Dear Listeners:
 I was fifteen, almost sixteen, when Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered. I can vividly remember turning on the TV that night and watching the historic concert with James Brown live from the Boston Garden. Mr. Brown is credited for helping Boston remain violence free that evening. The one and only Godfather of Soul will be featured tonight on Soul Serenade, 7-11pm. Like most major artists it's hard to believe he's gone, but you'll be reminded of his brilliance when you tune in. "I've got ants in my pants, and I gotta dance..." Only Mr. Brown could get away with that! If you missed last week's interview with Tony Bennett you can catch part two on Tuesday evening's Jazz Inspired show with Judy Carmichael. That's Tuesday at 6pm. Mr. Bennett's eloquence when discussing musicians and jazz music is a must hear. Enjoy!
Gerry Weston, General Manager
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| | An Evening with Maya Angelou
The Hanover Theatre Wednesday, May 9th 7:30 PM  Hailed as one of the greatest speakers of our time, Maya Angelou's words have been a source of inspiration, comfort, encouragement and strength for millions around the world. In conjunction with her performance at The Hanover Theatre, Wednesday, May 9th, WICN Production Director Jon Marable interviewed the American Icon (see below). |
Gerald at the Pearl Presents:
Jazz Beneath the Stars
Sunday May 13, 2012
Jazz Beneath the Stars presents a Mother's Day Jazz and Dinner combo featuring acclaimed Saxophonist Elan Trotman.
Bonnie Johnson will be interviewing Trotman on her show Colors of Jazz, Saturday, May 12th, at 4 PM. |
| WICN Offering New Thank You Gifts!
 When you give your gift of $120 or more to WICN, we will thank you with a pair of tickets to see the four-time Grammy award-winning group, Boyz II Men, at The Hanover Theater in downtown Worcester on Thursday, May 17th at 8pm.  Also for your gift of $ 120 or more, WICN will thank with a pair of tickets to see comedian, TV host & CEO, Joan Rivers, at The Hanover Theater on May 22 at 7pm.  For a gift of $150 or more to WICN, we will thank you with a pair of tickets to see world-renowned jazz guitarist and one of WICN's favorites, John Pizzarelli,on Friday, May 18th at 8pm at Scullers. Make A Pledge Today! |
| Programming of Note Jazz at Lincoln Center: Dave Brubeck & Ramsey Lewis Monday, May 7, 6PM A smooth pairing as renowned pianists Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis take the stage for two rousing sets. The 88-year old Brubeck shows he still is the master of the 88s on "Take Five," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," and "Over the Rainbow." Lewis' gospel and funk tinged sound will lift you out of your seat with "The In Crowd," "Wade in the Water" and more. Wendell Pierce hosts. Read More... Soul Serenade: James Brown Monday, May 7, 7PM
Join host Tom Shaker as he celebrates the life and music of the GODFATHER of Soul, the one and only James Brown, the hardest working man in show business. Read More... Jazz Inspired: Tony Bennett Tuesday, May 8, 6PM Tony Bennett talks about his long career, early inspirations, iconic sessions with Bill Evans and his recent Grammy-winning "Duets II" CD with an all-star cast: Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer and more. Read More... Song Travels with Michael Feinstein: Liza Minelli Wednesday, May 9, 6PM Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza Minnelli has made her own name on the stage and screen. Her role in the 1972 film version of the Broadway musical Cabaret made her an international sensation and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Minnelli joins her good friend Feinstein for an enlightening discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song. Read More... JazzSet: Josh Moshier: The Studs Turkel Project at The Jazz Showcase Friday, May 11, 6PM Born in May, 1912, Terkel helped define an era in Chicago, writing about jazz, working, war, life, death. In his prose, young composer Josh Moshier finds a framework for "Touch and Go: The Studs Terkel Project" for the Moshier-LeBrun Collective. Read More... Saturday Night Fish Fry: Janis Joplin Tribute Saturday, May 12, 7PM This edition of The Saturday Night Fish Fry with Norm Rosen features a one-hour special tribute to the legendary Janis Joplin. Interviews with many of Janis Joplin's family, friends and collaborators including Laura Joplin, Sam Andrews, Jorma Kaukonen, Holly George-Warren and others. Read More... Inquiry: E. Paul Zehr & Jeffery Kripal Sunday, May 13, 9PM Mark Lynch explores the realms of superheroes and psychology welcoming back E. PAUL ZEHR, Professor at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. His new book INVENTING IRON MAN: THE POSSIBILITY OF A HUMAN MACHINE is an overview of some of the startling and mind blowing recent discoveries in human machine engineering. Also on Inquiry, JEFFREY J. KRIPAL, chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Rice University, whose latest book MUTANTS AND MYSTICS: SCIENCE FICTION, SUPERHERO COMICS AND THE PARANORMAL looks at the metamyths and ages old religious themes and traditions that occur time again in modern popular literature, film and obsessions. Read More... Business Beat: Gary Hirchber Sunday, May 13, 10PM Join host Steve D'Agostino for this week's edition of Business Beat. Steve will be talking with Gary Hirchber, chairman and former President of Stonyfield Farms, about sustainability and changes in the national food and agriculture policies, and of course, yogurt. Read More... |
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| Tony Bennett on Jazz Inspired May 8th, 6PM  | | Jazz Inspired - Tony Bennett on Lady GaGa |
The iconic Tony Bennett joins host Judy Carmichael for a two-part interview. The second part of the series will air Tuesday May 8th. |
| JOMP 25th Anniversary Mechanics Hall Wed., May 16th 7:00 PM  JOMP Youth Orchestra will highlight JOMP's Spring Gala, celebrating their 25th Anniversary. String, Recorder and Jazz Ensembles will also perform. The concert will be followed by a reception with snacks and a cash bar. Click for Information |
| South Pacific at The Hanover Theatre 
This breathtaking new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. See it at The Hanover Theatre May 11-13. |
| Artist of the Month Tito Puente | | Called "El Rey del Timbao" (the King of Timbales), the "King of Latin Music" and the "Sultan of Salsa."
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| Wayside Inn Antiques Show Support for WICN comes from The Wayside Inn Antiques Show, May 11-13, on the historic grounds of Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury. More Information at |
| Underwriter of the Week | | | Special thanks to for underwriting support to WICN Public Radio |
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