Music for the Masses: Fêt Ayisyen: May 25, 2022

May is Haitian Heritage Month and this broadcast features a visit to the “Pearl of the Antilles” for a fêt ayisyen (Haitian party) featuring a special selection of Compas dancefloor classics. "Musi...

Music for the Masses: Fêt Ayisyen: May 22, 2022

May is Haitian Heritage Month and this broadcast features a visit to the “Pearl of the Antilles” for a fêt ayisyen (Haitian party) featuring a special selection of Compas dancefloor classics. "Musi...

Music for the Masses: Descarga Springtime Salsa Jam 2022: May 15, 2022

Add some heat to your sultry spring Sunday, and you have a sizzling descarga — a non-stop salsa jam featuring classic Afro-Latin grooves spanning more than six decades — from mambo to bugalú, guaracha...

Music for the Masses: Mama Africa #2: May 08, 2022

This broadcast will feature 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. "M...

Music for the Masses: Mexico Rocks: May 03, 2022

For this May Day broadcast, a trifecta of occasions to celebrate: International Workers Day, Cinco de Mayo, and DJ Neva’s 66th birthday! Featuring a surprising selection of rock fusion from both sides...

Music for the Masses: Mexico Rocks: May 01, 2022

For this May Day broadcast, a trifecta of occasions to celebrate: International Workers Day, Cinco de Mayo, and DJ Neva’s 66th birthday! Featuring a surprising selection of rock fusion from both sides...

Music for the Masses: Calypso Invasion: Apr 27, 2022

This rebroadcast from April 24, 2022, features a diverse selection of calypso music from Trinidad and Tobago, along with many variations found throughout the Caribbean and West Africa — including bruk...

Music for the Masses: Calypso Invasion: Apr 24, 2022

This broadcast features a diverse selection of calypso music from Trinidad and Tobago, along with many variations found throughout the Caribbean and West Africa — including brukdon (Belize), coco (Bra...

Music for the Masses: Funky Africa #5: Apr 18, 2022

A groove session featuring African funk and soul classics from across the Motherland, spanning the 1970s to the present. (Part 5 of an occasional series.) "Music for the Masses" invites you on an e...

Music for the Masses: Funky Africa #5: Apr 17, 2022

A Sunday afternoon groove session featuring African funk and soul classics from across the Motherland, spanning the 1970s to the present. (Part 5 of an occasional series.) "Music for the Masses" in...

Music for the Masses: New Releases, Early 2022: Apr 10, 2022

In this broadcast, a small sampling of what’s new in the world of music — the latest releases, re-releases, compilations, and collaborations by artists from across our planet. Featuring Abelardo Carbo...

Music for the Masses: Latin Music Rocks #4: Apr 05, 2022

A fiesta of rock en español, digital cumbia, tropical futurism, electro-funk y mucho más, from the 1960s to right now. Featuring music by Abelardo Carbonó, Angel d’Cuba, Aurelio, Brownout, The Cuban C...

Music for the Masses: Latin Music Rocks #4: Apr 03, 2022

A fiesta of rock en español, digital cumbia, tropical futurism, electro-funk y mucho más, from the 1960s to right now. Featuring music by Abelardo Carbonó, Angel d’Cuba, Aurelio, Brownout, The Cuban C...

Music for the Masses: Swing into Spring: Mar 30, 2022

What better way to welcome spring than with a Sunday afternoon dance party? Featuring a special selection of swingin' grooves from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. (Part 5 of the “Swing” seri...

Music for the Masses: Swing into Spring: Mar 27, 2022

What better way to welcome spring than with a Sunday afternoon dance party? Featuring a special selection of swingin' grooves from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. (Part 5 of the “Swing” seri...

Music for the Masses: Africa Rocks #6: Mar 23, 2022

How does Africa rock? Let us count the ways. Part 6 of a continuing series dives deep into the realm of rock fusion from north, south, east, west, and central Africa, from the 1960s to the present. Re...

Music for the Masses: Africa Rocks #6: Mar 20, 2022

How does Africa rock? Let us count the ways. Part 6 of a continuing series dives deep into the realm of rock fusion from north, south, east, west, and central Africa, from the 1960s to the present. Re...

Music for the Masses: Cuban Afternoon #3: Mar 13, 2022

As WGXC’s Winter Pledge Drive continues, we are flying to Cuba for lunch. Dancing in the aisles is highly recommended and strongly encouraged. (Part 3 of a sporadic series.) "Music for the Masses"...

Music for the Masses: Ghana's Independence Day, Highlife Special: Mar 09, 2022

A special 11th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition. On March 6, 1957, the West African republic of Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule. With its roots in the Gold Coast region (Anglo...

Music for the Masses: Ghana's Independence Day, Highlife Special: Mar 06, 2022

A special 11th Anniversary Pledge Drive edition. On March 6, 1957, the West African republic of Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule. With its roots in the Gold Coast region (Anglo...

Music for the Masses: The Soul of NOLA: Feb 27, 2022

In this broadcast, a Mardi Gras celebration featuring some of the contemporary artists keeping the sound of New Orleans fresh and relevant right now. "Music for the Masses" invites you on an excur...

Music for the Masses: So Much Samba!: Feb 23, 2022

A tropical holiday to melt away the chill of winter, featuring the scintillating sounds of Brazil — because there's so much samba! (2.0). Rebroadcast from Feb. 20, 2022. "Music for the Masses" invi...

Music for the Masses: So Much Samba!: Feb 20, 2022

A tropical holiday to melt away the chill of winter, featuring the scintillating sounds of Brazil — because there's so much samba! (2.0) "Music for the Masses" invites you on an excursion of sound...

Music for the Masses: Matters of the Heart 3.0: Feb 14, 2022

The broadcast features a selection of soul, funk, blues, reggae, and more on the theme of love – the bitter, the sweet, the hopeful and hopeless, happy and hapless. Number 3 of an annual Valentine's D...

Music for the Masses: Matters of the Heart 3.0: Feb 13, 2022

The broadcast features a selection of soul, funk, blues, reggae, and more on the theme of love – the bitter, the sweet, the hopeful and hopeless, happy and hapless. Number 3 of an annual Valentine's D...

Music for the Masses: Fresh from Africa, Part 2: Feb 09, 2022

Part 2 of a series highlighting current trends in music from across the African continent. This rebroadcast from Feb. 6, 2022, features music released in the second half of 2021 and on the verge of re...

Music for the Masses: Fresh from Africa, Part 2: Feb 06, 2022

Part 2 of a series highlighting current trends in music from across the African continent. This broadcast features music released in the second half of 2021 and on the verge of release in 2022, from B...

Music for the Masses: Strictly Live, Part 4: Feb 01, 2022

In this rebroadcast from Jan. 30, 2022, a selection of live performances by Ananda Shankar and State of Bengal, Béla Fleck and Toumani Diabaté, Che Sudaka, Chubby Carrier, Dedicated Men of Zion, Divan...

Music for the Masses: Strictly Live, Part 4: Jan 30, 2022

In this broadcast, a selection of live performances by Ananda Shankar and State of Bengal, Béla Fleck and Toumani Diabaté, Che Sudaka, Chubby Carrier, Dedicated Men of Zion, Divanhana, Faudel with Kha...

Music for the Masses: Disco Around the World: Jan 26, 2022

In this rebroadcast from Jan. 23, 2022, we bring back the Hustle, the Bump, the Funky Chicken, the Bus Stop, and Disco Finger — all with an international twist — as we travel back to the 1970s and ’80...

Music for the Masses: Disco Dancing Around the World: Jan 23, 2022

In this broadcast, we bring back the Hustle, the Bump, the Funky Chicken, the Bus Stop, and Disco Finger — all with an international twist — as we travel back to the 1970s and ’80s, when the musical m...

Music for the Masses: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 Preview: Jan 16, 2022

A sneak peek at the artists on the bill for globalFEST, which this year will be held virtually from January 18 to 20, in partnership with NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts. The 19th annual festival will...

Music for the Masses: Catskill Village: Vigil and Speak Out for Jason Jones: Jan 13, 2022

“Jason’s Community for Change”: Candlelight vigil and community speak out in memory of Jason Jones, called to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13 in front of the Catskill Village Police Dept...

Music for the Masses: Catskill Village: Vigil and Speak Out for Jason Jones: Jan 13, 2022

“Jason’s Community for Change”: Candlelight vigil and community speak out in memory of Jason Jones, called to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13 in front of the Catskill Village Police Dept...

Music for the Masses: Music for the Masses: Jan 13, 2022

Broadcasting live from Catskill, NY.

Music for the Masses: The World According to Dub 5.0: Jan 12, 2022

In this rebroadcast from Jan. 9, 2022, host Neva Wartell plays an assortment of dubwise reggae, soul, jazz, and more to take listeners' minds on an international journey of sound and riddim. (Part 5 o...

Music for the Masses: The World According to Dub 5.0: Jan 09, 2022

In this broadcast, host Neva Wartell plays an assortment of dubwise reggae, soul, jazz, and more to take listeners' minds on an international journey of sound and riddim. (Part 5 of a sporadic series....

Music for the Masses: Pan-African Jam 2022: Jan 04, 2022

In this rebroadcast from Jan. 2, 2022, host Neva Wartell eases into the new year with groovers and movers from across the continent of Africa. Africa is the root, and music is the mother tongue. "...

Music for the Masses: Pan-African Jam 2022: Jan 02, 2022

In this broadcast, host Neva Wartell eases into the new year with groovers and movers from across the continent of Africa. Africa is the root, and music is the mother tongue. "Music for the Masses...

Music for the Masses: Fall 2021 New Release Roundup: Dec 31, 2021

In this rebroadcast from Dec. 26 a small sampling of Fall 2021 releases, re-releases, compilations, and collaborations by artists from across our planet. This broadcast features new music by Atabal (P...

Music for the Masses: Fall 2021 New Release Roundup: Dec 26, 2021

In this broadcast a small sampling of Fall 2021 releases, re-releases, compilations, and collaborations by artists from across our planet. This broadcast features new music by Atabal (Puerto Rico), Ba...

Music for the Masses: Congolese Rumba Classics: Dec 19, 2021

On December 14, Congolese rumba was added to UNESCO’s list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” living traditions. The UN’s cultural and scientific agency has officially recognized the musica...

Music for the Masses: Kwaito: Dec 12, 2021

In this broadcast, host Neva Wartell takes listeners on a journey back in time to the 1990s in South Africa. The years of oppression and fear are coming to an end, and with the new post-apartheid gene...

Music for the Masses: Meet Me in the Maghreb: Dec 08, 2021

In this rebroadcast from Dec. 5, 2021, listeners will travel to the Maghreb region of northernmost Africa, where music meets at the crossroads of tradition and global pop from Libya, Tunisia, Algeria,...

Music for the Masses: Meet Me in the Maghreb: Dec 05, 2021

In this broadcast listeners will travel to the Maghreb region of northernmost Africa, where music meets at the crossroads of tradition and global pop from Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sah...

Music for the Masses: Candlelight vigil for Scott Myers: Dec 03, 2021

On Fri., December 3 at 5 pm there will be a candlelight vigil for the late Scott Myers in front of his residence at 39 West Bridge St. in Catskill. All are welcome who wish to pay their respects. Face...

Music for the Masses: Candlelight vigil for Scott Myers: Dec 03, 2021

On Fri., December 3 at 5 pm there will be a candlelight vigil for the late Scott Myers in front of his residence at 39 West Bridge St. in Catskill. All are welcome who wish to pay their respects. Face...

Music for the Masses: Candlelight vigil for Scott Myers: Dec 03, 2021

On Fri., December 3 at 5 pm there will be a candlelight vigil for the late Scott Myers in front of his residence at 39 West Bridge St. in Catskill. All are welcome who wish to pay their respects. Face...

Music for the Masses: Champeta Therapy: Nov 29, 2021

Champeta, also known as terapia or therapy, first emerged in the mid-1970s from the Afro-Colombian communities of Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast. Influenced primarily by guitar-driven African rhy...

Music for the Masses: Champeta Therapy: Nov 28, 2021

Champeta, also known as terapia or therapy, first emerged in the mid-1970s from the Afro-Colombian communities of Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast. Influenced primarily by guitar-driven African rhy...