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John Hurt
Ralph
Ralph McTell
Ani
Ani DiFranco
Antje
Antje Duvekot
Bela
Bela Fleck
Tweed
Tweed and Carr
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Acoustic Sunrise With Bob Cannon; Filling-in Today Is Albert O
Sunday 8:00 am

Acoustic Sunrise is just the kind of program to wake up to on a Sunday morning-and then keep listening! Acoustic Sunrise is a unique blend of solo singer-songwriters with a touch of acoustic instrumentals.

Hosted by Bob Cannon

 
American Routes
Sunday 12:00 pm, Monday 2:00 am

American Routes showcases America's music and its music makers, from rock & roll and soul, to country, blues, and jazz. From American Public Media.

Hosted by Nick Spitzer

 
Art Of The Song
Sunday 7:00 am, Sunday 6:00 pm

Art of the Song is an hour-long show, with music and interviews exploring inspiration and creativity through the art and craft of songwriting. Learn why songwriters write, how they become inspired, and how you can tap into that creative source in every aspect of your life.

Hosted by John Dillon And Vivian Nesbitt

 
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Beale Street Caravan
Saturday 5:00 am, Tuesday 11:00 pm

Beale Street Caravan hosts Darren Dortin and Pat Mitchell bring us great live blues performances every week. Produced in Memphis, Tennessee, Beale Street Caravan covers the world with the heartfelt sounds and colorful stories of the Blues and its music makers. Each week, Beale Street Caravan® takes its audience to the greatest Blues venues in Memphis and around the US. The world's best Blues artists are featured in intimate performances and recorded the way the Blues were meant to be heard - burning up a stage in front of a Blues-loving audience.

Hosted by Darren Dortin And Pat Mitchell

 
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Ceili


Ceili is a Celtic dance set featuring jigs and reels from Ireland and the British Isles, Saturdays at 6:30pm (part of Celtic Twilight.).

Hosted by Gail Gilmore

 
Celtic Twilight With Gail Gilmore
Saturday 4:00 pm

Celtic Twilight features contemporary and traditional music from Ireland and the British Isles, including a cultural events calendar and Ceili segment.

Hosted by Gail Gilmore

 
Commonwealth Journal With Host Janis Pryor
Sunday 7:00 pm

Commonwealth Journal is an award-winning program featuring interviews with scholars, writers, public officials and others, examining the current issues important to the people of Massachusetts.

Hosted by Janis Pryor

 
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Downeast Ceilidh With Marcia Young Palmater
Saturday 8:00 pm

For over 30 years, Marcia Young Palmater has been the host of Downeast Ceilidh, a popular program of traditional and contemporary music from Canada's Atlantic provinces. You'll enjoy lots of fiddle music, especially from Cape Breton, plus songs in Scottish Gaelic, Acadian French, and English!

Hosted by Marcia Young Palmater

 
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Earth And Sky


A look at astronomy and geology and how it affects our lives. Produced by Block & Bird productions, this always-interesting feature airs Monday-Friday at 1:10pm and 5:10pm, as well as Saturdays at 8:10am.

Hosted by Block And Bird

 
Etown
Sunday 6:00 am, Monday 11:00 pm

Musician and host Nick Forster presents in-concert performances by top artists, blended with environmental information and salutes to people who are making a difference in their community.

Hosted by Nick Forster

 
 
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