91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville » Blog http://www.wfpk.org Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:21:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Baylee: The Paws Report 5/30 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/oKt7eyixp4c/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/30/baylee-the-paws-report-530/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 18:27:40 +0000 Laura Shine http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285178 Our Paws Report star today 5-30-12 is Baylee, a super sweet gal who loves to cuddle and enjoys playtime as well. She is a four-year-old shorthaired kitty who is patiently waiting for her forever home. Would you like to be the special person in her life? Baylee is spayed, micro chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Visit her today at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus or call (502) 366-3355 for additional information. View all adoptable pets at kyhumane.org.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/30/baylee-the-paws-report-530/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/30/baylee-the-paws-report-530/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120530-paws.mp3 The Culture Maven Loves One…the Other Not So Much http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/7okpsrUcGM8/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/29/the-culture-maven-loves-one-the-other-not-so-much/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 14:49:31 +0000 Duke Meyer http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285144 c.d. begins with his opinion on sequels…then looks at the not awful Men In Black 3. Then he turns his attention to the beautifully photographed treat for…as he said…those of golden agedom…The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/29/the-culture-maven-loves-one-the-other-not-so-much/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/29/the-culture-maven-loves-one-the-other-not-so-much/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120529-maven.mp3 The Maven Talks NBA and Three Films http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/I9jZl3gdWBA/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/22/the-maven-talks-nba-and-three-films/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 14:39:31 +0000 Duke Meyer http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285145 Chuck K. was surprised by The Dictator…if you believe the reviews it’s terrible…but he thought it was fun and he laughed more than expected.  Then he turned his attention to a very enjoyable niche film…What To Expect When You’re Expecting.  And thirdly… a worthy see…The Undefeated…an intimate documentary about a High School football team and it’s volunteer coach.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/22/the-maven-talks-nba-and-three-films/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/22/the-maven-talks-nba-and-three-films/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120522-maven.mp3 Mufasa: The Paws Report 5/16 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/dCKyQ0GmG6c/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/16/mufasa-the-paws-report-516/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 18:32:06 +0000 Laura Shine http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285126 Mufasa is a two-year-old shorthaired kitty in search of his forever home. He has been at the Kentucky Humane Society since January and can’t wait to meet his forever best friend. He is a laidback guy who wants nothing more than to give lots of scratchy kitty kisses. Mufasa is neutered, micro chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Visit him today at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus or call (502) 366-3355 for additional information. View all available pets at kyhumane.org.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/16/mufasa-the-paws-report-516/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/16/mufasa-the-paws-report-516/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120516-paws.mp3 Our Maven of Culture Examines a Stellar Film on a Dry Subject and a Gothic Soap Opera http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/FAihnIiBsII/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/15/our-maven-of-culture-examines-a-stellar-film-on-a-dry-subject-and-a-gothic-soap-opera/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:38 +0000 Duke Meyer http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285122 c.d. Kaplan trys to explain Footnote…with each description you’ll think ”I’ll Pass“…Wrong…it’s a stunning film.  Then he moves onto the smile inducing…Devilish delight that is Dark Shadows.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/15/our-maven-of-culture-examines-a-stellar-film-on-a-dry-subject-and-a-gothic-soap-opera/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/15/our-maven-of-culture-examines-a-stellar-film-on-a-dry-subject-and-a-gothic-soap-opera/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120515-maven.mp3 Roots of the Beastie Boys on the SNDCLSH! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/KIG868KWN7c/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/05/11/roots-of-the-beastie-boys-on-the-sndclsh/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:36:24 +0000 Matt Anthony http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285113
When Rap started to emerge from the Black and Spanish neighborhoods of New York City, White kids who were developing the street level gritty music of punk rock immediately embraced the art form of Hip-Hop as a kindred spirit.  The Clash, Blondie and the Ramones all made Rap songs but three punk rock kids from Brooklyn would go all the way and become an authentic Rap group. Ad-Rock, MCA and Mike D would become the purveyors of cutting edge NY City culture for a generation.  Tonight on the Friday Night Sound-Clash the roots of the Beastie Boys.
From the beginning the Beastie Boys eschewed minstrelsy and took the art form of Rap seriously while maintaining their goofball brand of humor throughout their career.  Their first DJ Rick Rubin would invite them to record for his fledgling label Def Jam.  Along with Russel Simmons, Rick Rubin would release the Beastie Boys debut and Def Jam would become the most popular Label in Rap history.  Run DMC and The Beastie Boys would bring the indigenous New York art form to the World and with a perfect streetwise look and attitude for MTV.
With Paul’s Boutique the Beastie Boys along with The Dust Brothers made the case for sampling as art. Using hundreds of samples ranging from Flatt and Scruggs to Led Zeppelin and radio ads.  The Beastie Boys created an aural stew and on top of hodgepodge layered mix of sound clips the rhymes and interplay of the vocalist advanced as well. Paul’s Boutique with the modern fees for clearing samples would never be able to be released today and stands as one of the Beasties’ most critically acclaimed.
For Check your Head and Ill Communication the Beastie Boys picked their instruments back up and dug deep into Funk and the Acid Jazz records of the 60′s and 70′s.  Recreating what they had done with samplers now on instruments they exposed a new generation to the funky piano of Jimmy Smith and Richard “Groove” Holmes.  With the driving punk influenced Sabotage and smart video the Beastie Boys reached critical mass.  A record label, magazine, store, and concert series meant to bring the end to the Chinese occupation of Tibet the Beastie Boys shaped the culture and politics of 90′s youth.  
The Beastie Boys remain relevant and their 2011 record The Hot Sauce Committee Two pleased long time fans as well as continuing their constant experimentation.  Buddhist Adam Yauch MCA past last week and and a generation looks back at one who had such an effect on their lives.  Rolling Stone surmised the Beasties place in our hearts best in the review for their first record License To Ill “Three idiots create a masterpiece”.

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]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/24/c-mav-art-of-the-highest-order/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/24/c-mav-art-of-the-highest-order/http://archive.wfpk.org/Podcasts/20120424-maven.mp3 FELA! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/2YN6BU-3iZ4/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/20/fela/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:08:17 +0000 Matt Anthony http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285036 Fela Kuti lived an explosive life.  His surreal journey took him from Nigeria to study music in Britain.  In Los Angeles he met his first wife and realized his destiny as a African musical revolutionary in America.  His visa would run out and he would return to Lagos to create the groundbreaking sound of AFRO-BEAT.  His popularity would rival the president’s and Fela no-nonsense politics would result in devastating personal consequences. This drama would unfold to a soundtrack of pure fire punctuated by choruses, horns, drums that evolved from Jazz, got it’s punch from funk and it’s heart and soul from Africa.  Tonight on the Sound-Clash the music and life of Fela Kuti.

Fela’s music would tell the story of life in Lagos in vivid detail.  From the political strife to the hectic traffic, religious tensions and racial relations.  His night club the Shrine would be his platform to preach and sing directly to the citizens of Lagos and travelers from around the world that came to watch Fela perform. He recorded albums with America vibraphonist Roy Ayers and Cream drummer Ginger Baker who built a studio in Lagos.  His drummer Tony Allen continues to record and in the heir apparent to Afro-Beat.

Eventually his life was claimed by AIDS and even in death his life reflected the continent he loved; as it too was being ravaged by the disease.  The Government would raid and eventually burn down his compound, kill his mother and brutalize himself and his wives. Fela rarely saw peace in his life.  His escape would be music where he would unleash all his politics, religion, philosophy, love, restlessness and beauty.

Fela Kuti’s life and music continues to gain an audience with a hit Broadway Play Fela! and an almost endless re-release schedule.  The shear amount of work by Fela and it’s overwhelming quality make’s Fela’s genius undeniable.  Despite late in life bouts with madness Fela always saw himself as a man of the people and their voice amplified.

]]> http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/20/fela/feed/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/20/fela/ Waggle for Fraggle!: The Paws Report (4/18) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wfpkradiolouisvilleblog/~3/s35ZAoBIKo0/ http://www.wfpk.org/2012/04/18/waggle-for-fraggle-the-paws-report-418/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:58:18 +0000 Laura Shine http://www.wfpk.org/?p=285030 Our star of The Paws Report today  (4/18 at 3:30pm)is Fraggle, an adorable, happy-go-lucky guy who just wants to have fun! This eight-year-old standard poodle mix was found as a stray and brought to the Kentucky Humane Society. He loves to play but also loves some time on the couch with a good movie! Once you meet Fraggle and see his sweet smile, it will be impossible to walk away. He is neutered, micro chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Visit Fraggle today at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus or call (502) 366-3355 for more information. View all adoptable pets at kyhumane.org.

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