Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement: From The Isle of Music, the best cuban music program produced outside of Cuba, returns as a monthly Sunday, August 6 on WBCQ The Planet, 7490 kHz from 6pm-7pm EDT (2200-2300 UTC). It will air the first Sunday of each month, sharing […]
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement: From the Isle of Music, Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot and Ginga Brasil! Return To Shortwave On August 6, From the Isle of Music, Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot and Ginga Brasil! return to shortwave on WBCQ The Planet, 7490 kHz. These programs will […]
From the Isle of Music, August 11-17: This week, our special guest is Denis Martínez, leader of the Timba band Denis y su Swing. Bring your dancing shoes. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and […]
From the Isle of Music, April 8-14: April is Jazz Appreciation Month around the world, and we are going to celebrate by taking a look at some of the roots of modern Cuban Jazz in both Cuba and the United States. This week, we are going to dive into some of the epic Cuban Jam […]
From the Isle of Music, March 18-April 7 Here is a quick synopsis of our programs for the next three weeks: I. March 18-24: No interviews, rather a Cuban concert hall program of modern concert and experimental music II. March 25-31: Ruly Herrera Sr. leader of Los Dan, one of Cuba’s most prominent Rock/Pop groups, […]
From the Isle of Music, March 11-17, 2018 No interviews this week, just a Cuban dance party from Son to Bolero to Música Popular Bailable. Note the UTC time change for WBCQ for the A18 season, the local time stays the same. Four opportunities to listen on shortwave: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well […]
From the Isle of Music, March 4-10, 2018 Part 2 of 2 parts This week, Part 2 of our special guest, saxophonist/composer/bandleader Alexey León, 1st Place winner in the Interpretation category at JoJazz 2017. He already has a very impressive musical resume, and in one of our rare interviews in English, we’ll talk about his […]