There’s only one letter difference between the names Martin and Martinu. Their music isn’t as closely related, but they do share some similarities. Swiss Frank Martin and Czech Bohuslav Martinu were both born in 1890 and were musical contemporaries. The Danish National Vocal Ensemble performs mostly a capella works by these two men, highlighting both […]

Robert Jospe will stop by WTJU Thursday morning, June 27, around 10 to share a few tracks from his latest album, Just Lookin’. The new release features Jos on drums, Butch Taylor on keys, and Dane Alderson on bass, with guest John D’earth playing trumpet on two tracks, as well as guitarist Brian Mesko on one tune.

Bayou Faux Pas will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse on Friday night, June 28, from 8-9 for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU.  Sure you could listen on the radio (91.1 FM) or on-line, and even video stream it, but concerts always sound better with you as part of the studio audience. Offbeat Roadhouse takes place each Friday night from […]

Since 1979, June has been African-American Music Appreciation Month. The Classics a Day team decided to adopt it for the June 2019 theme as well. Popular music genres will no doubt be well-represented by others. We’ll be focusing on the composers, conductors, and performing artists of color who have contributed to classical music.  For my […]

Ellis Paul will stop by WTJU Thursday afternoon, June 27, a little after 4 to do a track by track of his newest album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase.  Ellis will have a CD release the following night at The Front Porch.

When Heinrich Anton Hoffman died in 1842, a colleague wrote: “as a composer, he secured his permanent place among the ranks of major composers with the simplicity and deep feeling of his Lieder, and with his Duets for Violin and Violoncello, in which he combined sophistication and elegance.” That statement proved both true and false. […]