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February 8, 2011

 

Al Hibbler

Just a Lucky So-and-So: Al Hibbler and Duke Ellington in the 1940s

Al Hibbler's dramatic, blues-haunted style was one of the signature sounds of Duke Ellington's great 1940s big bands.

January 30, 2009

 

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Lea DeLaria: Live Smoke

Lea DeLaria is a singer and actress who in recent years has forged a unique popular-song repertoire that draws on both standards and modern pop-rock.

January 16, 2009

 

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Street of Dreams

Musical reveries from the masters of American popular song.

December 22, 2007

 

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Songs of the Season: Christmas 2007

Happy holidays from all of us at WFIU! This week on Afterglow we celebrate the season with our annual "Songs of the Season: Christmas" program.

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