“Amen” and Jester Hairston
When I was growing up, it was tradition to watch the film “Lillies of the Field” at Easter time. It was a big event in our household when this 1963 film made its first network broadcast. The film was a … Continue reading →
Black Music Diaspora Conference in New Orleans
In partnership with Xavier University of Louisanna’s Department of Music, Columbia College Chicago’s Center for Black Music Research (CBMR) will be holding a two-day event (April 18-19, 2008) in New Orleans focusing on the the the Big Easy’s role in … Continue reading →
Early Country Pioneer Bill Bolick Passes
Bill Bolick of the popular Blue Sky Boys, died March 13th. Bill and his brother Earl, were a cornerstone of country music’s greatest vocal traditions: the brother duet. The brothers were impeccable, precise, and their poignant harmonies, accompanied usually by … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for March 16, 2008
A look at Polk Miller and the Old South Quartette – Controversial recordings from 1909 from a former Confederate solider and a quartet of African-Americans. (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for March 14, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL-WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for March 7, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for March 2, 2008
Guest: Cathie Ryan, who is performing with the NJ Symphony Orchestra in a pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for February 29, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL -WEBSITE Theme: COLM O’DONNELL The … Continue reading →
Klezmer Clarinetist Marty Levitt Passes
Marty Levitt, klezmer clarinetist and a one time popular Jewish band leader in New York in the 1960s, died on Monday, March 10th. He was 77 and lived in Brooklyn, New York.The cause of death was lung cancer and lymphoma. … Continue reading →
PETER, PAUL & MARY CANCEL SPRING TOUR
Peter Paul & Mary announced on their website that their spring tour has been cancelled. Mary Travers recently underwent two back surgeries and the healing process has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that her doctors anticipate a … Continue reading →