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About 50 people gathered Thursday at Longwarf Park where the Cambridge Farmers Market takes place – and where, last week, some familiar trees were cut down without explanation.
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Radio Chesapeake Music
Lady Spins the Blues
On Lady Spins the Blues, we’ll go on a musical journey spanning the decades and traveling from coast to coast. We’ll go from the Mississippi Delta up to Memphis then on to Chicago for some real deal house-rocking blues. From juke joints to JazzFest, New Orleans to New York – music with a feeling is what Lady Spins the Blues is all about – a guaranteed down in the basement good time with Dr. Donna.
Dance Party
Dance tracks
Woman Wattage
Host Anne Watts draws inspiration from listeners worldwide, dropping the needle on music that marks the sonic brilliance of humanity, from Sun Ra to Adrienne Lenker, from Alice Coltrane and Cate Le Bon to Igor Stravinsky, Neil Young, and esperanza spalding.
Making Waves
Making Waves with Mary Wilder. Unlike streaming music apps, all of the music programs on WHCP 91.7 are hand chosen by their hosts. In the case of Making Waves, the music selections are progressions from one song to the next, just as one were surfing a wave on the ocean. There is a free range approach to what you’ll hear, with all kinds of music, rock, alternative, reggae, blues, folk, swing, pop and much, much more. Human curation remains such a powerful art form. While artists express stories through their individual songs, DJs craft broader narratives by weaving those songs into a cohesive journey. Tune in and find out! Monday evening at 10pm and Thursday morning at 10am. I am also the hostess of Dance Party, which again, features a wide range of hand selected songs, but are slanted towards all the favorites made to dance the night away! Dance Party airs Tuesdays at 10am and Saturday nights at 9. See YOU on the radio!Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @marywilderontheairYou can also check out previous shows (up to 2 weeks previous) and listen anytime here: https://spinitron.com/WHCP/dj/178248/Mary-Wilder
Crate Diggin'
I dig through the record bins so you don’t have to- unearthing deep tracks, buried treasures, and hidden gems that deserve another spin. I hit on it all-classic rock, garage, psych, funk, soul, reggae and everything in between. Come along with me and let’s go Cratedigging!
Electric Odyssey
Set sail on a journey through sound—I’ll be your guide as we travel through the wild, untamed landscapes of indie, punk and alternative. From the rebellious punks of the 1970s to today’s sonic pioneers, we chart a course through the music that dares to be different! No maps, no limits, just pure rock ‘n roll!
Indie City
Listen to Indie City to hear the best new and classic independent music. Each week Drew plays the newest releases as well as the most treasured indie classics, along with emerging artists. You’ll also hear his love of local musicians in his weekly local featured artists segment. Drew always keeps it fun, fresh, fast-paced and entertaining!
Jazzmatazz
From Miles, Coltrane and Brubeck to Kamasi Washington, The Bad Plus and Snarky Puppy, you will hear the best in bop, post-bop, west coat jazz, acid jazz, fusion, modern big band and contemporary jazz on Jazzmatazz! Drew provides engaging background on the music and musicians to keep the show entertaining, fun and insightful.
Inna Funk
John Lewis hosts Inna Funk, a weekly show of funk and soul classics, with some hip-hop, go-go, and deep cuts in the mix.
Big Band Theory
The Big Band Theory plays the classics from the golden era of swing, and then connects it to large ensemble jazz from the past 100 years. There's some tunes you might know, and some tunes to surprise you, from right here in Maryland and around the world!
Rockin' Randall's Classic Country Call-In Request Show
Radio Free Robot
Doris
DJ Kirk Kut
Shore Stories
What did America sound like as a new nation? On Shore Musicians, Tom Jaffe talks with the Ampersands about Music of the New Nation, their program of songs and tunes celebrating the country’s 250th birthday.
NPR Top News
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Authorities say Blair was physically abusive and injured two flight attendants while traveling from Los Angeles to New York. A Blair representative said she had a medical emergency aboard the plane.
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