Thursdays, beginning May 2, at 7:00 pm
This 13-part series chronicles the history of rhythm and blues from its roots in the 1940s to the politically-charged Soul Era of the 1960s. Let the Good Times Roll is hosted by soul singer Jerry Butler.
(Replaces The NPR 100 which concluded its series)
Friday, May 3, at 1:00 pm
The number to call with your questions: 888-RADIO-GA
Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 pm
Terrance McKnight hosts this two-hour opera special. Hour one features overtures and arias from various operas, including recent recordings. Hour two includes previews of operas to be seen on Georgia stages this year, and heard on Georgia Public Radio, from the upcoming season of the Chicago Lyric Opera. Sharon Willis is our special guest, talking about her recent opera,The Herndons, which focuses on the life of Atlanta's first black millionaire, Alonzo Herndon.
Saturday, May 4, at 3:30 pm
A re-broadcast of a special program from the University of Georgia in Athens, presenting readings by six Southern nature writers, with performances by saxophonist Randall Bramblett and pianist Chuck Leavell. The writers are: Janisse Ray, James Kilgo, Chris Camuto, Jan DeBlieu, Franklin Burroughs, and WIlliam Belleville. For more information, see details on the Georgia Public Radio website.
Sunday, May 5, at 6:00 am
Attuned to Messiaen...a user's guide to the work of Olivier Messiaen and some of the 20th Century's most original and profoundly spiritual organ repertoire.
Saturday, May 11, at 1:30 pm
Verdi: Otello
Saturday, May 11, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, May 11, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
Sunday, May 12, at 6:00 am
Organ Plus...exploring five centuries of collegial collaborations between the organ and chamber ensembles and orchestras, choirs, flute, saxophone, trumpet, even a bell tower!
Saturday, May 18, at 1:30 pm
Weill: Street Scene
Sunday, May 19, at 6:00 am
Going on Record...a spring review of recently released compact discs of five centuries of organ music.
Wednesday, May 22, at 1:00 pm
Lifeline to Health can be heard the fourth Wednesday of each month and features interactive call-in segments, health and fitness news, and feature stories on timely health issues particularly as they relate to ethnic minorities and medically under-served populations in Georgia. Hosted by Carol Snype Crawford, Executive Director of Georgia's Office of Minority Health, Lifeline to Health encourages listeners to reduce health risks and become active in improving and maintaining their health. For more information, visit the Lifeline to Health website.
Saturday, May 25, at 1:30 pm
Bellini: I Capuleti e I Montecchi
Saturday, May 25, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, May 25, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
Sunday, May 26, at 6:00 am
Organic Opera...from Melbourne Town Hall to a museum in Utrecht, comes a nutritious banquet of memorable melodies transformed into challenging vehicles for virtuoso performers.
Sunday, May 26, at 8:00 pm
Host St. John Flynn welcomes Watkinsville, GA, author Julie Cannon to talk and take calls about her debut novel Truelove and Homegrown Tomatoes. The toll-free number to call is 866-RADIO-GA.
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