Music for Inauguration Day

Is your station doing special programming for Inauguration Day and for MLK Day?

WDAV — with General Manager Ben Roe and Program Director Frank Dominguez out there leading the pack, as usual — is adding some live national coverage of inauguration events to its normal streaming programming:

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An Absolutely Wonderful Story

Now here’s a fresh look at diversity on classical radio:

In an article Dec. 8th by of Kenya, Voice of America reports that classical music is booming in Kenya.

The recent launch of a classical music magazine and a growing number of concerts and programs on radio stations are a sign of the new popularity. Supporters say this type of music can compliment traditional African beats.

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Why pursue diversity — and which kind?

Marty wrote a series of thought-provoking posts a while back about diversity and classical radio. I was neck-deep in other business at the time and didn’t get a chance to chime in, but now I have some time to think things over and, I hope, advance the discussion. I’d like to start with a wide lens before zooming in.

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