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Howard S. Dubin Senator Dick Durbin gets particular credit for helping this project remain a top national priority for the Library of Congress. Philip A. Alphonse Lewis Collens Jul 1990 - 19977 years. How well do you know the strange and changing times Rachmaninoff lived in? [12] Bernard and Rita Jacobs launched WFMT's classical music/fine arts radio format on December 13, 1951. And for those who have come to love his presence on the air, including his Saturday afternoon vocal music program Listening to Singers, dont fear; Oliver will continue to appear as a host on WFMT, and his show will continue! [42][14] The station broadcast material from Digital Audio Tape for the first time in 1987,[43][44] and was once again chosen by Sony to broadcast from a MiniDisc in 1992,[44] to demonstrate the subtle differences between an MD and a CD. He learned the standard repertoire: the 24 Italian songs, Schubert, Mozart. LaRob says he loved this music, but it it wasnt until pianist Awadagin Pratt visited his school for a master class that he really connected to the music, realizing Oh, Black people do this, too To see Pratt, a Black pianist who ably traverses different types of music and composition, it just felt so familiar and comforting, LaRob recalls. The gorgeous facility, including the spectacular Draylen Mason Studio, and the dynamic and talented team of staff and board have KMFA positioned to be a national leader in Classical Radio.. A planning grant was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2014, followed by a larger implementation grant in 2016 both of which, along with support from numerous individuals and foundations, enabled work to proceed on developing the digital platform, studsterkel.org, and related programs and projects. [CDATA[ SAVANNAH, Ga. Larry "Gator" Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73. Robinson to leave WFMT, INN elects new board chair, and more comings "Riverside Pianist Will Be Guest Star on Radio Program". Oliver, who has been with the station in various roles since 2018, has begun in his new role today. WFMT | Chicago's Classical & Folk Music Radio Streaming Online "But we'd be out of business-if we don't find another way [] Tanya Rivera | wfmynews2.com [14] In 1961, the station won its first Peabody Award. Chicago, Illinois 60625. The syndicated weekly show With Heart and Voice airs Sunday mornings. | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. How can I find other videos about or with Studs? Marty Robinson (announcer) - Wikipedia (773) 509-5426 David R. Olivencia [45][46], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}415244N 873810W / 41.87889N 87.63611W / 41.87889; -87.63611. Esther E.T. He worked as a salesperson for Midnight Special sponsor Toad Hall, a stereo shop in Wilmette. [33] Nichols started the folk music program The Midnight Special in 1953. Explore themed playlists of audio clips from the Archive. When Rich left for the University of Illinois in 1968 to major in history, he immediately convinced the commercial student radio station, WPGU, to allow him to host a folk music program. He even operated a radio station from his bedroom with a toy transmitter connected to an illegally long antenna, and was ultimately reprimanded by the FCC. We have great ongoing need for interns and volunteers to assist with various facets of the archive and occasionally have job openings. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Terkels publisher, the New Press, has all of his books still in print. [14] A live performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was heard in the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden and West Germany simultaneously. However, wed prefer interns that are open to working on a wide range of projects. "It's been a great ride and I'm indebted to the great staff at WFMT and the Network for the passion, commitment, brilliance and dedication they bring to work every day." Robinson has led the station and WFMT Radio Network since 2000. 38 in D, K. 504, "Prague" The Studs Terkel Estate is a close partner of the radio archive; all inquires can be directed to [emailprotected]. Gail M. Elden Im glad shes going to be available to me if I need help., When it comes to being attuned to audiences and helping shape the sound of the station, Oliver is well qualified. We are also eager to assist in the development of new curriculum, so if you have an idea please contact us here. Bruce Sagan* It is also the primary station of the nationally syndicated WFMT Radio Network and a Jazz network available to other public radio statons around the U.S. Key partnerships with technology organizations including Digital ReLab and Hyperaudio, education organizations like the Chicago Public Librarys YOUMedia and Great Books Foundation, and a wide variety of media, humanities, and arts organizations have helped expand the archives reach.