The Hear and Now

The Hear & Now hosts “Listen, Whitey!” author Pat Thomas – April 12, 2012

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Record producer, musician, and cultural historian Pat Thomas talks about his just-published book “Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975” and plays tracks from its accompanying CD, “Listen Whitey! Sounds of Black Power 1967-74.” Tune in to hear about “rare recordings of speeches, interviews, and music by noted activists Huey Newton, Bobby … Continued


The Hear and Now

The Hear & Now presents Mike + Ruthy live – March 22, 2012

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Woodstock-based folk-blues troubadours Michael Merenda and Ruthy Ungar (yes, she’s the daughter of fiddler Jay Ungar) bring their ukulele, guitar, fiddle, banjo, harmonica, and gorgeous harmony vocals into the performance studio to perform songs from their deep repertoire, including their new version of Woody Guthrie’s “My New York City.” They’ll also chat with host Derk … Continued