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An environmental group then Hurricane Ian legal issues on Justice Matters - This Wednesday, October 19 at 9am!
This Wednesday, October 19 at 9am, WSLR BEGINS ITS FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! Bob and I will talk about some of our past shows and try to persuade you to call in (941) 894-6469 or go online and renew your membership. We’ll hear some quick state news from Jim Saunders of the News Service of Florida. And then we’ll talk to Mary Hampton of the Environmental Discussions Group of Manatee County. You can email her at seminolianqueen@gmail.com if you’re interested in joining her group.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, October 17th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
WSLR Board Invites Public to Meeting Oct. 17
The WSLR Board of Directors invites the community to join the General Membership meeting Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court. The board will discuss the overall financial health of the nonprofit and its longterm strategy, and welcome its new members. The public is encouraged to arrive early at 5:30 p.m. to socialize with WSLR board members and fellow listeners before the meeting begins.
Mucho Macho MACHITO! LATIN EXPLOSION Friday, 7-9am
Machito and His Afro-Cubans on LATIN EXPLOSION! Band leader Machito, with vocalist Graciela, arrangers Mario Bauza, Rene Hernandez, Jose “Pin” Madera, Ray Santos, A.K. Salim, Chico O’Farrill, musician Dizzy Gillespie, album producers Norman Granz, Harvey Averne and other collaborators created Cubop, and Latin Jazz in the 1930’s and 40’s. We interview musician “Machito Jr”, Mario Grillo, and Harvey Averne of Coco Records.
Let the sun shine in.... Tune in to Gen x Weds 7-9am
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 27th, 7-9pm Easter
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Jerry Garcia Band Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA June 25, 1981 aud(unknown mics) > ?
"WE DISSENT" Rally: Response to Overturning of Roe Vs. Wade
Friday, June 24th, Women’s Voices of Southwest Florida (WVSWFL) hosts a Rally and overnight sit-in, in response to the supreme court’s overturning of Roe Vs. Wade. Join community members at Five Points Park in Downtown Sarasota from 7pm to 7am to rise up “the night of Roe’s fall”. For more information visit: https://fb.me/e/1nMp0QHQ7
Critics Choice: Cuban Carnival Pt 1, LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
The MUSIC CRITICS voted Tito Puente’s “Cuban Carnival” RCA, 1956, as the winning Salsa, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban album for June! “Cuban Carnival” Part 1 will air on LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday June 24. Hear conversations with the author of “MAMBO DIABLO, My Journey with Tito Puente” LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9AM Eastern, www.wslr.org — our home, WLSR 96.5FM Sarasota plus Pacifica radio affiliates in Philadelphia, San Antonio, Albany and more…. Claire Montenegro, producer, Juan Montenegro, host.
Tune in to Gen X Weds. morning
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Nuestra Música: Celebrating Pride Month Tuesday 06-14-2022 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
We are celebrating Pride Month; a time where the LGBTQ+ community gather to commemorate accomplishments; appeal for necessary changes; and honor the achievements of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender movement. Latin America region has the highest rates of violence against the LGBT community, according to research done by Transgender Europe, a non-governmental organization, but it also has some of the most progressive laws for LGBT equality and protection.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 13th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience.
Chicago's Art "Turk" Burton on LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
FOCUS ON CHICAGO! Latin Explosion started in 1970’s Chicago.
Join Susan for High Tide Th. 2-4 p.m. June 16
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Tune in to WSLR.org New Music June
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Starting June with A Tropical Storm- M.M.M.
Midnight Music Meditations (Previously Midnight Music ) – June 4th, 2022 “Starting June with a Tropical Storm” We’ve got a dope mix of hip-hop and jazz for you tonight. Featuring artists like Anderson .Paak, SZA, Kool & The Gang, Jack Wilkins, Lonnie Liston Smith and more. Tonight we highlight a couple more latin artists like Peach Tree Rascals and Princess Nokia. We also explore some connections between classical music and some jazz standards and modern rap backtracks.
Ryan Morales on Peace & Justice this Wednesday at 9am
This Wednesday, June 1 at 9am, our guest on the Peace & Justice Report will be Ryan Morales, a Democratic candidate this fall for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. That department is in charge of much more that just agriculture. For instance, it regulates concealed weapon permits, cannabis, and water policy. And we’ll talk to Ryan about his background and his book How to Derail the Trump Train: America’s Handbook to End the Trump GOP.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 30th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead, Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V., Las Vegas, NV May 30, 1992 SBD > DAT > Lucid PCI24 > Gina 2496 > CEP > CDR CDR>EAC>WAV>MKW>SHN by Charlie Kidder Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Jack Straw 2. Sugaree 3.
Surreal News 9-10 AM Friday May 27, 2022
This week, Lew interviews Eric Lynn (above) presumptive Democratic candidate for the 13th Congressional District of the US House of Representative currently occupied by Charlie Crist who is running for governor instead of reelection to this seat. The district Crist won last election has been gerrymandered in redistricted map draw by the governor to move the partisan advantage based on past elections from blue to red, but Lynn is undaunted.
Tune in Gen X Wednesday morning, WSLR.org
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Patriotic Millionaires then Justice Matters on the Peace & Justice Report, Wednesday, May 18 at 9am.
This Wednesday at 9am we’ll interview the Chair of Patriotic Millionaires, Morris Pearl. Mr. Pearl was the Managing Director at BlackRock, one of the largest investment firms in the world, Patriotic Millionaires “share a profound concern about the destabilizing level of economic and political inequality in America, the root cause of our current social unrest.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 16th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience.
Blades and Bobo, LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
Ruben Blades and Willie Bobo are up this Friday the 13th! Willie Bobo started with George Shearing, then Cal Tjader hired him and Mongo Santamaria. In 1965 Willie Bobo went on his own, recording seven albums with Verve Records.
Tune In with Alecia Weds. mornings
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Healing divisions this Wednesday, April 6 at 9am on Peace & Justice
This Wednesday, April 6 at 9am on Peace & Justice, we’ll talk to Brock Leach, a retired CEO of Frito-Lay North America and Tropicana—a PepsiCo company – and now a Community Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. Brock has proposed a series of steps which he feels will heal some of our political divisions. We’ll talk about how to find our own purpose, approach those different from us, locate value and solve problems. His recent talk may be viewed here.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, April 4th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead The Omni Atlanta, GA April 4, 1991 UltraMatrix SBD > Cassette Master (TDK SA-X100) Recorded by Don Pearson and Dan Healy All transfers and mastering by Charlie Miller Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. tuning 2.
GenX Weds. New Psych Music. Love Your Ears.
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, N.Y. March 28, 1985 SBD > MC > DAT > CDR Disk 1 – Set 1 1: Truckin > 2. Smokestack Lightning * > 3. High Time 4. El Paso 5. Peggy-O 6. Cassidy 7.
Rights of Nature, then the Gleaning Project on Peace & Justice, 9am Wednesday March 23.
This Wednesday our first guest will be Joe Bonasia, Vice-Chair and Southwest Florida Regional Director of the Florida Rights of Nature Network, a non-profit organization that “guides, supports, and encourages efforts to legally recognize and enforce the rights of nature and the right of communities to a healthy environment through self-government at the city, county, and state level.” Read Joe’s recent essay HERE. Our second guest will be Joyce Norris of Transition Sarasota.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 21st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this first one actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed have a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Richfield Coliseum, Richfield,OH March 21, 1994 SBD > DAT > CDR > SHNv3 Thanks to johnathan miller for shn seed discs.
Board Meeting on Monday March 21!
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
“Climate of fear” then Sarasota Students 4 Climate on Peace & Justice, Feb 23 at 9am
Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 23 at 9am our first talk will be with Professor J. Michael Butler, a history professor at Flagler College in St. Augustine. His seminar for teachers on civil rights history was cancelled last month over concerns for “critical race theory” even though his lecture had nothing to do with that topic. “There’s a climate of fear, an atmosphere created by Gov. Ron DeSantis, that has blurred the lines between scared and opportunistic,” he said. Read the whole story here.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 21st, 7-9pm Eastern
“They’re not the best at what they do… they are the ONLY ONES who do what they do!” Before my show tonight, a short tribute to, and memory of, Mindy Simmons, greater Sarasota area singer/songwriter and major supporter of “the people”, who passed away this past Friday. You probably have heard much of Mindy’s repertoire over the past few days, but I daresay none like this…While Mindy was a major folk/americana artist, she did a magnificent stage tribute to Peggy Lee.
Our Man In Havana! LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
Mongo Santamaria’s “Watermelon Man” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Santamaria was one of a group of congueros who came to the United States in the 40s and 50s; the others were Armando Peraza, Chano Pozo, Francisco Aguabella, Julito Collazo. Listen to Mongo Santamaria’s music and story. Salsa, Latin Jazz y Musica Cubana, Mongo did hit all! This Friday February 25, 7-9am Eastern on wslr.org and WSLR 96.5FM Sarasota. You’ll be able to stream this show until March 10.
VELVET RADIO with Elissa Bello.Back on THURS. Nights 7 to 9 pm
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Gen X on WSLR.org New Music Wednesday!
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, February 7th, 7-9pm Eastern
“They’re not the best at what they do… they are the ONLY ONES who do what they do!” Furthur Hard Rock Live Universal Studios, Orlando, FL February 6, 2010 AKG C460b CK61 > Naiant Littlebox (V1 Jensen) > Tascam DR-1 (24/44.1) General Admission, at the SBD, ROC Taped, transferred, & edited by Spyder9 Studios(dnolanjr@yahoo.com) Without offending anyone else’s taste in music or groups, I feel Dead & Company should open for THESE guys! Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. tuning 2. One More Saturday Night 3. Bertha 4.
Tito Rodriguez Special, Including Interviews with Joe Conzo & Aurora Flores, Latin Explosion, Friday, 7-9am
“The Big Three”, Machito, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez, pulled in the crowds at NYC’s Palladium Ballroom from 1948 to 1966…This Friday its the story and the music of one of the “three”, Tito Rodriguez! Interviews about EL INOLVIDABLE’s life and times with Aurora Flores, writer at Izzy Sanabria’s Latin NY Magazine, Billboard, many others, and Joe Conzo, author of MAMBO DIABLO, the definitive work on Tito Puente.
Gen X with Alecia, Wednesday morning
What’s old is new again….
Tune in Weds. a.m. to Gen X on WSLR.org
The Critical Times is a quarterly publication of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our first edition hit the streets in January 2017. The purpose of the paper is to help foster democratic participation in our community.
Abortion rights, then the Baker Act on Justice Matters, this Wednesday Jan 19 at 9am on Peace & Justice
This Wednesday at 9am we’ll interview Amy Weintraub from Progress Florida and Floridians for Reproductive Freedom. Amy will give us an update on the Florida bills pending to restrict abortion and also information about such things as the many fake clinics, the abortion pill available by mail, and where to find help. And since it’s the third Wednesday of the month, the second half of our show will be devoted to JUSTICE MATTERS from the good people at Legal Aid of Manasota.
Music with Alecia on GenX Wednesday morning
Another edition of GenX music radio tomorrow, Weds. 7 a.m. on WSLR.org, from Buck Owens (yup) to Superchunk, here’s what’s cookin’. New music from King Gizzard, old music from Buffalo Springfield, some XTC in the mix. Thanks for listening.After 9 a.m. find it on archive.wslr.org
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, January 10th, 7-9pm Eastern
“They’re not the best at what they do…they are the ONLY ONES who do what they do!” Phil Lesh & Friends “Dead Of Winter” Terrapin Crossroads Bar, San Rafael, CA January 10, 2017 Neumann KMF 4i >Tascam DR-40 (96-24) Right side, 2nd row DR-40 > USB > Sound Forge 6 (16/44) > CD Wave (tracks) > THL (8) Unknown taper. I feel that, if there were no “Grateful Dead”, I would be a Phil & Friends fan… Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Intro 2. Oh The Wind & The Rain (CM) 3. Dire Wolf (CM) 4. West L.A. Fadeaway (RJ) 5.
This Wednesday, January 12 at 9am, the UU Social Justice Committee on the Peace & Justice Report
This Wednesday the Peace & Justice Report will host members of the Sarasota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee. Patricia Allen will speak about their history, how they advocate for issues and about the various issues they have advocated for since their start in 2019. She’ll also speak to their interest in Newtown. Jessica Traiger will speak about the police department and how she monitors what is happening there.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, December 27th, 7-9pm Eastern
“They’re not the best at what they do…they are the ONLY ONES who do what they do!” Grateful Dead Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA December 27, 1977 SBD > Master Reel > Dat (44.1k) All Transfers and Mastering By Charlie Miller Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Bertha > 2. Good Lovin’ 3. Brown Eyed Women 4. Cassidy 5. Peggy-O 6. Looks Like Rain 7. Dire Wolf 8. Passenger 9. Candyman 10. El Paso 11. Friend Of The Devil Disc 2 – Set 1 cont’d.: 1. The Music Never Stopped 2. Set Break Set 2 3. Cold Rain And Snow 4.
Asalto Navideño! LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
FELIZ NAVIDAD dear listeners! Catch our Holiday special, this December 24, 7-9AM Eastern on wslr.org ! Stream it anytime before January 6 when it goes away forever!
Kinks-Inspired Christmas Special on GenX Wed. morning
Music from the Kinks and inspired by the Kinks on WSLR.org, Cleaners from Venus, Allah-Las, XTC twofer, Pugwash, Green Pajamas, Babe Rainbow, Tame Impala, Foxygen, The Pretenders, The Kooks, Temples, The Fall, Blur, Madness, Queen, Steriogram, SuperGrass, The Sugarplastic, and more more more….. Only two Xmas songs. Promise.
Early Eddie on LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
“Early Eddie” is what’s up this Friday December 10! Band leader Eddie Palmieri in the 1960’s and 1970’s! The albums you are going to hear are on the Alegre, Roulette and Tico labels. From Miami, singer Carlos Oliva, “El Alcalde de la Calle Ocho”! UPDATE: I spoke with Carlos Oliva today. He tells me that due to the pandemic there was no CALLE OCHO in 2020 or 2021. The Kiwanis organization website now lists a MARCH 2022 date as the next CALLE OCHO Festival.
Nuestra Música “Holiday and Ceremonial Music”
Tuesday, December 14th Listen live on WSLR 96.5 LP FM Sarasota; WBPV 100.1 LP FM West Bradenton, or online at www.wslr.org , on the free app and also on the archives (for two weeks) at https://archive.wslr.org/ We are playing Holiday and ceremonial music that is played throughout Spain, and Latin America.
CreArte Latino then Guardianship, this Wednesday, December 15, at 9am on Peace & Justice
On Wednesday, December 15 at 9am, our guest will be Carolina Franco, the President of CreArte Latino. Carolina was unable to make our November 24 show. CreArte Latino was founded in 2012 as a creative hub for the Latino community in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. It now produces and performs an average of nine plays annually and collaborates with artists from Sarasota and throughout Latin America.
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