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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Song of Dinosaurs

Sound 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
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3rd Streaming

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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
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E-Town

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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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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music from The Golden State ... 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
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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Education Beat

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KDRT is proud to air EdSource’s new show, Education Beat: Getting to the heart of California schools.

From EdSource: 

"Join us each week as we cover everything from preschool to college, bringing you the personal stories behind the headlines.   We want you to hear the voices that are too often drowned out in the broader conversation: parents, teachers, and the students themselves."

Live Monday 5:10-5:30pm
Homepage URL: 
A production of Ed Source
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The Folk Brothers for Jan. 25, 2023: 'Tribute to a Songpoet'

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Eric Andersen -- who has had a long, distinuished career as a singer-songwriter -- was the subject of a 2021 PBS documentary The Songpoet, and now the recepient of a just-released, 3-CD tribute album featuring contributions from Bob Dylan (who covers "Thirsty Boots") and 40 other artists. This morning we played contributions from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Amy Helm, Richard Shindell and others.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 01/25/2023
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Jazz After Dark, Jan. 24, 2023

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s program features Lester Young and Billie Holiday from the 1940s in the first half. We’ll year Young with the Kansas City Six, with Nat "King" Cole and Buddy Rich, and accompanying Holiday. West Coast cool in the second half: Bud Shank, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz with Kenny Barron, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Victor Biglione.

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Kelsie Sorensen, Dixonite and creator of The Buzz Bar, on Meraki Radio

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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On this episode of Meraki Radio, Kelsie Sorensen joins us thanks to Michael Gangitano. Michael provides a solid introduction followed by some additional bio about Kelsie. After the break, we discuss her pursuit to create and run The Buzz Bar -- a horse- trailer-turned-mobile-bar that she hopes will be used for all kinds of events. She has ideas and enthusiasm -- tune in to learn more.

You can learn more about The Buzz Bar here:

https://www.buzzbarmobile.com/

https://www.instagram.com/buzzbarmobile/

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Davisville, Jan. 23, 2023: Not as visible as their buses, but working on it

Mon, 01/23/2023 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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The student government at UC Davis employs more than 1,000 people, speaks for one of the most important constituencies in Davis, and runs popular local services and events like Unitrans and Picnic Day.

But less than 6 percent of students voted in the Associated Students of UC Davis fall 2022 election, so what are people overlooking?

Today we talk with ASUCD President Radhika Gawde (pictured)  about engagement, students’ biggest concern (the rising cost of living), and their relief services for students, plus her appreciation that UC Davis lets students dabble in classes across disciplines, and wish for more late-night food options in town.

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The News Cycle, Jan. 23, 2023: Power shortage at the Co-op feeds the hungry

Mon, 01/23/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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The power outages this month in Davis, including the one at the Davis Food Co-op, resulted in a giveaway that helped feed those in need. Also today: a movie review of Avatar: The Way of Water and an investigation on the lack of Chromebooks in the Davis school district. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield, Lucas Lui, and Jeremiah Haskins.

 Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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Song of Dinosaurs 20

Fri, 01/20/2023 - 8:00pm | Professor A

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For this week's Song of Dinosaurs, Professor A pays tribute to David Crosby, who died on Jan. 18, 2023. Take a listen!

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Celebrating Jerry Moss, on Listening Lyrics, Recorded Jan. 20, 2023

Fri, 01/20/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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On Jan. 14, 2023, the Music Center (link is external)in Los Angeles had a celebration concert to honor Jerry Moss. Many artists participated, and today's Listening Lyrics  plays some of their music.

In 1960, Moss moved from New York to Los Angeles, where he teamed up with Herb Alpert,(link is external) forming Carnival Records in 1962 and running the company from an office in Alpert's garage. Discovering that the name was already taken, they dubbed their new company A&M Records.

In 1987, Moss and Alpert sold A&M to PolyGram Records for a reported $500 million. Both continued to manage the label until 1993, when they left because of frustrations with PolyGram's constant pressure to force the label to fit into its corporate culture. In 1998, Alpert and Moss sued PolyGram for breach of the integrity clause, eventually settling for an additional $200 million.

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Davis Garden Show, Jan. 19, 2023

Thu, 01/19/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Citrus problems and drainage, early blooms for bees, why plant names change, and training a young fruit tree.

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The Golden Road, Jan. 18, 2023: From Winterland, more Quicksilver plus Santana

Wed, 01/18/2023 - 9:10pm | Wayne Hagen

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Here on the Golden Road, New Year's Eve 1968-69 at Winterland in San Francisco continues.

Today: More Quicksilver Messenger Service, plus Santana. Next week: the 1968 Dead!

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Jazz After Dark, Jan. 17, 2023

Tue, 01/17/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Mellow jazz tonight on Jazz After Dark: Benny Carter & Oscar Peterson Trio, Tommy Flanagan, Art Pepper, Miles Davis, Lester Young, Johnny Hodges, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Peggy Lee, Sonny Clark, Trudy Desmond, Houston Person, and Ramsey Lewis.

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