Music

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The Monday Sampler New Year's Show

Airs at: Mon, 01/01/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The Monday Sampler

Went into the studio to start off the new year and as always had some tech problems but was able to put together a swingin show. With the likes of Coleman Hawkins, Anita O'Day, Duke Ellington, tiny Grimes, sidney Bechet, Grant Green, May Lou Williams, and even some Dean Mar... Read more

Portland Jewish Hour

Airs at: Sun, 12/31/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Portland Jewish Hour

hosted by Liz Schwartz. Celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with Isle of Klezbos' newly released 25th anniversary album, Yiddish Silver Screen. Read more

Cascadia Coffeehouse on 12/29/23

Airs at: Fri, 12/29/2023 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Cascadia Coffeehouse

Radio Lost & Found for December 28, 2023

Airs at: Thu, 12/28/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 12/29/2023 at 12:00am

Produced for: Radio Lost and Found

Hey, what do you know? It's the last episode of Radio Lost & Found of 2023! Not that that's of much significance, but it is. Lots of stuff to play. I played a lot of my favorite releases from 2023 but by no means was this a 'best of the year' type show. Who needs another on... Read more

Rise When the Rooster Crows - Smith & Jones

Airs at: Thu, 12/28/2023 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Rise When the Rooster Crows

Join host Jonathan Lay for traditional music of North America, its roots, branches, and beyond. Artists in this episode include: Jigsaw; Murphy & Middaugh; Bruce Molsky; Canote Brothers; Uncle Earl; Lee Murdock; The Johnson Girls; Hubby Jenkins; The Barn Owl Band; Elizabet... Read more

Joseph Tawadros/Vigil for Gaza

Airs at: Wed, 12/27/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Radiozine

In the first part of the show, we have an interview with Joseph Tawadros. He is a leading Oud virtuoso, composer and 8 time ARIA-award winner. Born in Cairo, his chosen instrument, the Oud is an Arabic lute, the ancestor of the lute and modern guitar. On October 19-20, Jos... Read more

Vinyl Madness

Airs at: Sat, 12/30/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Swing 'n' Country

Vinyl madness returns to Swing & Country Saturday December 30th. It has been nearly four years since I have done a broadcast live from KBOO studios on SE 8th Ave. Since I have been recording my shows at home, I have not had the opportunity to play any LP’s. This Saturday... Read more

The power of singing together, with guest Annie Levin of the NYC "Sing in Solidarity Choir"

Airs at: Wed, 12/27/2023 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Today's guest, Annie Levin, co-founded the "Sing in Solidarity" radical choir in New York City as a way to demonstrate unity and convey a message, emotionally sustain the singers and strengthen rallies, actions and movements. From her article, Radicals Go Caroling: The... Read more

Interview with Buzzy Martin

Airs at: Mon, 01/01/2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Please join us on Monday, January 1st at 6:30 pm for Prison Pipeline on KBOO Community Radio as we talk with singer/songwriter Buzzy Martin, a lifelong advocate for adults in custoday and music teacher in prisons and juvenile facilities. A film about Buzzy's life, "Guitar ... Read more

Music and Tales of Christmases Long Long Ago.

Airs at: Mon, 12/25/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The Monday Sampler