Playing Favorites: Beck: Dec 12, 2022

Since the age of 20, musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell) has been creating kaleidoscopic albums drawing on rock, hip-hop, electronica, funk, and Ame...

Playing Favorites: PJ Harvey: Dec 05, 2022

The broadcast explores the early career of PJ Harvey, the English musician, vocalist, and songwriter whose songs are by turns caustic, delicate, raucous, and introspective, but always written with a s...

Playing Favorites: Lou Reed: Nov 28, 2022

Is Lou Reed still relevant? From 1970, when he left the Velvet Underground, to 2011, when he released “Lulu” with Metallica, Reed recorded more than 20 albums. This broadcast features the highlights o...

Playing Favorites: Versions of Disco: Nov 21, 2022

A broadcast featuring music by Johnnie Taylor, Khruangbin, Disco-Tex and his Sex-O- Letter, Lisa LeBlanc, The Trammps, William Onyeabor, Heatwave, Cerrone, Sylvester, Shirley and Co. Formerly call...

Playing Favorites: Monday Morning Miscellaneous Mellowness: Nov 14, 2022

Broadcast featuring music from Alex Nicol, Boards of Canada, Al B. Sure, Digawolf, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Dalida, Tortoise, Anita Baker, Aurora Guitar Quintet, Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, Brian Eno...

Playing Favorites: James Brown, Isaac Hayes: Nov 07, 2022

The broadcast will feature the music of the Godfather of Soul and Black Moses: James Brown and Isaac Hayes, including Brown’s “I Got You” and Hayes’ “Theme from Shaft,” as well as lesser-known gems....

Playing Favorites: The Pentangle: Oct 31, 2022

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the British band The Pentangle created their own blend of folk music and jazz. This broadcast will feature music from the original version of the band, as well a...

Playing Favorites: Felabration: Oct 24, 2022

During the hour, join in the Felabration, a worldwide observance every October of the music and thoughts of the Nigerian songwriter, musician, and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1938-1997). This broadc...

Playing Favorites: Talking Heads: Oct 17, 2022

During a period of 11 years, Talking Heads released six records that have stood the test of time: ’77, More Songs About Buildings and Food, Fear of Music, Remain in Light, Speaking in Tongues, and Nak...

Playing Favorites: Stereolab: Oct 03, 2022

This broadcast focuses on the work of Stereolab. Since 1991, the band has made sonic bricolage from the music of Francoise Hardy, Brian Wilson, The Velvet Underground, jazz, Kraftwerk, bossa nova, Ca...

Playing Favorites: Kardinal Offishall, The Tragically Hip, Sophia Duhaime: Sep 12, 2022

A broadcast of recent music from Canada, featuring Kardinal Offishall, Cadence Weapon, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Claremont the Second, Peaches, Kiwi Jr., The Tragically Hip, Neil Young amd The Sadies, Teg...

Playing Favorites: Gyorgyi Ligeti: Sep 05, 2022

For those who have seen the 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey" its eerie soundtrack was memorable, much of which was composed by Gyorgyi Ligeti. In this broadcast host, Brendan Donegan will explore Lig...

Playing Favorites: Bob Dylan: Aug 29, 2022

The time from 1965 to 1966 was highly productive for Bob Dylan. In the space of fewer than 18 months, he released three albums destined to become classics. This broadcast focuses on highlights from th...

Playing Favorites: Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock: Aug 22, 2022

The broadcast will focus on the early solo careers of jazz giants Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an eclectic mix...

Playing Favorites: Maxwell, Macy Gray, Raphael Saadiq: Aug 15, 2022

This broadcast will feature the most notable artists to emerge from the Neo-Soul movement, including the smooth tones of Maxwell, Jill Scott, D’Angelo, Musique Soulchild, Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, and R...

Playing Favorites: Classic Reggae: Aug 08, 2022

A broadcast marking Jamaica’s 60th year of independence with an hour of classic reggae by Toots and the Maytals, Black Uhuru, Sly and Robbie, Koffee, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Sugar Minott, and othe...

Playing Favorites: Gang of Four: Aug 01, 2022

In this broadcast, music by the English post-punk band Gang of Four, including songs from “Entertainment!,” “Solid Gold,” “Another Day, Another Dollar,” “Songs of the Free,” and “Hard.” Tune in and de...

Playing Favorites: 'New' Music: Jul 25, 2022

In this broadcast, music that is new to host Brendan Donegan, including music by Tammy Wynette, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, Wilson Simonal, Prince, Rhapsody, Boards of Canada, Mos Def, Buffy Sainte-M...

Playing Favorites: Aretha Franklin: Jul 18, 2022

In this broadcast, classic songs by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin — a mix of hits and lesser-known gems. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an ecl...

Playing Favorites: Augustus Pablo: Jul 11, 2022

This broadcast explores the legacy of dub artist Augustus Pablo (1953-1999), who used the melodica, a child’s instrument, to create some of the most haunting melodies in reggae music. Classic tracks f...

Playing Favorites: Credence Clearwater Revival, Al Green: Jul 04, 2022

This broadcast celebrates the Fourth of July with the best of two very American artists: Credence Clearwater Revival and Al Green. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan D...

Playing Favorites: Milton Nascimento: Jun 27, 2022

This broadcast will explore the music of Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician Milton Nascimento featuring songs from his first album “Travessia” (1967) up to “Novas Bossas” (2008). Formerly c...

Playing Favorites: The Staple Singers: Jun 20, 2022

A special Juneteenth broadcast featuring the music of The Staple Singers, a mix of folk, gospel, and soul. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an eclect...

Playing Favorites: The Pixies: Jun 13, 2022

This broadcast will focus on the Pixies, an American alternative rock band. Founded in Boston in 1985, the band disbanded acrimoniously in 1993 but reunited in 2004. From 1985 until 1991, they releas...

Playing Favorites: Paisley Fields, Steve Grand, Indigo Girls: Jun 06, 2022

This broadcast marks the start of Pride month with an hour of contemporary country music by gay and lesbian artists. Featuring Paisley Fields, Melissa Carper, Steve Grand, Indigo Girls, and many other...

Playing Favorites: Classic R&B, Funk: May 30, 2022

In this broadcast, classic R&B and funk by The Delfonics, The Chi-Lites, The Four Tops, James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, and others. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host B...

Playing Favorites: David Byrne: May 23, 2022

In this broadcast, a celebration of David Byrne's 70th birthday with tunes from his solo albums from 1989 through 2018. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan play...

Playing Favorites: The Kinks: May 16, 2022

The broadcast will focus on The Kinks, widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s, featuring the group's music from 1965 through 1983. Formerly called "The Morning Sampl...

Playing Favorites: Women's Voices: May 09, 2022

This broadcast focuses on the diversity of women’s voices and viewpoints with songs from Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Kitty Wells, Brenda Lee, k.d. lang, Fiver, Janelle Monae, Meshell Nd...

Playing Favorites: Marianne Faithfull: May 02, 2022

This broadcast features songs by Marianne Faithfull, focusing on her albums “Broken English,” Blazing Away,” and “Strange Weather.” Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan...

Playing Favorites: 20220425: Apr 25, 2022

This broadcast will feature the music of Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Mose Allison, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an ecl...

Playing Favorites: 20220418: Apr 18, 2022

Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica, pop, RnB, country, Latin, rock, rap and a bit of classical music" li...

Playing Favorites: Ray Charles: Apr 11, 2022

In this broadcast, the music of Ray Charles is featured, from his first recording in 1958 to his last in 2003. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an ec...

Playing Favorites: Randy Newman, Lucinda Williams, Leon Russell: Apr 04, 2022

This broadcast features the work of Randy Newman, Lucinda Williams and Leon Russell, three American singer/songwriters. This broadcast features an hour of Bossa Nova, a remedy for a cold March morn...

Playing Favorites: Bossa Nova: Mar 28, 2022

This broadcast features an hour of Bossa Nova, a remedy for a cold March morning, including classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrid Gilberto, Vinicius de Moraes, and many others. Formerly called "...

Playing Favorites: Nina Simone, Miles Davis: Mar 21, 2022

This broadcast features the music of Nina Simone and Miles Davis. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica...

Playing Favorites: Aretha Franklin: Mar 14, 2022

This broadcast features Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits plus a few tunes you may not have heard, from Think and Chain of Fools to A Deeper Love and Takin’ Another Man’s Place. Formerly called "The...

Playing Favorites: Roxy Music: Mar 07, 2022

This broadcast will feature the music of Roxy Music, the British art-rock band, from the band's 1972 self-titled debut to “Avalon," the 1982 record that brought them a worldwide audience. Formerly...

Playing Favorites: All This Jazz!: Feb 28, 2022

In this broadcast, the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson, Horace Silver, the Keith Jarrett Trio, and John Coltrane. Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host...

Playing Favorites: Lou Reed, John Cale: Feb 21, 2022

In this broadcast, “Songs for Drella” by Lou Reed and John Cale, a 1990 song cycle tribute to their late friend and former manager, Andy Warhol, who died in 1987. Reed and Cale, two of founding member...

Playing Favorites: Al Green, Mary J Blige, Meshell Ndegeocello: Feb 14, 2022

A celebration of Valentine’s Day with romantic music from Al Green, Teddy Pendergrass, Anita Baker, Alicia Keyes, Mary J Blige, Brandy, Ledisi, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Formerly called "The Morning...

Playing Favorites: Jamaican Vacation: Feb 07, 2022

At more than halfway through the winter season, it's time for a midwinter reggae break, with mellow and uptempo tunes by such artists as Althea and Donna, Junior Murvin, Marcia Aitken, Sean Paul, Denn...

Playing Favorites: Ryuicihi Sakamoto and Morelenbaum 2, Tammy Wynette, Roxy Music: Jan 31, 2022

This broadcast features introspective, pensive, ruminative, meditative, and outright melancholy music, with songs by Ryuicihi Sakamoto and Morelenbaum 2, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Soft...

Playing Favorites: Aaliyah Dana Haughton: Jan 24, 2022

This broadcast highlights the funky mellow grooves of Aaliyah Dana Haughton, born January 16, 1979. Featuring music from her albums “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number,” “One in a Million,” and “Aaliyah.”...

Playing Favorites: David Bowie: Jan 10, 2022

In this broadcast, a celebration of what would have been David Bowie’s 75th birthday, music from his mid-career albums “Young Americans,” “Station to Station,” “Low,” “Heroes,” “Lodger,” “Scary Monste...

Playing Favorites: 20220103: Jan 03, 2022

Formerly called "The Morning Sampler," on this show host Brendan Donegan plays, "an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica, pop, RnB, country, Latin, rock, rap and a bit of classical music" li...

Playing Favorites: Neil Young: Dec 27, 2021

In this broadcast, a survey of Neil Young’s 50-year career, both acoustic and electric, from the stage and the studio, featuring songs from “Harvest” (1972) to his 2021 release, “The Barn.” Former...

Playing Favorites: 20211220: Dec 20, 2021

This broadcast features vintage R&B, soul, funk, dance, and slow jams, with music from Ashford and Simpson, The Blackbyrds, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Isaac Hayes, Brick, Aaliyah, Frankie Bever...

Playing Favorites: The Golden Age of the B-52s: Dec 13, 2021

In this broadcast, an hour of tunes from the band that put Athens, Georgia on the musical map. Featuring tracks from The B-52s, Wild Planet, Mesopotamia, Bouncing off the Satellites, and Cosmic Thing....

Playing Favorites: The Golden Age of the B-52s: Dec 06, 2021

In this broadcast, an hour of tunes from the band that put Athens, Georgia on the musical map. Featuring tracks from The B-52s, Wild Planet, Mesopotamia, Bouncing off the Satellites, and Cosmic Thing....