A Simple Thing

by Ian Stewart
Fri, May 17, 2013
Latin Playboys

On one level, music is a simple thing, right? We know what we like and often times we may not even pay attention to what's being played. Many times music is even background noise, simply sounds to absorb throughout the day.

Tomorrow’s Jets Could Fly with Flower Power

Camelina Jet Fuel

Due to rising oil prices and environmental concerns, the aviation industry is now looking at many biofuels as alternatives to petroleum derived fuel. NASA researchers conducted a series of test flights recently that proved a commercial jet can fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from Camelina plant oil.

WCVE Public Radio’s Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

TED Radio Hour

TED Radio Hour

An idea is the one gift that you can hang onto even after you've given it away. Welcome to TED Radio Hour hosted by Guy Raz – a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create.

Artsline Presents: “Angel’s Summer Camp 2013”

Artsline Summer Camp

From Angel Limb, Artsline Producer –  Due to the large number of responses to last year's launch of “Angel’s Summer Camp,”  I am posting this information a little earlier so that everyone has a head start on keeping adults and children aware of summer arts and cultural events taking place around our listening areas. If you represent an arts or cultural entity that will offer artsy summer camps, workshops, exhibitions, etc. geared toward children, please visit ideastations.org/artsline.

Question Your World: How Did Everyone Really End Up Everywhere?

For about 200,000 years humanity has been making its way from Africa to just about every corner of this planet. The study of our past helps explain the evolution of life here on Earth. We’ve put a lot of time and effort into digging through the past and have constructed the time line of our story, all the while continually making new discoveries. So, what happens when we make a new discovery that totally contradicts what we've learned? Listen to the latest Question Your World Radio Report from the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.

James Gates Releases New CD

by Peter Solomon
Tue, May 14, 2013
James Gates

Saxophonist James Gates has just released a new cd called “Gates Wide Open.” Gates is a native Richmonder who has played with many jazz greats, including Walter Bishop, Jr. and Art Blakey. He currently runs the jazz program at Virginia State University but hasn’t let his performing career slide.

He’s playing a CD release party tonight (5/14) at Capitol Ale House, part of the Richmond Jazz Society’s Guest Educator Concert series.

Long-time Public Radio Classical Music host Grete Dollitz Dies at Age 88

Grete Dollitz

A familiar radio voice in Richmond for four decades when she retired in late 2012, Grete Dollitz was an original staff member of WCVE Public Radio when it went on the air in 1988. Her weekly Hour with the Guitar was one of the longest running public radio programs in the country. She interviewed famed guitarists Andres Segovia, Charlie Byrd and Jason Vieaux, among other artists. She also taught and encouraged aspiring artists and recognized local talent on her annual Thanksgiving program.

A Mother of a Show

by Ian Stewart
Fri, May 10, 2013
Harry Belafonte

There are things we do for those we love, even though we may not want to. For me, it's taking a trip to a craft store with my wife. I'll go because I know she likes to go there. But if I can avoid it, I will. Then there are the things we do for those we love becuase we know that it'll bring them great joy. That's the premise for this week's World Music Show (5/11).