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Our “Maiden Voyage” continues as we journey out to sea and “Return to Paradise.” Hear the timeless sounds of jazz from Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
This week on Afterglow, we explore the King Of Swing, Mr. Benny Goodman, and the many singers who front his big band. We’ll hear Goodman with singe...
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
This week, we take a look at some of the jazz and swing tunes from the 1950s Capitol Records diva Kay Starr, in honor of her 100th birthday.
- Added: Jul 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Added: Jul 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Francisco Canaro's music with his small ensembles, Quinteto Pirincho and Quinteto Don Pancho.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Celebrating the compositions and performances of the talented trio of Golden Era tango musician brothers.
Bought by WXXI Rochester
- Added: Jul 09, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Pack your bags as we embark upon a journey of musical discovery during “Smooth Sailing.” You’ll hear songs from the ships at sea featuring the musi...
- Added: Jul 07, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
The turntable must first be warmed up, so we start with saxophonist Paul Desmond, flutist Clifford Jordan and singer Dakota Staton. Next, New Moon ...
Bought by KJZX-Austin, KRZA, WMOT, KHNS, WEJP-LP 107.1 and more
- Added: Jul 05, 2022
- Length: 02:00:01
- Purchases: 10
Think about that line from “America, The Beautiful…” from Sea to Shining Sea. That’s going to be our theme as we celebrate America and the blessing...
- Added: Jun 28, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
It’s a celebration of all things summer as we begin a new season of Simply Timeless together. We’ll take a trip to Pebble Beach with Ellis Marsalis...
- Added: Jun 22, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Continuing where left off, moving along as we always do, “Let’s get Back to the Blues.” We compare styles, regions, generations and even record lab...
Bought by KJZX-Austin, WMOT, KRZA, KHNS, WVBI-LP and more
- Added: Jun 14, 2022
- Length: 02:00:01
- Purchases: 7
Life can be a little noisy, can’t it? The endless barrage of advertisements on the radio or TV… or the never-ending drone of car horns and sirens. ...
- Added: Jun 13, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Have the past few months left you a little tired and rundown? Maybe you could use a little peace and quiet. Join host Jay Daniels for peaceful mome...
- Added: Jun 13, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Few singers had as much of an influence on the next generation as the suave, full-throated “Mr. E” Billy Eckstine. This week, we’ll explore the wor...
- Added: Jun 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
We continue our 100th birthday celebration of the great Judy Garland this month with a closer look at her singing work on film, from The Wizard of ...
- Added: Jun 09, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Have you ever lit a candle in a dark room? Even a tiny flame can dispel the darkness and bring light to the surrounding space. Join host Jay Daniel...
- Added: Jun 04, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
Winter can be an awfully cold and dreary time of year. We yearn for the sunshine as the short days fade into long nights. Yet, even in the midst of...
- Added: May 31, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
It’s Afterglow’s semi-annual check-in with the latest in vocal jazz and traditional pop singers, exploring what’s new from favorites like Cecile Mc...
- Added: May 31, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Tonight on The Sound, we dive into Honkytonks & Hangovers released in 2020. The Federales, based out of Minneapolis are an Americana band with it's...
- Added: May 27, 2022
- Length: 01:00:30
Life has been busy for all of us. Sometimes, it’s hard to just find time to relax. So… we invite you to tag along with us as we go for a walk with ...
- Added: May 27, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
All Classical Portland and WQXR present the world premiere performance of composer Damien Geter's An African American Requiem recorded and broadcas...
Bought by Vermont Public, WNED Buffalo, KWAX, KMUN, WSHU and more
- Added: May 23, 2022
- Length: 01:59:01
- Purchases: 18
This week on Afterglow, we're celebrating Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday by exploring the jazz side of the fab four. We'll hear jazz versions o...
- Added: May 19, 2022
- Length: 59:00
On this special, we celebrate singer and film star Judy Garland on what would have been her 100th birthday (June 10, 2022). We’ll chronicle her mus...
- Added: May 18, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Take a journey with us as we explore the wonders of the visual arts. You’ll hear songs inspired by famous paintings, portraits, and sculptures… thr...
- Added: May 16, 2022
- Length: 01:50:40
From 1939 to 1945, as World War II raged on, American Popular Music responded. On Afterglow’s Memorial Day special this week, we look at the songs ...
- Added: May 11, 2022
- Length: 59:00
