The Hear and Now – December 5th
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
The Hear and Now
10:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
A freeform mix of music, ranging from singer-songwriter folk and surprising back-catalog rock ’n’ roll to avant-garde jazz and improvisation, with unexpected forays into everything in between and beyond. Bits of comedy, international sounds, and contemporary and postmodern classical composition crop up now and then, and local and touring musicians stop by frequently for conversations and fully produced in-studio concerts. Hosted by Derk Richardson.
Avotcja pays homage to Jim Pepper on The Hear and Now – November 28th
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In what has become an annual alternative Thanksgiving holiday tradition, guest host Avotcja fills in for Derk Richardson and programs a special tribute to Jim Pepper (June 18, 1941 – February 10, 1992), the late Native American saxophonist and composer of the classic “Witchi Tai-To.” Avotcja’s playlist includes music by Gunther Schuller, The Dining Rooms, … Continued
The Hear and Now – November 21
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Two hours of music, hosted Derk Richardson: ARTIST “SONG TITLE” ALBUM (LABEL) Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, “Stay” The Cruisin’ Story 1960 (One Way Records) Carla Thomas, “B-A-B-Y” Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration (Stax) Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, “(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave” The Best of Martha Reeves & … Continued
Emily Jane White performs live in the studio, and James Fei discusses the music of Anthony Braxton:The Hear and Now – November 14, 2019
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In the first hour, joined by guitarist John Courage, songwriter/pianist/guitarist Emily Jane White performs songs from her new album, Immanent Fire. In the second hour, saxophonist James Fei discusses the music of composer Anthony Braxton as he approaches his 75th birthday, and we listen to portions of Composition No. 1 for solo piano, Composition No. 63 for … Continued
Emily Jane White performs live on The Hear and Now, 10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14
On the eve of the release of her stunning new album, Immanent Fire, Oakland-based singer-songwriter Emily Jane White joins host Derk Richardson in the KPFA performance studio for a live concert broadcast and interview on The Hear and Now. She’ll be joined by electric guitarist John Courage as she sings and plays guitar, keyboard, and … Continued
The Hear and Now
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
Betty Beasley hosts The Hear and Now
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Sitting in for Derk Richardson, Betty Beasley fills two hours with a flow of eclectic music that includes tracks by Leonard Cohen, Kate Bush, Abbey Lincoln, Sharon Van Etten, Jay Farrar, Chris Thile, Calexico and Iron & Wine, Charles Lloyd with Lucinda Williams, Caetano Veloso, Tin Hat Trio, Aretha Franklin, Django Reinhardt, Al Green, Mavericks … Continued
Guitarist Kinloch Nelson performs Live on The Hear and Now
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In the first hour, fingerstyle guitarist Kinloch Nelson makes his Bay Area radio concert debut and talks with host Derk Richardson about his under-the-radar career. Tompkins Square Records recently released a collection of tracks recorded 1968 – 1970 and coaxed Nelson to the West Coast for a few rare performances. Listen to Nelson apply his … Continued
Guitarist Kinloch Nelson performs live on The Hear and Now, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
Laboring quite contently in obscurity for the past 50 years, guitarist Kinloch Nelson is riding a minor wave of recognition with the release of Partly on Time: Recordings 1968 – 1970 on the Tompkins Square Records label. Tune in at 10 p.m. when he joins host Derk Richardson in the KPFA Performance Studio to play … Continued
The Hear and Now Fall Fund Drive Special, with Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson
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In the first hour, Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson continue their Fall Fund Drive special with songs celebrating nature–by Prince, Marvin Gaye, Spirit, The Band, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, the Beatles and others. In the second hour, Derk plays music by Monica Pasqual, Vienna Teng, Lambchop, Van Morrison, Phil Ochs, Fotheringay, and more.