Not really an earth-shattering day, unless you consider the long-term implications of a $20 billion loan to Mexico, the merger of Fleet Financial with Shawmut National Bank, putting it in the top-10 banks in the country, or the on-going OJ Simpson “trial of the century”. That’s what February 21st looked
– Richie Havens – In Concert – BBC Studios – 1974 – BBC Radio 1 – The legendary Richie Havens this mornng, in concert from London tonight. Recorded for the BBC in 1974, this 70 minute set captures Havens at his most memorable. A stirring voice with powerful message, Havens
Chloe Slater at Eurosonic 2025, recorded January 25th. Chloe Slater is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter on the rise, carving her path in the realm of independent music. Born and raised in Bournemouth, she has been writing songs since she was 13 years old. After moving to Manchester for University, she found
It was a situation that would only grow more intense right after World War 2 and right up to the present. Countries ravaged by war and later, political strife, seeking to find a new life in America; a place welcoming and free of oppression and destruction. At least it seemed
– News of the World – February 20, 1942 – NBC Blue Network – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this February 20th was ominous and hopeful, simultaneously. The ominous news was the impending invasion of Darwin, in northern Australia – an invasion which many expected, but now that
Over to The Crossroads Festival in Roubaix, Belgium from October 11, 2024 for a performance by Rosalie Cunningham. Women Who Shred this morning. Rosalie Cunningham has had a wide-ranging career, but her solo work is what’s catching a lot of attention. At the risk of “handing out the official bio”
The Murder Capital in session tonight – Recorded live at the BBC’s Maida Vale studios on February 17th of this for Steve Lamacq at BBC 6 Music. The Murder Capital formed in Dublin in 2018. The band’s music has been described as dark, intense, and introspective, with a focus on
Over to the Radio France and Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon Festival 2012 – recorded live by France Musique on July 12, 2012. A recital by violinist Renaud Capucon and pianist Nicholas Angelich in music of Schumann, Brahms and Franck. Beginning with Robert Schumann: Sonata for violin and piano no. 1 in A
CBS World News Roundup – February 19, 1990 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Busy day, this February 19th in 1990. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney was busy being snubbed by Philippines President Corazon Aquino and yelled at by protestors in the streets of Manila. Nevertheless, he continued talks on this day
ABC In concert from Paris – February 14, 1983. ABC were at the forefront of New Wave – largely a reaction to the determined messiness of Punk, New Wave was the polar opposite. Clean, well turned-out, synthesizer-based, somewhat over-produced and perfect for the burgeoning market made possible by MTV in
