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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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Na Mele O Hawai'i

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Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Live Thursday 1-3pm
Replays Saturday 10am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Beth Post
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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 Wednesday 9-11pm, Sunday 8-10am
DJ(s): 
DJ Dirk
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Independent and Local

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Monday 4-5pm
Replays Saturday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Sam Hawk
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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! From Then ... To Now  features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community.

Live Monday 6-8pm
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
Replays Wednesday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 15, 2022

Tue, 11/15/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Toe-tapping jazz tonight: Ken "Snakehips" Johnson, Gene Krupa, Stuff Smith, Ben Webster & Johnny Hodges, Sergio Mendes, Billy Strayhorn, Johnny Hodges & Septet, Billy Taylor, Duke Ellington, Boots Randolph, Mongo Santamaria, New Orleans' Own The Dukes of Dixieland, Louise Tobin with Peanuts Hucko, Zoot Sims, and Dal Richards & His Orchestra.

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 10, 2022

Thu, 11/10/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On this week's program: Frost warnings, low chill peaches, herbs for our area, leaving the leaves, growing amaryllis bulbs, and more.

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The Folk Brothers for Nov. 9, 2022: Three Dads Walking for suicide awareness

Wed, 11/09/2022 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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The Young'uns -- an a capella trio from northeast England -- have released "Three Dads Walking," a song  dedicated to three British fathers who all lost their daughters to suicide. Andy, Tim, and Mike (pictured here with Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes, and David Eagle of the Young'uns) started their campaign to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Suicide is the biggest cause of death for people under 35 in the United Kingdom. The Three Dads have been walking the length and breadth of the UK as part of their campaign.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 11/09/2022
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November 2022 local election show

Tue, 11/08/2022 - 9:40pm | Jeff Shaw

Listen to the archived show. Autumn Labbe-Renault and Don Shor check in with candidates and community leaders:

  • 7:32  Prerecorded interview with Yolo ACE Jesse Salinas
  • 7:38  Lucas Frerichs, Mayor of Davis
  • 7:45  Kelsey Fortune, District 1 City Council Candidate
  • 7:52  Bapu Vaitla, District 1 City Council Candidate
  • 8:05  Dan Carson, District 1 City Council Incumbent
  • 8:12  Joe DiNunzio, Incumbent, DJUSD Trustee, Area 3
  • 8:20  Hiram Jackson, Trustee-elect, DJUSD Area 1
  • 8:27  Elizabeth Moon, Trustee-elect, DJUSD Area 4
  • 8:40  Adam Morrill, District 4 City Council Candidate
  • 8:48  Gloria Partida, District 4 City Council Incumbent
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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 8, 2022

Tue, 11/08/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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We're commemorating  jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis and record producer Creed Taylor tonight.

We’ll hear Ramsey Lewis from the '60s and '70s and then in a duet with Nancy Wilson. From Creed Taylor’s CTI label, we’ll hear George Benson, Johnny Hammond, Hubert Laws, Chet Baker with Paul Desmond and Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr., and Ron Carter.

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Davisville, Nov. 7, 2022: Guaraldi’s popular Christmas classic goes deluxe

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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There’s a lot of magic in Vince Guaraldi’s music, especially A Charlie Brown Christmas. This fall Craft Recordings is releasing extended deluxe versions of the holiday classic, and we talk with three of the people involved: brothers Jason and Sean Mendelson, whose late father Lee Mendelson was the executive producer of the Peanuts holiday specials, and Davis author Derrick Bang, who wrote the expanded CD/LP’s liner notes.

We also talk about the soundtrack to It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, which Craft released in August.

Holiday music would be very different if Lee Mendelson hadn’t brought Guaraldi and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz together. We hear about how they met, talk about Guaraldi and the music — and Jason gamely recreates the moment when, as a kid, he was voicing Marcie in the Happy New Year, Charlie Brown TV special and the character gave Charlie Brown a smooch.

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 3, 2022

Thu, 11/03/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today we talk about frost, the New Lawn, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 1, 2022

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show: Sarah Vaughan & the Hugo Peretti Orchestra, Tommy Flanagan and Paul Chambers with Pepper Adams, Kenny Burrell & Kenny Clarke, Johnny Richards, Clark Terry with Paul Gonsalves, Horace Silver, Gene Ammons, Dave Brubeck, Mose Allison, Ella Fitzgerald, the Benny Carter All-Star Sax Ensemble, and Miles Davis with Quincy Jones.

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59. Beneath the Roots (Part 2)

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 3:45pm | Rohan

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This year California had over 6000 wildfires that burned 300,000 acres across the state. Triggered by rising temperatures, drought, logging, and unattended campfires, these fires caused large-scale deforestation. In the second episode of a two-part series on reforestation, we hear about efforts to replenish California's urban and rural forests that have their roots right here in Davis. Erin Donley Marineau shares how Tree Davis enhances and expands our community's tree canopy. Jimi Scheid from the State of California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection tells us about L.A. Moran Reforestation Center's 100-year journey in replenishing our state's forests.

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Tunes and tales to listen to, as you tend to trick-or-treaters tonight

Mon, 10/31/2022 - 8:39am | Bill Buchanan

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Halloween is here. Need a soundtrack? Check these out these locally produced shows:

https://kdrt.org/audio/davis-music-connections-october-25-2022

https://kdrt.org/audio/15th-annual-constant-grin-halloween-special

https://kdrt.org/audio/live-tracks-oct-27-2022-songs-stories-and-outreac...

https://kdrt.org/audio/sounds-so-sweet-600pm-oct-26th-2022

https://kdrt.org/audio/golden-road-700pm-oct-26th-2022

... or just explore KDRT's schedule, find a style you like, and explore. It's like walking up to a house on Halloween when you're a kid. You don't know exactly what you'll get when you ring that doorbell, but you know it'll be a treat.

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