James Baker

San Antonio

Producer and Host at Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)

Radio producer, musician, distance runner

Articles

Safety Assessment of Graphene‐Based Materials

Jan 15, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Bengt Fadeel |James Baker |Laura Ballerini |Cyrill Bussy

1 Graphene Flagship–A 10-Year Journey Graphene, a 2D atomic crystal, was first described in a seminal paper by Geim and colleagues in 2004.[1] Now, 20 years after the “Big Bang”, the universe of 2D materials is ever-expanding.
How did Nahuatl develop?

Nov 1, 2024 | tpr.org | James Baker

There are many ingredients which shape a culture, or, more respectfully, a nation. After all, there were numerous nations which evolved over many, many centuries in what we know now as the New World. David Bowles, an expert in Nahuatl, can help us find clarity in understanding how all these cultures came to migrate into a part of the world previously untouched by humans.
Mexican music takes Manhattan, in 1940

Sep 19, 2024 | tpr.org | James Baker

In May of 1940, Carlos Chávez presented a concert at the Festival of Mexican music at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The program emphasized the influence of the indigenous, pre-conquest cultures of Mexico, with a mix of other musical numbers cut from the European cloth. Both the critics who reviewed the concert and the public in attendance came away expressing a near unanimous preference for the music thought to show the least European influence.
KPAC's Momentos Musicales explores indigenous languages and classical music

Sep 11, 2024 | tpr.org | James Baker

It is estimated there were more than 2000 living languages in use across the two American continents as the European explorers began landing on New World soil. On this 2024 season of Momentos Musicales, marking Hispanic Heritage Month, we will explore a handful of the indigenous languages still in use while also giving attention to the songs and musical instruments spawned by Nahuatl, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, and Yucatecan Maya.
KPAC plays host to new music from Carlos Franzetti

Aug 8, 2024 | tpr.org | James Baker

Flutist Laurel Zucker and pianist Allison Franzetti had just arrived in San Antonio for the 52nd annual convention of the National Flute Association. Also along was composer Carlos Franzetti, Allison's husband and the composer of a new work for flute and piano called “Through Fields Into the Ocean.” They also brought in something Carlos calls the “Lobster Quadrille.”“I had a lot of fun writing this music,” Carlos said about the piece, inspired by some of Lewis Carroll’s fanciful stories.
Bursting with talent, the Heart of Texas Concert Band's showcase is Sunday

May 13, 2024 | tpr.org | James Baker

“We have so many people in the band who have other talents besides just playing their own instrument,” says Mark Rogers, Founding and Principal Conductor of the Heart of Texas Concert Band. Composers, conductors, this Sunday’s concert is an opportunity for several band members to share their musical talents beyond just performing on an instrument.
Zim gains ground as newbuildings are delivered

Apr 10, 2024 | lloydslist.com | James Baker

News Zim has gained a place in the top 10 box carrier rankings. But with a large number of charter vessels coming off hire this year, its fleet size will remain stable A subscription is required to continue reading this content. Are you a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Lloyd's List?
Large shippers showing more interest in emission-reducing fuels

Apr 9, 2024 | lloydslist.com | James Baker

News Maersk shipped more than half a million teu through its low-carbon services in 2023. But at the smaller end of the market, logistics providers have further to go A subscription is required to continue reading this content. Are you a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Lloyd's List? Buy a subscription to access our full service, with tailored daily headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Capacity deployment remains unstable on main lane trades

Apr 8, 2024 | lloydslist.com | James Baker

News Red Sea rerouting and other disruptions are playing havoc with vessel deployments. The unstable environment could leave carriers at risk of a price war A subscription is required to continue reading this content. Are you a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Lloyd's List? Buy a subscription to access our full service, with tailored daily headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Container volumes tread water despite monthly surge

Apr 8, 2024 | lloydslist.com | James Baker

News Box volume data showed healthy growth in the first two months of 2024. But the long-term trend line remains stagnant A subscription is required to continue reading this content. Are you a subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser. New to Lloyd's List? Buy a subscription to access our full service, with tailored daily headlines delivered straight to your inbox.