Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, Friday, May 8, 2026, 3955 kHz, 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC This month, we present some Cuban rock and pop from the 60s, 70s and 80s.. Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Friday, May 15, 2016,: 3955 kHz at 1600 UTC, […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGES OF EACH PROGRAM PRIOR TO BROADCAST FOR CONFIRMATION From the Isle of Music, Friday, April 10, 2026, 3955 kHz, 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC This month, we present a surprise […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music March 2026 This month will feature some exciting new and recent releases by Cuban bands. Friday, March 13, 2026,  3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC) Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot March 2026 We are going […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music February 2026 We are going to go “retro” this month and feature some lesser known but excellent Cuban fusion and dance bands from the 1970s and 1980s. Some listeners who only know the North American narrative about Cuban music  […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: Happy New Year! January 2026 From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot broadcasts will be as follows: From the Isle of Music, January 2026 ¡Feliz año nuevo! January’s show will feature music from two of the most prominent living jazz pianists […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: December continues with 3955 kHz only, and since it is the season for various holidays in multiple countries, both programs will be “surprise packages” of musical goodies for those who need a break from regular holiday programming.  Dates and times are as follows: From […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: The semiannual time and season changes always bring challenges to FTIOM and UBMP on 6070 and 9670, and we will be pausing our shows on those two frequencies for a month or two until things sort themselves out.  We will have two transmissions of […]