Playlist: Denis McGilvray's Portfolio
Gathered here are some of the special episodes of The Rhythm Atlas weekly world music radio program.
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Rhythm Atlas 313 2023-12-18 Christmas Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
*New for 2023!* Join host Denis McGilvray for a cup of musical cheer on The Rhythm Atlas Christmas Special. You’ll hear fresh takes on classic carols from Ireland, England, Germany, and France; Linda Ronstadt singing in the indigenous Nahuatl language of Mexico, a salsa version of “Carol of the Bells,” and much more. Tune in... (the above text can be used for a station-created promo.) *Airing the week of December 18 - 24, 2023 for regular program carriers.* This EVERGREEN special Christmas episode of The Rhythm Atlas weekly world music program is all new for 2023 and is perfect for airing as a stand alone special any time during the Christmas season.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday. Many of the special holiday programs are evergreens that would be suitable for broadcast at any time during the related holiday season.
The program is Published on PRX each Monday by 8:00 a.m. (Central time USA) and intended for airing any time from that Monday to the following Sunday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - Public Radio Tulsa - KWGS 89.5 FM - Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM - Spokane, Washington; KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University - 90.9 FM - College Station, Texas.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 311 2023-12-04 Hannukah Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
Host Denis McGIlvray celebrates Hannukah in the first half of this week’s special episode of The Rhythm Atlas. You’ll hear new music by Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars, two songs in the Ladino language with a swingin’ Latin beat, Americana band Nefesh Mountain with one of Woody Guthrie’s Hannukah songs, and more. Tune in... (the above text can be used for a station-created promo.) *Airing the week of December 4 - 10 for regular program carriers.* This special episode with half of the program devoted to music in celebration of Hanukkah is suitable for airing at any time during the Hanukkah season for 2023, December 7 - 14. NOTE: If you're looking for a full hour Hanukkah program, check out my evergreen Hanukkah special from 2020: https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/350135-rhythm-atlas-165-hanukkah-special-2020-evergreen ]
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday. Many of the special holiday programs are evergreens that would be suitable for broadcast at any time during the related holiday season.
The program is Published on PRX each Monday by 8:00 a.m. (Central time USA) and intended for airing any time from that Monday to the following Sunday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - Public Radio Tulsa - KWGS 89.5 FM - Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM - Spokane, Washington; KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University - 90.9 FM - College Station, Texas.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners
Rhythm Atlas 304 2023-10-02 Indigenous Peoples' Day Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On The Rhythm Atlas Indigenous Peoples' Day Special, host Denis McGilvray features a wide variety of indigenous artists from the US, Canada, and Central America. You’ll hear traditional music-making and the most modern of sounds, as well as a fusion of both. We hope you can tune in... (the above text can be used for a station-created promo.) Airing the week of October 2 - 8 for regular program carriers in 2023; can also be aired on the Monday of Indigenous Peoples' Day. This is an EVERGREEN episode - suitable for airing near Indigenous Peoples' Day in any given year. On this hour-long weekly program, you'll hear an eclectic mix of traditional folk, roots, and cross-cultural fusion music from around the globe.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday. Many of the special holiday programs are evergreens that would be suitable for broadcast at any time during the related holiday season.
The program is Published on PRX each Monday by 8:00 a.m. (Central time USA) and intended for airing any time from that Monday to the following Sunday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - Public Radio Tulsa - KWGS 89.5 FM - Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM - Spokane, Washington; KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University - 90.9 FM - College Station, Texas.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 303 2023-09-25 Hispanic Heritage Month
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. You’ll hear vintage recordings from the 1930s by Mexican-American stars including the great Lydia Mendoza, a traditional version of the son jarocho “La Bamba,” songs from Celia Cruz, Los Lobos, and more. Tune in...(the above text can be used for a station-created promo.) Airing the week of September 25 - October 1 for regular program carriers. On this hour-long weekly program, you'll hear an eclectic mix of traditional folk, roots, and cross-cultural fusion music from around the globe. EVERGREEN - suitable for airing at any time during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday. Many of the special holiday programs are evergreens that would be suitable for broadcast at any time during the related holiday season.
The program is Published on PRX each Monday by 8:00 a.m. (Central time USA) and intended for airing any time from that Monday to the following Sunday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - Public Radio Tulsa - KWGS 89.5 FM - Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM - Spokane, Washington; KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University - 90.9 FM - College Station, Texas.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 215 2021-12-20 Christmas Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
This evergreen Christmas Special of The Rhythm Atlas weekly world music program is all new for 2021 and appropriate for airing any year. You’ll hear carols from England, France, Spain, Sweden, and Bulgaria, Native American and First Nations artists singing in their indigenous languages, festive numbers from Cajun country and New Orleans, a Tejano song from Los Lobos, Poncho Sanchez with a Latin Jazz take on a Christmas classic, and more. Tune in for a cup of musical cheer! This upbeat program is perfect for airing as a stand alone special any time during the Christmas season. (Airing the week of 12-20-2021 to 12-26-2021 for regular program carriers.)
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday. Many of the special holiday programs are evergreens that would be suitable for broadcast at any time during the related holiday season.
The program is Published on PRX each Monday by 8:00 a.m. (Central time USA) and intended for airing any time from that Monday to the following Sunday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - Public Radio Tulsa - KWGS 89.5 FM - Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM - Spokane, Washington; KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University - 90.9 FM - College Station, Texas.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 166 2020-12-19 Christmas Special EVERGREEN
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this special evergreen program, we’ll celebrate the season with familiar Christmas carols in fresh musical settings as well as holiday songs from around the world that you may not have heard before. The playlist is full of festive songs by artists from West Africa, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the Innu people - one of Canada’s indigenous First Nations, Norway, Italy, Ireland, and more. It's a merry mix that makes for a perfect stand alone holiday special!
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 165 Hanukkah Special 2020 EVERGREEN
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this special holiday edition of The Rhythm Atlas, we’ll celebrate Hanukkah with music by artists from around the world. Produced in 2020, this is an engaging, entertaining, and uplifting evergreen program that's perfect for airing any year at any time around the Hanukkah holiday. You’ll hear traditional klezmer-styled Hanukkah tunes, songs from the Sephardic Jewish culture with roots in Spain, and festive modern takes on the joyous celebration known as the Festival of Lights.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at PublicRadioTulsa.org online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 206 2021-10-09 Indigenous Peoples' Day Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this week’s special edition of The Rhythm Atlas, we’ll celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with music by Native American and First Nations artists from across the US and Canada. You’ll hear a wide variety of musical styles, from traditional drumming and chants to modern folk and rock songs. The program also includes several songs by indigenous artists featured in the new TV series ‘Reservation Dogs.’ This episode works well as a standalone special if you're looking for programming to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day!
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 156 2020-10-10 Indigenous Peoples' Day Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
This special episode features music in honor of the upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12th here in the United States, also known as Native American Day. We’ll hear a broad spectrum of traditional and modern musical styles by American Indian and First Nations artists from all over North America.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at PublicRadioTulsa.org online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM [www.spokanepublicradio.org]
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 159 2020-10-31 Halloween & Día de los Muertos
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
This special episode of the weekly world music program features music associated with the festivals of All Hallow’s Eve / Halloween and Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead. You’ll hear songs with roots in Celtic folklore, festive music from Mexico for the Day of the Dead, a Spanish-language take on a Halloween pop classic, and more.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at PublicRadioTulsa.org online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM [www.spokanepublicradio.org]
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 187 2021-05-22 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this special edition of The Rhythm Atlas, we’ll celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The playlist includes music from the cultures of the Asian continent and islands, and the Pacific Ocean island regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. This program works perfectly as a stand alone special and can be aired at any time during May.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 178 2021-03-13 Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
This week's program is our annual Irish Music Special in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. It features an eclectic mix of Irish traditional songs and tunes, some of Ireland's wondrously lyrical songwriters, and a few whimsical twists and turns along the way. This episode makes for a perfect stand-alone St. Patrick's Day Irish music special.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 126 2020-03-14 Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this special edition of the program, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a playlist full of all Irish music, from traditional folk bands and instrumentalists to modern rock artists. Also featured are recordings of poets W.B. Yeats and Seamus Heaney with musical accompaniment, and a James Joyce inspired song by Kate Bush. And there's a special set of all vintage vinyl LP recordings of artists that have a direct connection to each other from the 1930s to the 1970s. This show is geared for national broadcast and makes for an enjoyable hour of fantastic Irish programming! (The promo included here is specifically for use by KPBX/Spokane Public Radio.)
On a typical episode of this weekly world music program, you'll hear an eclectic mix of traditional folk, roots, and cross-cultural fusion music from around the globe.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. Holiday specials can be aired any time it's appropriate. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at PublicRadioTulsa.org online.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 174 2021-02-13 Mardi Gras & Carnival Special
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
On this special edition of the program, we celebrate Mardi Gras & Carnival music from around the world. This is an evergreen episode that makes for a great stand-alone special if you're looking for a Mardi Gras & Carnival music program to air any time during that holiday season. You’ll hear classic brass band, funk, and zydeco music from New Orleans and Louisiana, sambas and forró from Brazil, vallenato from Colombia, Venezuelan calipso, and soca and zouk from the Caribbean.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. [For the time being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is being produced from my home using Adobe Audition and an Audio-Technica AT2020USB mic.] Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at Public Radio Tulsa online.
Other stations currently carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio - KPBX 91.1 FM
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!
Rhythm Atlas 123 2020-02-22 Mardi Gras & Carnival!
From Denis McGilvray | Part of the The Rhythm Atlas series | 58:58
This special edition of The Rhythm Atlas features a wide variety of festive Mardi Gras and Carnival music from New Orleans, Louisiana, the Caribbean, South America, and one tune from Central Europe. Perfect for airing in the weeks or days leading up to Mardi Gras and Carnival.
On this weekly world music program, you'll hear an eclectic mix of traditional folk, roots, and cross-cultural fusion music from around the globe.
The Rhythm Atlas radio show explores music from all around the world - from Afrobeat to Zouk. The program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray in the studios of Public Radio Tulsa at the University of Tulsa. Each week’s program features an eclectic mix of musical styles from all over the globe, and some weeks the program is focused around a particular theme or holiday.
The program is uploaded to PRX each Friday by 12 noon (Central time USA,) generally aimed for airing from the following Saturday-Friday. The Rhythm Atlas airs on its home station - KWGS 89.5 FM / Public Radio Tulsa - on Sunday nights at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time, USA) and streaming live at PublicRadioTulsa.org online.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the program and would like to carry it on your station. I'd love to connect with your listeners!