Music for the Masses: New Releases Jan/Feb 2019: Feb 06, 2019

2019 is barely out of the gate and there's already more new music than we can possibly squeeze into two hours – but we'll try. Featuring music that transcends borders for January and February. Let's t...

Music for the Masses: New Releases Jan/Feb 2019: Feb 03, 2019

2019 is barely out of the gate and there's already more new music than we can possibly squeeze into two hours – but we'll try. Featuring music that transcends borders for January and February. Let's t...

Music for the Masses: Oliver Mtukudzi: Jan 30, 2019

A tribute to Zimbabwe's beloved "Tuku" – composer and guitarist Oliver Mtukudzi – who left this dimension on Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 66, after a long illness. Arguably the most powerful creative f...

Music for the Masses: Oliver Mtukudzi: Jan 27, 2019

A tribute to Zimbabwe's beloved "Tuku" – composer and guitarist Oliver Mtukudzi – who left this dimension on Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 66, after a long illness. Arguably the most powerful creative f...

Music for the Masses: Hawaiian Holiday: Jan 20, 2019

As the first snow storm of 2019 rolls in, your ticket awaits for a mini-vacation in sunnier climes! Imagine yourself on a relaxing Hawaiian Holiday while enjoying the sublime sounds of traditional and...

Music for the Masses: Discovery Series, 2019 Edition - Listening Party #1: Jan 13, 2019

Sorting through a treasure trove of new music collected at APAP 2019 last week, this broadcast will feature just some of the many international artists who showcased or showed up to network during the...

Music for the Masses: APAP and globalFEST 2019 Preview: Dec 30, 2018

Featuring a first listen to the artists performing at globalFEST 2019 and other important showcases for emerging international artists, all taking place during the annual APAP (Association of Performi...

Music for the Masses: Parranda Navideña: Dec 23, 2018

We’re celebrating the holidays en estilo latino – con un asalto de sonido y sabor. The tradition of “parranda” – also known as “asalto navideño” – is the Puerto Rican version of caroling: Friends gath...

Music for the Masses: Que Swingue é Esse?: Dec 16, 2018

Your feet won't care what it's called, but your head might want to know: "Que Swingue é Esse?" (What Swing is That?). There's a dancer in everyone. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of...

Music for the Masses: Canada's Musical Mosaic: Dec 09, 2018

In this broadcast, a sampling of music by international artists currently based in Canada – from First Nations to immigrants and hyphenates – who performed in November, 2018 at the 8th annual Mundial...

Music for the Masses: Hudson Valley Hanukkah: Dec 02, 2018

The first broadcast in our new time slot is a celebration of Jewish music as Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins tonight at sundown. Covering a spectrum of genres by Jewish musicians from both th...

Music for the Masses: Strangers in a Strange Land: Nov 27, 2018

Migrants and refugees are in the news and on our minds today. Featuring songs from their perspective about America, freedom, barriers, dreams, and determination. Music for the Masses invites you on an...

Music for the Masses: Musical Wonders of the World: Nov 20, 2018

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: Cheikh Lô: Nov 13, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: 20181106: Nov 06, 2018

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: International Creole Day: Oct 30, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: 20181023: Oct 23, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Pull Over, Selector!: Oct 16, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Colombia Me Encanta: Oct 09, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Turkish Delight: Oct 02, 2018

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: Jews and Blues for Harry: Sep 25, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: 20180918: Sep 18, 2018

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: 911 Emergency: Sep 11, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Jazz Is Spoken Here #2: Sep 04, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Fresh from Africa 2018: Aug 28, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: 20180821: Aug 21, 2018

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

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: 20180807: Aug 07, 2018

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: Afro-Brazilian Jam: Jul 31, 2018

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: Mamadou Kelly: Jul 24, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: 20180717: Jul 17, 2018

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: Congolese Classics: Jul 10, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: My Country is the Best!: Jul 03, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Lorkin O'Reilly, Felix M-B: Jun 26, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Radio Everywhere!: Jun 19, 2018

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 for the Masses: Music Everywhere!: Jun 12, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Cuban Grooves: Jun 05, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: The World According to Dub 2.0: May 29, 2018

An assortment of dubwise reggae to take your mind on an international journey of sound and riddim. Part 2 of a new series.

Music for the Masses: Magical Musical World: Feb 20, 2018

Radio Magic Pledge Drive special edition.

Music for the Masses: Carnival Jump-Up: Feb 06, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: APAP and globalFEST 2018 Wrap-Up, Part 1: Jan 23, 2018

A review of the artists who performed at the 15th annual globalFEST and other showcases during the 2018 APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) conference, along with DJ Neva's latest musi...

Music for the Masses: APAP and globalFEST 2018 Preview: Jan 09, 2018

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...

Music for the Masses: Best of 2017: Dec 26, 2017

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: A Catskill Christmas: Dec 19, 2017

In this broadcast, we throw a little internationalism into the holiday mix. Of course.

Music for the Masses: Classic Dance Bands of Guinea: Nov 28, 2017

Few African countries can match Guinea (and also Mali) for legendary dance bands, soaring voices, virtuoso instrumentalists and gorgeous melodies. In this broadcast, we feature some of the classic dan...

Music for the Masses: Boricua en Corazón y Alma: Nov 21, 2017

Puerto Rican in Heart and Soul. Even though this is just a taste, the music says it all. Music for the Masses invites you on an excursion of sound and rhythm. Discover the music of established and eme...

Music for the Masses: Pan-African Jam #3: Nov 14, 2017

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: Mid-day in Mali: Nov 07, 2017

Featuring a sampling of genres, styles and eras from the diverse regions and peoples of Mali, including the Mande, Fula, Songhai and Tuareg, as well as some unexpected collaborations.

Music for the Masses: New and Notable in 2017, Part 5: Oct 31, 2017

Part 5 of an ongoing series introducing recent and upcoming releases by international artists across the globe, spanning a broad range of genres. In this broadcast, some new compilations – Legends of...

Music for the Masses: A Bountiful Harvest: Oct 24, 2017

WGXC's Fall 2017 Harvest Pledge Drive has been extended, so we bring you an extended (3-hour) broadcast brimming with selected tracks from the season's bounty of new releases – music you would be hear...