Matana Roberts is a jazz saxophonist, composer and improviser based in New York City, United States. They are a past member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). The Jazz Journalists Association selected Roberts as a finalist nominee for the 2008 Up and Coming Musician of the Year award (which Lionel Loueke ultimately won).
Born in Chicago, United States, Roberts was raised on the city's South Side and studied classical clarinet during their youth. They formed a trio, Sticks and Stones, with bassist Josh Abrams and drummer Chad Taylor, with whom they regularly performed at the Velvet Lounge. In 2002, Roberts moved to New York, initially busking in subways and publishing a zine, Fat Ragged, about their experiences.
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Stations that played Matana Roberts in the last 30 days
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View Ridge Radio
United States · Electronic - 1×
Polushon
Sweden · Rock - 1×
After Hour
Germany · Jazz - 1×
More Noise Radio
United States · Electronic - 1×
Rice University Radio - Houston
United States · Rock
