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Variety Music & Performance

Afropop Worldwide
Friday, 10 pm

America's first and longest-lived weekly program on the music of Africa and the African Diaspora.
American RoutesAmerican Routes
Saturday, 1 pm
(May-Dec.)
Songs and stories describe both the community origins of our music, musicians and cultures — the “roots”— and the many directions they take over time — the “routes.”
The Beat Authority
Friday 3-5 pm
W ith David Sommerstein. Two hours of the best world dance and groove music in the North Country with David Sommerstein.
The Dean's List
Monday 3-5 pm
What's new and what's great in indie rock, art pop, Americana, along with some surprises and some old favorites with Doyle Dean.
The Folk ShowThe Folk Show
Sunday 8-9 pm
The best hour of traditional and contemporary folk music in the North Country with Mike Alzo.
Jazz with David Basse,
Friday 11 pm to 6 am Saturday
Saturday midnight to 6 am Sunday

Late night jazz radio show hosted by David Basse . latest releases, jazz classics, news of tours, festivals and clubs.
Jazz Night in America,
Saturday 8 pm

Hosted by Christian McBride, Jazz Night in America features storytelling and concert performances, connecting jazz enthusiasts and new fans with great artists and venues.
Jazz @ The Ten Spot
Saturday 10 pm - Midnight
Where music is as cool as the North Country nights; two hours of classic and contemporary jazz with Guy Berard.
The Latin AlternativeThe Latin Alternative
Friday, 9 pm

With a focus on crossover-friendly Latin rock, electronic, funk and hip-hop artists. Cohosts Josh Norek and Ernesto Lechner.
Live from Here
Saturday, 6 pm
Host Chris Thile's musical taste draws new, diverse talent to public radio in a familiar variety show format.
Mountain Stage
Sunday, 6 pm

Recorded before a live audience in Charleston, WV. Traditional roots and country music to avant garde rock and jazz. Host Larry Groce.
Music From the Hearts of Space
Sunday, 10 pm

Quiet, space-creating ambient sounds from around the world.
The Radio Bob Show
Wednesdays 3-5 pm
Don't worry about a thing. It's only rhythm and blues with Radio Bob Sauter.
String Fever
Thursday 3-5 pm
Two hours of acoustic and bluegrass music: fingerpicking guitar, banjo, mandolin, & dobro, with occasional live music guests.
Barb Heller hosts.
Thistle & Shamrock
Sunday, 9 pm

Evolving musical traditions in Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, England, Wales, North America and beyond. Host Fiona Ritchie.
Trail Mix
Tuesday 3-5 pm
A relaxed and upbeat mix of new-folk, old-folk, pop, rock, blues, soul, and Americana music
with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire

Arts & Literature

The Moth Radio Hour
Sunday, 4 pm

Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers.
Selected Shorts
Sunday, 1 pm

Classic and new short stories read by the finest Broadway and Hollywood actors.
Studio 360
Wednesdays 9 pm, noon
Each week, Kurt Andersen introduces you to the people who are creating and shaping our culture.

Classical Music

Metropolitan Opera
Saturdays at 1:00 pm
(Dec.-April)
Live Saturday Matinee broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Music Through the Night
Mon.-Thu. 11 pm-5 am, Sunday 6-7 am, 11 pm-5 am
Top recordings from Classical 24 all though the night.

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