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ABOUT US

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.

Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am

Homepage URL:

Democracy Now! on the Web

Song of Dinosaurs

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

A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.

Live Friday 1-2pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dave

3rd Streaming

Coined in 1957 by Brandeis University professor Gunther Schuller, “Third Stream” is a term used to describe the synthesis of classical and jazz. Join DJ Gary Chew to discover some Third Stream sounds for yourself.

Live Monday 1-3pm

DJ(s):

Gary Chew

E-Town

E-Town, taped before a live audience in Boulder, Colorado, features today’s top folk and Americana artists, along with information and discussions on the environment and conservation. Host Nick Forster nimbly walks the line between musician and radio journalist, playing guitar, mandolin, or lap steel with musical guests and then switching gears to engage artists in conversation. Co-host Helen Forster lends her voice to both the spoken and musical portions of the show.

Live Saturday 10-11am

Homepage URL:

E-Town on the Web

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Peter Schiffman, rest in peace

Mon, 05/29/2023 - 10:38am | kdrtradio

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Updated May 31

This hurts.

Peter Schiffman, one-half of KDRT's The Folk Brothers, a man loved and respected in countless hearts, homes, communities and towns, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 26.

We send our love and condolences to his family and friends, and to all the dogs he loved so very much.

While Folk Brother Bill is away traveling, KDRT DJ Rodriguez honored Peter's love for music and KDRT during this week's Folk Brothers broadcast.

Peter's daughter posted this announcement to his Facebook page:

Imagining Yolo Davis, May 26, 2023: Bill Pride talks about Davis Community Meals

Fri, 05/26/2023 - 6:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week, Bill Pride, the executive director of Davis Communty Meals and Housing, zeroes in on food, shelter and hope. He shares some eye-opening facts about the services offered by his organization, which provides low-income and homeless individuals and families with housing, food, and human services to help them rebuild their lives.

Imagining Yolo Davis playlist for 05/26/2023

This week Technocult Radio goes dramatic, starting with the 'Kardashian Dinner Party'

Fri, 05/26/2023 - 10:56am | kdrtradio

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Today we have radio plays performed live from Technocult Radio Theater, produced by the students of TCS 112, a radio production class at UC Davis.

First up, about 8 minutes in: "Kardashian Dinner Party," followed by "Insert Group Name Here."

Stick around for the conversations about how the students made their plays, and about the Film Fest @ UC Davis 2023.

Davis Garden Show, May 25, 2023

Thu, 05/25/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today we talk about some planting basics, what can we still plant in food gardens, identifying citrus, flowers in May, and more.

Implosion brings you great music you've probably never heard

Wed, 05/24/2023 - 7:10pm | kdrtradio

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Today on Implosion: More of the best music you never knew -- rock 'n' roll 'n' soul 'n' more -- including tunes from The Accent, Mickie Most & the Gear, and the Seclusions, as a start.

Jazz After Dark, May 23, 2023

Tue, 05/23/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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First up tonight: Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, Benny Carter & Oscar Peterson Trio, Clark Terry with Marian Bruce on vocals, and in a jam session with Oscar Peterson, as well as his All-Star Sax Ensemble.

Then lots of Duke Ellington: from his live performances at Newport and in London, as well as studio recordings from the early 1960s, duet with Coleman Hawkins, and more.

Live this Friday! The Frank Fox Doo Wop Party, benefiting Watermelon Music

Mon, 05/22/2023 - 1:38pm | kdrtradio

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Our very own Frank Fox, host of The Wild Fox Party at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, was in the middle of the doo-wop sound in New York. Now he has single-handedly put together a doo-wop happening to benefit Davis store Watermelon Music, with performances by several groups, a sing-along, and more. The groups include Zest, Tune Up, The Davis Local Vocals, and Frankie & Friends.

It happens this Friday, May 26, 7:30-10 p.m. at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Davis. There's no cover charge, but all donations will go to Watermelon!

Imagining Yolo Davis, May 19, 2023: Julie Chang shares the story of how Kai, a dog, refocused her life

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 6:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Meet Julie Chang, who through adopting one dog changed her life projectory and started this wonderful organization, The Life of Kai, which focuses on abandoned and mistreated dogs.

Their mission statement: "The Life Of Kai's strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through our actions. It took us 8 years, but finally in 2021 we are ready to help homeless and pet dogs and to seed and spread compassion in our communities. Kai was adopted from a high-kill shelter in 2012 and continues to be the inspiration for our work."

Imagining Yolo Davis playlist for 05/19/2023