Fresh Roots New Blues Playlist 2/15/25
Long time WNRN volunteer and music host, Steve Hamilton, presents two hours of Fresh Roots New Blues, Saturdays from 6 – 8 p.m.
Yola on World Cafe
The British born singer, songwriter, and producer Yola carved a new path with her latest EP, My Way. She says it was heavily influenced by her time in the broken beat scene, a subgenre of dance music from the 2000’s. Yola will talk about why she wanted to switch up her sound and why no one will ever steer her career again. Plus, live performances in studio of new songs from My Way, it’s Yola on the next World Cafe.
John Morrison – Black History Month: Trailblazers and Mavericks – Sylvester on World Cafe
Each week of Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is bringing you Trailblazers and Mavericks of Black Music. This week, John discusses the life and legacy of disco icon Sylvester, whose distinct falsetto and fearless personal expression defied expectations in every way. That’s on the next World Cafe.
New Rock Now Playlist 2/16/25
Join Desiré and Amber every Sunday night from 8-10 p.m. as they share two hours of brand new tunes.
Hear Together: Songwriting Camp with Sasha Landon of Palmyra
The Harry and Levon Webb Education Center at Jefferson Center in downtown Roanoke is presenting Songwriting Camp from Monday, March 3rd through Thursday, March 6th. During this 4-day camp, Middle-High School aged students will learn about the creative process, lyric and melody composition, and all things songwriting. Students will have access to Music Lab equipment and will have the ability to learn side by side with Sasha Landon of the band Palmyra!
KRVS Acadiana Music Showcase – Marc Broussard on World Cafe
Take a trip to Louisiana’s Cajun Country with a new installment of our monthly series, Acadiana Music Showcase. Marc Broussard was raised in Louisiana, the son of a Louisiana Hall of Famer guitarist – and his “bayou soul” sound has garnered him attention both at home and nationwide. Broussard performs songs from his latest album, Time Is a Thief, on the next World Cafe.
