Gospel Music Morning Mix (WPVM Gospel Collection)
The absolute best of regional gospel music. Irma Thomas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Dixie Hummingbirds, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sister Mary Nelson, The Staple Singers, The Persuasions, Sam Cooke, and many more. We now have close to 4000 gospel tracks in our music library. (05:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET)
A Better World (Original)
with
MCNAIR EZZARD
A Better World provides an in-depth look into the people and organizations, locally, nationally and internationally, who are working to create a world that works for everyone. Whether it be those who are working in the areas of hunger and poverty, social and economic justice, healthcare, education, housing, restoration of the environment or those people and organizations who bring a fresh perspective to spirituality – "A Better World" features interviews with people who are making a differ ... (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
A Better World
with
MCNAIR EZZARD
A Better World provides an in-depth look into the people and organizations, locally, nationally and internationally, who are working to create a world that works for everyone. Whether it be those who are working in the areas of hunger and poverty, social and economic justice, healthcare, education, housing, restoration of the environment or those people and organizations who bring a fresh perspective to spirituality – "A Better World" features interviews with people who are making a differ ... (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
Adagio
Adagio is like no other program in your line up, or anywhere else on the airwaves for that matter. It's a one-hour weekly assembly of slowed-down bluesy, contemplative, deep and intentional music of all types, with insights and commentary that fills in a fuller picture for listeners. It's primarily jazz and classical but all genres are welcome.One week we explore the early works of Nina Simone, the next we might look into the rebellious life of that renegade J. S. Bach. Some programs will be dev ... (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET)
Concierto
Concierto is the first classical music program to specifically target Latino listeners. Host Frank Dominguez presents classical music in English and in Spanish. Music by Spanish and Latin American composers such as Enrique Granados and Astor Piazzolla is alternated with classical favorites performed by Hispanic artists such as conductor Gustavo Dudamel, pianist Gabriela Montero, guitarist Manuel Barrueco, and singer Placido Domingo. Through its bilingual presentation, Concierto provides an entry ... (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET)
Classical Guitar Alive!
CLASSICAL GUITAR ALIVE! is a weekly one-hour music with interviews program that is sound-rich, energetic, and has a positive vibe. It is an audience bridge-builder program that attracts both core classical audience and fans of all kinds of acoustic music. CGA! is a winner at PRX's 13th Annual Zeitfunk Awards: #1 Most Licensed Producer, and #2 Most Licensed Series. Nationally distributed since 1997, Classical Guitar Alive! airs each week on over 200 stations. (01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET)
Story Parlor (WPVM)
Story Parlor Hour Airing on Sundays at 2:00 pm EST, tune in to experience Story Parlor shows gone by, featuring the talented narrative artists of Asheville sharing everything from storytelling, poetry, prose, music, and more. Located in West Asheville, Story Parlor is an intimate listening room space championing multi-disciplinary storytelling and the exploration of the human condition through community-driven programming. More info can be found at www.storyparloravl.com. (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET)
Jazz Hybrid (WPVM)
Jazz Hybrid is a positive, community-based show that celebrates good music and engaging conversation by highlighting some of the many amazing writers, teachers, artists, activists, and musicians living in the area and the projects they are working on. Host Sebastian Matthews will play modern and contemporary jazz music—working to widen and deepen the notion of "jazz" as much as possible—while engaging in conversation with local and national figures. The show has a simple three-part ... (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)
Bossa Brazil
Bossa Brasil presents a showcase of the wide and infectious varieties of A música do Brasil, from samba and Chôro to MPB, Forró, Jazz and more, including an occasional historic example from the "Age of Radio" from the 1930s, right up to the newest from this year. Hosted by 40-year radio programmer and 50-year certifiable Brazil Nut Rodger Collins. Contact Rodger at this email address Brazilnut2929@gmail.com (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET)
Mercury Theater - Orson Welles
In 1937, Welles and the Mercury company earned a reputation for their inventive adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar set in contemporary Fascist Italy. They moved on to productions of The Shoemaker's Holiday, Heartbreak House, Too Much Johnson and Danton's Death in 1938. In 1939 Five Kings was produced along with The Green Goddess. The last theatrical production of the company was Native Son in 1941.[edit] Radio Welles had already worked extensively in radio drama, playing the titl ... (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Land of the Sky (WPVM)
with
BRODY HUNT
Brody Hunt brings his incredible knowledge and unstoppable enthusiasm for the great recordings of a grand age in the U.S. to this wonderfully entertaining show. (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)
The Martha Bassett Show
The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. This weekly one-hour music program blends the fabric of the national roots and Americana scene with the rich artistry, history, and flair of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Helmed by one of the state's most distinguished musicians, the live show features national artists, fresh local faces, and the music of Martha Bassett. Each show is a collaboration in song and conversation between Martha, her band, and th ... (09:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET)
What A Long Strange Trip
What A Long Strange Trip with your host, Wally BowenGenre: Rock, Folk, Americana and more."What A Long Strange Trip It's Been" This is the show that has some new music, some old music, some songs from artists you've never heard of before and a few that triggers a flash from the past. Tune in for some eclectic Americana on "What a Long Strange Trip It's Been" every Monday at 4pm Pacific time on KOCF 92.7fm in Veneta, Eugene/Springfield & Fern Ridge Oregon areas and also streaming worldwide @ ... (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
Backtracking
Nearly 25 years ago, BackTracking was launched at a small town commercial radio station. I loved playing the music but hated the commercial platform. Backtracking is a return to the great days of FM radio heard decades ago: short breaks, long songs, and DJs who knew more about the music they were playing than I did (11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WPVM 103.7:
Broadcasting the art and culture of Asheville to the world. Listen to remember, listen to forget.