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Concert Promoter and DJ Discuss Music Business in Wisconsin

June 4, 2019 - 7:30am

Self-releasing musicians generated $643 million worldwide last year and are expected to generate more than $1 billion this year, according to a recent report by Rolling Stone. We talk with a Madison-based producer and a concert promoter about the music business in Wisconsin.

Welcoming The Summer

June 2, 2019 - 5:00pm

A burst of wildflowers in a summer meadow

With June comes summer, and we have songs for the season, a performance from last year’s Shawano Folk Festival, our download of the month by Amy Ray, music from Simon and Garfunkel, Pert Near Sandstone and more.

'Dragnet'

June 1, 2019 - 10:30pm

Friday and Smith investigate the murder of a wealthy business owner, in "The Big Will." Originally aired 06/07/53.

How The Funeral Industry Is Breathing New Life Into Honoring Our Loved Ones

June 1, 2019 - 11:00am

Ernie Smith, editor of Tedium, is on a mission to take a deep dive toward the absolute end of the long tail. One of these said missions found him exploring how innovative technology could improve funerals and final resting places.

Preserving India's Folk Music Roots On Vinyl

June 1, 2019 - 11:00am

Ankur Malhotra is working to capture the fading ancient sounds of traditional Indian folk music.

The Tradition of Tejano Music

June 1, 2019 - 10:00am

Tejano music or Tex-Mex music, is the assigned label given to diverse forms of folk and popular music originating among Mexican American communities in Central and Southern Texas. This intriguing narrative represents Tejano’s link to German music originating in the Czech Republic.

#1330 5.1.19 Live Broadcast

May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

Live Broadcast features : Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Billie Holiday, Della Reese, Jon Hassell, Chouia, Robert Rich, Jambu, Le Vent du Nord, Mdou Moctar, a blend of sounds from Ireland, Quebec, Mexico and more.

The Planet Symphony Orchestra

May 31, 2019 - 4:00pm

The Planet Symphony Orchestra is the first and largest Art-Science-Social initiative to combat the environmental emergency with 2000 Grammy and other award winning artists, scientists, media, business and social leaders, environmentalists and students from over 60 countries. The PSO’s Global Music Production on World Environment Day on 5 June is...

May 20 - 24, 2019

May 31, 2019 - 2:45pm

Highlights included two works by Coleridge-Taylor, a new symphony by Florence Price and one by Barbara Harbach, a piece in honor of Wagner's birthday and some fun Rossini!

How A Cello Conducts An Orchestra Of Guitar Pedals

May 31, 2019 - 10:35am

Cellist Clarice Jensen says she thinks her amplified cello can be so much more than the traditional instrument.

Giornovich: The London Concertos

May 30, 2019 - 5:05pm

Violinist Bojan Čičić and the Illyria Consort perform three violin concertos by the enigmatic and unjustly obscure 18th century composer Giovanni Giornovich.

May 30, Wisconsin's Summer Festivals

May 30, 2019 - 10:00am

Wisconsin is host to dozens of festivals throughout the summer months, as residents celebrate their heritage, their favorite foods, and their favorite music. “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Travel Wisconsin Secretary Designee Sara Meany to the show for tips on the best picks for summer festival fun.

Middleton Community Orchestra

May 29, 2019 - 12:00pm

Ruthanne Bessman talks to pianists Thomas Kasdorf and Satoko Hayami who will be performing in Middleton Community Orchestra's Spring Concert on May 30 at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. Included in the program is Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals", Mozart's "Piano Concerto for Two Pianos" followed by Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony).

The Riot

May 29, 2019 - 11:30am

The Champs-Elysees Theater. May 29th, 1913. One of the most notorious premieres in classical music is about to occur. Pierre Monteux is about to conduct the first performance of Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring. The wife of dancer and choreographer Vaslev Nijinksy has heard bits of the music...

For Amy Ray, The Music Started In Church

May 28, 2019 - 3:55pm

For Amy Ray, the music started in church, or more particularly in church choir. "In my family, we all sung and we took piano when we were young. It was the rule," Ray said. "And then I was in church choir. I mean that's really where it came from initially...

'Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4'

May 28, 2019 - 12:35pm

Two symphonies by Florence Smith played by the Fort Smith Symphony under conductor John Jeter, one of them a world premiere recording

LunArt Festival

May 28, 2019 - 12:00pm

Norman Gilliland interviews Iva Ugrčić and Laura Medisky, founders of the LunArt Festival, which celebrates women in the arts. This year's festival runs from June 5 to June 9 at various venues in Madison, Wisconsin. This year's composer-in-residence is flutist Valerie Coleman, founding member of Imani Winds.

Handel Aria Competition

May 27, 2019 - 12:00pm

Stephanie Elkins talks to soprano Sarah Brailey, Artistic Director of the Handel Aria Competition, about the final round of the 7th Annual Competition on Friday June 7, 2019 at 7:30 in Mills Concert Hall of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music.

Ms. Brailey is a soprano performing throughout the United States and United Kingdom. While in Madison, she'll be performing in the Just Bach series on May 29 at Luther Memorial Church in Madison.

Music For Your Holiday Weekend

May 26, 2019 - 5:00pm

Put a little folk music in your holiday weekend with songs of remembrance for Memorial Day, tunes to celebrate the anniversary of Wisconsin statehood, and music by Carrie Newcomer, Graham Nash, and Rhiannon Giddens and Our Native Daughters.

Andrew Abrams and Capital City Theatre

May 24, 2019 - 12:00pm

Norman talks to Andrew Abrams, founder and artistic director of the Capital City Theatre about their 2019 season.

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Concert Promoter and DJ Discuss Music Business in Wisconsin

Welcoming The Summer

'Dragnet'

How The Funeral Industry Is Breathing New Life Into Honoring Our Loved Ones

Preserving India's Folk Music Roots On Vinyl

The Tradition of Tejano Music

#1330 5.1.19 Live Broadcast

The Planet Symphony Orchestra

May 20 - 24, 2019

How A Cello Conducts An Orchestra Of Guitar Pedals

Giornovich: The London Concertos

May 30, Wisconsin's Summer Festivals

Middleton Community Orchestra

The Riot

For Amy Ray, The Music Started In Church

'Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4'

LunArt Festival

Handel Aria Competition

Music For Your Holiday Weekend

Andrew Abrams and Capital City Theatre

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