Friday April 30 at midnight on XLII90 Live Music Radio Hour, Nufone Rick ended up switching it around at the last minute. Tony Markellis, bassist for Phish frontman Trey Anastasio‘s Band and the David Bromberg Band died earlier that day and in memory he did a show focusing on Tony’s work in Trey’s band. WORT’s […]
Music Highlights April 17-24
Here’s a look back at WORT’s Music Week in Review and some highlights from our music programming over the past 7 days. On Sattaday, April 24 from noon-2 pm FRP hosted “Live On Solid-State From The Tropical Riddims Vault LVII.” Highlights include: – By request, “Tribute To Trinity Jr Brammer, Part II”. - A couple of […]
Tune In the 6th Annual Vinylthon!
Community radio kicks off participation in Vinylthon 2021, an international celebration of vinyl records, at midnight April 17 with NuFone Rick’s classic rock deep cuts on XLII90 Live Music Radio Hour. Other hosts pledging to spin wax that day include F.R.P. from noon-2 pm with tasty reggae from the Tropical Riddims vault, followed by Gloria […]
Universal Soul Explosion In The Media
Rebecca Barber, aka “608Bosslady” on the air with hiphop Saturday nights from midnight-3 am on WORT’s Universal Soul Explosion, was recently a featured guest on Breyon Oneofmani Sommerville‘s podcast “LookLocal1st.” Breyon gives her much respect for bringing the beats and even more for airing the shout-outs from prisoners which can be heard on U.S.E. every […]
Tribute to Anne Feeney: Madison’s Friend in Solidarity
When beloved labor singer/activist Anne Feeney passed earlier this month, memories of her work and ties to Madison poured in from around the city, state and country. WORT is honored to share these vivid, heartfelt contributions from a number of those who were proud to call her a comrade and friend. (featured […]
Remembering Jess Anderson
Jess Anderson, one of WORT’s original music hosts, passed away at the end of January. Many long-time DJs fondly remember Jess for his musical knowledge, activism and sparkling personality. Some of our current volunteers wrote about Jess’ participation at the station. Jess Anderson May 17, 1935 – January 24, 2021 (photos of Jess provided by Token […]
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