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November 27th, 2002 • INTERVIEW:From The Show: Words & Music IIChicago native and multi-talented musician Oscar Brown Jr. describes how finds the inspiration for his words and music and what coolness really means. Listen View Full Playlist November 7th, 2007 • FULL SHOW • read moreWords & Music IIAmerican Routes offers a sequel to our popular "Words and Music" show, paying special attention to great lyricists and story songs, as well as figures who've blurred the lines between literature and music. One of those is Steve Earle. When he wasn't busy stirring up the alt-country world with newsworthy albums like Jerusalem, Earle spent time in Ireland writing short stories and haikus. We'll also speak with African-American songwriter, poet and radio host Oscar Brown Jr., and hear the potent and playful words of Mose Allison, Johnny Cash, Billie Holiday, and the story behind that most-American phrase "Doo Wah Diddy." Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist August 13th, 2003 • FULL SHOW • read moreWords & Music IIAmerican Routes offers a sequel to our popular "Words and Music" show, paying special attention to great lyricists and story songs, as well as figures who've blurred the lines between literature and music. One of those is Steve Earle. When he isn't busy stirring up the alt-country world with newsworthy albums like his latest Jerusalem, Earle spends time in Ireland writing short stories and haikus. We'll also speak with African-American songwriter, poet, and radio host Oscar Brown Jr., and hear the potent and playful words of Mose Allison, Johnny Cash, Billie Holiday, and the story behind that most American phrase 'Doo Wah Diddy.' Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist November 27th, 2002 • FULL SHOW • read moreWords & Music IIAmerican Routes offers a sequel to our popular "Words and Music" show, paying special attention to great lyricists and story songs, as well as figures who've blurred the lines between literature and music. One of those is Steve Earle. When he isn't busy stirring up the alt-country world with newsworthy albums like his latest "Jerusalem," Earle spends time in Ireland writing short stories and haikus. We'll also speak with African-American songwriter, poet, and radio host Oscar Brown Jr., and hear the potent and playful words of Mose Allison, Johnny Cash, Billie Holiday, and the story behind that most American phrase: "Doo Wah Diddy." Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist April 24th, 2002 • FULL SHOW • read moreJazz Fest / Wild MagnoliasIt's the Crescent City celebration rivaled only by Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a magnet of music, food, and folk art embracing Louisiana and beyond. From Louis Armstrong to zydeco, we'll sample some of the soundscape and the cuisine of the festival. Plus conversations with visiting singer and musical philosopher Oscar Brown Jr., and an in-depth look at the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian tribe - a New Orleans institution that's been featured at every single Jazz Fest since 1970. Listen To Hour 1Listen To Hour 2View Full Playlist November 11th, 2009 • FROM THE PLAYLISTWhat's Cool?View Full Playlist September 30th, 1998 • FROM THE PLAYLISTJack KerouacView Full Playlist August 11th, 1999 • FROM THE PLAYLISTJack KerouacView Full Playlist August 30th, 2000 • FROM THE PLAYLISTLabor Day WeekendView Full Playlist September 5th, 2001 • FROM THE PLAYLISTWhat's Cool?View Full Playlist August 29th, 2001 • FROM THE PLAYLISTLabor DayView Full Playlist July 24th, 2002 • FROM THE PLAYLISTWhat's Cool?View Full Playlist February 4th, 2004 • FROM THE PLAYLISTWhat's Cool?View Full Playlist |
