Musical Wonders of the World: Nov 20, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Cheikh Lô: Nov 13, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

An appreciation of the Senegalese musician and composer Cheikh N’Diguël Lô. A musical maverick known for his experimental fusions – from the diverse sounds of Senegal and Burkina Faso, where he grew u...

20181106: Nov 06, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

International Creole Day: Oct 30, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

International Creole Day, celebrated every year on Oct. 28, was introduced in the 1970s and '80s as a way of honoring a common heritage shared by millions from creole speaking countries throughout the...

20181023: Oct 23, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

On this final day of the Pull Over Pledge Drive, we return the to Catskill Community Center for an afternoon of special live broadcasts. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and r...

Pull Over, Selector!: Oct 16, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring classics of Jamaican popular music from 1950 through the early '70s, including mento, ska, rock steady and early reggae. It's just roots riddims and positive vibes all the while for this spe...

Colombia Me Encanta: Oct 09, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In this broadcast we visit Colombia, the South American republic named for an Italian explorer who got lost because he thought the earth was flat. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of s...

Turkish Delight: Oct 02, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Jews and Blues for Harry: Sep 25, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

It's Yom Tov (a good day)! In this broadcast, we celebrate the Jewish New Year and the harvest festival of Sukkot, with a special dedication to my beloved father, Harry Wartell (1911-1987), as today w...

20180918: Sep 18, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

911 Emergency: Sep 11, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring a musical reflection on this date and condition of things in these here untied states. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established...

Jazz Is Spoken Here #2: Sep 04, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

An exploration of Jazz as a universal language with an infinitely diverse range of dialects (2nd edition). Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of e...

Fresh from Africa 2018: Aug 28, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Today's broadcast features a selection of fresh and current releases from across the African continent, ranging from contemporary traditional to Afro-futuristic, plus some cross-cultural collaboration...

20180821: Aug 21, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Afro-Brazilian Roots Jam #2: Aug 14, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

20180807: Aug 07, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Afro-Brazilian Jam: Jul 31, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Mamadou Kelly: Jul 24, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In the first hour, a visit from Mamadou Kelly, master guitarist from Mali, along with the members of his band, Groupe Kelly. Returning to the U.S. after his first successful tour exactly two years ago...

20180717: Jul 17, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Congolese Classics: Jul 10, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring a broad sampling of classics from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, spanning the late 1960s to the early 2000s and including such genres as rumba Congolaise, sou...

My Country is the Best!: Jul 03, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Radio Everywhere! extended pledge drive edition, featuring the North Korean hit parade of songs by the highest-ranking government-approved pop and military bands. Music for the Masses invites you on a...

Lorkin O'Reilly, Felix M-B: Jun 26, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

For this special Radio Everywhere! pledge drive edition, Scottish singer-songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly, now of the Hudson Valley, will be joined by English musician and actor Felix M-B for a conversation...

Radio Everywhere!: Jun 19, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

For this special Radio Everywhere! pledge drive edition, Music for the Masses will be joined by Justin Calder (host of the quarterly music show Dustbin), broadcasting live from the Historic Catskill P...

Music Everywhere!: Jun 12, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Radio Everywhere! pledge drive edition. 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 i...

Cuban Grooves: Jun 05, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Rediscovery Series: Digging through a crate of CDs pulled out of storage, we were thrilled to rediscover a whole bunch of Cuban and Cuban-inspired pop, rock, reggae, funk, house, and more from the 199...

The World According to Dub 2.0: May 29, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Part 2 of a new series. Featuring an assortment of dubwise reggae to take your mind on an international journey of sound and riddim. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhyth...

20180522: May 22, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Rebroadcast from May 24, 2016. "Hafla!": Featuring some of DJ Neva’s Arabic pop favorites from the ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Dis...

New and Notable for 2018, Part 2: May 15, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Sorting through a rather large and interesting pile of new releases by international artists, including some inspired cross-cultural collaborations, plus a bunch of archival compilations and re-releas...

New and Notable for 2018, Part 1: May 08, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring a selection of early 2018 releases by African, Caribbean and Latin American artists, including some inspired and inspiring cross-cultural collaborations. Let's take a first listen together!...

Mayo Ya! Nicaragua's Maypole Songs: May 01, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

It's May! Special all-vinyl broadcast, featuring music from Nicaragua's Caribbean coast communities recorded during the mid- to late-1980s by the popular bands of that era. The songs are just a sampli...

We've Got You Covered, Part 4: Apr 24, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Part 4 of an ongoing series featuring a selection of obscure and lesser-known cover versions of some better-known popular songs. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. D...

What's Wrong with Groovin'?: Apr 17, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In 1966, the late Hugh Masekela composed the song, "What's Wrong with Groovin'?", for then-emerging South African singer Letta Mbulu. In today’s broadcast, we’ll defend that question. Music for the Ma...

20180410: Apr 10, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

The World According to Dub: Apr 03, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring an assortment of dubwise reggae to take your mind on an international journey of sound and riddim. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of...

South African Funk and Soul: Mar 27, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring a selection of rare sides from an aspect of South African music that's been largely overlooked, spanning the late 1960s to late '80s and including such genres as malombo jazz, bubblegum, syn...

The French Connection: Mar 20, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring the music of artists based in France, from a collection of compilations produced by Le Bureau Export, the French government agency dedicated to promoting popular and classical music "made in...

Salsa for a Snow Day 2018: Mar 13, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Exactly one year ago we beat back the Blizzard of '17 with ritmo y aché, here on Music for the Masses. Apparently Mother Nature wants to dance – so let's join her! From classic to contemporary, from L...

Elijah Røyal: Mar 06, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Catskill-based hip-hop/spoken word artist Elijah Røyal will share some of his recent works and respond to questions and comments from fans. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound an...

Mediterranean Magic: Feb 27, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Radio Magic Pledge Drive special edition 2.0. 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...

Magical Musical World: Feb 20, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Radio Magic Pledge Drive special edition. 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...

Fat Tuesday: Feb 13, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

While thousands of people fill the streets of New Orleans today to celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), which ends the Carnival season, we'll be joining them in spirit with a musical jambalaya that ref...

Carnival Jump-Up: Feb 06, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring DJ Neva's picks from 2018 Carnival song competitions in Brazil, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, and Dominica. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the mus...

Hugh Masekela: Jan 30, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring a humble tribute to a cultural giant: Hugh Masekela (April 4, 1939-Jan. 23, 2018) was a musician's musician, Pan-Africanist and anti-apartheid political activist whose career spanned half a...

APAP and globalFEST 2018 Wrap-Up, Part 1: Jan 23, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

A review of the artists who performed at globalFEST 2018 and other showcases during the annual APAP conference, along with DJ Neva's latest musical revelations and ponderings. This may take a while, f...

Discovery Series, 2018 Edition: Jan 16, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In this broadcast, we begin sorting through the latest collection of new and recent releases by international artists, acquired over the past weekend at the APAP 2018 conference. Tune in and join the...

APAP and globalFEST 2018 Preview: Jan 09, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

Featuring an overview of the artists scheduled to perform at globalFEST 2018 and Mundial on the Road, as well as others who will be showcasing at the annual APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presen...

Light a Fire/No Time to Burn: Jan 02, 2018: 12:05 pm - 2pm

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...

Best of 2017: Dec 26, 2017: 12:05 pm - 2pm

A recap of 2017 international music releases with a "best of" favorite artists and tracks, plus a few more new releases before year's end. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and...

A Catskill Christmas: Dec 19, 2017: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In this broadcast, we throw a little internationalism into the holiday mix. Of course. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and emerg...

Hudson Valley Hanukkah: Dec 12, 2017: 12:05 pm - 2pm

In this broadcast, a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, which begins tonight at sundown. Featuring a selection of songs from classic to contemporary, from klezmer to kitsch. Music...