Radio

I was taking a break from grading a massive pile of papers and checking out the blog stats — I like to see how folks get here — when I noticed a visitor all the way from Brazil had arrived via a link to Daily Mitzvah on Spotlight Radio. Being a radio fan myself (and also childishly delighted when someone links to the blog) I skedaddled right over. It turns out Spotlight Radio has a Special English program (the BBC used to do this, too) with clearly enunciated and not-fast programs for... Read Full Story

Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of April 2, 2008 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul music, news and commentary. This week's commentary was on the passing of Soul Music singer Sean Levert, the hospitalization of Nancy Wilson and some more updates on the U.S. Presidential Election process. There is also a new Black Agenda Report segment this week on the FuseBox Radio Broadcast - we were not... Read Full Story

As of yesterday the Blitz became the Rock. Because a radio station's success is based on ratings, they need to find ways to attract listeners and keep them coming back for more. Apparently WBZX - the Blitz needed a face lift to keep Arbitron ratings up. Introducing WRKZ - the Rock. A slightly new format, definitely a new look, but still good old rock n' roll. The question is, will this face lift and slightly new brand approach make a difference and attract more listeners? I'm sure their... Read Full Story

Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This the FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 26, 2008 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul music, news and commentary. There is also a new Direct EFX segment this week - we were not able to get a new Black Agenda Report by the time of recording the show. FuseBox Radio Playlist for Week of March 26, 2008 (in no particular order) Big Boi feat. Andre 3000 & Raekwon/Royal Flush/LaFace La The Darkman... Read Full Story

Custom Imprintable Radios!  Many styles available at a wide range of prices, makes a great giveaway.  While clients and potential clients are jammin to their favorite tunes, they see your logo! Many different looks available, some double as clock radios, some even include calendar functions and earphones!  Classy or funky, we have a radio for your next promotion!      See more Radios!  Read Full Story

Members of the soon-to-be-dismantled CBC Radio Orchestra emerged disgusted from a closed-door meeting with CBC executives at a Vancouver hotel last night, where they were forced to face the music... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

The CBC Vancouver Orchestra will be no more, following the end of its fall season next November. It is the last radio orchestra on the continent, and it was felled by budget cuts, according to Jennifer McGuire, executive director of CBC English Radio. The money saved could be used more efficiently by spending it on other CBC Radio 2 musical programs, she said on the CBC website. "The commitment we're making is that our job is to find new ways of working with musical organizations out... Read Full Story