Following Shabaka Hutchings’ adoption of the shakuhachi flute, which features heavily in his new album Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, Clive Bell discusses other players and significant recordings featuring the instrument
To coincide with his interview with the British composer, improvisor and multi-instrumentalist in The Wire 479/480, Clive Bell compiles a primer of works from Fred Frith’s vast discography
Contributor Clive Bell selects ten pieces of writing from The Wire’s back pages featuring Michael Nyman, Chris Watson, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Stereolab and more. All selected articles are available to read in The Wire’s digital library with a Wire print or digital subscription