Cinco de Mayo commemorates the unlikely victory of the Mexican army over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Especially in the U.S., it is a day for celebrating Mexican-American culture. Tonight’s Kingston Coffee House …
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The 70s produced films which not only impacted audiences at the time, but also continue to resonate with people who love films, including critics. The Godfather, parts I & II, the first Stars Wars Movie,…
Funky Lounge Remix jumble May 5, 2026 Jazz Journey Artist – Song – Source Cy Coleman – Playboy’s Theme – Lounge, Ain’t It A Kick In The Head Paolo Conte – Azzurro – The Best of Cal Tjader …
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The Boudin Barndance: 04/30/2026 Dan Ferguson WRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RI Thursdays 6-9 pm On the web at: www.wriu.org Boudin Barndance playlists and album reviews now archived at https://wriu.org/features/playlists/boudinbarndance/ SHOW ARCHIVES AT: https://archive.wriu.org/fm-public/4-Thursday/1800/ LISTEN HERE! Stuff: WATCH the BOUDIN BARNDANCE profile …
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There’s a few sure things that mercifully allow me to be maintain sanity through these crazy times: Participating in the latest “No Kings” rally followed by a visit to one of my favorite music venues. And what are my favorite music venues, you may ask? I’ll discuss all these on tonight’s show, but first, here is my criteria …
Soul Funk Drums (May 2, 2016) Jazz Journey April 28, 2026 Artist – Song – Source Miles Davis Quintet – It Never Entered My Mind (Higher & Higher) – Autumns Leaves Grover Washington, Jr. – My …
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Insofar as music is concerned, Canadian popular music draws on Irish, Scottish, English and French and indigenous traditions as well as styles and sounds from all over the world as a result of the country’s generous and welcoming society …
Aloha! You’re listening to WRIU 90.3 FM and streaming live at WRIU.org. This morning on WORLD WIDE WAVES, we explore the rich traditions of Hawaiian music—sounds shaped by land, language, history, and deep cultural memory. From ancient chant to …
The Boudin Barndance: 04/23/2026 Dan Ferguson WRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RI Thursdays 6-9 pm On the web at: www.wriu.org Boudin Barndance playlists and album reviews now archived at https://wriu.org/features/playlists/boudinbarndance/ SHOW ARCHIVES AT: https://archive.wriu.org/fm-public/4-Thursday/1800/ LISTEN HERE! Stuff: WATCH the BOUDIN BARNDANCE profile …
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The folk icon Pete Seeger was blacklisted from American network television and radio for over a decade during the McCarthy-era 1950s and 60s. Targeted by House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1955, Seeger refused to name associates which led to a contempt of Congress conviction. We celebrate Pete Seeger’s music and activism on tonight’s show.
