Playing Favorites: All Blues: Nov 29, 2021

In this broadcast, an hour of blues, featuring music by Etta James, BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Nina Simone, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers, John Cale, as well as Julie Driscoll...

Playing Favorites: Guitars Gone Wild: Nov 22, 2021

This broadcast will focus on the work of seven guitar virtuosos: Sonny Sharrock, Robert Fripp, Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Tom Verlaine, Bill Nelson, and Phil Manzanera. Some were recorded live,...

Playing Favorites: A Sonic Biography, Part 2: Nov 15, 2021

In this broadcast, Part 2 of host Brendan Donegan's musical biography, covering the teenage years, from 13 to 19. Featuring music by Roxy Music, Alton Ellis, Black Uhuru, Melle Mel, and Grandmaster Fl...

Playing Favorites: Musica Popular Brasileira: Nov 08, 2021

In this broadcast, songs from the golden age of MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira, or Brazilian Pop Music). Featuring performances by Jose Mauro, Djavan, Nara Leao, Marcos Valle, Edu Lobo, Tamba 4, Quart...

Playing Favorites: A Sonic Biography: Nov 01, 2021

In this broadcast, host Brendan Donegan plays the music he remembers from infancy to age 12. Featuring music by Terry O’Neill, The Young Dubliners, The Clancy Bros. and Tommy Makem, Antonio Carlos Jo...

Playing Favorites: Nick Drake: Oct 25, 2021

In this special pledge drive broadcast, an exploration of British singer/guitarist Nick Drake’s legacy. His records sold poorly at first, but in the years since his death in 1974, his work has receive...

Playing Favorites: Felabration 2021, Part 2: Oct 18, 2021

In this broadcast, a celebration of the life and work of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti featuring the 2002 tribute album, Red, Hot + Riot, with performances by Meshell Ndgeocello, Jorge Ben,...

Playing Favorites: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Oct 11, 2021

An observance of the annual Felabration, a worldwide tribute to the life and work of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (1938-1997). The broadcast will feature some of The Godfather of...

Playing Favorites: Steve Reich: Oct 04, 2021

A celebration of the 85th birthday of Steve Reich, one of America’s foremost living composers. The broadcast will feature Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ (1974), Nagoya Marimbas (1994),...

Playing Favorites: Film Soundtracks: Sep 27, 2021

This broadcast features film soundtracks composed by Ennio Morricone, Lalo Schifrin, Fumio Hayasaka, John Williams, Georges Delerue, Angelo Badalamenti, Giovanni Fusco, and David Byrne. Plus songs by...

Playing Favorites: Leonard Cohen: Sep 20, 2021

In this broadcast, a celebration of the life and music of Leonard Cohen (b. September 21, 1934): Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and actor, featuring 12 of his finest songs, from his fir...

Playing Favorites: Solid Country Gold: Sep 13, 2021

In this broadcast, 18 classic country songs by Hall-of-Famers Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and others. Formerly called The Morning Sampler, on...

Playing Favorites: Solid Country Gold: Sep 13, 2021

In this broadcast, 18 classic country songs by Hall-of-Famers Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and others. Formerly called The Morning Sampler, on...

Playing Favorites: Lee “Scratch” Perry: Sep 06, 2021

A broadcast in honor of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Jamaican producer and musician, who died at the age of 85 on August 29. Perry pioneered the development of dub music, the spacey variant of reggae that use...

Playing Favorites: Gospel Jubilee: Aug 30, 2021

In this broadcast, a celebration of classic and contemporary gospel music, one of America’s home-grown artforms. Featuring music by Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, The Swan Silvertones, The Blind Bo...

Playing Favorites: Boston Post-punk: Aug 23, 2021

In this broadcast, an exploration of the Boston post-punk scene, featuring music by The Modern Lovers, Galaxie 500, Mission of Burma, Human Sexual Response, Throwing Muses, Belly, Unnatural Axe, and L...

Playing Favorites: Electronica: Aug 16, 2021

In this broadcast, host Brendan Donegan attempts to answer the question, "What is electronica?" Featuring music by: Kraftwerk, Stereolab, Tortoise, New Order, Brian Eno, The Orb, Zoon, Wendy Carlos an...

Playing Favorites: 20210809: Aug 09, 2021

In this broadcast, songs by indigenous artists from Canada and the U.S., featuring music by Walela (Cherokee), Beatrice Deer (Inuit), Jeremy Dutcher (Maliseet), A Tribe Called Red and The Halluci Nati...

Playing Favorites: Jamaican Independence Day: Aug 02, 2021

In this broadcast, a celebration of Jamaican Independence Day (August 6). An hour of classic ska and reggae featuring the music of Tommy McCook and the Skatalites, Justin Hines, Toots and the Maytals,...

Playing Favorites: Joni Mitchell: Jul 26, 2021

In this broadcast, a continued exploration of what many believe to be Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s golden age of creativity. From 1974 through 1979, Mitchell released five albums that bl...

Playing Favorites: Joni Mitchell: Jul 19, 2021

In this broadcast, an exploration of what many believe to be Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s golden age of creativity. From 1974 through 1979, Mitchell released five albums that blended fol...

Playing Favorites: Post-punk rock from Manchester and Leeds UK.: Jul 12, 2021

This is not the time to sit back and relax — energize your mind and body with music from the glory days of Gang of Four, The Fall, Buzzcocks, Joy Division and New Order. A detailed playlist is availab...

Playing Favorites: New Music: Jul 05, 2021

In this broadcast, new music (new to host Brendan Donegan) will be featured, including French band La Femme, Jupiter & Okwess from the D.R. Congo, 70s NYC no-wave group Mars, British bands My Bloody V...

Playing Favorites: Back in the Studio!: Jun 28, 2021

On The Morning Sampler 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." This is the first show back in...

The Morning Sampler: 20200601: Jun 01, 2020

On The Morning Sampler 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."

The Morning Sampler: 20200504: May 04, 2020

On The Morning Sampler 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."

The Morning Sampler: 20200427: Apr 27, 2020

On The Morning Sampler 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."

The Morning Sampler: Aretha Franklin: Mar 23, 2020

Relax at home and celebrate the birthday of the Queen of Soul with an hour of 16 songs from Aretha Franklin. Live from the WGXC Hudson Studio. On The Morning Sampler host Brendan Donegan plays, "an...

The Morning Sampler: David Bowie, Meshell Ndegeocello, 801: Mar 16, 2020

In this broadcast, music by David Bowie, the Beatles, the Kinks, Meshell Ndegeocello, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, Ashford and Simpson, The Blackbyrds, and 801. On The Morning Sampler host Brendan Done...

The Morning Sampler: Reggae Vibrations: Mar 09, 2020

This broadcast will feature music by Carlene Davis, Alton Ellis, Slim Smith, Bob Marley, Wayne Smith, Dennis Brown, Dawn Penn, Chronixx, Koffee, Black Uhuru, Augustus Pablo, and U Roy. On The Morni...

The Morning Sampler: Blues Jubilee: Mar 02, 2020

In this Tower of Babel Pledge Drive broadcast, music by Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Lucinda Williams, Fleetwood Mac, and the Allman Brothers. The Morning Sampler is an eclectic mix of ol...

The Morning Sampler: Soul and Funk Explosion: Feb 24, 2020

This special pledge drive edition will feature music by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, The Delfonics, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Isaac Hayes, the Spinners, Ohio Players,...

The Morning Sampler: Electronica: Feb 17, 2020

In this broadcast music by Tortoise, The Orb, Trans Am, Kraftwerk, New Order, Bebel Gilberto, Brian Eno, and Cavern of Anti-Matter. The Morning Sampler is an eclectic mix of old and new blues, ele...

The Morning Sampler: Four by Four: Feb 10, 2020

In this broadcast, four songs each by Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Ferry, and Aretha Franklin. The Morning Sampler is an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica, pop, RnB, country, Latin...

The Morning Sampler: Sweet Soul Music: Feb 03, 2020

This broadcast features music by The O’Jays, The Delfonics, The Chi-Lites, William DeVaughn, B.T. Express, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Johnnie Taylor, Sly and the Family Stone, The Spinners, The Stylis...

The Morning Sampler: Five Long Songs: Jan 27, 2020

This broadcast features music by Leon Russell, Roxy Music, Nobukazu Takemura, John Coltrane, and Arvo Part. The Morning Sampler is an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica, pop, RnB, count...

The Morning Sampler: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Jan 20, 2020

A gospel music celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring music by: Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Mahalia Jackson, Shirley Caesar, Hezekiah Walker, Al Green, The Swan Silvert...

The Morning Sampler: George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Syd Straw: Jan 13, 2020

Music featured int his broadcast by George Jones, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Loretta Lynn, Don Williams, Tammy Wynette, Brenda Lee, k d lang, Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, and Syd Straw....

The Morning Sampler: Tropical January: Jan 06, 2020

Music featured in this broadcast from Cuba, Brazil, Jamaica, and Trinidad by David Byrne, Bebo Valdes, La Lupe, Juan Recoleta, Clara Nunes, Maria Bethania, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben, Mazare P...

The Morning Sampler: Earth, Wind & Fire, Junior Murvin, Isotope 217: Dec 30, 2019

The broadcast will feature music by Earth, Wind & Fire, The Fall, Howlin’ Wolf, Joy of Cooking, Beck, Junior Murvin, Lee Perry, and Isotope 217. The Morning Sampler is "an eclectic mix of old and new...

The Morning Sampler: Miles Davis, Kashtin, Australian Songbirds: Dec 23, 2019

Music featured in this broadcast: Miles Davis, Brian Auger featuring Julie Driscoll, William Prince, Kashtin, Beatrice Deer, Digawolf, Talking Heads, Deee-Lite, Randy Newman, Marvin Gaye, and Australi...

The Morning Sampler: Spiritual Songs: Dec 16, 2019

The broadcast will feature music by Daniel Lanois, Gautier de Coincy, The Louvin Brothers, Swan Silvertones, Blind Boys of Alabama, Milton Nascimento, Leonard Cohen, Lone Ranger, Culture, Mercedes Sos...

The Morning Sampler: Daniel Lanois, Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Magnetic Fields: Dec 09, 2019

Today "The Morning Sampler" is only available at wgxc.org as 90.7-FM is airing the impeachment hearings. Go to wavefarm.org/listen and scroll down to the "All Together Now!" webstream to listen. This...

The Morning Sampler: Dr. John, The Beach Boys, Gyorgyi Ligetti: Dec 02, 2019

This broadcast will feature music by Willie Nelson and Leon Russell, Dr. John, Little Feat, Mose Allison, George Jones, The Beach Boys, Brian Eno and John Cale, Joni Mitchell, Spiritualized, Japan, an...

The Morning Sampler: Nasty Gals, Bad Hombres: Nov 25, 2019

In this broadcast, music by Peaches, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, PJ Harvey, Marianne Faithfull, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, The Cramps, John Cale, Tom Waits, Tyler, and The Creator. The Morning Sampler i...

The Morning Sampler: Classic Rock: Nov 18, 2019

In this broadcast, music by Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and The Allman Brothers The Morning Sampler is "an eclectic mix of old and new blues, electronica, pop, RnB, country, Latin...

The Morning Sampler: Lou Reed, The Heptones, Ry Cooder: Nov 11, 2019

Featured in this broadcast, music by Lou Reed, The Feelies, David Byrne, Ricky Skaggs, Travis Tritt, Vern Gosdin, Junior Murvin, The Heptones, Johnny Osbourne, Pasteur Lappe, Salif Keita, Ebenezer Obe...

The Morning Sampler: Nick Drake, Robert Owens, Soft Machine: Nov 04, 2019

In this broadcast, music by Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, William Prince, Nomad, Robin S., Robert Owens, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli, David Grisman and Frank Vignola, Roxy Music, and Soft Machi...

The Morning Sampler: Salute to Arkansas: Oct 28, 2019

In this special Community Collaborators Pledge Drive broadcast, a "Morning Sampler" Salute to Arkansas, featuring music by Levon Helm, Lucinda Williams, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Al Green. "...

The Morning Sampler: Aretha Franklin, Galaxie 500, Biz Markie: Oct 21, 2019

In this broadcast, music from Aretha Franklin, Loretta Lynn, PJ Harvey, My Bloddy Valentine, Galaxie 500, Brittany Howard, Biz Markie, and The Art Ensemble of Chicago. The Morning Sampler is "an ecle...