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Playlist for January 31st 2010

# Artist/Album/Song

01 Etta James/The In Crowd: The Ultimate Mod Collection/Tell Mama
02 Etta James/Life, Love & the Blues/Life, Love & the Blues
03 The Swell Season/An Evening at the Riverside Theater/Falling Slowly
04 The Swell Season/An Evening at the Riverside Theater/Once
05 Cliff Eberhardt/500 Miles: The Blue Rock Sessions/500 Miles
06 Cliff Eberhardt/500 Miles: The Blue Rock Sessions/Back of My Mind
07 Joshua Bell & Edgar Meyer/Short Trip Home/OK, All Right
08 Joshua Bell & Edgar Meyer/Short Trip Home/Death by Triple Fiddle
09 Kansas City Band/KC After Dark/King Porter Stomp
10 Kansas City Band/KC After Dark/St.Louis Blues
11 Mr. Something Something/Deep Sleep/DNDABP (radio edit)
12 Arcade Fire/Funeral/Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
13 Arcade Fire/Split Tour 7″ EP/Poupee de Cire Poupee de Son
14 Arcade Fire & David Bowie/Live at Fashion Rocks/Life on Mars?
15 Arcade Fire & David Bowie/Live at Fashion Rocks/Wake Up
16 Adriano Celentano/Super Best/Svalutation
17 Adriano Celentano/Super Best/Il tuo bacio è come un rock
18 Glenn Miller and his Orchestra/The Complete Glenn Miller Collection/In the Mood
19 Glenn Miller and his Orchestra/The Complete Glenn Miller Collection/Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam)
20 The Three Tenors/The Three Tenors in Concert: 1994/Hollywood/Around the World: Medley
21 The Three Tenors/The Three Tenors in Concert: 1990/Encore: Nessun Dorma
22 Gioachino Rossini/Mad About Cartoons/The Barber of Seville Overture

Playlist for January 24th 2010

01 The Booze Fighters/The Booze Fighters/Let Me Love You Baby
02 The Booze Fighters/The Booze Fighters/Born Under a Bad Sign
03 Jason Webley w/Sxip Shirey/Days With You/Leave Me
04 Jason Webley/Counterpoint/Quite Contrary
05 Arcade Fire/Cold Wind/Brazil
06 Arcade Fire/Funeral/Haiti
07 Ram/Rhythms of Rapture/Pale’m Mal
08 Ram/Philadelphia OST/Ibo Lele (Dreams Come True)
09 Ludovico Einaudi & Ballake Sissoko/Diario Mali/Niger Blues
10 Lucovico Einaudi/Divenire/Ascolta
11 Céleste Boursier-Mougenot/From Here to Ear/NOT AVAILABLE
12 Olivier Messiaen/Chamber Works/Le Merle Noir
13 Otis Redding/The In Crowd/I Can’t Turn You Loose
14 Solomon Burke/The In Crowd/Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
15 Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames/At His Best/Yeh Yeh
16 Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames/At His Best/In the Meantime
17 T-Rex/20th Century Boy/Elemental Child
18 T-Rex/20th Century Boy/Hot Love
19 Deerhoof/Custom Made/Makko Shobu (piano & vocal version)
20 Adriano Celentano/Super Best/Prisencolinensinainciusol
21 Adriano Celentano/Super Best/Pregherò (Stand by me)
22 Franco Battiato/Fleurs/Ruby Tuesday
23 Franco Battiato/Inneres Auge/Inverno
24 A Silver Mount Zion/He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts of…/Blown Out Joy From Heaven’s Mercied Hole

Playlist for January 17th 2010

# Artist/Album/Song

01 RAM/The Rough Guide To The Music Of Haiti/Marassa Elu
02 Nemours Jean-Baptiste/Konbit-Burning Rhythms of Haiti/Tchoul No.3
03 Manno Charlemagne/Konbit-Burning Rhythms of Haiti/Ayiti Pa Fore
04 Orchestre Tropicana/The Rough Guide To The Music Of Haiti/Haiti, Perle Des Antilles
05 Wyclef Jean/The Carnival/Jaspora
06 Les Loups Noirs D’Haiti/Tumbélé! Biguine, Afro & Latin Sounds/Jet Biguine
07 NOT AVAILABLE/TED.COM/Edwidge Danticat: Stories of Haiti
08 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Voodoo Drums in Hi-FI/La Misere Pa Douce
09 Monsieur Dolar et Les Guitar Boys/Tumbélé! Biguine, Afro & Latin Sounds/Panty
10 Wyclef Jean/Welcome to Haiti Creole 101/Nou Va Rive
11 Boukman Eksperyans/Kalfou Danjere/Bade Zile
12 VARIOUS ARTISTS/On the Town OBC/Opening: New York, New York/Dance: Miss Turnstiles
13 George Gerswhin/Fantasia 2000 OST/Rhapsody in Blue
14 Aaron Copland/Aaron Copland: The Music of America/Quiet City
15 Ralph Vaughan Williams/Sifonia Antarctica/Andante Maestoso
16 VARIOUS ARTISTS/West Side Story/The Jets
17 Luciano Pavarotti/Il Pagliacci/Vesti La Giubba

B-Sides for January 17th 2010

> TUMBÉLÉ! Biguine, afro & latin sounds from the French Caribbean
I stumbled across this fabulous album and even though it only has two songs from Haitian artists, it is a great representation of that region’s scene from 1963-’74. I’m not the only one complimenting the very special compilation. Dusted Magazine says this about the album, “It’s a real treat to hear the sounds on this compilation, which teaches listeners about a particular movement in Francophone Caribbean musical culture. It comes across as a surprise that this music hasn’t received much dedicated attention in the English-speaking world.” The people at Soundway Record Label were nice enough to send me the liner notes for the album and that provided a huge insight to the two songs I played. Check out the playlist to see which ones I played!

> Radio 3 Guide to World Music: Haiti
The BBC provides a brief look into the music of Haiti. You can also learn more about the music scene of Haiti at Haiti Support: Global EarYou heard the first song mentioned, Marasa Elu by RAM who is run by innkeeper, Richard Morse. You can follow him on Twitter at @RAMhaiti and learn more about his experiences with the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake. He supplies page and pages of personal and emotional updates about the situation in Haiti.

> Yele Haiti
Wyclef Jean just released a statement defending the usage of funds donated to Yele Haiti, a grassroots movement dedicated to helping the people of Haiti through the environment, the arts, sports, education and now survival after Tuesday’s earthquake. You can follow them on Twitter at @yelehaiti or check them out on Facebook. To donate to this organiziation, visit their website for more information.

> Edwidge Danticat: Stories of Haiti
“In the midst of an earlier crisis, Haitian author Edwidge Danticat reminds us of the contributions of Haiti’s vibrant culture and people. This reading offers a timely message for today — as the nation struggles in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.” You heard a portion of this presentation today, but you can hear the rest online at TED, Ideas Worth Spreading.

> Partners in Health
“PIH has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years. We urgently need your support to help those affected by the recent earthquake.” The community of TED recommended this non-profit as their donation of choice. Visit their website to learn how you can help through donations and more. Follow them on Twitter at @PIH_org.

> “I Let Out a Cry, as if I’d Heard Everybody I Loved Had Died”
“In a moving response to the earthquake, a Haitian singer demands that her homeland isn’t once again abandoned by the west. Régine Chassagne from Arcade Fire writes to The Guardian.

> CBS News Helps Red Cross Transport Blood into Haiti
Everybody is helping. Since transporation is so bogged down trying to get into the country, it is being asked that every form of transport unit coming into the country carry needed goods. When the CBS news team flew in, they brough along with them… four cases of blood for the American Red Cross.

> American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is yet another organization you can send your donation to. The local Red Cross branch has created a quick and easy PDF showing you all the ways you can donate funds to Haitian Earthquake relief. Locally, the CBS affiliate, KREM 2 received an anonymous $10,000 check for their Help 2 Haiti donation drive.

> Latest Updates on Rescue and Recovery in Haiti
Though communications may be down to a minimal in Haiti, information is still getting out there. The Lede, a blog for the New York Times has a great supplement of incoming information including how you can find more information on whats going on.

Playlist for January 10th 2010

# Artist/Album/Song

01 Dario Marianelli/Pride & Prejudice OST/A Postcard to Henry Purcell
02 Kronos Quartet/Early Music/Four Part Fantasia No.2
03 Beethoven/Symphony Nos. 5 and 6/Allegro Con Brio
04 Beethoven/Symphony Nos. 5 and 6/Andante Con Moto
05 Philip Glass & Yo-Yo Ma/Naqoyqatsi OST/Definition
06 Angele Dubeau & La Pieta/Philip Glass Portrait/The Secret Agent
07 The Chieftains/The Wide World Over/Carolan’s Concerto
08 The Chieftains/The Wide World Over/Redemption Song
09 Afro-Cuban All Stars/A Toda Cuba le Gusta/Fiesta de la Rumba
10 Afro-Cuban All Stars/A Toda Cuba le Gusta/Pio Mentiroso
11 Fool’s Gold/Fool’s Gold/The World Is All There Is
12 The Avett Brothers/Live, Volume 2/Old Joe Clark
13 The Avett Brothers/Live, Volume 2/I Killed Sally’s Lover
14 Various Artists/Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology/Sliding Down
15 Various Artists/Heartland: An Appalachian Anthology/Soldier’s Joy
16 The Wailin’ Jennys/Firecracker/This Heart of Mine
17 The Wailin’ Jennys/Firecracker/Begin
18 Ike & Tina Turner/Live in Paris/Medley: Gimme Some Lovin’/Sweet Soul Music
19 Ike & Tina Turner/Live in Paris/Son of a Preacherman
20 The Blues Brothers/Made in America/Who’s Making Love?
21 The Blues Brothers/The Definitive Collection/Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
22 Creedence Clearwater Revival/The Concert/Keep On Chooglin’

B-Sides for January 10th 2010

> Bloody tragedies were not Aphra Behn’s specialty but her adaptation of Lust’s Dominion into Abdelazar, the Moor’s Revenge worked out somewhat for her time period, the Restoration period of drama, when it was becoming more frequent for women to grace the stage…. as well as off stage. We heard incidental music by Henry Purcell for that play as it was featured in Pride & Prejudice, the 2005 version during the Netherfield Ball.

> Philip Glass’ notes on his score for Naqoyquatsi paint a picture much grander than what I could do in a minute, but you can visit his website for more information on the scoree as well as other compositions as well. Philip Glass will also be coming to Spokane this March to perform solo piano. Ticket information can be found at the FOX Theatre’s website.

> Every country has their heros, some are musicians at heart. Ireland has their grand harpist from the 18th century, Turlough O’Carolan, the blind harpist. His sketched portrait is also something to note. Early Gaelic Harp offers a brief biography and history notes about the man and his music.

> If you ever find yourself in Kentucky, be sure to visit the Mountain Ballad of Old Joe Clark marker located in Sextons Creek! It’s only a day and a half drive from Spokane!

Playlist for January 3rd 2010

# Artist/Album/Song

01 Jerry Holland/Fiddler’s Choice/Wake Up To Cape Breton
02 Jerry Holland/Fiddler’s Choice/Fiddling Friends
03 Buena Vista Social Club/Buena Vista Social Club/Chan Chan
04 Afro-Cuban All Stars/A Toda Cuba Le Gusta/Maria Caracoles
05 Mercedes Sosa/Interpeta a Atahualpa Yupanqui/Piedra Y Camino
06 Mercedes Sosa/Interpeta a Atahualpa Yupanqui/La Viajerita
07 Bono/Across the Universe OST/Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
08 The Beatles/The Beatles 1967-1970/Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
09 Yello/Oh Yeah/Oh Yeah
10 James Horner/Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan OST/End Credits
11 James Horner/Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan OST/Amazing Grace
12 Peter, Paul & Mary/Album 1700/Leaving on a Jet Plane
13 Peter, Paul & Mary/Album 1700/The Song Is Lovev
14 Melissa Block/NPR: All Things Considered/Sam Hinton Rememberance
15 Sam Hinton/NOT AVAILABLE/It’s A Long Way From Amphioxus
16 Red Army Ensemble/NOT AVAILABLE/National Anthem of the Soviet Union
17 VARIOUS ARTISTS/Hunt For Red October (Film)/Dialogue
18 Erich Kunzel & the Cincinnati Pops/Triple Feature: Round Up/Theme to Silverado
19 Erich Kunzel & the Cincinnati Pops/Star Traks II/Theme to The Right Stuff
20 Maurice Jarre/Doctor Zhivago OST/Lara’s Theme
21 Maurice Jarre/Lawrence of Arabia OST/Overture
22 Willie King/Jukin’ at Bettie’s/The Real Deal

B-Sides for January 3rd 2010

> Songlines, a subscription magazine to the world of music, created a beginners guide [.PDF] to Mercedes Sosa in 2006 July/August Issue. From there you can easily learn more about her and her life in music. Also provided are tips into picking her music and what you can expect from a few of her albums.

> You can listen to Julian Lennon’s charity-single, Lucy, for free online. Just visit Billboard.com for a look into Julian’s recent career as well as his retrospective on his childhood friend and how she shaped his father’s music.

> The Guardian.co.uk offers Seven Life Lessons From the Master of 80s Teen Comedy to help you through life. For me, the biggest tip was #1: “Self-referential looks to camera are NOT A BAD THING.” I totally respect breakage of the fourth wall.

> Ricardo Montalbán sure was one handsome devil… even if he did play one hell of a bad guy as Khan Nooien Singh. But that doesn’t mean he can’t dance the tango! Here’s a video clip of him dancing with Jane Powell in Two Weeks With Love.

> I could spend an entire show talking about the science of “It’s a Long Way From Amphioxus”, but the beauty of the internet is that hundreds of people have already said it. Slap in a link, and my job just got easier. Here’s a few blogs talking about amphioxus if you would like to have some morning reading material or if you’re day at work is just not going as planned. Songs About Science, Dispelling the Myth of Intelligent Design, The Annotated It’s A Long Way From Amphioxus.

> I bet you’ve always wanted to hear every possible recording of the Russian national anthem ever! But wait, there’s more! You can also listen to probably every version of the Soviet Union anthem as well! Hymn.ru provides an entire collection of the pieces.

> Out of all the music played today, the music of Erich Kunzel meant the most to me. His death was nothing but sadness to me because of his dedication to orchestral music through out the years and the continuation of creativity in the pops form. To me, he was a brilliant producer of entertainment. Exactly as he wanted to me. Here’s Erich Kunzel Remembered on NPR’s Morning Edition. He was after all, the Prince of Pops.

> In Noxubee County, Mississippi… there’s trouble afoot in the voting rights of the community. The defendent isn’t who you think it is and Willie King’s got a song going on. Why does NPR have such amazing material…

Playlist for December 27th 2009

# Artist/Album/Song

01 Karen O and the Kids/Where the Wild Things Are OST/All is Love
02 Karen O and the Kids/Where the Wild Things Are OST/Hideaway
03 Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros/Up From Below /Home
04 Fool’s Gold/Fool’s Gold/Nadine
05 The Phenomenal Handclap Band/NOT AVAILABLE/You’ll Disappear
06 The Phenomenal Handclap Band/NOT AVAILABLE/Born Again
07 Pomplamoose/Videosongs/Twice As Nice
08 The Decemberists/The Hazards of Love/The Hazards of Love
09 The Swell Season/Live at the Riverside Theatre/Lies
10 The Swell Season/Strict Joy/I Have Loved You Wrong
11 Craftlass/NOT AVAILABLE/Bake Sale For NASA
12 Phoenix/Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix/Lisztomania
13 The Rumble Strips/Welcome to the Walk Alone/Daniel
14 Man or Astroman/Made From Technetium/Junk Satellite
15 Various Artists/The Muppet Show/Pigs in Spaaaaaaace!
16 Erich Kunzel & the Cincinatti Orchestra /Symphonic Star Trek/Star Trek Theme
17 Jason Webley /Days With You Almost/Time To Go
18 Throw Me the Statue/Creatureesque/The Outerfolds
19 Brother Ali/US/US
20 Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros/Up From Below/Come In Please

Playlist for December 20th 2009

# Artist/Album/Song

01 Marlene Paul/Rockabilly Christmas/I Wanna Spend Christmas With Elvis
02 Elvis Presley/Christmas Classics/Blue Christmas
03 The Walkmen/Little House of Savages/Christmas Party
04 Lorenna McKennitt/To Drive the Cold Winter Away/Wexford Carol
05 Tom Waits/Blue Valentine/A Postcard from a Hooker in Minneapolis
06 Vince Guaraldi Trio/Charlie Brown Christmas/O Tannenbaum
07 Run DMC/Raising Hell/Christmas in Hollis
08 Various Artists/We Wish You A Metal Xmas/Little Drummer Boy
09 Henry Mancini/A Very Mancini Christmas/Frosty The Snowman
10 James Brown/NOT AVAILABLE/Soulful Christmas
11 Bing Crosby & David Bowie/YOUTUBE/Little Drummer Boy
12 Meatwad/NOT AVAILABLE/Hark the Herald Angels Sing
13 Mark Anthony/Rockabilly Christmas/I Saw Mama Twistin’ w/Santa Claus
14 Ventures/A Ventures Christmas/Sleigh Ride
15 Tchaikovsky/Fantasia OST/Russian Dance
16 Tchaikovsky/Fantasia OST/Waltz of the Flowers
17 Mario Lanza/A Very Merry Christmas/O Holy Night
18 Simon & Garfunkel/Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme/7 o’Clock News / Silent Night
19 Eric Whitacre/Cloudburst/Lux Aurumque