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The Roundtable

Makaya McCraven in conversation and concert at Skidmore College

By Sarah LaDuke

Published February 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM EST

Makaya McCraven

Beat Scientist, Drummer and Producer Makaya McCraven intertwines drum & bass, jazz, and hip-hop, creating what NPR describes as "a self-contained musical world brimming with rhythmic complexity and dynamic variability." His fusion of classical and symphonic elements transcends conventional jazz boundaries.

McCraven will perform at The Zankel Center at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York on Saturday, February 17.

In advance of that exciting concert, on Thursday, February 15, Makaya will be in conversation with Skidmore Angus McCullough at The Tang Teaching Museum.

Makaya McCraven's latest album, "In These Times," is the triumphant finale of a project 7+ years in the making.

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Sarah LaDuke

Sarah has worked in radio since she graduated from college in 2006. In her work with WAMC, she often interviews regional and global artists in all fields including music, theatre, film, television, and visual arts. During the main thrust of the Covid-19 pandemic shut-down, Sarah hosted a live Instagram interview program "A Face for Radio Video Series." On it, Sarah spoke with artists about the creative activities they were accomplishing and/or missing. She is on the board of WAM Theatre and lives in Albany, New York with her husband, Paul, and their dog, Doritos.

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