Madison’s annual Latin Music Fest is a major gathering of Dane County’s Latino Community, held for the last 10 years on the night before Thanksgiving. Several WORT programs will feature music and opportunities to win tickets to the show on Nov. 22 at Liquid Lounge (see below.) This year’s event has special meaning, as it is a […]
DJ Captain Juju, Former WORT African Host Passes at 77
It is with great sadness that WORT announces that DJ Captain Juju of Tropical Rhythms, aka Pierre-Claver Goudjo Gbedey, has passed away at age 77. Besides his role as a WORT program host, local concert promoter, and restaurateur he also owned and operated the African boutique Vision d’Afrique. “Pierre Gbedey truly brought the world of African music […]
Chef Tory Miller Talks About Upcoming Community Action Coalition Benef...
Chef Tory Miller from Madison Area Chefs’ Network talks about the Community Action Coalition benefit Sunday Funday, which is happening at Graze and L’Etoile on Sunday, March 13. The Sunday Funday is a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the Madison Area Farmers’ Market Double Dollars Program.
Tropical Riddims Spotlights Youth Bands & CAC Chefs’ Benefi...
Tropical Riddims will be hosting two important local guests live in the studio on Saturday, March 12. At 12:30 pm FRP will be chatting with Dennis Graham about ROCKONSIN, which is in its 12th year as a statewide garage band competition for middle school and high school musicians. This year, the selected bands will be playing and competing on […]