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A Simple Thing

istewart — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:33 +0000

On one level, music is a simple thing, right? We know what we like and often times we may not even pay attention to what's being played. Many times music is even background noise, simply sounds to absorb throughout the day.

A Mother of a Playlist

istewart — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 05/11/2013

The World Music Show

A Mother of a Show

istewart — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:19 +0000

There are things we do for those we love, even though we may not want to. For me, it's taking a trip to a craft store with my wife. I'll go because I know she likes to go there. But if I can avoid it, I will. Then there are the things we do for those we love becuase we know that it'll bring them great joy. That's the premise for this week's World Music Show (5/11).

Cut to the Chase

istewart — Sun, 05 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 05/04/2013

The World Music Show

Cut to the Chase

istewart — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:15:24 +0000

Listen. I've got to make this quick. You see, sometimes, there are so many things pulling at me, from all sorts of directions, that once in awhile, it's hard to find the time to share the beauty of sound that awaits you on Saturday night. I'm sure that's true for many of us. So the blog for this week's World Music Show (5/4) is going to cut to the chase. That's right, no fluffy filler information--just the main bits that will hopefully sway you to tune into this week's show.

Itchy Feet

istewart — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 04/27/2013

The World Music Show

Itchy Feet

istewart — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:15:17 +0000

It's getting to be that time of year. You know, the weather is finally being somewhat consistent, it's staying lighter longer and I can see the road signs up ahead of a future vacation. It's with that eye on the horizon that I decided to make this week's World Music Show (4/27) a mini-trip to various island nations (with other "beachy" locales thrown in). You could say that I'm getting Itchy Feet about wanting to travel.

World Blues & Other Grooves

istewart — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 04/20/2013

The World Music Show

World Blues & Other Grooves

istewart — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:45:53 +0000

Not to ride on the capes of the ever-popular WCVE Public Radio show Time for the Blues, hosted by John Porter and Henry Cook, but every once in awhile I like to feature a bevy of "World Blues" music on this show. So, as a nod to those two fine fellows, on this week's World Music Show (4/20), you'll get to hear a few chunks of this style of music--but done with a world-music twist.

Not from Concentrate

istewart — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 04/13/2013

The World Music Show

Not from Concentrate

istewart — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:30:10 +0000

When I was a kid, growing up in the bosom of the San Fernando Valley--a suburb in the Los Angeles basin, I was surrounded by about 13 orange trees. Yet, when my Mother would tell me to go pick some oranges, so she could squeeze some fresh orange juice for us, I would complain.

Musical Distractions

istewart — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 04/06/2013

The World Music Show

Musical Distractions

istewart — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:04 +0000

Some times we all need a little distraction. It's a good idea to once in awhile take a break from whatever is bogging you down or clouding your mind and listen to some music. What a great escape music can be, don't you think? So, on this week's World Music Show (4/6), they'll be two hours of some fun and distracting music.

Jump for Joy!

istewart — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 03/30/2013

The World Music Show

Jump for Joy!

istewart — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:23:26 +0000

Not sure why I just decided to quote the Teletubbies in the headline for this week's World Music Show (3/30). It could be because of the cover picture, which is the band XTC. They, like the Teletubbies, were also British, and from this picture it looks like they were having quite a bit of fun. However, this may lead you to ask, why is that band being featured on the World Music Show?

It's Nearly Africa

istewart — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 03/23/2013

The World Music Show

It's Nearly Africa

istewart — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:46:35 +0000

Right off the bat, I'm going to claim ignorance. However, said ignorance will have to be blamed on my age--not at this present time, but when I was a young lad. Growing up in the sheltered San Fernando Valley, a suburb of Los Angeles, my only reference to Africa (the theme of this week's World Music Show 3/23), well before digging deeper into Geography classes, was the Warner Bros. cartoons of Bugs Bunny. I had no idea that the continent was made up of many different countries and cultures.

Asks for the Floor

istewart — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 03/16/2013

The World Music Show

Asks for the Floor

istewart — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:00:09 +0000

So, it's come to this--cryptic headlines as a way to get your attention. Well, yes and no. Consider it a teaser or an invitation for you to dig a little deeper to see just what-the-what is up with this week's World Music Show (3/16). Now the question is, should I divulge its meaning now? Or drag it out like a sad punchline to a not so funny joke?

Two World Class Tributes--One Master Playlist

istewart — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 03/09/2013

The World Music Show

Now with Retsin!

Two World Class Tributes

istewart — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:15:49 +0000

Once in awhile, I like to showcase a band or "thing," that I think deserves a little more attention. I like to call these "mini-tributes." And, depending on the artist/band or "thing," I can either dedicate a whole hour to this showcase or I can put together a "mini-tribute." On this week's World Music Show (3/9), it'll be the latter.

Juke Boxes United--World Music Style

istewart — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 03/02/2013

The World Music Show

Juke Boxes of the World Unite!

istewart — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:15:03 +0000

One of the good things about this week's The World Music Show (3/2) is that not only do we get to bounce around the planet like we're playing musical hopscotch but they'll be times that we can also jump back and forth through the decades. And that's just what we're going to be doing on this week's show. It'll almost be like we're plugging numbers and letters in from an old style Juke Box that has songs from around the world.

All Over The Map

istewart — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 02/23/2013

The World Music Show

All Over the Map

istewart — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:02:17 +0000

Whether it's called the "Shuffle Show," or the "Spinning Songbook Show (to rip off Elvis Costello's touring show), or anything else in a similar vein, this week's World Music Show (2/23) falls into this same category. And that's ok, because when it comes down to it, isn't it great that in a mere two hours, you can musically travel to different parts of the globe right from the comfort of, well, wherever you happen to listen to the show?

A Global Flashback

istewart — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 02/16/2013

The World Music Show

A Global Flashback

istewart — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:30:03 +0000

A long time ago, at another radio station in a faraway land, I worked a Sunday morning shift from about 7:00 a.m. until Noon. During that shift, I had to play a national show called "Flashback," in which the host would play songs from the 1970s and 80s (though, to me at the time, that wasn't much of a "Flashback." In any event, while dreaming up this week's World Music Show (2/16), I remembered that job I had and thought, "Hmm, how would that apply to World Music?"

From Cuba to The Clash

istewart — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 02/09/2013

The World Music Show

From Cuba to The Clash

istewart — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:45:39 +0000

Aren't esoteric titles wonderful? I often wonder if, for those of you who may regularly read these electronic missives, if the headlines I dream up actually get you to peruse the entire text, of if you stall after the first paragraph. In any event, if you bear with me, on this week's World Music Show (2/9), you'll be able to glean what I mean by the title of "From Cuba to The Clash."

Listen Globally, Hear Locally

istewart — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Playlist Date:

Sat, 02/02/2013

The World Music Show