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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 6, 2023 21:00:16 GMT -5
KUNC 91.5 FM - Greeley, CO - www.kunc.org/station-news/2023-12-06/kunc-announces-its-2023-holiday-programming-scheduleHappy Holidays from the staff here at KUNC! We're happy to announce our 2023 yuletide specials on the air! Don't forget, you can check the interactive schedule at any time. Friday, Dec. 8 8 p.m. - Hanukkah Lights: NPR an hourlong special celebrating the Jewish festival of lights through original stories read by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz. Join NPR for an hour of powerful and poignant storytelling about family, faith, and the miracle of Hanukkah. Tuesday, Dec. 19 8 p.m. - Festive Alt Latino: NPR Music’s Alt.Latino presents a 2015 encore featuring songwriter/performer Gaby Moreno and her band performing tracks from her popular holiday album Posada — recorded live at the KUT studios in Austin, Texas. She was joined by special guests Gina Chavez and Chicano Zen bandleader and record producer Michael Ramos. Wednesday, Dec. 20 8 p.m. – Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites, Episode 1: This year, a radio tradition continues — stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk — these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Thursday, Dec. 21 8 p.m. – Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites, Episode 2: NPR fills millions of homes each holiday with humor, warmth, and a host of festive voices. Continuing with the tradition of first Tinsel Tales program, this is another collection of the best and most requested holiday stories. Joy, hope, and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Hosted by Lynn Neary. Friday, Dec. 22 6 p.m. – A Car Talk Xmas Carol Redux: A refreshed and updated version of a holiday classic, in a twenty-nine minute non-fundraising special. Starring Tom and Ray Magliozzi and a stellar cast of public radio personalities including Robert Siegel as Bob Cratchit. From NPR and WBUR. 8 p.m. – Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites, Episode 3: Listeners tune to NPR for extraordinary Christmas stories that transport you to unexpected places. Baxter Black ponders the meaning of Christmas for Cows, Bailey White sneaks into her neighbor’s yard in search of an elusive hemlock tree; Julie Zickefoose serenades her neighbors on the coldest night of the year. Some of these programs will also be rebroadcast over the Christmas Eve weekend: Saturday, Dec. 23 5 p.m. — NPR’s Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites – Episode 1 6 p.m. — Festive Alt Latino Sunday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. — NPR’s Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites – Episode 2 6 p.m. — NPR’s Tinsel Tales, Christmas Favorites – Episode 3 |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 6, 2023 21:05:41 GMT -5
news.wosu.org/2023-12-06/classical-101-2023-holiday-programmingWOSU - 101.1 FM - Columbus, OH 2023 Holiday Programming Hanukkah Music Dec 10 at 10 a.m.: Candles Burning Brightly Christmas Music Monday, Dec 18, 8 p.m.: Welcome Christmas Tuesday, Dec 19, 8 p.m.: A Chanticleer Christmas Wednesday, Dec 20, 8 p.m.: Carols as Home with Imani Winds Thursday Dec 21, 8 p.m.: In Winter’s Glow Friday, Dec 22, 7 p.m.: Front Row Center Christmas Friday, Dec 22, 9 p.m.: Your Christmas Favorites Saturday, Dec 23 8 a.m.: All is Bright 9 a.m. St. Olaf Christmas Festival 12 p.m.: Saturday Cinema Sunday, Dec 24 6-10 a.m.: Sunday Baroque 10 a.m.: Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols from King’s College Cambridge Noon: Carols as Home with Imani Winds 1-3 p.m.: ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah New Year’s Eve 10 p.m.: MN Orchestra NY’s Celebration New Year’s Day 11 a.m.: New Year’s Day from Vienna All listings are subject to change.
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 6, 2023 21:11:47 GMT -5
WPSU 91.5 FM - Seven Frequencies - Pennsylvania WPSU-FM's Holiday Specials 2023 - radio.wpsu.org/2023-12-06/wpsu-fms-holiday-specials-2023Here is the complete list of holiday specials on WPSU-FM for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve in 2023: Tuesday, December 5 Candles Burning Brightly 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 Mindy Ratner hosts a delightful hour to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights. Lots of music from Jewish communities around the world, plus a hilarious lesson on how to prepare a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home. Thursday, December 21 Margaret Bonds, composer of "The Ballad of the Brown King" The Ballad of the Brown King 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, and 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Dr. Louise Toppin, a preeminent performer and scholar specializing in the concert repertoire of African American composers, presents the world premiere recording of Margaret Bonds’s “The Ballad of the Brown King.” With a libretto by Langston Hughes, this Christmas cantata focuses on Balthazar, the dark-skinned king who journeyed to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. This gorgeous work is beautifully interpreted by New York City-based The Dessoff Choirs and Orchestra, soloists soprano Laquita Mitchell, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford and tenor Noah Stewart, with Malcolm J. Merriweather conducting. Handel’s “Messiah” from The Pittsburgh Symphony 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 and 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Music Director Manfred Honeck leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and soloists in a concert performance of George Friedric Handel’s oratorio, “Messiah.” Friday, December 22 Your Classical Christmas Favorites 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 Join us this holiday season as we count down the top Christmas songs as voted on by listeners around the country in a two-hour special hosted by Tom Crann and Valerie Kahler from Your Classical. Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 Chicago’s fist lady of jazz, Dee Alexander, performs holiday classics with longtime collaborators pianist Miguel de la Cerna, bassist Junius Paul, and drummer Yussef Ernie Adams. Richard Steele hosts this one-hour special from the WFMT Radio Network. A Jazz Piano Christmas 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 Your favorite holiday classics as you’ve never heard them. The Kennedy Center and NPR present "A Jazz Piano Christmas," the annual sell-out event featuring jazz-infused renditions of the season’s most-loved music. This year, we spotlight remarkable pianist, vocalist and actress Melvis Santa — whose eclectic Afro-Cuban style has made her one of the most electrifying artists on the scene — in addition to internationally acclaimed Cuban composer and jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez. WPSU’s Holiday Jazz 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 WPSU's Greg Petersen is your host for a swingin’ holiday edition of WPSU Jazz with tracks from Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, and of course, a whole lot more. Saturday, December 23 American Routes 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 Host Nick Spitzer celebrates the season with two eclectic hours of American roots music for the holiday season. The Local Groove 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 The Local Groove will air its annual holiday show, with some new music to spruce up the mantle in 2023. Plus our annual reading of "A Visit From St. Nick" by John Vickers Jones. Sunday, December 24 A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 and 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" is the annual Christmas Eve broadcast of a service of Biblical readings, carols and related seasonal Classical music. This celebration will be presented by one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. Holday Music from WPSU 12 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 WPSU's Kristine Allen hosts two hours of eclectic holiday tunes, including classical music, folk, jazz and more. A Chanticleer Christmas 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 This one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, will be presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the superb 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices." Chanticleer is one of the premiere vocal ensembles in the nation. The ensemble has won two Grammys and is a member of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. The Film Score: Music for the Winter Holidays 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 This hour-long special is devoted to holiday and wintertime movie music. In addition to beloved standards (“White Christmas” from “Holiday Inn” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from “Meet Me in St. Louis”), Michael shares an eclectic mix of wintry film scores, ranging from “It Happened in Sun Valley” (from “Sun Valley Serenade”) to Alexandre Desplat’s folk-inspired score for “The Grand Budapest Hotel” to Bernard Herrmann’s bracing sleigh ride accompaniment composed for the Orson Welles drama “The Magnificent Ambersons.” Bundle up and enjoy! Holday Music from WPSU 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 WPSU's Kristine Allen hosts an hour of eclectic holiday tunes, including classical music, folk, jazz and more. Penn State School Of Theatre A Christmas Carol from Penn State 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 and 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Join us for a re-broadcast of a special Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage event, performed at the Playhouse Theatre at University Park. Hear Rick Lombardo’s adaptation of Charles thingyens’ "A Christmas Carol" as a 1941 radio play. The production features professional artists in the School of Theatre’s faculty, along with students and community members. Mark O’Connor’s “An Appalachian Christmas” 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Mark O’Connor, famous bluegrass fiddler and respected American composer, leads the O’Connor Band and special guest Nancy Ives, principal cellist of the Oregon Symphony, in "An Appalachian Christmas." Hear holiday favorites including “The Cherry Tree Carol,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” and more. Plus, Mark O’Connor talks about the importance of fiddling in the development of early American music. A Celtic Christmas 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Hear Christmas music from European folk traditions going back several centuries. Featuring artists Jim Sharkey, Eileen Ivers, Cherish the Ladies and more. All Is Bright 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, 12 p.m. Dec. 25. All Is Bright, with host Lynne Warfel, offering an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Monday, December 25 Holiday Music from WPSU 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 WPSU's Kristine Allen hosts two hours of eclectic holiday tunes, including classical music, folk, jazz and more. A Handel & Haydn Society Christmas 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Celebrate the season with this hour-long special featuring Christmas choral music from America’s oldest continuously performing ensemble, Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society. Founded in 1815, the Society is celebrating their bicentennial season, including their 400th performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Join Host Cale Wiggins for this program featuring music from the 15th century to the late 20th. A Christmas for all times. All Is Bright 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 "All Is Bright," with host Lynne Warfel, offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Welcome Christmas 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Welcome the holiday with a VocalEssence holiday concert. It’s an hour of joyful, classic holiday music from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, singing traditional carols and new discoveries. "A Christmas Carol" from Penn State 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Join us for a re-broadcast of a special Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage event, performed at the Playhouse Theatre at University Park. Hear Rick Lombardo’s adaptation of Charles thingyens’ "A Christmas Carol," as a 1941 radio play, performed this season by professional artists on the School of Theatre’s faculty, along with students and members of the local community. A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Hear the re-broadcast of "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols," the Christmas Eve broadcast of a service of Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal music. This special features one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. Your Classical Christmas Favorites 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Join us this holiday season as we count down the top Christmas songs as voted by you in a two-hour special hosted by Tom Crann and Valerie Kahler. Handel’s “Messiah” from The Pittsburgh Symphony 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25 Music Director Manfred Honeck leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and soloists in a concert performance of George Friedric Handel’s oratorio, “Messiah.” Tuesday, December 26 The Sounds of Kwanzaa 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 In this broadcast, Garrett McQueen offers a background on the history of Kwanzaa and its guiding principles, alongside musical selections that highlight the spirit of the celebration. The show features the compositions of Florence Price, Duke Ellington, Sean O’Loughlin, and special performances by Imani Winds. Sunday, December 31 2023 Remembered from The Current 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 Join The Current in honoring the life, music and legacy of artists we lost this year with 2023 Remembered from The Current. This two-hour musical tribute is a celebration of all sounds — from indie to influential — and the perfect way for music lovers to unite in paying homage to the artists who have shaped music history. From musicians and producers to industry icons, the playlist will feature legends like Tina Turner, David Crosby (CSNY, Byrds), Sinéad O'Connor, Tony Bennett, Jane Birkin, Astrud Gilberto, Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck (The Yard Birds), Harry Belafonte, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Gordon Lightfoot and many more. Host Jill Riley will highlight milestones in each artist's life and career, explore their lasting impact on the music world, and spin their most beloved songs. The Local Groove Presents 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 Groove locally this New Year’s Eve with special half-hour sets from Eric Ian Farmer and Adam and the Armadillos recorded live at WPSU-TV. Toast of the Nation 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 - 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1 An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect audio complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 6, 2023 21:16:10 GMT -5
WMSE 91.7FM - Milwaukee, WI FOR SOME OUT OF THIS WORLD PROGRAMMING! - www.wmse.org/event/wmse-holiday-programming/At WMSE our DJs take great pride in cultivating great radio. The holidays are no exception – from The Good John’s very uplifting “Family Christmas Show,” to Paul Hosts six hour Christmas Eve spectacular – there is indeed something for everyone! Starting Dec. 13 at 6:00 a.m. through Dec. 25, at 9 p.m. Stay tuned as more shows are sure to be added. Wednesday, Dec. 13 DJ Tony Myers hosts “A Very Chilly Christmas” episode of Chillosophy (6 a.m. – 9 a.m.) Thursday, Dec. 21 Jon Blick hosts the “Annual Holiday Show” on Overnight Sensations As usual it will cover the entire musical spectrum. No genres will be spared. (Midnight – 3 a.m.) Dave Cornils hosts “Christmas Trash” 45 spin on One Man’s Trash (3 a.m. – 6 a.m.) Friday, Dec. 22 The Good John will host “The Annual Chicken Shack Family Christmas Special!” (9 a.m. – noon) Sonia hosts “Holiday Blues” on Sonia’s Blues Drive (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.) Saturday, Dec. 23 Good John will host “The Blues Hideout Gospel Show” (9 a.m. – noon) Host Jayx presents “Transcentral Radio – Best of 2023” The top tracks of the year in electronic dance music including the #1 release of 2023! (9 p.m. – midnight) Sunday, Dec. 24 Paul host brings you “The Annual Paul Host Christmas Eve Spectacular” (noon – 9 p.m.) Monday, Dec. 25 DJ Marty hosts “A Very Merry Rock Ride Kiss-mas” (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.) Buzz brings you “A Very Buzzy Christmas” Punk & Garage Rock holiday tunes (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 6, 2023 21:19:02 GMT -5
CapRadio Music 2023 Holiday Specials - www.capradio.org/holidaysThis holiday season let CapRadio be your musical companion. We have a wide variety of uplifting and entertaining specials planned between now and New Year’s Day. Plus you’ll hear seasonal favorites sprinkled in throughout our regular programming, music that will enhance any occasion. Whatever you do and wherever you go this holiday season, keep CapRadio handy and we’ll provide just the right musical soundtrack. Support for CapRadio’s Sounds of the Season comes from Robert Shibatani and the Shibatani Group International. Schedule Monday, December 4, 2023 6 p.m. All is Bright Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6 p.m. Wind & Rhythm: Dashing Through the Snow Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6 p.m. The Film Score: Music for the Winter Holidays Thursday, December 7, 2023 6 p.m. Candles Burning Brightly Generously Supported by Joyce Ratner Friday, December 8, 2023 6 p.m. The Ballad of the Brown King Saturday, December 9, 2023 4 p.m. Connections: The Gift Connection Sunday, December 10, 2023 2 p.m. Connections: The Gift Connection Monday, December 11, 2023 6 p.m. A Chanukah Celebration with Chicago A Capella Generously Supported by Joyce Ratner Tuesday, December 12, 2023 6 p.m. A Medieval Christmas Wednesday, December 13, 2023 6 p.m. Itzhak Perlman’s Chanukah Radio Party Generously Supported by Joyce Ratner Thursday, December 14, 2023 6 p.m. Montserrat Boys Choir Friday, December 15, 2023 4 p.m. CapRadio Holiday Request Hour 5 p.m. St. Olaf Christmas Festival Saturday, December 16, 2023 4 p.m. Connections: The Carol Connection 2 Sunday, December 17, 2023 2 p.m. Connections: The Carol Connection 2 Monday, December 18, 2023 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 6 p.m. A Swinging Holiday Jazz Party with Wynton Marsalis 7 p.m. Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 6 p.m. Carols as Home with Imani Winds 7 p.m. A Homegrown Jazz Holiday with Devin Yamanaka Wednesday, December 20, 2023 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 6 p.m. December Around the World with Jennifer Reason Generously Supported by Dr. Dean Keith Simonton 7 p.m. The More the Merrier with Avery Jeffry Thursday, December 21, 2023 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 6 p.m. In Winter's Glow 7 p.m. NPR's A Jazz Piano Christmas Friday, December 22, 2023 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 4 p.m. CapRadio Holiday Request Hour 6 p.m. A Chanticleer Christmas 7 p.m. NPR's Jazz Night in America Saturday, December 23, 2023 4 p.m. Connections: The Nativity Connection 5 p.m. Thistle and Shamrock: A Celtic Holiday Tradition 6 p.m. Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Sunday, December 24, 2023 7 a.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 9 a.m. Sunday Baroque: Christmas Special 11 a.m. All is Bright 12 p.m. A Chanticleer Christmas 1 p.m. Carols as Home with Imani Winds 2 p.m. Connections: The Shepherd Connection 3 p.m. Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice 5 p.m. December Around the World with Jennifer Reason* Generously Supported by Dr. Dean Keith Simonton 6 p.m. A Homegrown Jazz Holiday with Devin Yamanaka 7 p.m. Gary Vercelli's Jingle Bell Jazz Generously Supported by Tom & Hedda Smithson Monday, December 25, 2023 6 a.m. Welcome Christmas 7 a.m. Mike Nelson's Holiday Favorites 9 a.m. Montserrat Boys Choir 10 a.m. St. Olaf Christmas Festival 12 p.m. Jennifer Reason's Holiday Favorites Generously Supported by Carl and Sue Miller 2 p.m. Midday Masterpiece 2:30 p.m. Victor Forman's Holiday Favorites 4 p.m. Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas 5 p.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 7 p.m. The More the Merrier with Avery Jeffry Tuesday, December 26, 2023 6 p.m. The Sounds of Kwanzaa with Garret McQueen Sunday, December 31, 2023 6 p.m. Excellence in Jazz New Year's Eve Kickoff 7 p.m. NPR's Toast of the Nation Monday, January 1, 2024 8 a.m. New Year's Day from Vienna |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 8:39:24 GMT -5
www.wwno.org/2023-12-08/new-orleans-public-radio-holiday-schedule-2023-2024WWNO 89.9 FM & Classical 104.9 FM - New 0rleans, LA New Orleans Public Radio Holiday Schedule 2023-2024 WWNO 89.9 Holiday Programming December 7 (Thu) 9pm - Yiddish Radio Project Holiday Special All that survives from the "golden age" of Yiddish radio in the 1930s to '50s are a thousand fragile discs, rescued from storerooms, attics, and even dumpsters. But what a story they tell! The Yiddish Radio Project is a celebration of these recordings and of the forgotten geniuses and dreamers who created them. We compiled the best clips from our archive for this holiday special. Hosted by Scott Simon. 10pm - Candles Burning Brightly A delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! Lots of music from Jewish communities around the world, plus a hilarious lesson on how to prepare a classic Chanukah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home. December 10 (Sun) 9pm - Hanukkah Lights 2023 This year features four of our favorite stories from Hanukkah Lights archive - written by authors Daniel Mark Epstein, Max Apple, Anne Burt and Andy Borowitz - plus a special Hanukkah Tiny Desk performance by the LeeVees! December 13 (Wed) 9pm - Yiddish Radio Project Holiday Special All that survives from the "golden age" of Yiddish radio in the 1930s to '50s are a thousand fragile discs, rescued from storerooms, attics, and even dumpsters. But what a story they tell! The Yiddish Radio Project is a celebration of these recordings and of the forgotten geniuses and dreamers who created them. We compiled the best clips from our archive for this holiday special. Hosted by Scott Simon. 10pm - A Chanukah Celebration with Chicago a capella Join Jonathan Miller, artistic director of Chicago a cappella and a longtime champion of Jewish choral music, for an inspiring and informative show featuring choral music set to Chanukah texts. December 14 (Thu) 9pm -Itzhak Perlman’s Chanukah Radio Party Itzhak Perlman invites you to his Chanukah Radio Party. Join the superstar violinist as he tells the story of the Jewish festival of lights, and shares his favorite recordings for the holiday – some serious, some silly. This engaging one-hour special includes numbers from Itzhak Perlman’s radio-addicted childhood in Israel; evocative songs in Yiddish and Ladino; classical music that revolves around the Maccabee heroes of the story; and Chanukah gems by American folk singers. The master storyteller also regales you with jokes and memories, plus tales of three classic Chanukah symbols: the menorah, the latke, and, of course, the dreidel. 10pm - Chanukah in Story and Song Chanukkah In Story and Song Sung by the The Western Wind Narrated by Leonard Nimoy The acclaimed vocal sextet and the renowned actor present 25 eclectic selections, from the Ladino songs of the Spanish Jews and Yiddish melodies of Eastern Europe to modern Israeli tunes and their original version of “I Have a Little Dreydle.” The singers sing a cappella and are also joined by instruments including violin, accordion, bass and guitar. The narration written by Rabbi Gerald Skolnik sheds light on the holiday customs and rituals. December 15 (Fri) 7pm - Hanukkah Lights 2023 This year features four of our favorite stories from Hanukkah Lights archive - written by authors Daniel Mark Epstein, Max Apple, Anne Burt and Andy Borowitz - plus a special Hanukkah Tiny Desk performance by the LeeVees! December 20 (Wed) 8pm - Lyrica Baroque 2023 Holiday Special 9pm - Lagniappe Sessions NOJO Holiday Special December 21 (Thur) 10pm - Holiday Stories of Warmth and Light, from Living On Earth Native American myths and tales help us endure or even enjoy the short days and long nights of winter. Living on Earth’s annual celebration of stories helps connect people with the natural world and includes an Iroquois explanation of why the constellation Pleiades twinkles overhead and an Abenaki custom that asks forgiveness for any wrongs of the previous year. 11pm - An Echoes Winter Solstice Get ready for the big chill as John Diliberto creates a soundscape of snow-shrouded trees, silent saguaro cactus and white out conditions. It's a winter fantasy with no Christmas Carols, but a sleigh-full of music taking you into the celestial and chilled side of the season. December 22 (Fri) 7pm - Jazz Piano Christmas 2023 Your favorite holiday classics as you’ve never heard them! The Kennedy Center and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas, the annual sell-out event featuring jazz-infused renditions of the season’s most-loved music. This year, we spotlight remarkable pianist, vocalist, and actress Melvis Santa—whose eclectic Afro-Cuban style has made her one of the most electrifying artists on the scene—in addition to internationally acclaimed Cuban composer and jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez. Hosted by Felix Contreras. 8pm - Fred Kaston’s 38th Annual Jazz Christmas Party 2 hours of great jazz versions of Christmas favorites featuring Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ellis Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Don Vappie, Johnny Adams, Wynton Marsalis, Judith Owen and more… 10pm - Garrett’s 9th Ward Holiday Radio Party 11pm - Jazz Night in America Holiday Special Jazz Night in America brings you holiday classics with fresh arrangements and entertaining storytelling recorded live from Rose Theater in New York City. This year's Jazz Night in America holiday special will feature drummer Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O; a ruckus band recorded at Jazz at Lincoln Center that flip seasonal songs on their head while inserting humor and joyful swing. Christian McBride hosts. December 23 (Sat) 12am - A World Cafe Holiday Special World Cafe is celebrating 30 years by revisiting special holiday performances from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Los Lobos, Andrew Bird, The Bird and The Bee, Pink Martini, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and more. Hosted by Raina Douris, this musical gift will provide a full hour of hip holiday cheer. 5am - Rick Steves’ Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Netherlands. Enjoy Old World holiday traditions from Europe, and meet some of Santa’s cousins, as we hear about Christmas season events that range from the sublime to the quirky on this Travel with Rick Steves special. Rick’s friends explain how they observe the holidays in Germany’s Bavaria, on the island of Sardinia, in Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Rome. We’ll also get a taste of a tropical Christmas in Costa Rica. Pick up a few international Christmas customs to brighten up your holidays! December 24 (Sun) 9am – Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols presents your audience with an opportunity to share in a live, world-wide Christmas Eve broadcast of a service of Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal Classical music. This special will be presented by one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. Find out what to expect from this year’s performance here... 12pm - Rick Steves’ Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Netherlands. Enjoy Old World holiday traditions from Europe, and meet some of Santa’s cousins, as we hear about Christmas season events that range from the sublime to the quirky on this Travel with Rick Steves special. Rick’s friends explain how they observe the holidays in Germany’s Bavaria, on the island of Sardinia, in Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Rome. We’ll also get a taste of a tropical Christmas in Costa Rica. Pick up a few international Christmas customs to brighten up your holidays! 5pm - Joy to the World: A Holiday in Pink The internationally acclaimed “little orchestra" Pink Martini bedecks the airwaves with festive holiday songs from across the globe. From timeless classics to rarely heard gems, hear a multi-denominational, multi-cultural jubilee, overflowing with enough holiday spirit to warm your entire family. Hosted by All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro, and co-produced by OPB and Murray Street Productions. 6pm - Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1967 Christmas Eve Message of Hope On Christmas Eve 1967, Martin Luther King, civil rights leader, Baptist preacher and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, agreed to deliver the prestigious Massey lectures on CBC Radio. His title was "Conscience for Change." Although these lectures were recorded more than forty years ago, King’s words have lost none of their relevance as we still try to come to terms with many of the same issues. 7pm – A Christmas Carol with Jonathan Winters A public radio tradition hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg. Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of thingyens' holiday classic, with a special performing edition prepared by thingyens for his own presentations. Also featuring Mimi Kennedy. 9pm – Garrett’s 9th Ward Holiday Radio Party December 25 (Mon) 12am/midnight - Welcome Christmas There’s no better way to welcome Christmas than Welcome Christmas!, the VocalEssence holiday concert conducted by Philip Brunelle. It’s an hour of joyful, classic holiday music from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, singing traditional carols and new discoveries. 9am- An Afro Blue Christmas This is a special holiday concert with Howard University's premiere vocal ensemble Afro Blue, and special guest pianist Cyrus Chestnut. The a-cappela group performs a variety of holiday songs including African-American spirituals, jazz and pop tunes, and classical repertoire. The joyous celebration includes one of a kind arrangements on traditional holiday songs plus new compositions... music perfect for the holidays and the spirit of Christmas. Hosted by Michele Norris. 10am - Christmas with the Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs One of the great holiday traditions in America, the choirs of Morehouse and Spelman Colleges -- two of the most prestigious historically black institutions in the nation -- get together to present a spine-tingling concert program. This year's program features the best works of the last several years. It's a joyous celebration of the schools' tradition of singing excellence, with their trademark mixture of spirituals and carols. Korva Coleman hosts. 11am- The Ballad of the Brown King Dr. Louise Toppin, a preeminent performer and scholar specializing in the concert repertoire of African American composers, presents the world premiere recording of Margaret Bonds’s The Ballad of the Brown King (Avie Records, 2018). With a libretto by Langston Hughes, this Christmas cantata focuses on Balthazar, the dark-skinned king who journeyed to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. This gorgeous work is beautifully interpreted by New York City-based The Dessoff Choirs and Orchestra, soloists soprano Laquita Mitchell, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford and tenor Noah Stewart, with Malcolm J. Merriweather at the podium. 12pm (noon) - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra 2023 Holiday Special 1pm - Lyrica Baroque 2023 Holiday Special 2pm - A Choral Christmas with Stile Antico Celebrate Christmas with the sound of soaring voices. Stile Antico, the award-winning choir from London, pays a visit to St. Paul's Church on Harvard Square for a concert of radiant sacred music for the Christmas season by the most acclaimed composers of the renaissance. Hear the group's luminous blend of voices sing the intricately woven music of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. Hosted by Cathy Fuller of WGBH. December 26 (Tues) 8pm - A Season’s Griot Kwanzaa Special Hosted by acclaimed storyteller Madafo Lloyd Wilson, A Season's Griot is an annual one-hour special that captures the tales and traditions of African American and African peoples. The show’s poet laureate, Beverly Fields Burnette, and other members of the Season’s Griot family return with familiar and favorite elements of Griot. January 1 (Mon) 10am - New Year’s Day From Vienna 2024 Details to come… Classical 104.9 and the WWNO Classical Network Holiday Programming December 8 (Fri) 7pm - A Chanukah Celebration with Chicago a capella Join Jonathan Miller, artistic director of Chicago a cappella and a longtime champion of Jewish choral music, for an inspiring and informative show featuring choral music set to Chanukah texts. December 15 (Fri) 7pm -- Lyrica Baroque 2023 Holiday Special December 20 (Wed) 8pm - Winter Holidays around the world with Bill MCLaughlin Winter holidays are celebrated around the world, and their music is wonderful to hear, regardless of which tradition you observe. Bill’s spirited selection starts in the 12th century with Nova Stella, medieval Italian Christmas music from Saint Francis of Assisi’s staging of the nativity; jazz pianist Dave Brubeck’s classical composition La Fiesta de la Posada, evoking a Mexican Christmas celebration; and Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols. We will enjoy this time of year in Paris with music from Debussy, and then travel to Polynesia for a traditional hymn, Anau Oia Ea. And then ending with an excerpt from Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors from the original television production. Turn on your radio, pour a cup of tea, cozy up to a warm fire, and enjoy the music! December 21 (Thurs) 6pm - The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice 2023 A brand new 2-hour musical celebration of the winter holidays – Advent, Chanukah, the Solstice, Christmas, Dongzhi, New Year’s and Twelfth Night/Epiphany -- featuring traditional carols, wassails, hymns, ballads, children’s game-songs, and folk dance-tunes excerpted from live Christmas Revels stage productions presented around the country. 9pm - A Paul Winter Solstice Celebrate the return of the sun with an encore performance recorded in the world’s largest Gothic cathedral. Musicians include gospel singer Theresa Thomason, multi-instrumentalist and singer Arto Tunçboyacıyan and double reed wizard Paul McCandless. Hear the American Performance Premiere of the Grammy-winning suite MIHO with The Paul Winter Consort: Eugene Friesen, Paul Sullivan, Eliot Wadopian, Jamey Haddad, Tim Brumfield and the thundering Cathedral Pipe Organ. WNYC's John Schaefer hosts. December 22 (Fri) 7pm - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra 2023 Holiday Special 8pm - A Handel and Haydn Society Christmas Celebrate the season with this hour-long special featuring Christmas choral music from America’s oldest continuously performing ensemble, Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society. Founded in 1815, the Society is celebrating their bicentennial season, including their 400th performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Join Host Cale Wiggins for this program featuring music from the 15th century to the late 20th ; a Christmas for all times. December 24 (Sun) 5pm - A Handel and Haydn Society Christmas Celebrate the season with this hour-long special featuring Christmas choral music from America’s oldest continuously performing ensemble, Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society. Founded in 1815, the Society is celebrating their bicentennial season, including their 400th performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Join Host Cale Wiggins for this program featuring music from the 15th century to the late 20th ; a Christmas for all times. 6pm - The Ballad of the Brown King - Dr. Louise Toppin, a preeminent performer and scholar specializing in the concert repertoire of African American composers, presents the world premiere recording of Margaret Bonds’s The Ballad of the Brown King (Avie Records, 2018). With a libretto by Langston Hughes, this Christmas cantata focuses on Balthazar, the dark-skinned king who journeyed to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. This gorgeous work is beautifully interpreted by New York City-based The Dessoff Choirs and Orchestra, soloists soprano Laquita Mitchell, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford and tenor Noah Stewart, with Malcolm J. Merriweather at the podium. 9pm - A Chanticleer Christmas (CD) This unique, one-hour program of holiday music is presented live in concert by Chanticleer. Hear why this superb 12-man ensemble is known as "an orchestra of voices," as they perform holiday classics and new favorites, with choral commentary by host Steve Staruch. December 25 (Mon) 12am-12pm - 24 Hours of Classical Christmas Music on WWNO
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 8:42:34 GMT -5
Celebrate the 2023 holiday season with these special programs on KVPR. www.kvpr.org/2023-12-07/celebrate-the-holidays-with-kvprYou can also find 24/7 holiday music streaming on our KVPR Classical channel from December 22-25. Saturday, December 9 Hanukkah Lights - 7 p.m. Susan Stamberg and Murry Horwitz share favorite stories about the festival of lights, plus a special Tiny Desk performance by The LeeVees. Candles Burning Brightly - 8 p.m. Hear music from Jewish communities worldwide, a hilarious lesson on preparing a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home. Thursday, December 21 A Paul Winter Solstice - 9 p.m. This year, Solstice Live! warms up the longest night of the year with a taste of the tropics. This one-hour Winter Solstice special brings a starry array of Brazilian guests, including Ivan Lins, Renato Braz, and Luciana Souza, with the Paul Winter Consort at the annual solstice concerts in New York’s Cathedral of St John the Divine. John Schaefer hosts. In Winter's Glow - 10 p.m. A winter solstice program, with modern classical sounds for the longest night of the year, chosen especially to compliment the chilly, starry nights of the season. Saturday, December 23 Travel with Rick Steves: Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Amsterdam - 8 p.m. Enjoy Old World holiday traditions from Europe, and meet some of Santa’s cousins, as we hear about Christmas season events that range from the sublime to the quirky. Rick’s friends explain how they observe the holidays in Germany’s Bavaria, on the island of Sardinia, in Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Rome. And we’ll get a taste of a tropical Christmas in Costa Rica. Selected Shorts: Unwrapping the Holidays - 9 p.m. Host Meg Wolitzer presents three unexpected stories that let us see the holidays’ associations—family, friends, food, gifts, and goodwill—in different ways. Selections from Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Sherrie Flick, and John Cheever will be read by Jayne Atkinson, James Naughton, Adina Verson and Teagle F. Bougere. Your Classical Christmas Favorites - 10 p.m. This two-hour special is a countdown of the top classical Christmas songs as voted on by listeners. Sunday, December 24 Tinsel Tales: NPR Christmas Favorites - 6 p.m. Stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk -- these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Tinsel Tales 2: More NPR Christmas Favorites - 7 p.m. More of the best and most requested holiday stories from NPR. Jazz Piano Christmas 39 - 8 p.m. The Kennedy Center and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas, the annual sell-out event featuring jazz-infused renditions of the season’s most-loved music. Hosted by Felix Contreras. Sunday Night Jazz: Holiday Edition - 9 p.m. Join KVPR's David Aus for a holiday edition of Sunday Night Jazz, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Monday, December 25 Tinsel Tales 3: Even More NPR Christmas Favorites - 9 a.m. In keeping with a well-loved NPR holiday tradition, hear the third collection of extraordinary Christmas stories that will transport you to unexpected places. Some tales are funny; some are touching; some are insightful or irreverent or nostalgic or surprising. Tinsel Tales 4: NPR Christmas Stories Told Through Song - 10 a.m. NPR revisits interviews with musicians about their Christmas albums. Some, like Katie Melua and Sting, celebrate tradition and winter mystery in their Christmas songs. Others, like Kenny Rogers and Amy Grant, find spirituality and stability in holiday music. Jon Batiste and Anthony Hamilton bring new energy to old favorites on their Christmas albums. Sunday, December 31 Toast of the Nation - 9 p.m. An NPR tradition every New Year's Eve since the 1970s, Toast of the Nation is the perfect audio complement for the occasion. It's festive jazz you can party to, all night long. Tags |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 8:49:56 GMT -5
KWAX 91.1 FM - Eugene, OR Celebrate the holidays with the annual KWAX music lineup - around.uoregon.edu/content/celebrate-holidays-annual-kwax-music-lineup-0Each year, KWAX Classical Oregon, the University of Oregon’s all-classical public radio station, puts together a three-day program of music guaranteed to put anyone in the holiday spirit. Programming kicks off the Saturday before Christmas Day and features favorites such as “Handel’s Messiah” and the annual St. Olaf Christmas concert. Many of KWAX’s regular programs will have a Christmas theme. Saturday, Dec. 23 6 p.m. – Canadian Brass Christmas Time is Here 7 p.m. – Winter Holiday with Bill McGlaughlan 8 p.m. – Carols and Cheer 9 p.m. – Carols at Home with Imani Winds Sunday, Dec. 24 8 p.m. – Handel’s Messiah with the Pittsburgh Symphony Monday, Dec. 25 8 a.m. – A Rochester Festival of Lessons and Carols 9 a.m. – St. Olaf Christmas Festival 11 a.m. – Welcome Christmas Noon – Ballad of the Brown King 1 p.m. – Your Christmas Favorites 3 p.m. – All is Bright 4 p.m. – A Chanticleer Christmas KWAX 91.1 FM programming can be heard around Western and Central Oregon via transmitters and can also be streamed online at www.kwax.com as well as on TuneIn and Internet Radio. |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 9:00:41 GMT -5
indianapublicmedia.org/blog/enjoy-the-holidays-with-wfiu.phpWFIU 103.7 FM - Bloomington, IN Monday, December 4 10:00 PM – Pipedreams: Holiday Pipes Diverse and diverting seasonal selections, including engaging live concert improvisations by John Schwandt. Tuesday, December 5 8:00 PM – Ether Game: Krampusnacht We hope you’ve been good this year, it’s December 5 and that can only mean one thing: It’s Krampusnacht! Join us for a show about musical misbehavers who deserved a visit from the Christmas Devil. Thursday, December 7 8:00 PM – Harmonia: Holiday Spin Holidays are a great time for music! We’re taking a spin through three favorite tunes and hearing how early composers and modern performers make them memorable. Warm up your ears for some holiday cheer! Sunday, December 10 6:00 PM – Candles Burning Brightly This celebration of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, explores Chanukah foods, traditional activities, and plenty of music. Monday, December 11 10:00 PM – Pipedreams: An English Christmas Festival Choirs and organists in British chapels and cathedrals share the glad tidings. Tuesday, December 12 8:00 PM – Ether Game: March of the Toys Dancing Dolls and Tin Soldiers, the Ether Game Brain Trust is getting into the holiday spirit with a show all about toys coming to life. 9:00 PM – The Score: Variations on the Theme of Santa Whether you call him Father Christmas, Santa Claus, or Saint Nick, he's the one who brings joy this time of year. Hear a stocking full of variations on the theme of Santa. Enjoy music from Rise of the Guardians, A Boy Called Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, The Santa Clause, and more. Thursday, December 14 8:00 PM – Harmonia: Los Posadas Grab some tamales and churros and get ready to burst open the piñata as we celebrate Las Posadas with music from Renaissance and Baroque Mexico. Plus, our featured release is Weihnachtshistorie, an album of Christmas music from Wrocław, Poland. Sunday, December 17 6:00 PM – A Tribute to Menahem Pressler On the weekend he would have turned 100, WFIU celebrates Menahem Pressler’s life and music, featuring performances from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music archives. Monday, December 18 10:00 PM – Pipedreams: For Christmas Eve A melodious miscellany of sonic surprises gathered under the tree for your delight. Tuesday, December 19 8:00 PM – Ether Game: Absolutely thingyensian Some call him the man who invented Christmas. The Brain Trust thinks he’s a pretty good writer and so did many composers. On this episode, we quiz on music inspired by Charles thingyens. 9:00 PM – The Score: Christmas Through the Years Through the millennia people have celebrated the holiday of Christmas in many ways, and films have captured that spirit through their music. We chronicle Christmas through the years with music from The Star, A Lion in Winter, A Christmas Carol, Joyeaux Noel, and more. 10:00 PM – Welcome Christmas There’s no better way to welcome the holiday season than Welcome Christmas, the VocalEssence holiday concert conducted by Philip Brunelle. It’s an hour of joyful, classic holiday music from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, singing traditional carols and new discoveries. 11:00 PM – All Is Bright Hosted by Lynne Warfel, this program features gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star, and the manger scene. Wednesday, December 20 8:00 PM – The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of The Winter Solstice Hear a musical celebration of the Winter holidays—Christmas, the Solstice, Chanukah, New Year’s, Jonkonnu, and Twelfth Night/Epiphany—featuring traditional carols, chants, wassails, hymns, children’s game-songs, and folk dance-tunes excerpted from live Christmas Revels stage productions presented around the country. Thursday, December 21 8:00 PM – Harmonia: A Medieval Christmas Tired of jingle bells yet? This time of year, we are surrounded by Christmas music. Join us for something a little different as we explore Christmas music of another age—the medieval! We’ll hear music from the Tallis Scholars, the Boston Camerata, and more. Plus, our featured release is Christmas from the ensemble Gesualdo Six. 9:00 PM – Montserrat Boy Choir (Escolania de Montserrat) Perched atop the mountains near Barcelona, the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat is home to one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious boy choirs. For the first time in their 800-year history, the choir made its Midwest premiere. Bringing with them a message of peace, the choristers use music to transcend borders and speak directly to your heart. 10:00 PM – St. Olaf Christmas Festival The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is a chance for listeners across the country and around the world to participate in one of the nation’s most treasured holiday celebrations. Programming includes sacred choral and instrumental music from many traditions: beloved hymns, classical masterworks, folk songs from around the world, and African American spirituals. Friday, December 22 8:00 PM – Afterglow: Holiday Rarities For Afterglow’s annual winter holiday show, we explore some less familiar holiday gems from classic singers, including “Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney,” “It Happened in Sun Valley,” and more. 9:00 PM – Night Lights: A 1960s Jazz Christmas Night Lights celebrates the season with music from Bill Evans, Jimmy Smith, John Coltrane, Vince Guaraldi, and other jazz artists of the 1960s. Saturday, December 23 8:00 PM – Just You & Me in The Soul Kitchen WFIU hosts Brother William (The Soul Kitchen) and David Brent Johnson (Just You & Me) are conducting a musical summit that we’re calling "Just You & Me in The Soul Kitchen." David and William will bring you two hours of music that invokes this time of year in various ways, and they’ll share stories about what the songs mean to them. (Repeats December 25 at 3pm.) Sunday, December 24 10:00 AM – A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols This worldwide Christmas Eve broadcast features Biblical readings, carols, and related seasonal Classical music. The special is presented by one of the world’s foremost choirs of men and boys and performed in an acoustically and architecturally renowned venue, the 500-year-old Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England. 12:00 PM – Inner States: Not Those Winter Holidays Inner States' winter holiday special is about not celebrating the traditional winter holidays, or celebrating them in unusual ways, including a family who got their most important winter holiday tradition from a 1990s sitcom, and more. 7:00 PM – Winter Holidays around the World with Bill McGlaughlin Winter holidays are celebrated around the world, and their music is wonderful to hear, regardless of which tradition you observe. Join Exploring Music host Bill McGlaughlin as he takes us on a winter musical journey from Italy, to Mexico, to Polynesia, and many places in between. 8:00 PM – Winter Holidays around the World with Bill McGlaughlin This holiday season, the Rochester, NY, chamber choir Madrigalia and their Artistic Director Cary Ratcliff return to public radio for Christmas with Madrigalia. Celebrate the excitement and joy of the holiday season with traditional carols and anthems from the Medieval era through the 21st century celebrating Winter Solstice, Chanukah, Christmas, and the New Year. Tuesday, December 26 9:00 PM – The Score: Christmas Memories It's a musical Christmas card from The Score. Bask in the warm glow of the music from holiday favorites including A Christmas Story, White Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and more. Thursday, December 28 8:00 PM – Harmonia: Here We Come A-Wassailing: Music for the Winter Solstice The longest and darkest of nights, the Winter Solstice has been observed across cultures with rituals and feasts celebrating the warmth of community and the return of the light. Nothing drives the cold winter away quite like a rousing tune, so join us for music in honor of the Winter Solstice. 9:00 PM – Fiesta! Classical Christmas in Latin America José Maurício Nunes Garcia wrote several pieces celebrating Christmas. We feature a brand-new recording of his monumental mass, Missa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 9:25:48 GMT -5
Buffalo-Toronto Public Media www.wned.org/holiday-programs/classical-945-wned/WNED 94.5 FM - Buffalo, NY Each weekday in December at 6pm we will indulge ourselves by playing a favorite Classical Holiday Album suggested by our listeners straight through. Submit your request at using the link below, then listen for your request. WBFO 88.7 FM - Buffalo, NY Thursday, November 23 at 11am-1pm The Splendid Table's Turkey Confidential Turkey Confidential is The Splendid Table’s annual Thanksgiving show. Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and dinner guests during the biggest cooking day of the year. We have amazing guests including chef Kristen Kish, Top Chef’s newest judge, Michigan chef and award-winning writer Abra Berens author of Pulp, A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit, Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes, Dan Pelosi aka “Grossy Pelosi” the exuberant author of Let’s Eat, 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home and of course, our charming Francis! Thursday, November 23 at 8-9pm Giving Thanks With music and stories for Thanksgiving, host John Birge creates a thoughtful, contemporary reflection on the meaning of the holiday. Classical music is the heart and soul of the original Giving Thanks. Between the music, no clichés about pilgrims and pumpkin pies. Instead, it's a contemporary celebration of the spirit of Gratitude. Whether your listeners are early in the kitchen, on the road to a family gathering, or relaxing after the feast, Giving Thanks provides the perfect atmosphere for Thanksgiving: the warmth of great music, and truly memorable words. Sunday, December 10 at 8pm Hanukkah Lights NPR has celebrated Hanukkah with original stories inspired by the Jewish festival of lights. Hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg, and Murray Horwitz, each year Hanukkah Lights marks the age-old Jewish celebration with contemporary fiction. Saturday, December 23 at 6pm - It’s A Wonderful Life! In collaboration with the Niagara University Theater Department, Buffalo Toronto Public Media is presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” radio play, recorded live in its studios. This project brings back the “old-school” feel of a live radio play, complete with a studio audience, voice actors, and Foley sound effects. Sunday, December 24 at 11am - It’s A Wonderful Life! Sunday, December 24 at 1pm Handel’s Messiah Presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Immerse yourself in Western New York's Holiday Tradition in a whole new way! Experience the magnificent beauty of Handel's masterpiece, brought to life by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Dr. Adam Luebke. Prepare to be moved by the powerful voices and dynamic baroque orchestration as they perform in the historic Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Shrine, selections include "For Unto Us A Child is Born," "Let All the Angels of God," and the resplendent "Hallelujah Chorus." Filmed and recorded November 26, 2023, Buffalo, NY. Sunday, December 24 at 3pm The One Recipe Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table’s newest “podbaby,” The One Recipe. Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their “One,” the recipe that signals the holiday has begun! They’ll get into traditions and food with influences from all over the world and leave you with recipes that could jumpstart your own festivities! It’s delicious eating all month long. Sunday, December 24 at 4pm The Thistle & Shamrock Presents ‘A Child’s Christmas In Wales' Cerys Matthews is Welsh musician and patron of the Dylan Thomas Society. In this program, originally broadcast in 2015, she narrates excerpts from the Dylan Thomas holiday classic, set to music that she created and recorded with her collaborator Mason Neely. One reviewer wrote: "Dylan’s words are so deliciously descriptive to begin with, and Matthews’ lilting Welsh accent, and deep understanding of the culture illuminates them further. Her love of Dylan’s poetry shines throughout, and serves to make it accessible to a wide audience." Hosted by Fiona Ritchie. Sunday, December 24 at 6pm Tinsel Tales: NPR Christmas Favorites This program features stories from the NPR archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk -- these and other NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season. Hosted by Lynn Neary. Featured Stories: Dad 'n' Sam (Jay Allison) Homeless Christmas (Lee Stringer) Christmas Morning, 1949 (Sylvia Seymour/Paul Auster) Low-Glamour Christmas Party (Bailey White) Doing it in the Closet (John McIlwraith) Christopher (Jay O'Callahan) Ode to Christmas (Chuck Kramer) Santaland Diaries (David Sedaris) Modern Day Joseph and Mary (Scott Simon) John Henry Faulk's Christmas Story (John Henry Faulk) Sunday, December 24 at 7pm - It’s A Wonderful Life! Sunday, December 24 at 9pm Watching for the Star: A Polish Christmas Eve Father Czeslaw Krysa, Rector of the St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church and Sophie Hodorowicz Knab, author of the book, Polish Customs, Traditions & Folklore, are back to tell us about the music, events and celebrations in the Polish Community that surround the Holiday Season with a special emphasis on the most important of all Polish family traditions, Wigilia or Christmas Eve. Sunday, December 24 at 11pm Jonathan Winters’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ So begins A Christmas Carol by Charles thingyens. Some say this short story, first published in 1843, transformed Christmas into a major holiday. Before A Christmas Carol, there was surprisingly little celebration during the Christmas season. After its publication, the holiday became a high point of the year. The tale has inspired movies, operas, readings and countless stage performances around the globe. An updated version of a public radio tradition hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg. Master comedian Jonathan Winters presents a distinctive reading of this holiday classic, using a special performing edition prepared by thingyens for his own presentations. He re-creates Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley's spirit and the three Christmas ghosts: Past, Present and Future. Mimi Kennedy also performs. Monday, December 25 at 10am Handel’s Messiah Presented by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Immerse yourself in Western New York's Holiday Tradition in a whole new way! Experience the magnificent beauty of Handel's masterpiece, brought to life by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Music Director Dr. Adam Luebke. Prepare to be moved by the powerful voices and dynamic baroque orchestration as they perform in the historic Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Shrine, selections include "For Unto Us A Child is Born," "Let All the Angels of God," and the resplendent "Hallelujah Chorus." Filmed and recorded November 26, 2023, Buffalo, NY. Monday, December 25 at 11am Festivo Alt.Latino: Gaby Moreno In Concert NPR Music’s Alt.Latino presents a 2015 encore featuring songwriter/performer Gaby Moreno and her band performing tracks from her popular holiday album Posada - recorded live at the KUT studios in Austin, Texas. She was joined by special guests Gina Chavez and Chicano Zen bandleader and record producer Michael Ramos. Monday, December 25 at 12pm Jonathan Winters’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ Monday, December 25 at 1pm Big Tiny Desk Holiday Special Celebrate the season with amazing holiday performances from The Tiny Desk Concert series including Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Steve Martin, Hanson, The Polyphonic Spree and more! Hosted by NPR Music frenemies Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson. Monday, December 25 at 2pm Selected Shorts | Holidays with Mom Host Meg Wolitzer presents our holiday show--two stories about being home for the holidays and how you can count on your Mom to be there for you—and possibly to complicate things. Monday, December 25 at 3pm Selected Shorts | Unwrapping the Holidays Host Meg Wolitzer presents three unexpected stories that let us see the holidays’ associations—family, friends, food, gifts, and goodwill—in different ways. Selections from Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Sherrie Flick, and John Cheever will be read by Jayne Atkinson, James Naughton, Adina Verson and Teagle F. Bougere. Monday, December 25 at 9pm Big Tiny Desk Holiday Special WBFO The Bridge on WBFO 88.7 HD-2 or WNED 94.5 HD-2 The Bridge will sprinkle holiday cheer and angst into the playlist from December 8-10 . You’ll hear songs from The Clash, The Killers, Run DMC, My Morning Jacket, The Indigo Girls and more – you know, all the artists that make you think of the holidays. The Bridge will continue the holiday celebration Dec 22- 25th. WBFO The Bridge will celebrate the New Year recapping the best album releases of 2023. Crespobeats will help you celebrate New Year’s Eve spinning the soundtrack for all of your party needs. New Year’s Day will bring moments of albums we are excited for that are set for release in 2024. |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 9, 2023 9:52:52 GMT -5
KPTZ 91.9 FM - Port Townsend, WA Today, Saturday, December 9 from 1 to 5pm PT kptz.org/2023/12/07/holiday-extravaganza-at-the-museum/Celebrate the Holiday Season with KPTZ and the Jefferson County Historical Society on Saturday, December 9 from 1 to 5pm at the Jefferson Museum on Water Street. The annual Holiday Extravaganza will be an afternoon full of music, trivia, interviews, and general holiday merriment. And the musical lineup is awesome: fiddle tunes with Roland and Bobbi Nickles, Gypsy swing jazz with Jessica Logan and Ryan Hoffman, classical cello with Pamela Roberts, classic jazz with Jean Lenke and Steve Kirk, and Cajun dance music with Les Couers Criminals. Attend in person or listen live on KPTZ 91.9FM. |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 10, 2023 1:59:34 GMT -5
In addition to the listed shows below, most other shows on WFMU 91.9 FM and WFMU online streaming stations will feature Seasonal content. Upcoming Special Programs on WFMU - www.wfmu.org/upcomingWFMU 91.9 FM l East 0range/Jersey City, NJ - wfmu.org/Spazz Xmas Fiasco! Thursday, December 21st, 9pm - Midnight on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz Celebrate the holidays with Spazzy Claus and his very special 2023 musical guests Yule & The Gang (featuring the usual assortment of festive knuckleheads). Midnight Matinee: A Charlie Brown Die Hard Saturday, December 23rd, Midnight - 3am on Inflatable Squirrel Carcass with Rich Hazelton Poor Charlie Brown! He’s at a Christmas party but the only person he knows there is mean old Lucy. The people he meets are awful: snotty Hans Gruber makes fun of him, annoying Ellis won’t leave him alone. And, worst of all, he can’t find his shoes anywhere! Good grief! But things get better, he makes up with Lucy and finds a great new friend, Officer Linus Von Pelt. Plus, he gets to talk through a CB radio! Midnight Matinee presents a heart-warming Christmas story: A Charlie Brown Die Hard. Midnight on Saturday December 23 (9 pm Friday December 22 on the West Coast) during Rich Hazelton’s Inflatable Squirrel Carcass. Hosted by John Schnall. Gareth Jones guest hosts! Sunday, December 24th, 5pm - 6pm on Radio Row Gareth from Bristol UK takes you through a winter wonderland of alternative Christmas songs guaranteed to never be heard at the mall. Count It Down: The Burn It Down! Best of 2023 Friday, December 29th, 9pm - Midnight on Burn It Down! with Nate K. Nate the K. looks back on some of his favorite LPs, EPs, singles, reissues, and archival releases from the year that was. Tracks will be played in no particular order, because to paraphrase Michael Shelley and Hot Chocolate, respectively, they're all number one hits and everyone's a winner, baby! WFMU Sheena's Jungle Room stream - East 0range/Jersey City, NJ - wfmu.org/sheenaHoliday Film Fest Week 2! Monday, December 11th, 9pm - 11pm on Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “Little Women,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by “Christmas Present,” by Challenge of The Yukon and, “The Paul Brewer Story,” by Bold Venture! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us! It’s A Very Cerebus Christmas! Tuesday, December 12th, 9pm - 11pm on Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) In the 80’s, one controversial, independently published comic book was spearheading the world of creators rights and funny animal barbarian narratives, titled: Cerebus, The Aardvark. And, also in the 80s, KFAI’s “Shockwave Radio Theater” - a show that presented comedy & sci-fi, a show which included such performers and writers as David Osman and Phil Proctor among their team - went on to adapt six stories from that comic book for their program. The results? Why, It’s A Very, Cerebus Christmas, only on Mid-Valley Mutations! Holiday Film Fest Week #3 Monday, December 18th, 9pm - 11pm on Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) It’s Vintage Radio Theater! Join us for three Holiday radio features that are the perfect way to spread good tidings and cheer! Dimestore Radio Theater goes to The Movies this Holiday Season. It’s, “Remember The Night,” by The Lux Radio Theater, followed by “The Gift of The Magi," and a holiday installment of, “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar,” to round things out! It’s Seasonal Programming the way Grandma Used to Make. Join us! Giving Everything For Xmas: A Holiday Horror Story by univac & Austin Tuesday, December 19th, 9pm - 11pm on Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) It's that time of year, so in honor of the big day next week, here a Xmas Tale about technology and ambition that is as realistically terrifying as it is ridiculously hilarious. WIth Guest voices, music and SFX, and a bit of holiday cheer, too, this one should prove to be the perfect way to get in touch with the spirit of the season. The 3rd Annual Elgin Watch Christmas Day Show From 1944! Monday, December 25th, 9pm - 11pm on Dimestore Radio Theater with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) For years, the Elgin Watch Company provided variety show entertainment, on the radio, giving people something to look forward to on Christmas Day. In a restored presentation unique to Sheena's Jungle Room, hear comedy, music, and the stars of yesteryear entertain you on Christmas Day. It's the holidays the way they used to be, on Dimestore Radio Theater! The End of The Year Celebration. (A Documentary In Sound) Tuesday, December 26th, 9pm - 11pm on Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich (on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream) For our final installment of the show for 2023, we've decided to bring you a two hour party that you will NOT want to miss. First, it's an hour-long "Vinyl Solution," where I offer you a story and some music... all pulled from LPs. Then, stick around for hour two, as Mini-Mutations performs live, offering a selection of tunes written in the last year. It's an end-of-the-year party the way only Sheena's Jungle room can supply. WFMU Rock 'n' Soul stream - East 0range/Jersey City, NJ - wfmu.org/rocknsoulradioIt’s a Musical Dose Christmas Part III - Santa’s Yule Log. Friday, December 22nd, 5pm - 7pm on Musical Dose with medson (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream) Tune in to Musical Dose with medson for this joyous holiday tradition as we await Santa and his huge sack of toys. “As always batteries are not included” It’s two hours of music that will have pondering whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year. Drop In Presents KYOTO Fried XMAS with Chris Crash Saturday, December 23rd, 6pm - 7pm on Drop-In (on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream) In Japan, a hugely popular custom is to eat a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken (ordered a month prior!) on Xmas Day. Chris Crash explores this Japanese KFC XMAS Craze with fun holiday tunes from J-Punk bands Sheena & The Rokkets, Laughin' Nose and 80’s City Pop from Mariya Takeuch etc I So join Chris Crash’s Kentucky/Kyoto Fried Chicken Xmas party Sat Dec 23rd on DropIn! WFMU Give the Drummer Some stream - East orange/Jersey City, NJ - wfmu.org/drummerIt's a Gin and Orange Xmas delight filling in for Big Planet Noise! Monday, December 25th, 9pm - Midnight on Gin and Orange with Bob Irwin (on Give the Drummer Radio stream) Electric Lazy Susan fills in for The Stork Club Sunday, December 31st, Noon - 3pm on Electric Lazy Susan with DJ Nogood Nick (on Give the Drummer Radio stream) Nogood Nick takes over from Stork Club with special New Year’s Eve “Look forward” edition of Electric Lazy Susan, featuring jazz fusion and pop releases from 2023. |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 11, 2023 21:44:17 GMT -5
WGN 720 AM - Chicago, IL wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/wgn-radio-to-air-dusty-rhodes-christmas-specials-this-holiday/Dusty Rhodes Christmas Specials will air on WGN Radio for the first time and will be presented commercial-free from 6 pm Christmas Eve through 10 pm Christmas Day WGN Radio today announced that the traditional Dusty Rhodes Christmas Specials will be heard on the station for the first time, starting December 23 at 11 pm through December 25 at 10 pm. The specials will be presented commercial-free from 6 pm Christmas Eve through 10 pm Christmas Day. Saturday, December 23 11 pm – 5 am: “Christmas Through the Years,” an historical review tracking holiday hits starting with “Winter Wonderland” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” from 1934 through the 20th century. Sunday, December 24 9 am – 2 pm: “Christmas Countdown,” a survey of the biggest holiday hits from #50 to #1 8 pm – 12 am: “Christmas Eve Special” tracks Santa’s annual trip along with the best-loved Christmas songs and stories (commercial-free) Monday, December 25 12 am – 2 am: “A Festival of Carols” (commercial-free) 2 am – 10 am: Christmas Day program of beloved holiday music and traditions (commercial-free) 10 am – 6 pm: Christmas Day encore presentation (commercial-free) 6 pm – 10 pm: “Christmas Through the Years” encore presentation (commercial-free) |
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 11, 2023 21:44:45 GMT -5
Scotland Rocks Radio NET
Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Times GMT.
Scotland Rocks Radio
21m ·
Coming up tomorrow at 21:00 it's the first of three Rockin' The Country Christmas Specials.
Two hours of fantastic southern rock, country rock, heartland rock and any other label you care to throw out there...it's just brilliant music.
Listen in at ScotlandRocksRadio.com
or on your Amazon smart speaker, Radio King app or Support The Music Scene app.
We'll be on Mixcloud from Wednesday morning (as are all previous editions of Rockin' The Country) and the show is also repeated on Thursday at 15:00.
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Post by RadioJonD on Dec 11, 2023 22:19:57 GMT -5
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