"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
This day, 40 years ago we were busily invading the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada in what has been described as “A lovely little war”. Considered a threat to stability in the region, the small island was at the center…
– UB40 In Concert – June 13, 1981 – BBC In Concert Series – BBC Radio 1 – Continuing with the 80s tonight and a concert by UB40 from June 13, 1981. Recorded, as always, by the venerable BBC Radio…
Click on the link here for Audio Player: News for February 28, 1987 News for this February 28th in 1987 was about Terrorism the surprising turn of events in a Paris court, for the trial of terrorist suspect Ibrahim Adbullah.…
– News for December 14, 1981 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this day in 1981 had to do with the growing protest movement in Poland known as Solidarity. Begun as a Dock Workers strike in the Port…
– Trashcan Sinatras – Live at KDHX – Aug.8, 2009 – One of my all-time favorite bands, Trashcan Sinatras have been around for a good-long time and show no signs of wear, strain or boredom. They have always been a…
– News for October 15, 1986 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this day in October of 1986 had to do with assessing the Summit between Reagan and Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland and the beginning of renewed talks…
Gerry Mulligan And The New American Orchestra – Live 1982 This one comes via the late and lamented Jazz Alive series from NPR from 1982. The great Gerry Mulligan is featured as soloist against the backdrop of The New American…
Marvin Gaye Live at Montreux – July 17, 1980 Doing some classic concerts this weekend, starting off with the legendary Marvin Gaye in concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 17, 1980 via Swiss Radio. There really isn’t much…
New York Philharmonic – Aaron Copland, guest Conductor – June 18, 1980 – Part 1 New York Philharmonic – Klaus Tennstedt, guest Conductor – June 18, 1980 – Part 2 Something historic this week. The New York Philharmonic in concert…
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”7687″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”March 2, 1980 – News On The Hour – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Since April 2, 1980 was right in the middle of Presidential Primary season, most of the news for…