Steve Winegar, WRUW jazz programmer from 1980-1987 and host of the show “Colours”, joins “Down by the Cuyahoga” and Jim Szabo to discuss his time at the station, his favorite artists and how life has gone since WRUW, Friday August 25 at 11pm. As part of WRUW’s 50th anniversary, “Down by the Cuyahoga” is … Continued
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Ben Sidran on Route 66 today Wenesday,8/23 at 10:30am!
Legendary pianist Ben Sidran is Scheduled to appear in alive phone interview at 10:30 for about a half hour
Peter Asher on Route 66 Wednesday 8/16 at 11am!
John and Paul, Rodrigo Y Gabriela Steve (Martin) and Edie ( Bricknel),The Everlys,Hans Zimmer,,Elton John,to Tommy Steele and “Rockin The Caveman” the stories,endless the surprises non-stop -and the opinions very considered ,and very strong. A true pro and a true delight to talk to….. the interviews are in two parts,the first was broadcast on THe … Continued
YeYe Asa (Floxy Bee) on Route 66 this Wed. August 9 at 11am!
Ye Ye Asa,Nigerian-born Queen of Hikossa music,Mother of Culture, will discuss her music,her life,and the lives of Afrikan women in a detailed and wide-ranging cultural and philosophical conversation on the show ,which will feature many samples of her songs and in great detail,explanation about the musicology behind them……..
Sonia Aimy on Route 66 this Wed., 8/2 at 10am!
Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Sonia Aimy will be be featured in an exclusive two-part taped interview showcasing her music and her very strong opinions on the conditions in,and,of Nigeria as well as her personal growth and experiences as a woman born in Africa living in Toronto and her spiritual concerns regarding her music and the techniques used … Continued
Alumni jazz programmer Charles of “On the One” joins “Down by the Cuyahoga” Friday 7/28 at 11pm
WRUW alumni jazz programmer Charles McGaw returns to the airwaves when he visits “Down by the Cuyahoga” on Friday July 28 at 11pm. Charles began his WRUW career in 2005 with “The Black Lodge”, then co-hosted or hosted “On the One” on Sunday evening from 2008-2015. Doctor David, host of WRUW’s “And No Kenny G”, … Continued
Judith Owens on Route 66 Wed.,July 26 at 10am!
Welsh Singer-Songwriter Judith Owens is scheduled to appear on the show at 10am to discuss her music and her upcoming Cleveland show at the House of Blues Cambridge Room July 27..
Ian Brennan on Route 66 Wed., July 26 at 11am!
Musicologist/Teacher Ian Brennan,Producer of The Zomba Prison Project and the Tanzanian Albinism Collective will a appear in a taped interview to discuss the record business,Africa and geopolitical trends as they relate to all lovers of African music this Wednesday starting at 11am.The show will also feature selections from thos two projects……….
Route 66 interview schedule July/August
7/26 Ian Brennan 8/2 Sonia Aimy 8/9 Peter Asher 8/16 YeYe Ase ( Floxy Bee) 8/30 Matt White
Studio-A-Rama 2017 Call for Submissions Deadline Extended
The deadline for local and regional bands to submit to play this year’s Studio-A-Rama alongside Sweet Spirit and special guests New Bomb Turks and This Moment in Black History has been extended to Monday, July 31. Interested bands can submit by sending their submissions to: WRUW-FM, Attention: Studio-A-Rama, 11220 Bellflower Road, Cleveland OH 44106. Electronic submissions are also welcome, and … Continued