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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Pianist, fiddler, singer, composer Barbara Higbie performs live on The Hear & Now–making great use of the piano she helped secure for KPFA–and chats with host Derk Richardson. She performs Friday, June 18, at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Click here to watch a YouTube clip of Barbara and friends.
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Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson will host a four hour special featuring the new music of John Prine, David Hidalgo & Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Mary Gauthier, Rufus Wainwright and Bettye Lavette's soulful interpretations of British rock classics. Bonnie and Derk will also be offering in-demand tickets for your pledges of support to the … Continued
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Berkeley saxophonist and composer Larry Ochs (http://www.ochs.cc/) of Rova Saxophone Quartet drops by to preview a new CD by his band Kihnoua, with Korean vocalist Dohee Lee and drummer Scott Amendola. He talks with Derk Richardson about the project (which includes guest performances by Fred Frith, Joan Jeanrenaud, Carla Kihlstedt, and others) and about what's … Continued
