{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/676b2c9d8e646d14de324e56?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Küf Knotz & Christine Elise: when hip-hop meets harp","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1735076917488-cdcf7bf7-d392-4def-becd-e5d9b432d463.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On the duo of songwriter, producer, and MC&nbsp;<strong>Küf Knotz</strong>&nbsp;and harpist, vocalist, and music therapist&nbsp;<strong>Christine Elise</strong>.</p><p>Küf and Christine have turned the unlikely harp and hip-hop track combo into pure magic with their 2024 album&nbsp;<em>Hypnagogia</em>. The album explores the space between awake and dreaming, with surreal soundscapes and vivid imagery that pulls listeners in.</p><p>They’ve shared stages with artists like Wyclef Jean, Rising Appalachia, and Digable Planets. Earlier this year, they joined me to discuss their unique sound and mission.</p><p>(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the album&nbsp;<em>Hypnagogia</em>by Küf Knotz and Christine Elise)</p><p>–</p><p><strong>Dig Deeper</strong></p><ul><li>Check out Küf Knotz &amp; Christine Elise at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.kufknotz.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kufknotz.com</a></li><li>Purchase&nbsp;<em>Hypnagogia</em>&nbsp;by Küf Knotz and Christine Elise on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://kufknotzchristineelise.bandcamp.com/album/hypnagogia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bandcamp</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/hypnagogia-kuf-knotz-amp-christine-elise/vdxtxejjeq1ic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Qobuz</a>&nbsp;and listen on your&nbsp;<a href=\"https://album.link/i/1730466854\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">streaming platform of choice</a></li><li>Follow Küf Knotz on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kufknotz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kufknotzchristineelise\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, and YouTube</li><li>Follow Christine Elise on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/christineeliseharp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/christineeliseharp.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a></li><li><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/790873904\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Musical Story of Hip Hop Meeting the Harp in Philly with Kuf Knotz &amp; Christine Elise</a></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/XljAkzrbv_Y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kuf Knotz &amp; Christine Elise - LIVE | Sofar Philadelphia</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pecue.design/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pat “Pecue” Quinn | Illustration &amp; Branding</a></li><li>Dig into this episode’s complete show notes at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/episodes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spotlightonpodcast.com</a></li></ul><p>–</p><p>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.</p><p>• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.</p><p>• Looking for more? Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spotlightonpodcast.com</a>&nbsp;for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter. You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the.tonearm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/thetonearm.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thetonearm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://social.lol/@thetonearm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mastodon</a>.</p><p>• Be sure to bookmark our new online magazine, The Tonearm! →&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thetonearm.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetonearm.com</a></p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}