Ether Game | By Chris Burrus - April 30, 2024
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Harmonia | By Devon Nelson - April 29, 2024
This week on Harmonia, we’ll explore medieval and Renaissance songs and dances collected by 18th century “early music” aficionados in Britain. Plus, our featured recording by The Curious Bards explores Irish and Scottish identities through traditional music.
The Poets Weave | By Romayne Rubinas Dorsey - April 28, 2024
Lori Hoevener reads "The List," "Eclipsed," and "Kasey."
Afterglow | By Mark Chilla - April 26, 2024
We continue our 100th birthday celebration of Blossom Dearie, listening to her recordings in the 1960s and 70s for the Fontana and Daffodil Record labels.
PorchLight | By Tom Roznowski - April 26, 2024
A turn early in the journey determines direction rather than destination.
Inner States | By Alex Chambers - April 26, 2024
Intellectual freedom, the future of narrative, and what libraries are for in the 21st century, with Monroe County Public Library director Grier Carson
Night Lights | By David Johnson - April 24, 2024
As the 1960s neared to a close, the jazz world continued to absorb the cultural upheavals of a volatile decade.
Ether Game | By Chris Burrus - April 23, 2024
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Harmonia | By Sarah Huebsch Schilling - April 22, 2024
When Christian IV of Denmark visited his brother-in-law James Stuart in England, they threw some raucous, wild parties . . . so, it’s no surprise that King Christian’s fondness for the British Isles informed his musical patronage. This week on Harmonia: renaissance music from the court at Copenhagen.
The Poets Weave | By Romayne Rubinas Dorsey - April 21, 2024
Shana Ritter reads "In these New Times," "Mapping," and "the tides of my heart."
PorchLight | By LuAnn Johnson - April 19, 2024
More than anything else, story helps us define what is true and what is worth remembering.
Inner States | By Alex Chambers - April 19, 2024
Is classical music in trouble? Pianist Orli Shaham believes most people, “given half a chance,” will seek out deeper art forms at some point in their lives. This week, Orli Shaham on helping people find their way to classical music, and more.
Journey Indiana | By Alex Chambers - April 17, 2024
Sheep shearing, community arts, a wolf sanctuary, and upscale camping.
Ether Game | By Chris Burrus - April 16, 2024
Submit answers for tonight's game. Get helpful hints and try bonus trivia challenges. Haggis, stroopwafel or frites?
Harmonia | By Sarah Huebsch Schilling - April 15, 2024
This week, music from 15th-century Milan from the court of the powerful Sforza family, whose lavish productions sometimes bordered on the spectacular, including staging machinery designed by da Vinci. Join us!
The Poets Weave | By Romayne Rubinas Dorsey - April 14, 2024
Eric Rensberger reads "Words," "It Started to Rain," "A Cursing," and "Attention."
Afterglow | By Mark Chilla - April 12, 2024
We continue our 100th birthday celebration of Sarah Vaughan, exploring her work for the Roulette and Mercury Record labels in the 1960s.
PorchLight | By Tom Roznowski - April 12, 2024
Celebrating those who help us become who we are.
Inner States | By Alex Chambers - April 12, 2024
It’s a mixtape! Five songs (okay, stories), by five different producers. Three are about being behind the scenes. One’s about your dad retiring. And an investigation into love.
Arts & Culture | By Aaron Cain - April 11, 2024
"It's man devouring man, my dear!"
"Then who are we to deny it in here?"
Arts & Culture | By Alex Chambers - April 10, 2024
The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington is doing a staged reading of A.R. Gurney's Another Antigone, starting tomorrow.
Harmonia | By Chelsey Belt - April 9, 2024
If you’ve spent any time in the early European wing at your local art museum, you might have noticed just how musical religious art can be. This hour on Harmonia, join us for harmonies both heavenly and terrestrial as we imagine the soundscapes of angel concerts in medieval and Renaissance art.
Ether Game | By Chris Burrus - April 9, 2024
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The Poets Weave | By Romayne Rubinas Dorsey - April 7, 2024
Tony Brewer reads "Tea Party of Grief," "Maximum Dog," "Strong Female Character," "Seeing Things," "What Would Thoreau Do?," and "Manual for Fixing."
Afterglow | By Mark Chilla - April 5, 2024
With a total solar eclipse just days away, we’re looking up at the sun for inspiration. We’ll hear songs of sunshine from the songbook, including “New Sun In The Sky,” “I Like The Sunrise” and “On The Sunny Side Of The Street.”
PorchLight | By Tom Roznowski - April 5, 2024
The steps taken immediately before a leap will determine the distance covered.
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