Music for the Masses: Mama Africa: May 10, 2020

Featuring songs from continental Africa and the diaspora that celebrate the women who give us life – Mother Earth, the African motherland, maternal spirits and mortal mothers. Music for the Masses inv...

Music for the Masses: 64 de Mayo: May 03, 2020

Host Neva Wartell celebrates Cinco de Mayo and her birthday with a special selection of contemporary Mexican music from both sides of the fictitious border. Music for the Masses invites you on an excu...

Music for the Masses: Latin Music Rocks! #2: Apr 26, 2020

A Sunday afternoon fiesta of rock en español, digital cumbia, tropical futurism, electro-funk y mucho más, from the 1960s to right now. (Part 2 of an occasional series.) Music for the Masses invites y...

Music for the Masses: Funky Africa #3: Apr 19, 2020

A Sunday afternoon dance party featuring classic funk and soul from across the Motherland, spanning the late 1960s to the present. (Part 3 of an occasional series.) Globe-trotting from a safe distance...

Music for the Masses: Distantly Social: Apr 12, 2020

Special extended broadcast featuring three hours of globe-trotting from a safe distance. No travel permits or protective gear required! Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rh...

Music for the Masses: Africa Rocks! #2: Apr 05, 2020

A two-hour journey into rock fusion genres from north, south, east, west, and central Africa, from the 1960s to the present. Replete with searing guitars, driving rhythms, punching basslines, swirling...

Music for the Masses: Manu Dibango: Mar 29, 2020

This special extended broadcast will feature a musical tribute to the Pan-African jazz legend Manu Dibango, who passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age of 86 from COVID-19. Music for the Masses invit...

Music for the Masses: 20200322: Mar 22, 2020

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. For the avid g...

Music for the Masses: 20200315: Mar 15, 2020

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. For the avid g...

Music for the Masses: 20200308: Mar 08, 2020

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: Haiti's Kanaval that Wasn't: Mar 01, 2020

The second of this year's Carnival series takes us to Haiti, where Kanaval – scheduled from Feb. 17 through 25 – was cancelled for the second year in a row due to political violence. Today we'll hear...

Music for the Masses: Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Jump-Up: Feb 23, 2020

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: 20200216: Feb 16, 2020

A special extended Music for the Masses. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the unexpected. You might want to pa...

Music for the Masses: New Releases January/February 2020: Feb 09, 2020

What's happening in the world of music? Join us for a first listen to some notable recent releases – albums, singles, compilations, and re-issues of archival gems. Featuring new music by Mira Awad (Is...

Music for the Masses: Funky Africa #2: Feb 02, 2020

Featuring classics from the mid-1970s through early '80s – the Golden Era of African funk, soul and disco across the Motherland. (Part 2 of an occasional series.) Music for the Masses invites you on a...

Music for the Masses: 2020 Discovery Series #1 The Server: Jan 26, 2020

In-studio interview with Pratik and Casey (aka P.C.), a couple of adventurers who showed up at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) conference this year to share their project, "The...

Music for the Masses: Salsa for a Snowy Day: Jan 19, 2020

Dance those winter blues away with two hours of steamy Latin grooves from across the globe! Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and...

Music for the Masses: APAP and globalFEST 2020 Preview: Jan 05, 2020

Meet the artists on the bill for this year’s globalFEST, plus the intriguing lineup for Mundial Montreal On The Road and Secret Planet – the major showcase presentations connected to the “Wavelengths”...

Music for the Masses: Hudson Valley Hanukkah 2019: Dec 22, 2019

We’re having a Hanukkah party! With a diverse musical selection ranging from classic to contemporary, from klezmer to kitsch, we celebrate the fire, food, and fun that symbolize the Jewish Festival of...

Music for the Masses: Strictly Live: Dec 15, 2019

A selection of exceptional performances that, fortunately, were captured live – and now we get to enjoy them forever. Featuring recordings of Roberto Torres & the SAR All Stars, Dixie Band, Salsa Celt...

Music for the Masses: 20191208: Dec 08, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: Mali on My Mind: Dec 01, 2019

A selection of recordings by just a few of the outstanding artists currently at the forefront of Malian popular and contemporary traditional music. Featuring recent music by Mamadou Kelly, Bassekou Ko...

Music for the Masses: 20191124: Nov 24, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: More Disturbance: Nov 17, 2019

Cheryl K., of WGXC's The Jazz Disturbance, is the special guest host for this broadcast. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and...

Music for the Masses: 20191110: Nov 10, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: 20191103: Nov 03, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: 20191020: Oct 20, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: 1970s African Funk: Oct 13, 2019

Featuring classic Afro-funk and soul from the 1970s through the early ’80s. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists...

Music for the Masses: 20191006: Oct 06, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...

Music for the Masses: 5780: Sep 29, 2019

Shana Tovah! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year 5780, begins tonight. Featuring a celebration of Jewish musical expression from near and far. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound...

Music for the Masses: Afrobeat International, Part 2: Sep 25, 2019

Rebroadcast from Sept. 22, 2019. Part 2 of a new series exhalting the glory of Afrobeat in its infinite permutations. In this broadcast we feature Afrobeat from Brazil, USA, Iceland, Mali, Poland, Hai...

Music for the Masses: Afrobeat International, Part 2: Sep 22, 2019

Part 2 of a new series exhalting the glory of Afrobeat in its infinite permutations. In this broadcast we feature Afrobeat from Brazil, USA, Iceland, Mali, Poland, Haiti, Spain, UK, Cameroon, South Af...

Music for the Masses: Ethiopian New Year 2019/2012: Sep 15, 2019

Earlier in the week, Ethiopia welcomed Enkutatash 2012 – in Amharic meaning the "gift of jewels". In this broadcast, we celebrate by presenting a small collection of musical jewels by contemporary Eth...

Music for the Masses: East African Dance Party: Sep 08, 2019

Get ready to party, East African style! Featuring the pop genres of genge and kapuka (Kenya/Uganda), bongo flava (Tanzania), sêga (Zanzibar) and others, plus reggae, dancehall and rap in Kiswahili, Sh...

Music for the Masses: A Random Sampling: Sep 01, 2019

A totally random sampling of music rediscovered in the process of moving house at the end of August. Featuring: Rudy Smith w/ the Birdsong Steelband / Happy's Story (What Pan Did for Me); Fay Victor /...

Music for the Masses: New Releases, Summer into Fall 2019: Aug 30, 2019

Rebroadcast from Aug. 25, 2019. What's happening in the world of music? In this broadcast we check out some notable releases from June through August of this year, plus a preview of releases to come i...

Music for the Masses: New Releases, Summer into Fall 2019: Aug 25, 2019

What's happening in the world of music? In this broadcast we check out some notable releases from June through August of this year, plus a preview of releases to come in September. Let's take a first...

Music for the Masses: Eljuri: Aug 18, 2019

Special guest Cecilia Villar Eljuri is a compelling songwriter, powerful vocalist, and outstanding guitarist. Born in Ecuador and raised in NYC, she is often compared to Carlos Santana for her skillfu...

Music for the Masses: Africa Rocks!: Aug 11, 2019

A two-hour foray into rock fusion genres from north, south, east, west, and central Africa, from the 1960s to the present. Replete with searing guitars, driving rhythms, punching basslines, swirling k...

Music for the Masses: Afro-Brazilian Jam #3: Aug 07, 2019

Rebroadcast from Aug. 4, 2019. The music of Brazil has been deeply rooted in African as well as indigenous traditions since colonial times, but in recent years musicians have been reconnecting with th...

Music for the Masses: Afro-Brazilian Jam #3: Aug 04, 2019

The music of Brazil has been deeply rooted in African as well as indigenous traditions since colonial times, but in recent years musicians have been reconnecting with those roots and bringing a new Af...

Music for the Masses: Classic Gold from Guinea: Jul 30, 2019

Rebroadcast from July 28, 2019. Featuring classic recordings by some of the most important musicians of Guinea, West Africa, including: Bembeya Jazz, Orchestre de la Paillote, Balla et Ses Balladins,...

Music for the Masses: Classic Gold from Guinea: Jul 28, 2019

Featuring classic recordings by some of the most important musicians of Guinea, West Africa, including: Sekou Diabaté, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Bembeya Jazz, Orchestre de la Paillote, Kanté Manfila, Balla e...

Music for the Masses: Sylvain Leroux: Jul 21, 2019

Host Neva E. Wartell will be joined in the studio by special guest Sylvain Leroux – one of the world’s notable masters of the tambin, or Fula flute, of the Fulani people of Guinea, West Africa. He bro...

Music for the Masses: New Releases June/July 2019: Jul 14, 2019

What's happening in the world of music? Join us as we sort through a stack of notable recent releases – albums, compilations, singles, and re-issues of archival gems. Featuring new music by Hackney Co...

Music for the Masses: Salsa for a Summer Day: Jul 08, 2019

We add a little fire to your sultry summer day with some salsa caliente y picante – from classic to contemporary, bugalú to son montuno, danzón, cha-cha-cha, rumba, timba y mucho más. So throw off you...

Music for the Masses: Salsa for a Summer Day: Jul 07, 2019

We add a little fire to your sultry summer day with some salsa caliente y picante – from classic to contemporary, bugalú to son montuno, danzón, cha-cha-cha, rumba, timba y mucho más. So throw off you...

Music for the Masses: New Releases May/June 2019: Jun 30, 2019

What's happening in the world of music? Join us for a listen through some notable recent releases – albums, compilations, and a single or two. Featuring new music by Opium Moon, Alma Afrobeat Ensemble...

Music for the Masses: Testify! Musical Meditations for Juneteenth: Jun 16, 2019

WGXC's Testify! Spring 2019 Pledge Drive is here, and so is Juneteenth, coming up in just a few days. This broadcast is dedicated to freedom, resistance, persistence and the interconnection of people'...

Music for the Masses: Afrobeat International: Jun 09, 2019

Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerging artists, both signed and unsigned, on the international music scene. Expect the une...