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Acoustic Sunrise
Acoustic Sunrise
Hosted by 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.

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American Routes
American Routes
Hosted by Nick Spitzer
Sunday 12:00 pm

Repeats 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.

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Art Of The Song
Art Of The Song
Hosted by John Dillon And Vivian Nesbitt
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.

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Beale Street Caravan
Beale Street Caravan
Hosted by Darren Dortin And Pat Mitchell
Saturday 5:00 am

Beale Street Caravan's hosts bring 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.

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Ceili
Ceili
Hosted by Gail Gilmore

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

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Celtic Twilight With Gail Gilmore
Celtic Twilight With Gail Gilmore
Hosted by 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.

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Commonwealth Journal With Janis Pryor
Commonwealth Journal With Janis Pryor
Hosted by 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.

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Downeast Ceilidh With Marcia Young Palmater
Downeast Ceilidh With Marcia Young Palmater
Hosted by 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!

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Earth And Sky
Earth And Sky
Hosted by Block And Bird

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.

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Etown
Etown
Hosted by Nick Forster
Sunday 6:00 am

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.

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Folk Odyssey With Dana Westover
Folk Odyssey With Dana Westover
Hosted by Dana Westover
Sunday 2:00 pm

WUMB's Folk Odyssey features music from just about everywhere, from Albania to Zimbabwe!

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FolkScene
FolkScene
Hosted by Roz Larman
Monday 12:00 am

Tuesday 5:00 am

Roz and Howard Larman have hosted FolkScene for three decades on the West Coast. Last year Howard passed away. Roz is at the helm now hosting the show on WUMB every week! Hear about the scene from the other coast, including performances recorded live in the studio.

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Grateful Dead Hour
Grateful Dead Hour
Hosted by David Gans
Monday 4:00 am

The Grateful Dead Hour features classic live recordings from the band's own archives, as well as fresh digital tapes of recent shows, interviews, and information.

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Guest Mix With Dick Pleasants
Guest Mix With Dick Pleasants
Hosted by Dick Pleasants
Saturday 7:00 am

On WUMB's Guest Mix, we hand the microphone over to a special guest and listen while they play selections that have influenced them, songs they wish they had written, and music they are currently listening to.

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Highway 61 Revisited
Highway 61 Revisited
Hosted by Albert O this week
Saturday 8:00 am

Highway 61 Revisited is a fond look back at the classic folk and folk rock of the 60's and 70's that defined a generation, with contemporary artists contributing to the spirit of that era.

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Humankind
Humankind
Hosted by David Freudberg
Sunday 7:30 pm

Humankind profiles the people whose courageous lives help to create a more humane society.

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Live At Noon
Live At Noon
Hosted by John Laurenti

Every Friday, John Laurenti brings you exclusive live music and interviews with WUMB artists!

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Member Concert
Member Concert
Hosted by WUMB Announcers
Saturday 6:00 am

Monday 5:00 am

Friday 5:00 am

Rebroadcasts of the best of WUMB Member Concerts from our vast archive!

Midnight Special
Midnight Special
Hosted by Rich Warren
Sunday 10:00 pm

Since 1953, the Midnight Special has offered a lively mix of folk and ethnic music, show and novelty tunes, and comedy routines. Produced by WFMT in Chicago.

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Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage
Hosted by Larrry Groce
Saturday 2:00 pm

Repeats Sunday 8:00 pm

Mountain Stage features contemporary music, seasoned with traditional and roots performers, from National Public Radio.

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Our Ocean World
Our Ocean World
Hosted by Marilyn Cooley

News and information about issues related to the ocean. The show presents solutions to shared problems and suggestions on how listeners can help preserve our most vital natural resource. Airs Monday-Friday at 4:10pm.

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Tent Show Radio
Tent Show Radio
Hosted by Phillip Anich
Thursday 5:00 am

Phillip Anich hosts these evenings of music and fun from under the Big Top Chautauqua tent.

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The Morning Show with Dave Palmater
The Morning Show with Dave Palmater
Hosted by Dave Palmater
Weekdays 6:00 am

A mix of contemporary and traditional Folk, Roots, Acoustic, and Americana music; with live music, interviews, news, and informational features. Special features include excerpts from nationally-produced live music programs such as E Town, World Cafe and others

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Traditional Folk With Sandy Sheehan
Traditional Folk With Sandy Sheehan
Hosted by Sandy Sheehan
Saturday 9:00 pm

Every week, the deeply knowledgeable Sandy Sheehan explores the roots of American and Celtic folk music...blues, bluegrass, old time, jigs and reels, and cajun music abound!

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Women In Music
Women In Music
Hosted by Laney Goodman
Sunday 5:00 am

Produced at WUMB, Laney Goodman presents an hour of women musicians in a variety of genres, from Reggae to Rock to Folk to Blues and more.

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WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Hosted by Michael Johnathon
Wednesday 5:00 am

Host and folksinger Michael Johnathon presents Woodsongs, a live audience program of Grassroots, Folk, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass artists and more.

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World Cafe
World Cafe
Hosted by David Dye
Weekdays 10:00 pm

Repeats Weekdays 3:00 am

This blend of music ranging from Rock, Folk, Reggae, Jazz and all of their combinations is masterfully hosted by David Dye from the studios of WXPN in Philadelphia.

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Writer's Almanac
Writer's Almanac
Hosted by Garrison Keillor

Daily thoughts and vignettes, with host Garrison Keillor. Airs Monday-Friday at 6:20am.

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WUMB Blues
WUMB Blues
Hosted by Albert O
Sunday 12:00 am

Blues from the library of WUMB.

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WUMB Music Calendar
WUMB Music Calendar
Hosted by WUMB Announcers

Extensive listings of music performances in our broadcast area, heard at various times throughout the day.

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WUMB Music Mix - Saturdays With Dick Pleasants
WUMB Music Mix - Saturdays With Dick Pleasants
Hosted by Dick Pleasants
Saturday 12:00 pm

Dick adds a unique twist to the usual weekday mix of contemporary and traditional Folk, Roots, Acoustic, and Americana music for a special Saturday afternoon show.

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WUMB Music Mix With Dick Pleasants
WUMB Music Mix With Dick Pleasants
Hosted by Dick Pleasants
Weekdays 3:00 pm

A mix of contemporary and traditional Folk, Roots, Acoustic, and Americana music; with live music, interviews, news, and informational features.

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WUMB Music Mix With Jay Moberg
WUMB Music Mix With Jay Moberg
Hosted by Jay Moberg
Weekdays 12:00 pm

Repeats Weekdays 12:00 am

A mix of contemporary and traditional Folk, Roots, Acoustic, and Americana music; with live music, interviews, news, and informational features.

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WUMB Music Mix with Joan Orr
WUMB Music Mix with Joan Orr
Hosted by Joan Orr
Weekdays 10:00 am

Joan's back on-air at WUMB after a three year hiatus. Welcome!

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WUMB Music Mix with Meg Griffin
WUMB Music Mix with Meg Griffin
Hosted by Meg Griffin
Weekdays 7:00 pm

A mix of contemporary and traditional Folk, Roots, Acoustic, and Americana music; with live music, interviews and informational features.

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