Category Archives: Community

LGBTQ+ People Are Not Going Back

I’m writing this post at a scary time for LGBTQ+ people in America and all over the world. I can’t speak for them, but I can speak as someone who’s lucky enough to have queer and trans family and friends … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 69 Songs: Ghostflower – “El Nacimiento”

The mysterious Arizonan (Tucsonian?) duo Ghost Flower describe themselves as “ambient classical flamenco laced with hip hop beats,” which is about as accurate and succinct a self-description as I’ve heard from any musician or band (my own projects very much … Continue reading

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Call for music from WA trans/non-binary musicians for Ball of Wax Volume 70

Greetings old friends, new friends, and strangers! First, a quick note: For those of you following along, work on Ball of Wax Volume 69 continues at the pace demanded by thoughtful collaboration and uncontrollable life events. Thanks to all who … Continue reading

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News from Ball of Wax – and submit DUOS for Volume 69!

To celebrate the 18th year of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly, and what I hope will be a new era of even deeper collaboration and community, I am excited to announce that we are seeking submissions for Ball of Wax … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: Priscila Chu – “Falling into Place”

Priscila Chu’s “Falling into Place” is not just the final piece of music in this sprawling web of an exhibit/game/project, it’s the final piece, period. The last link in the chain. The end of the road. [Insert your favorite such … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: Shenandoah Davis – “Opposite of Forgetting”

Shenandoah Davis’s “Opposite of Forgetting” was one of three works interpreted by writer Mikkel Rosengaard. Ball of Wax Volume 64: The Music of TELEPHONE by Shenandoah Davis [Context: here and here.]

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: Tito Ramsey – “One Time Dream”

Tito Ramsey’s “One Time Dream” was one of two works interpreted by poet Nicola Redhouse. Ball of Wax Volume 64: The Music of TELEPHONE by Tito Ramsey [Context: here and here.]

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: Ju. – “escucha y arde”

Ju.’s “escucha y arde” was one of three works interpreted by painter Audrey Roue. Ball of Wax Volume 64: The Music of TELEPHONE by Ju. [Context: here and here.]

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: Chelsea Coleman – “Now We Know the Dark”

Chelsea Coleman’s “Now We Know the Dark” was one of two works interpreted by painter Nina Groth. Ball of Wax Volume 64: The Music of TELEPHONE by Chelsea Coleman [Context: here and here.]

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Ball of Wax 64 Songs: That One Crocodile – “Camellias”

That One Crocodile’s “Camellias” was one of two works interpreted by painter Rose Magee. Ball of Wax Volume 64: The Music of TELEPHONE by That One Crocodile [Context: here and here.]

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