I Care If You Listen: 5 Questions to Kate Nordstrum

Kate Nordstrum is the curator of St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music Series, which just kicked off its fifth season. Liquid Music brings artists to venues around the Twin Cities to present new works, often in experimental formats and with new collaborations. This season’s roster of artists includes Colin Stetson, Roomful of Teeth with Nick Zammuto, David […] Read more…

Fanm d’Ayiti: Intro to Haitian Music

Nathalie’s first blog post as Liquid Music’s 2016-17 artist-in-residence is up! Check it out for an introduction to her latest project, Fanm d’Ayiti, exploring the women of Haitian Music from the 1930’s to present day.  Enjoy a selection of music by some of the featured artists of various Haitian genres heavily influenced by music from Africa, Cuba, […] Read more…

2016-17 Liquid Music Artist Residency Announced

Nathalie joins St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music series as the second virtual artist in residency for the 2016-17 season. Throughout the year the virtual residency will track the development of Joachim’s Liquid Music-commissioned project, Fanm d’Haiti, exploring Haitian song and the role of women’s voices in Haitian music culture. The virtual residency allows for unparalleled online […] Read more…

NPR Tiny Desk Concert

Along with fellow members of Eighth Blackbird, Nathalie had the great pleasure of visiting one of radio’s best – NPR Tiny Desk! The desk is actually bigger than you’d think, as was the live audience. The Chicago-based contemporary chamber ensemble performed works by Bryce Dessner, Robert Honstein and David Lang, and had an absolute blast.  Hope you […] Read more…

Artists and Their Instruments: The Magical Flute

Nathalie Joachim explains why she plays the flute and demonstrates its versatility in a performance of Valerie Coleman’s “Danza de la Mariposa.” Watch the full episode in Juilliard Open Studios, download the app: http://bit.ly/JuilliardOpenStudios. Read more…

“Ghostlight”, Washington Post Review

eighth blackbird premiered their latest commission, Ghostlight, by David T. Little at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts‘ Terrace Theater.  The Washington Post hailed Joachim for being “an edgy multi-genre performance artist who has long been pushing boundaries with her flute.” > Read the full story Read more…

Nathalie to Join Grammy Winning Ensemble eighth blackbird

eighth blackbird announces new flutist Nathalie Joachim; Three-time Grammy winning ensemble also bids a fond farewell to departing flutist Tim Munro             After nine years, flutist Tim Munro will leave eighth blackbird at the end of the 2014-15 season. New York based flutist Nathalie Joachim will move to Chicago in August to take up this position for […] Read more…

Letterman with The Lone Bellow

Nathalie had a blast appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman with Brooklyn based band The Lone Bellow: http://youtu.be/8A_6gKFItwc Read more…

FREE DOWNLOAD: They Ain’t You Live

Flutronix is spreading cheer with a new FREE mp3 download! Fans can enjoy a live performance of They Ain’t You, a love song from the duo’s latest album, 2.0. The track, co-produced with legendary hip hop producer Ski Beatz, was recorded at The Attucks Theatre in Norfolk, VA, and features Flutronix with drummer Joe Blaxx. The full live concert […] Read more…

Feature on Music Blog “Noted Endeavors”

Flutronix appears in a featured episode of Noted Endeavors, a video blog that celebrates individuals and ensembles who’ve successfully created their own opportunities, hosted by renowned flutist Eugenia Zukerman and violinist Emily Ondracek-Peterson. In this clip, also featured on Musical America, the duo discusses their experience in music publishing. Read more…