Bebop and Beyond with Mr. Jazz
I’ve been broadcasting jazz for over forty years. My first exposure to America’s Classical Music came as a child in the city of my birth………….New Orleans. From my youth I was exposed to this great music, and as I grew, my love for and interest in the music grew.
Sharing the music has always been my primary motivation. It is something that I am very passionate about. I want everyone to hear this great idiom that originated right here in America and is revered worldwide.
I was displaced from my home in New Orleans and lost my whole music collection as a result of Hurricane Katrina. I had been with WWOZ-FM in New Orleans for twenty-four years. WRIR has afforded me the opportunity to continue to share my musical knowledge and expertise with it’s listeners.
When I started at WWOZ the station was in it’s second year. When I came to Richmond and started with WRIR, it too was in it’s second year. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be involved with the growth of my new home. Join me on Sundays to experience Jazz in all it’s colors and forms . I’m sure you will enjoy my award winning presentation. (Richmond City Magazine 2007 Winner -Best Media Presentation)
Anna C. October 19th, 2015
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The Sunday Morning Jazz Show
Hosted by: Mr. Jazz, The Discocat, and Don Chirashi, Sundays 9-11am
The Sunday Morning Jazz Show is hosted by the Jazz Posse (Michael Gourier, Sean Lovelace, and Don Chirashi). The Posse is a diverse group of longtime WRIR volunteers that rotate on a weekly basis giving a varied insight into America’s Original Performance Art Form….Jazz. The show runs the gamut from early forms to Big Band, Bebop and Modern sounds.
Other Posse members include Graybeard and Woody’n You
Anna C. October 19th, 2015
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Time Again Radio Show
A late show for the fellas and ladies who are looking to get their folk, old time, country blues, jug band, ragtime and jazz fixes for the weekend.
Anna C. October 14th, 2015
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What the Fontaine?!
What the Fontaine?!: You never know what you’ll hear next on this fun mix of tunes from across the decades and musical genres. On any given week I might play punk, funk, rock, blues, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, electronica, country, rockabilly, new wave, industrial, African, metal, soul, classical, go-go, gospel, cajun, local music or whatever else I can think of. Often there are themes and occasionally local band interviews.
Fontaine has been an indie radio DJ in Richmond, VA for many, many years. In addition to hosting WTF since Summer 2008, she is among the rotating cast of DJs bringing you the 80s show (now ’75-’99, Saturdays 3-5 PM) and the local band show (River City Limits, Saturdays 5-7PM).
Twitter: @WhatTheFontaine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/What-the-Fontaine-on-WRIR-973-FM-273679064155
Anna C. October 14th, 2015
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Paul’s Boutique/Pan-Galactic Brunch
Saturdays from 11-1pm, Paul G. and Paul Ivey alternate to bring you the best, the weirdest, the rockin-est sounds around! Tune in to hear free-form radio at it’s very best.
PAUL’S BOUTIQUE: Searching for something to fit your ears just right? Tune in to Paul’s Boutique alternating Saturdays to hear rock, indie rock, dance, punk, post-punk, pop, metal, Brazilian grooves, classic country & western, blues, jazz, kraut rock, afro-funk, French stuff, rockabilly, soul and rhythm & blues, funk, reggae, dub, experimental, garage, psychedelic, hip-hop, folk and more handpicked by me. Woo haw, you’re all in check!
Anna C. October 12th, 2015
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The Edge of Americana/Time Again Radio
Rotating Shows
The Edge of Americana hosted by Josh
Edge of Americana features the finest in American traditional music forms – old-time, bluegrass, blues, jug band, ragtime, early jazz, novelty songs, classic country, and whatever else seems to fit. Shows are sometimes themed by song topic, a specific instrument, a certain artist, or particular region from which a sub-genre arises. Preference is given to recordings made before the 1960’s, though newer bands are welcomed into the playlist.
We design programs to act as entertainment as well as education, and, in doing so, balance discussions of the historic reference and significance of the artists and songs with playing as much music in a two hour period as possible.
Time Again Radio Show hosted by Zak Vincent
A show for the fellas and ladies who are looking to get their folk, old time, country blues, jug band, ragtime and jazz fixes.
Anna C. October 9th, 2015
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Louisiana Dance Hall
Zydeco, Cajun, Funk, Brass Bands, Swamp Pop … and more! Tune in for our eclectic jam of danceable sounds from across the great state of Louisiana!
Talia and Bill take turns hosting this show on alternating Mondays, 7 to 9 pm. In addition to crawfish, Talia serves up Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop — and Bill adds a heaping helping of Funk, Brass Bands, Jazz and Blues to the mix!
Fan of Louisiana Dance Hall? You might also enjoy fellow WRIR program Edge of Americana. As always, thanks for listening — and we love to hear from you!
Anna C. October 9th, 2015
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Monday Breakfast Blend – Women Art Revolution
DJ Freyja starts your week off with WAR: Women Art Revolution..bringing you women making music from all genres and all countries. Tune in on Mondays 6am – 8am. Follow her on twitter at @CarolOlson
Anna C. October 8th, 2015
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