A musician who popularized calypso in the 1950s, Harry Belafonte -- who died yesterday at 96 -- was so much more. He was a renowned activist for civil rights, as well as social and political justice. Above all, Harry Belafonte was a great American.
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We have jazz standards tonight by Billie Holiday, Louis Prima, Artie Shaw, Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald & Buddy Bregman, Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Joni James, Chuck Wayne Trio, Budd Johnson with Earl "Fatha" Hines, Oscar Peterson, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dianne Reeves, The Duke Robillard Jazz Trio, and Larry Carlton.
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Tue, 04/25/2023 - 3:00pm | Ned
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On this episode of Meraki Radio, Evelyn Dahl of Woodland joins us for a show with Michael Gangitano. Evelyn, 102, is a World War 2 veteran from the Midwest who ended up in Woodland after her service. Tune in to learn more about her military experience in the war, and other perspectives.
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This week on Celtic Songlines a jump start with Solás, the boundry pushing Incredible String Band, Natalie Haas & Alasdair Fraser, Altan, beautiful vocals of Niamh Parsons, the Celestial Aeon Project, Andrei Krylov & Anastasia Goose, harmony singing of Anúna with Michael McGlynn, Sarah McQuaid, local favorites Donut Exchange, John Doherty, Enda Seery and Arise & Go.
Tune in live on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7FM with replays Monday 8-9pm, Saturday 6-7pm. Outside the broadcast area you can stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the Celtic Songlines podcast on Apple podcasts.
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