WTJU is pleased to host Radio Talks, a two-part series of music-related panel discussions this June featuring current and former WTJU hosts. These include: RADIO TALKS: The state of WTJU (and good music) in a pandemic Friday, June 5, 4 – 5 p.m. REGISTER HERE FM radio is remarkably resilient technology. It’s easy, it’s free, […]
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Rayna Gellert picks out the tunes, May 29
Rayna Gellert (Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, Uncle Earl) will take over the WTJU airwaves this Friday afternoon, May 29, with some of her favorite music. In the spirit of proper social distancing, Rayna will actually Zoom in from Tennessee, so keep in mind she will be on air from 4-6 pm EASTERN. For those […]
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Bruce Molsky returns to Quarantine (Happy Hour), May 28
Bruce Molsky put on an online concert May 19 in support of Food Bank of the Hudson Valley as part of the Quarantine Happy Hour produced by the Horsenecks (Barry Southern & Gabrielle Macrae). WTJU will re-air that concert this Thursday afternoon at 5:30 (eastern) for all to hear (again) during Folk & Beyond (heard […]
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Opera and the Arts in the Age of Novel Coronavirus
The world is suffering through a terrible pandemic, the most catastrophic in a century. Apart from the impact the virus has had on public health, the effect on the arts, particularly the performing arts, has been devastating. Museums and performing venues have closed, performances have been canceled, and the very survival of arts organizations has […]
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Calling all podcasters! Intro workshop + makers meetup on June 6
You’re intrigued by podcasts. You like good stories. You’ve been thinking it could be cool to produce a podcast. Or maybe you’ve been producing a podcast for a while, and you’re looking for a little lift to keep your creative juices flowing? Virginia Audio Collective is WTJU’s community podcast network. Join us on Saturday, June 6 for […]
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New Blues News – 5/26/2020
New Blues News – 5/26/2020 Jim Gustin & Truth Jones – Lessons Learned (Self-produced): Jim Gustin and Truth Jones (Jeri Goldenhar) offer their third release – eleven originals which share their lessons and reactions from the “lessons they have learned”. Their singing is straight ahead in a declarative style to assure that the messages are […]
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New Jazz News – 5/26/2020
New Jazz News – 5/26/2020 3 D Jazz Trio – I Love To See You Smile (Diva Jazz Orchestra): “Fiercely swinging on purpose, with purpose this powerhouse trio plays original, traditional and contemporary standards from all genres of music. Their unique style and innovative arrangements are always super-charged by their boundless musical joy and gratitude.” […]
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Un’Arpa Straordinaria – Fine selection of Baroque harp music
Up through the Renaissance, harps were relatively simple instruments, able to play diatonic scales. In response to more complex music of the early Baroque, an arpa doppia, or double harp was developed. These harps had a second course of strings (tuned differently than the first). This gave the player more notes, with the two courses […]
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#ClassicsaDay #ClassicalDistancing Week 3
Normally the Classics a Day theme for May involved May Day (#SovietaDay). Having a theme centered around social distancing/self-quarantine seemed more appropriate. The challenge for May is post works for unusual solo instruments or works about solitude. Here are my selections for the third week of #ClassicalDistancing 05/18/20 Anon. 14th C. – Medieval dance The […]