". Danielle uses songwriting as a way to understand herself and the world around her -- which is apparent if you listen to the lyrics of her songs. In this episode, we chat about Danielle's new album, being vulnerable thorough music, and the first song that she wrote when she was in fifth grade (which she plays live during the episode!)You can keep up with Danielle at her Instagram @danielledurack 2021-03-1330 min

Spill the BeatsAndrew GialanellaJoin me as I chat with Andrew Gialanella, a guitarist and producer who opened his own record label! He's made music for Saturday Night Live, the fashion brand KidSuper, and many artists of different backgrounds and genres. In this episode we talk about Andrew's journey to becoming a musician, his original instrumental music, and the joys (and fears) of taking a risk. 2021-01-2532 min

Spill the BeatsSTACEJoin me and Stace, a student at Berklee college of Music studying music production and engineering as we talk about asian representation in the entertainment industry, her songwriting process, and the artist's curse of perfectionism. You can find out more about Stace at her Instagram @stace.wav 2020-12-2939 min

Spill the BeatsEASHAToday I interviewed Easha Nandyala, a childhood friend of mine! Easha is a singer songwriter who spent the last year living in Nashville. There, she worked with Grammy winning artists like Liz Rose (who wrote with Taylor Swift). She is currently working on recording and producing her original songs. You can find more of Easha's music at her Youtube channel, Instagram, and Tiktok @eashamusic.2020-12-0535 min

Spill the BeatsCarol ComuneCarol Comune is a composer and pianist who has had millions of streams on various albums and EPs. Join us as we talk about Carol's path to becoming a composer and discuss her original compositions. Her new album titled Pastiche will be out December 4th so be sure to check it out!2020-11-2938 min

Spill the BeatsIntroWelcome to Spill the Beats!2020-11-2901 min