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KDRT 95.7 FM is grassroots radio from Davis, CA, airing an eclectic mix of music and public-affairs programming. A project of nonprofit Davis Media Access, KDRT streams worldwide via KDRT.org.

 

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Crossing Continents

In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!

Live Monday 10am-12pm
Replays Sunday 12-2pm
DJ(s): 
Gil Medovoy
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour

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Russ hoists anchor and sails the sonic seas near and far to discover and recover pleasingly eclectic, genre-defying musical nuggets new and old, fresh and classic. Russ will attempt to amaze with his smooth segues.

Live Thursday 9-10pm
Replays Friday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Russ Tolman
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Song of Dinosaurs

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Songs of Dinosaurs presents songs from the prehistoric era: reptilian rhythms, lizard lyrics, triassic tones, and mammoth melodies with Professor A.

Live Friday 8-10pm
Replays Sunday 8-10pm
DJ(s): 
Professor A
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Twang Thang

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Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!

Live Wednesday 7-9am
Replays Saturday 1-3pm
DJ(s): 
DJ Dirk
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In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm
Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Karen Leyse
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Jazz After Dark March 23 2021

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark! Some swing and then some soul jazz. Erskine Hawkins, Duke Ellington, Teddy Hill, Horace Henderson, Nat King Cole, Art Pepper, Bill Evans with Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian, Sam Lazar, Jimmy McGriff, Ramsey Lewis, Trudy Desmond, Taylor Eigsti with Seward McCain and Dan Brubeck.

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COVID-19 Community Report, March 23rd, 2021: Yolo County Children's Alliance director of programs Jeneba Lahai

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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I became aware of Jeneba Lahai and her work with Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) a few weeks ago when she spoke on a panel hosted by Yolo Community Foundation. She is the director of programs for YCCA, which helps families, particularly non-English speaking families, access services, learn valuable parenting skills, and find support. As an immigrant herself (she is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa), Jeneba has particular insight into immigrant families' needs during the pandemic.

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Live Tracks, March 18, 2021: Upbeat equinox with the harmonies of Duval Speck, and Brazilian jams of Boca do Rio

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 9:10pm | Jim Buchanan

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Featuring all live recordings of local artists, this special episode celebrates the renewal of Spring with the lively harmonies of Davis duo Duval Speck, the Brazilian space-funk of Boca do Rio, the world beat of Yolo Mambo, and the bossa nova/samba sounds of Son Nosso, whose members hail from Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, and Davis.

Duval Speck was recorded live by DJ Jim Buchanan in downtown Davis at E Street Plaza and Davis Central Park. The other bands were recorded live at Davis Odd Fellows Hall during the monthly Thursday Live! concert series.

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That's Life for Freddie Oakley in 2019

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 11:00am | Lois Richter

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Do you remember when Freddie Oakley was our Elections official for Yolo County?  She has done so much more than that!  I've know Freddie for many years, interviewed her here several times, had her as a guest on my television series back in the 1990s, and she even hosted that show once ("Thoughtfulness" on DCTV).  Today on That's Life, we reminisce about the old days (good old days? bad old days?) and hear what Freddie has been doing since she retired. 

Retired?  HAH!  Busier than ever is more like it!  Hope you enjoy the chat.

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Outta Style, March 17, 2021: Continuing Women's History Month tributes

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 7:10pm | Wayne Hagen

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Outta Style celebrates Women’s History Month by paying homage to our female singer/songwriters. Pictured is Hazel Dickens, truly a  spokeswoman for "Herstory." We’ll let the music and voices of Hazel, Gillian, Emmylou, Buffy, Janis and many others tell us about it. Outta Style is live Wednesday 6-7 PM, and replays Tuesday 1-2 PM and Thursday 10-11 PM.

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3rd Streaming, March 17, 2021: Some St. Paddy's Day Irish selections, then Bach and Broadway

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 3:10pm | Gary Chew

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3rd Streaming salutes St. Paddy's  Day this week with an initial hour featuring Irish music. The second hour includes Ralph Vaughn Williams' English Folk Song Suite, then a bit of Bach, but Bach, JAZZY! He was born March 21, 1685, so we also salute his birthday. The late, great French jazz pianist, Jacques Loussier, plays. One of Jean Sibelius' immense symphonies is on tap during the second hour, as well as an exciting Broadway hit show overture written by Jule Styne.

3rd Streaming now airs live on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 PM, with replays Saturdays 7-9 PM, and Tuesdays 9-11 PM.

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The Folk Brothers for March 17, 2021: It's St. Patrick's Day!

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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We have new music from Ye Vagabonds, Sharon Shannon, Claire Sands and Susan O'Neil; classic tracks from Ireland's great voices: Daoiri Farrell, Finbar Furey, and Christy Moore; and we delve into the story of The Troubles with music from Podgie, The Jakes, Black 47, and more.

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Jazz After Dark March 16 2021

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Coming up tonight on Jazz After Dark! Some West Coast jazz sounds, and more:  Harold Land, Jim Hall & Carl Perkins, The Jimmy Giuffre 3, Bob Gordon & Jack Montrose, Tommy Flanagan, Ben Webster, The Great Jazz Trio, Jack Sheldon, Cornell Dupree, and the Benny Carter All-Star Sax Ensemble.

Jazz After Dark broadcasts locally at 8 pm Tuesdays and replays Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 11 p.m.

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site such as https://player.fm/featured/jazz

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COVID-19 Community Report, March 16, 2021: Addressing anti-Asian racism and later, local Women's History Month

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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My guests today are Lisa Yep Salinas and Dotty Pritchard. Lisa and I will talk about the rise of anti-Asian and Pacific Islander racism and xenophobia during the pandemic. A resolution that condemns anti-Asian violence was approved unanimously by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors in February, and it is on the consent calendar for the Davis City Council meeting tonight. Dotty Pritchard and I will chat about the longtime Yolo County Women’s History Month luncheon, usually held this time of year. I'll also provide the weekly updates from Yolo County Public Health.

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Perspectives, Mar 16, 2021: Adriana Salmon, RDN on Treating COVID-19 Patients the Past Year

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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Adriana is a critical care dietitian at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. She enjoys nutrition support and providing care to the most critical patients in the NICU and trauma services. While a Texan girl, Adriana bleeds blue and white as she completed her Bachelor’s, dietetic internship and Master’s degree at Penn State. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two toddlers and husband as well as teaching Bodypump.

Join us for some detailed information on prone feeding in COVID-19 patients as well as some of Adriana's cultural side - Italy and Venezuela are discussed.

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