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.
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Host Derk Richardson’s playlist: King Curtis: “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” / The Original Soul Christmas (Atlantic / Rhino) Simon & Garfunkel: “I Am a Rock” / The Best of Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia/Legacy) The Band: “The Shape I’m In” / Stage Fright (Capitol Records) George Harrison: “My Sweet Lord” / All Things … Continued
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
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Here are the songs played by host Derk Richardson (and co-host Bonnie Simmons from 10 to 11 p.m.), a selection of favorite tracks from 2019, plus a few holiday season favorites: Joe Henry: Book of Common Prayer Patti Griffin: River Michael Chapman: Youth Is Wasted on the Young Etienne de Rocher: Wasted Time Bill Frisell: … Continued
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
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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
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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
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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
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
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
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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
