The Rhythm Atlas

Series produced by Denis McGilvray

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The Rhythm Atlas - a weekly program hosted by Denis McGilvray - explores the vast array of folk, roots, and fusion musical styles that can be heard all over the globe, from Afrobeat to Zouk and beyond.

The Rhythm Atlas world music program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week, you'll hear an eclectic mix of global roots, folk, and fusion music. Some special episodes are also focused around a particular theme or holiday. 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. The program is typically uploaded to PRX each Monday morning, aimed for airing from that Monday to the following Sunday. The audio files are split into two roughly 29-minutes parts with a 1-minute instrumental music bed break included. Other stations carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio, KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Website: www.rhythmatlas.com

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The Rhythm Atlas world music program is hosted and produced by Denis McGilvray through Public Radio Tulsa. Each week, you'll hear an eclectic mix of global roots, folk, and fusion music. Some special episodes are also focused around a particular theme or holiday. 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. The program is typically uploaded to PRX each Monday morning, aimed for airing from that Monday to the following Sunday. The audio files are split into two roughly 29-minutes parts with a 1-minute instrumental music bed break included. Other stations carrying the program: Spokane Public Radio, KAMU Public Broadcasting at Texas A&M University... Show full description


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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features an eclectic mix of global sounds. You’ll hear the great Thomas Mapfumo fr...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 29, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A PLACEHOLDER AND NOT A FULL PROGRAM - PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO: for the week of February 5 - 11, 2024 regular program carrier...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 05, 2024
  • Length: :29
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This week of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features a wonderful array of brand new music for 2024. You’ll hear pioneering Tuareg musician ...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray begins with artists from Cuba, Colombia, and Peru, then heads to South Africa and ...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: Feb 18, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates International Women’s Day with a playlist featuring many of the powerful women artis...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week’s special episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a playlist full of Irish music - from tr...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week’s edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features more amazing artists heard at the recent Folk Alliance International conf...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: Mar 17, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week’s edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features all new and forthcoming releases. You’ll hear the border-crossing sounds ...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: Mar 24, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features another big batch of fantastic new releases. You’ll hear the latest singl...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 07, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray includes an all vinyl set of recordings from the 70s and 80s by artists from Mali,...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: Apr 14, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
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This week on The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray has a playlist full of fantastic new releases. You’ll hear the latest single by Ladama - a band...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 21, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week’s edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features Tulsa-based Latin jazz and salsa group Mezclave, the psychedelic grooves ...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: May 06, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray includes a set featuring Celtic songs and an instrumental trio with members from N...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: May 13, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
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On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray includes several bands that feature instruments in the xylophone-family: balafon a...

Bought by KAMU and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: May 20, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
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This week on The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features new and recent releases. You’ll hear Brazilian singer Céu, the mambo-inspired sounds o...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KAMU


  • Added: May 29, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features a playlist full of new releases. You’ll hear Irish band Lúnasa, Scottish ...

Bought by KAMU and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 03, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
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On this special edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates the long days of summer solstice with extra long songs. You’ll hear ex...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KAMU


  • Added: Jun 16, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features a play list showcasing tracks from some of the best albums released in th...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 03, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 1
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On this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features tracks from some fantastic new and upcoming album releases. You’ll hear n...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and KAMU


  • Added: Jul 09, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
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In the first half of this week's edition of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté, who died recently...

Bought by KAMU, Spokane Public Radio, and KDNK


  • Added: Jul 23, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3