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KMUW's programming is more diverse than a typical commercial radio station and even some public stations. The "sound" of KMUW is distinctive - with news and discussion programs that are longer and more broad-based in subject matter, and music programming that is eclectic and innovative, yet still accessible. KMUW provides the people of South Central Kansas with informative and creative radio programming, to meet the educational and entertainment needs of a supportive radio audience, while enhancing and extending the services of Wichita State University. KMUW is the home station for two nationally distributed music shows - the world music show Global Village, and Triple AAA/indie show Strange Currency. Both shows are free and available for both daily and weekend time slots. Please see the individual series pages for more information about both.

Series

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Global Village with Chris Heim 
21 Pieces

With a fresh, inventive mix of global sounds and styles and a welcoming presentation, this award-winning show speaks to the joys of musical discovery and smart entertainment with diverse and engaging world music that appeals to a broad audience. The program is FREE and available five days a week or for weekend use. A monthly world music concert series, monthly new releases show, stand-alone holiday programs, and a wide variety of regular specials are also available free to all.

  • From: KMUW
  • Updated: Aug 21, 2021
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Soulsations 
18 Pieces

Soulsations takes listeners on an engaging musical journey of R&B and Gospel music. Host Carla Eckels has been recognized numerous times for her work on Soulsations, including DJ Personality of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.

  • From: KMUW
  • Updated: Jun 24, 2021
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Strange Currency 
12 Pieces

Favorites from the past, present and future. Nighttime becomes eclectic. The show airs six nights a week and is available throughout the year as a one-hour or two-hour show.

  • From: KMUW
  • Updated: Mar 22, 2021

Latest Pieces

Wrapping Up Stevie Wonder Month
From: KMUW
Series: Soulsations
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Coming up on Soulsations, we wrap up our month-long celebration of Stevie Wonder. The legendary performer turned 72 on May 13. Hear some of his t...

  • Added: May 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:29
Strange Currency 05.31.22: Down On The Delta
From: KMUW
Series: Strange Currency
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We close out our May feature with music from Delbert McClinton’s Outdated Emotion and The Black Keys’ Delta Kream.

  • Added: May 26, 2022
  • Length: 01:53:58
Strange Currency 05.30.22: Sharecropper's and Heavy Loads
From: KMUW
Series: Strange Currency
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We’ll hear music from Robert Finley’s Sharecropper’s Son as well as music from Gov’t Mule’s Heavy Load Blues.

  • Added: May 26, 2022
  • Length: 01:53:58
Strange Currency 05.25.22: New Music From Kyshona Armstrong, Amythst Kiah, Dawes & More
From: KMUW
Series: Strange Currency
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We’ll hear music from Kyshona Armstrong, Amythst Kiah, Dawes, Wilco, and Valerie June’s take on a Mazzy Star classic.

Bought by RADIOLEX and WLPR


  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 01:53:59
  • Purchases: 2
Strange Currency 05.27.22: Bliss Or Bust
From: KMUW
Series: Strange Currency
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Promised Land or Bust was the final album from Kansas’ Moreland and Arbuckle. We’ll hear music from that recording as well as selections from Ann W...

  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 01:53:59
Strange Currency 05.26.22: Remote Transmissions
From: KMUW
Series: Strange Currency
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Listen for selections from The Band of Heathens’ Remote Transmissions Vol.1, featuring covers of songs originally recorded by Bob Seger, Little Fea...

  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 01:53:58
Global Village 5.27.22
From: KMUW
Series: Global Village with Chris Heim
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Global Village highlights some world jazz sounds to mark birthdays of singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brazil-inspired saxophonist Bud Shank, and Cuban ...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KEOS, WFIU, KWMR, Raven Radio and more


  • Added: May 20, 2022
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 14
Global Village 5.26.22 or floating date
From: KMUW
Series: Global Village with Chris Heim
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SPECIAL: This time in the Global Village, it’s Africa Live – a program devoted to live performances from a number of legendary African performers, ...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Prairie Public, Delmarva Public Media, WESM 91.3 FM, KSFR and more


  • Added: May 20, 2022
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 19
Global Village Africa Day Special 5.25.22
From: KMUW
Series: Global Village with Chris Heim
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SPECIAL: On this date in 1963, the independent nations of Africa formed the Organization of African Unity. This event has since been celebrated acr...

Bought by KSFR, RadioFreePalmer, Delmarva Public Media, Lower Cape Communications, WSLR and more


  • Added: May 20, 2022
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 11
Global Village Dylan Special 5.24.22
From: KMUW
Series: Global Village with Chris Heim
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SPECIAL: Global Village celebrates the birthday of Bob Dylan in a show devoted to world music artists doing Dylan songs and world music-influenced ...

Bought by WFIU, Prairie Public, RadioFreePalmer, Delmarva Public Media, Lower Cape Communications and more


  • Added: May 20, 2022
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 13

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Staff of KMUW

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Lu Anne Stephens (Admin)
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Chris Heim (Admin)
Producer/Host - Global Village
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Jon Cyphers
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Strange Currency with Jedd Beaudoin (Admin)
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Catherine Hutchens
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Fletcher Powell
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Hugo Phan
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Carla Eckels
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Beth Golay (Admin)
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Jonathan Huber
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Tom Shine
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Mark Statzer (Admin)
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Kate Hutchens
Host and Producer
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Suzanne Perez
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Kylie Cameron
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Daniel Caudill
Reporter