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WYEP's Local Year in Review show - 2012Join Cindy Howes for a two-hour look at the best from the Pittsburgh music scene. |
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Discumentary: The Pogues "If I Should Fall From Grace With God"The third album from The Pogues came out in 1988, it was produced by Steve Lillywhite and was the band's first album after some major line-up changes. It is their best-selling album, partially due to the Christmas (and UK #2) song "Fairytale of New York" featuring Kirsty MacColl. |
Prosody R J GibsonJan Beatty interviews poet R. J. GibsonRJ Gibson is a student in the Warren Wilson MFA program for writers. His work has appeared or is appearing in Ocho, qarrtsiluni, Six Sentences, Knockout, and the anthology My Diva: 65 Gay Men on the Women Who Inspire Them. |
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Discumentary: Buena Vista Social Club "Buena Vista Social Club"Comprised of Cuban and African musicians, Buena Vista Social Club, successfully mixed Cuban Rhythms and African style piano. Most of the band members were retired, and it's oldest member was 89. The album topped Latin charts and went on to win a Grammy in 1997 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Good Night, StatesGood Night, States at the WYEP Studios on April 6th, 2012 |
RPM: The Kooks, T. Bone Burnett & Verve Remixed 4This week something new from the Kooks plus T. Bone Burnett's return to performing. Also, we'll hear something from the new Verve Remixed 4 album. |
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Discumentary: "The Harder They Come" SoundtrackThis soundtrack contains music by Toots and the Maytalls, Desmond Dekker and Jimmy Cliff (who is also the star of the film). Before its was released, reggae music wasnt really on the pop culture radar in America, this album paved the way for reggae acts to be noticed, not just in the United States... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Delta SpiritDelta Spirit performs in WYEP Studios on November 30, 2010 |
Third Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents Colonizing the CosmosEach month, Third Thursdays features a live performance from an artist from Pittsburgh's local music scene. Recorded at the WYEP Community Broadcast Center.This month Third Thursdays features Colonizing the Cosmos. Third Thursdays is WYEP's monthly local music happy... |
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Discumentary: Ray LaMontagne "Trouble"Ray LaMontagne woke up one morning, heard a Stephen Stills song on the radio, and decided to become a musician. About five years later, he released "Trouble," his debut album. Produced by Ethan Johns, who also plays percussion, piano, and bass on the album. It also features a string quintet to... |
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Discumentary: Ray Charles "The Spirit of Christmas"Ever wonder what it would sound like if Ray Charles sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"? Here's your answer. The genius of Ray Charles put to a selection of carols and holiday songs. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Brandi CarlileBrandi Carlile in the WYEP Studios on January 25th, 2010 |
RPM: Booker T, Self & Patrick WolfA weekly podcast featuring current favorites from WYEP's DJs and staff.This week, a new release from an MG's-less Booker T, something "old" from Felt, and the latest from Patrick Wolf. |
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Discumentary: T-Rex "Electric Warrior"Marc Bolan's folk-influenced songs took on a new life when matched with the electric-blues-influenced rhythm section of drummer Bill Legend and bassist Steve Currie. This is one of Glam-rock's quintessential albums. Produced by Tony Visconti, the album hit the top of the British charts and the song... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Willie NileWillie Nile performs in WYEP Studios on February 2, 2010 |
RPM: Piers Faccini, Boca Chica, Jason LytleA weekly podcast featuring current favorites from WYEP's DJs and staff.This week, new music from Piers Faccini, Pittsburgh's own Boca Chica and former Grandady frontman Jason Lytle. |
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Discumentary: Rickie Lee Jones "Rickie Lee Jones"Rickie Lee Jones eponymous debut marked the assent of a mature artist and songwriter and won her the Grammy for best new artist of 1979. Jones songs are populated by street beatniks and her music spans cabaret to jazzy-pop. A stellar band assists her, including Randy Newman, Dr. John, and Michael... |
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American Originals: Bob DylanAmerican Originals focuses on one legendary American artist. Youll hear the impact these artists have had on American music with cuts from their own catalogs, covers of their songs by other artists, collaborations and modern influences. Bob Dylan Probably one of the most covered... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Raul MaloRaul Malo in the WYEP Studio on April 9, 2009 |
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Discumentary: Bob Marley and the Wailers "Catch A Fire""Catch a Fire", released in 1973, surprised many fans of Bob Marley and The Wailers with it's socially aware lyrics and militant tone. However, songwriters Bob Marley and Peter Tosh created a positive tone toward the future that emphasized the power of the individual. |
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Rock Radio Camp - JulyOn July 18-22, WYEP held it's first session of the annual day camp for middle school students - Rock Radio Camp! What you'll hear is a recap of the activities they did each day, written and recorded by the kids. Their favorite day was Friday, when they formed their own band--"Amazing Eight"--... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Mark OlsonMark Olson in the WYEP Studio on April 24, 2008 |
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Discumentary: The Police "Synchronicity"The Police's fifth studio album is revered as their best. Its first single, "Every Breath You Take," earned two Grammys and pushed the album to the number-one position on the Billboard charts. |
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