From the Isle of Music, April 25-May 1:
This week, we listen to several recordings by guitarist Elmer Ferrer.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 UTC on WBCQ, 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EDT in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
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Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 25-May 1:
In episode 214, we listen to some Jamaican mento and calypso.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 UTC  (6:00PM -7:00PM EDT) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward.
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From the Isle of Music, April 18-24:
This week, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, we repeat a 2020 episode with special guest Harold López-Nussa.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 UTC on WBCQ, 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9 PM EDT in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 (NEW UTC) on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
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Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 18-24:
In episode 213, thanks to some suggestions about musicians from our listener friend Jaouad Saber in Morocco, we present some excellent music from that country.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 UTC (6:00PM -7:00 PM EDT) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward,
AND a special broadcast Saturday at 1900-2000 UTC on Channel 292, 3955 kHz.
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From the Isle of Music, April 11-April 17:
This week, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, special guest Toni Basanta helps us present
the music of Gabriel Hernández.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 on WBCQ (NEW UTC), 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 (NEW UTC) on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
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Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 11-17:
For the month of April there is an additional repeat Saturdays 1900-2000 UTC on 3955 kHz from Channel 292, Germany.
In episode 212, we present the first German-language recording of the musical Haare (Hair) from 1968.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 (NEW UTC) (6:00PM -7:00PM EST) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward,
AND a special broadcast Saturday at 1900-2000 UTC on Channel 292, 3955 kHz.
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Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot Saturday Nights in April
Saturdays April  3, 10, 17 and 24, 1900-2000 UTC, 3955 kHz
Channel 292, Rohrbach Waal, Germany
Saturday nights in April, Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot is adding an extra  repeat to its offerings on Channel 292.   On April 3 we will present music from Belize; April 10 will bring music from the Solomon islands, Tonga and Vanuatu;  on April 18 we  will present the original German-language recording of Haare (Hair), and April 24 will feature music from Morocco.  The time and frequency were previously taken by Wooferton.  Uncle Bill  is  testing whether this will engage new listeners from Africa,  the Middle East and possibly South Asia.

From the Isle of Music, April 4-April 10:
This week, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, we reprise a 2020 episode with author Ricardo Oropesa and the music of Chano Pozo.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 on WBCQ (NEW UTC), 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 (NEW UTC) on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/fromtheisleofmusic/
Our V-Kontakte page is https://vk.com/fromtheisleofmusic
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Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 4-10:
In episode 211, we enjoy music from the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 (NEW UTC) (6:00PM -7:00PM EST) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward.
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A21 Schedule for From the Isle of Music and Uncle BIll’s Melting Pot is as follows:
From The Isle of Music
Sundays 1500-1600 UTC (1800-1900 MSK) Space Line 9400 kHz for Europe and beyond
Tuesdays 0000-0100 UTC (8-9pm EDT Mondays)  WBCQ 7490 kHz for the Americas
Tuesdays 1900-2000 UTC (2100-2200 CEST) Channel 292, 6070 kHz for Europe
Saturdays 1200-1300 UTC (1400-1500 CEST) Channel 292, 6070 kHz for Europe
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Sundays 2200-2300 UTC, WBCQ 7490 kHz for the Americas
Tuesdays 2000-2100 UTC (2200-2300 CEST) Channel 292, 6070 kHz for Europe
Saturdays 0800-0900 UTC (1000-1100 CEST) Channel 292 9670 kHz for Europe

From the Isle of Music, March 28-April 3:
This week, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, we reprise a 2020 episode with Cuban jazz violinist William Roblejo.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 on WBCQ (NEW UTC), 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 (NEW UTC) on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/fromtheisleofmusic/
Our V-Kontakte page is https://vk.com/fromtheisleofmusic
Our Patreon page is https://www.patreon.com/tilford

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, March 28-April 3:
In episode 210, we enjoy music from Belize.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 (NEW UTC) (6:00PM -7:00PM EST) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward.
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From the Isle of Music, March 21-27:
This week our special guests are Yasser Eden and Carlos Scott Hernandez, leaders of Zona Franka, which has just released an exciting  new album, Se llama sabroso, that mixes changüi with urban Cuban music. One of the songs features Omara Portuondo as guest vocalist.
Also: a new single by Havana d’Primera and other good things.
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 Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 on WBCQ (NEW UTC), 7490 kHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1300-1400 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/fromtheisleofmusic/
Our V-Kontakte page is https://vk.com/fromtheisleofmusic
Our Patreon page is https://www.patreon.com/tilford

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, March 21-27:
In episode 209, we present an international tribute to the arrival of Spring.
The transmissions take place:
1.Sunday 2200-2300 (NEW UTC) (6:00PM -7:00PM EST) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2100 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
3. Saturday 0800-0900 UTC on Channel 292, 9670 kHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe with a directional booster aimed eastward.
Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/UncleBillsMeltingPot/
Our V-Kontakte page is https://vk.com/fromtheisleofmusic
Our Patreon page is https://www.patreon.com/tilford