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From the Isle of Music, October 2026

This month, we will air the postponed episode covering the career of accordionist/bandleader/arranger/composer/producer Eddy Gaytan, born in Argentina but moved to Cuba and had an impact on several styles of Cuban music.  We hope to have his son, Eddy Gaytan, an accomplished musician in his own right, to guide us through an interesting and, to many North Americans, unexpected mix of music. . Friday, October 9, 2026, 9670 kHz, 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeats on 3955 kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, October 2026

This month, we will feature Quebecois French Canadian and Cape Breton celtic music. .
Friday, October 16, 2016: 9670 kHz at 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeats on 3955 kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

All from Channel 292 in Germany. In addition to terrestrial listening, we do accept reception reports using remote sdrs provided both your own physical location and the location of the sdr are included. EQSLs only for either.

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From the Isle of Music, August 2026
This month, we feature some of the winners of various categories of Cubadisco 2026. Cubadisco is Cuba’s most prestigious discographic awards.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 9670 kHz, 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeat on 3955 kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, August  2026
This month, special guest Ian Brennan, a GRAMMY-winning producer with a massive trove of world music projects, will help us present some of his unique work, including the new Oman Bagpipe Singers release and other fascinating recordings from around the world.
Friday, August 21, 2016: 9670 kHz at 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeats on 3955 kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

In addition to terrestrial listening, we do accept reception reports using remote SDRs provided both your own physical location and the location of the SDR are included. EQSLs only for either.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:

From the Isle of Music, July 2026
This month, some new releases of Cuban jazz
Friday, July 10, 2026, 9670 kHz, 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeat on 3955kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, July 2026
Friday, July 17, 2016: 9670 kHz at 1600 UTC, repeats on 3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
To recognize the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, we will feature “Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America Part 1”, a comedic version of US history.

All transmissions on international shortwave from Channel 292 in Germany. https://www.channel292.de/

In addition to direct terrestrial reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs, provided that both the physical location of the listener and the location of the remote SDR are given. EQSLs only

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:

From the Isle of Music, June 2026

This month, we feature three new releases – special guest Hugo Cruz will be with us to help present his second release, “Figure It Out”.  The album also has a fascinating back story. Unless you have a jazz allergy, you won’t want to miss this.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 9670 kHz, 1800 CEST (1600 UTC), repeat on 3955kHz at 2400 CEST (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, June 2026

Due to last month’s very poor propagation, we are repeating last month’s episode of Persian classical music.
Friday, June 19, 2016: 9670 kHz at 1600 UTC, repeats on 3955kHz at 2200 UTC

In addition to terrestrial listening, we do accept reception reports using remote SDRs, provided both your own physical location and the location of the SDR are included. EQSLs only for either.

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, repeats 2200 UTC
This month, we present some Persian classical music.

In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified. All QSLs are e-QSLs only.

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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 package of selections from several decades.

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Friday, April 17, 2016: 3955 kHz at 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC
This month, we recognize the passage of Nuyorquino salsa artist Willie Colon with selections from some of his earliest recordings.

In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified. All QSLs are e-QSLs only.