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We’re celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday by exploring his musical partnership with the great arranger Nelson Riddle, including their work on icon...
- Added: Nov 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We take a listen to some recent releases for the second half of the year, including new music from singers Laufey, Veronica Swift, Caity Gyorgy, an...
- Added: Nov 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
We pay tribute to jazz guitarist Barney Kessel and his work with notable singers like Billie Holiday, Dean Martin, Anita O’Day and many more.
- Added: Nov 16, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Can you give yourself a nickname? Michael Jackson wrote a letter to Mtv this week in 1991 that asked them to call him The King of Pop. Some did m...
Bought by KSRQ, KHNS, The Bear 91.3, KUCA-FM, KWIT, KECG and more
- Added: Nov 12, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
Featuring music from Scottish singer/songwriter King Creosote, Denmark's ML Buch, Argentinian great Gato Barbieri + more!
Bought by WYAP and GCR (Global Community Radio)
- Added: Nov 10, 2023
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 2
New song from the BEATLES?!?! AND THE KINKS?!?!?! What year is it?
Plus new tunes from Vance Joy, MGMT & more!
This week's guest is AK alt pop...
- Added: Nov 06, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
What happens when a car racing fan and the host of Possibly try to find an event that appeals to both of them? Enter Formula E.
Bought by Raven Radio
- Added: Oct 31, 2023
- Length: 04:01
- Purchases: 1
Jo Stafford was one of the finest, most versatile singers from 1940s and 50, a chameleon who was at ease singing jazz, pop, country, folk, and even...
- Added: Oct 18, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we turn our spotlight on arranger Pete Rugolo. We’ll hear some Rugolo’s progressive arrangements for many of the top singer...
- Added: Oct 17, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Jazz makes things matter, makes us wanna care. Dr. Eddie Henderson’s trumpet playing started in the 1970s, sounds great in the 1990s example we pla...
Bought by KJZX-Austin, KRZA, KHNS, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and more
- Added: Sep 26, 2023
- Length: 02:00:00
- Purchases: 10
Vernon Duke immigrated to America as a classical composer, and became one of the finest songwriters in popular music. This week, we’ll explore his ...
- Added: Sep 11, 2023
- Length: 59:00
What do Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, and Louis Prima all have in common? Their Italian-American heritage, of course! This week on After...
- Added: Sep 08, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week is an Alaskan's Only show! It's not all new, but its all GREAT! Music from Once & Future, Ava Earl, The Roman Candles, SunDog, Ashley You...
- Added: Sep 04, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
One of the most popular jazz acts ever was the Nat King Cole trio. Cole’s widespread popularity began in the 1940s, and he still commands the atten...
- Added: Aug 31, 2023
- Length: 08:00
One of the most popular jazz acts ever was the Nat King Cole trio. Cole’s widespread popularity began in the 1940s, and he still commands the atten...
- Added: Aug 31, 2023
- Length: 08:00
We’ll continue our ongoing celebration of the late Tony Bennett with a look at his lengthy late-career revival. In 1986, he returned to the recordi...
- Added: Aug 22, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, it’s part two of an exploration of colorful songs from the Great American Songbook, as we feature “Little White Lies,” “Tha...
- Added: Aug 12, 2023
- Length: 59:00
I said I wasn’t gonna do it, but in the end I gave in. Went to see the Barbie movie. She’s still tall, thin, white, sporting signature long blond h...
- Added: Aug 02, 2023
- Length: 03:00
We continue our tribute to the late Tony Bennett, with a look at some of his sessions with solo piano, highlighting his work with jazz pianist Bill...
- Added: Aug 01, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’re looking at “book songs” from the songbook. Flip through the pages with Afterglow as we peruse songs about reading and writing, lik...
- Added: Jul 28, 2023
- Length: 59:00
On this Afterglow special, we’ll continue our tribute to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away at age 96 on July 21st. We'll feature recordings h...
Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif.
- Added: Jul 25, 2023
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
On this Afterglow special, we pay tribute to the incomparable Tony Bennett, who just passed away at age 96. We’ll explore the early artistry of his...
- Added: Jul 25, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week on Afterglow, we pay tribute to the incomparable Tony Bennett, who just passed away at age 96. We’ll explore the early artistry of his ne...
- Added: Jul 21, 2023
- Length: 59:00
This week, we’re sampling the songbook of composer and lyricist Frank Loesser, including songs from his musicals like "Guys And Dolls" and "How To ...
- Added: Jul 18, 2023
- Length: 59:00
In 1964, Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto went from unknown to superstar nearly overnight, with her crossover hit “The Girl from Ipanema.” This wee...
- Added: Jul 10, 2023
- Length: 59:00
