2023 WFHB Lotus Live – Madalitso Band

LOTUS LIVE: Zar Electrik

Zar Electrik brought their boundary-pushing sound to WFHB for a special Lotus Live Session on September 26, 2025. With members hailing from France and Morocco, the trio fuses North African and Sub-Saharan traditions with electronic textures, creating an intercontinental groove that blurs the lines between trance, funk, and global folk. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo, the conversation explored Zar Electrik’s unique blend of influences, their collaborative approach to songwriting, and the energy they bring to the stage. Their performance filled the studio with hypnotic rhythms and driving beats, offering a taste of the unforgettable live show they would bring to Bloomington during the Lotus Festival. WFHB Production Team: Host & Coordinating Producer: Adriane Pontecorvo Producer: Abby Noroozi Session Engineers: Silver Coulter Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

LOTUS LIVE: Puuluup

Estonian duo Puuluup joined WFHB for a special Lotus Live Session on September 26, 2025. With their playful, genre-defying approach, Puuluup reimagines the ancient Talharpa (a traditional bowed lyre) by blending it with modern loops, electronics, and quirky humor. The result is music that’s earthy, experimental, and full of charm — equal parts tradition and innovation. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo, the session explored Puuluup’s creative process, their love of reviving folk instruments for contemporary audiences, and the ways their performances invite listeners into a joyful, offbeat sound world. Their live set at WFHB offered Bloomington a preview of the energy and imagination they brought to the Lotus Festival stage. WFHB Production Team: Host & Coordinating Producer: Adriane Pontecorvo Producer: Abby Noroozi Session Engineers: Silver Coulter Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

2023 WFHB Lotus Live – Madalitso Band

On September 30, 2023, Madalitso Band joined us at the station for a live performance and interview ahead of their Lotus Festival performance. Host: Adriane Pontecorvo Engineers: Alyssa Gray and Chama Henry Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

2023 WFHB Lotus Live – Larry & Joe

On September 30, 2023, Larry & Joe joined us at the station for a live performance and interview ahead of their Lotus Festival performance. Host: Adriane Pontecorvo Engineers: Alyssa Gray and Chama Henry Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

2023 WFHB Lotus Live – Kavita Shah

On September 29, 2023, Kavita Shah joined us at the station for a live performance and interview ahead of her Lotus Festival performance. Host: Adriane Pontecorvo Engineer: Jim Lang Producer: Christine Brackenhoff