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11 stories, 11 insights -- my immigration thoughts, on Listening Lyrics, May 1, 2026Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorListen in to Listening Lyrics as I play the top 11 songs from February 1953 … in Toronto, Canada. Not randomly. Those songs will carry a story—my story—of immigrating with my family from the Netherlands to Toronto. We’ll move through it in 11 acts, each one introduced, summarized, and—ideally—kept on track by my friend and fellow DJ Gil Medovoy, who will connect the moment to the music. This hour was inspired by my brother Art and my trip down memory lane in Toronto last month. We flew to New York and took the train from there to Toronto using the same route as we did in 1953. |
Swedish jazz & blues on Listening Lyrics, April 24, 2026Fri, 04/24/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorTonight on Listening Lyrics, we head to Sweden – a land better known for forests, Volvos, ABBA, winter nights, and great design, but also home to a remarkable jazz and blues tradition. Swedish jazz often blends cool elegance, folk melodies, and deep atmosphere, while Swedish blues brings heartfelt grit with a Scandinavian twist. From smoky clubs in Stockholm to late-night festivals across the country, Sweden has long proven that soul and swing need no passport. So settle in – this is Swedish jazz and blues. |
James Brown covers, on Listening Lyrics, April 17, 2026Fri, 04/17/2026 - 4:00pm | NedTonight on Listening Lyrics we salute James Brown—the Godfather of Soul, a man whose grooves, screams, rhythms, and swagger became a musical blueprint. His songs didn’t just become hits—they became assignments. Generations of artists from jazz, rock, reggae, funk, blues, and pop have all taken their turn covering him. When musicians need fire, rhythm, and attitude, they often start with James Brown. For the next hour, we’ll hear what happens when other artists borrow from the master. |
Listening Lyrics – April 10, 2026: Alex Jenkins talks about his new nationally acclaimed album Black BirdFri, 04/10/2026 - 4:51pm | Pieter PastoorThis week on Listening Lyrics, it's the Alex Jenkins Trio! These Sacramento musicians are among the most talented in the region, truly creative, and promise music full of beautiful surprises. The trio's latest record, Black Bird, received a four-star review in All About Jazz and is being played on radio stations across the country. Due to his in-depth study of the music of different cultures, Alex’s playing transcends musical traditions and boundaries. His expression of rhythm is heavily influenced by his study of Tabla (a North Indian classical percussion instrument). As a result, he has become known for his creative approach to music and his unique ability to fuse rhythmic ideas from various disciplines into one cohesive sound. Hear Listening Lyrics Fridays on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! Listen anytime via the web and the podcasts. |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Apr 3rd, 2026Sat, 04/04/2026 - 8:45am | Ned |
Our very own Schiller plays the vinyl of KDRT on Listening Lyrics – March 27, 2026Fri, 03/27/2026 - 4:30pm | NedSo just who is Scott Schiller? The man entrusted to handle one hour of Listening Lyrics... + Community radio host on KDRT 95.7 FM, where he co-hosts That California Sound!—a program focused on music discovery and local/California artists + Live-music advocate who believes strongly that live music “invigorates the soul” and has immersed himself in the regional music scene + Board member of the Davis Live Music Collective, helping support and promote local performances + Active in local venues, including involvement with the music committee at the Davis Odd Fellows |
Listening Lyrics for 4:00pm on Mar 20th, 2026Sat, 03/21/2026 - 9:41am | Jim Buchanan |
The law of copyright music, on Listening Lyrics – March 13, 2026Fri, 03/13/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter PastoorWelcome to Listening Lyrics on KDRT. Today’s program is called “1926: The Sounds That Just Became Free.” Every year, music recordings reach the end of their copyright life. In 2026, recordings made in 1926—exactly 100 years ago—enter the public domain. That means the music that shaped early jazz, blues, and country can now be shared freely again. Tonight we travel back a century, to hear the sounds that helped invent modern music. |
Listening Lyrics plays melencholy music, March 6, 2026Sat, 03/07/2026 - 10:01am | Jim BuchananIn this episode we talk about the triggers of a melencholy feeling in music. Sometimes music doesn’t make us sad, it reminds us that we have lived. A melody can carry a memory, and when that memory returns, so does the feeling attached to it. That’s the quiet power of music. |
