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This week, we’ll continue in the Halloween theme with new music from Flor Bromley featuring Genevieve Goings, Andrew & Polly, Kelli Welli, and Joan...

  • Added: Oct 18, 2022
  • Length: 57:33
Caption: Ann Ronnel, composer of "Willow Weep For Me", Credit: Public Domain
Not every composer had the extensive catalog of George Gershwin or Irving Berlin. This week, we’ll explore songwriters like Ann Ronnel, Brooks Bowm...

  • Added: Oct 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Lucy Kalantari and Louie Phipps, plus we’ll start getting into the Halloween season with songs from Mister G, ...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2022
  • Length: 56:11
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It’s Thanksgiving, so take a seat at the dinner table with Afterglow, as we explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUGS Bellingham, Wash., KMXT, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 26
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Creed Taylor, who passed away earlier this year at age 93, was one of the most influential jazz record producers of the 20th century. This week, we...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, we’ll hear in-studio performances from Craig Finn and Mates of State, a new song from The Roughhousers, and tracks from The Not-Its, Qui...

  • Added: Sep 19, 2022
  • Length: 54:38
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This week, we’ll hear music from Erin Ivey, The Gourds, Josh Lovelace, ScribbleMonster, Siama, Paul Westerberg, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Secre...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2022
  • Length: 54:44
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Go Banana Go, plus we’ll listen to songs by Kishi Bashi, Rissi Palmer, Brady Rymer, Koo Koo Kanga Roo, Kimya D...

  • Added: Sep 16, 2022
  • Length: 56:39
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This week, we’ll hear the hardest metal song about eating vegetables you’ve ever heard, plus new songs from Musiquita and Jazzy Ash & Red Yarn, plu...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2022
  • Length: 53:53
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On this episode, it’s a roll call of first names in the Great American Songbook, including “Nancy With The Laughing Face,” “Happiness Is A Thing Ca...

  • Added: Sep 08, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, we’ll hear some wake up songs from Bob Marley, Ralph’s World, Prince, The Verve Pipe, and Trout Fishing in America, plus we’ll hear new ...

  • Added: Sep 05, 2022
  • Length: 53:58
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This week, Rhett Miller from Old 97’s is calling in to talk about his new kids’ book, The Baby Changing Station, plus we’ll hear new music from Ste...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2022
  • Length: 55:37
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The leaves are changing colors, the air outside is brisker, fall is upon us, and on this episode of Afterglow, we’ll be saluting some of the best a...

Bought by KRCU Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Album cover for the new Resonance Records box set "Hittin' The Ramp"
This week, Mark Chilla talks with jazz historian Will Friedwald about the early years of Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, as they explore some...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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From the 1950s on, Ella Fitzgerald became known around the world as one of the most renowned live performers in jazz. This week, we’ll sample from ...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, we’re gonna hear some horns with songs from Ozomatli, Antibalas, They Might Be Giants’s Other Thing Brass Band, Too Many Zooz, Maynard F...

  • Added: Aug 22, 2022
  • Length: 56:49
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This week, we are celebrating the memory of Morgan Taylor, the creator of Gustafer Yellowgold and long-time friend of the show who passed away earl...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2022
  • Length: 56:54
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Marie Röder brings us the unlikely story of Maccabi Bnot Nazareth, the first Arab team to play in Israel’s premiere volleyball league. But this isn...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2022
  • Length: 18:38
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This week, Josh Lovelace is coming by to talk about his third Young Folk album, Moonwalking, and sing some songs, plus we’ll hear a new song from J...

  • Added: Aug 08, 2022
  • Length: 52:37
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This week, Aric Bieganek is coming by to sing some songs, plus we’ll hear new music from Alex the Astronaut and Wendy & DB—plus songs from Brian En...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2022
  • Length: 54:08
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Legendary trumpeter and educator Clark Terry had a career that lasted for nearly 70 years. This week, we’ll explore Terry’s work alongside singers ...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Before Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, there was Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn. This week, we’ll explore the songs of these early songwriters, inc...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, Papa Siama is coming by the studio to play some songs inspired by his time growing up in Congo, plus we’ll hear new songs from Sugar Fre...

  • Added: Jul 24, 2022
  • Length: 56:23
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Dave Brubeck was one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, and this week we’re exploring his work with singers like Tony Benne...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, Louis & Dan & the Invisible Band will stop by and sing some songs and introduce some visible band members, plus we’ll hear songs from Th...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2022
  • Length: 55:53