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Joybox Express Prepares to Roll

David Fair — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:02:21 +0000

Mr. B's Joybox Express is getting ready to bike the length of the Mississippi River, from Minnesota to New Orleans this fall, and WEMU is getting ready to follow the ride. Mark Braun, aka Mr. B., spoke with WEMU's David Fair about the project and what the Joybox entourage plans to do along the way.

89.1 Jazz inspired by UMS Detroit jazz spectacular

Linda Yohn — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:20:35 +0000

This morning's 89.1 Jazz program reflected the unique musical experience of Monday evening's landmark concert: "From The Cass Corridor To The World: A Celebration Of Detroit's Musical Golden Age". Perhaps we need an occasional reminder regarding the wealth, breadth and depth of our regional talent. The "reminder" collected by University Musical Society with assistance from pianist Geri Allen, bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Karriem Riggin

Sesi Motors 5:01 Jazz: FEB. 1st - Jake Reichbart Quartet

wemu — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:43:57 +0000

WEMU 89.1 FM and Sesi Motors present the 5:01 First Friday Series dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Jan Winkelman.

Organist Chester "CT" Thompson Tops Sweet 16

Linda Yohn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:14:58 +0000

While many media outlets are putting 2012 "to bed" for the next month, WEMU hosts continue to discover exciting new music to keep you grooving in 2013. One of our recent discoveries is "Mixology" by veteran jazz organist Chester "CT" Thompson.

Pianist Julian Fouth tops "Sweet 16" third week in November

Linda Yohn — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:20:09 +0000

When I opened the package containing "Everybody Ought To Treat A Stranger Right" by pianist, singer and guitarist Julian Fauth, I knew that WEMU hosts would be happy to find this in the library. His 2005 CD, "Songs Of Vice And Sorrow" was a host and listener favorite even though Julian was then a relatively young and unknown performer. When I put the 2012 sound of Julian Fauth into the player, I was fully convinced. This disc is tailor-made for WEMU.

ROBERT CRAY'S "NOTHIN' BUT LOVE" WAS THE MOST-PLAYED CD FROM OCTOBER 8TH TO 14TH!

Linda Yohn — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Buoyed by being selected as WEMU's blues fundraising premium, Robert Cray's newest CD, "Nothin' But Love" was the most played disc this past week on 89.1. Even if Cray's recording hadn't been chosen as a WEMU "thank-you gift", it would likely have risen to the top of our "Sweet Sixteen" by virtue of it's excellence.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND ROCKS HER WAY BACK UP TO THE TOP OF WEMU'S "SWEET 16"!

Linda Yohn — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:58:54 +0000

In anticipation of her appearance at The Ark on October 11th, WEMU hosts featured the outstanding new CD "33 1/3" by the new "Queen of the Blues", Shemekia Copeland. Ms. Copeland actually comes from blues royalty -- her father is the legendary blues guitarist and composer, Johnny Clyde Copeland.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND TOPS WEMU'S MOST RECENT "SWEET 16"

Linda Yohn — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:50:49 +0000

We knew it was just a matter of time, but the WEMU staff knew that "33 1/3" by Shemekia Copeland would eventually claim the top spot on our "Sweet 16". If any CD validates her standing as the successor to Koko Taylor as "Queen Of The Blues", this one surely does. She has emerged on a new label with new repertoire, but her commitment to true, deep blues is as strong as ever.

Beloved Detroit blues great Johnnie Bassett tops WEMU's Sweet 16 with "I Can Make That Happen"

Linda Yohn — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:14:57 +0000

It was a bittersweet occasion when Detroit blues great Johnnie Bassett's new CD "I Can Make That Happen" once again topped WEMU's "Sweet 16" of most-played CDs for the week. Just after the disc was released nationally, Johnnie passed away on August 4th due to cancer.

Tumbao Bravo Three for Three with WEMU's "Sweet Sixteen"!

Linda Yohn — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:05:34 +0000

For the third week in a row, the local all-star Latin jazz band, Tumbao Bravo has topped WEMU's airplay list with "Casa Versailles". Their CD release concert will be this Saturday at Kerrytown Concert House. We have details about the show in the "events" and "datebook" section of this website. This group is just one example of the outstanding musicians who live and work in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and the Detroit area. It is an honor to play their music on WEMU and support our fantastic music community.

Tumbao Bravo Tops WEMU's "Sweet 16" Two Weeks In A Row!

Linda Yohn — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:57:55 +0000

Congratulations are in order once again for conga player Alberto Nacif, saxophonist/flutist Paul Vornhagen, trumpeter Bob Mojica, pianist Brian DiBlassio, percussionist Javier Barrios and bassist Patrick Prouty with special guest percussionist Pepe Espinosa for gaining the coveted top spot on WEMU's "Sweet Sixteen" for the new CD "Casa Versailles" two weeks in a row. The members of Tumbao Bravo are based in communities all over Southeastern Michigan and record for bassist Paul Keller's PKO Records label, now operating in Saline, Michigan. Featur

Music at the A2 Art Fairs

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:58:26 +0000

WEMU's Andrew Cluley scopes out free music at this

year's Ann Arbor Art Fairs.

Tumbao Bravo tops "Sweet 16" July 2nd through the 8th.

Linda Yohn — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:58:15 +0000

Perhaps their "Top Of The Park" show for the Ann Arbor Summer Festival on July 4th helped propel them to the number one spot in WEMU's "Sweet Sixteen", but they likely would have achieved the spot without the show. We at WEMU love highlighting local artists, and this ensemble of musicians from Ann Arbor, Brighton and Detroit is simply one of the best. Every member is a leader in his own right. We are especially proud of their conga player, Dr. Alberto Nacif, former host of "Cuban Fantasy" until Marc Taras took over for him.

Dirty Dozen Brass Band continue marching out in front of all others in WEMU's "Sweet 16".

Linda Yohn — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:05:11 +0000

Once again, the WEMU staff and listener favorite, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band top our "Sweet Sixteen".

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY June 25 to July 1, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

1. DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND "Twenty Dozen" (Savoy Jazz)

2. JOHNNIE BASSETT “I Can Make That Happen” (Sly Dog Records)

In first week of release, Johnnie Bassett's "I Can Make That Happen" tops WEMU's "Sweet 16".

Linda Yohn — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:05:27 +0000

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY June 4 to June 10, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

1. JOHNNIE BASSETT “I Can Make That Happen” (Sly Dog Records)

2. JAZZ SOUL SEVEN “Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield” (BFM)

3. JOAN OSBORNE “Bring It On Home” (Saguaro Road)

4. ESPERANZA SPALDING “Radio Music Society” (Heads Up/Montuno)

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WEMU — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:02:47 +0000

Jazz Soul Seven back on top of WEMU's "Sweet 16"

Linda Yohn — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:09:08 +0000

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY May 28 to June 3, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

1. JAZZ SOUL SEVEN “Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield” (BFM)

2. THIRD COAST KINGS “Third Coast Kings” (Record Kicks)

3. CITIZEN RHYTHM “Of The People, By The People, For The People” (Strong Brew Music)

Bonnie Raitt Tops WEMU "Sweet Sixteen" May 21st through the 27th

Linda Yohn — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:22:07 +0000

WEMU got behind the Bonnie Raitt concert to benefit the Ann Arbor Summer festival in a big way. Her disc, "Slipstream" topped our "Sweet 16". Ms. Raitt and her band were sweet, sexy, soulful, rocking and totally touching in concert at Hill Auditorium.

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY May 21 to May 27, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

1. BONNIE RAITT "Slipstream" (Redwing Records)

Jazz Soul Seven top WEMU's "Sweet Sixteen" May 7th through 13th.

Linda Yohn — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:28:17 +0000

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY May 7 to May 13, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

JAZZ SOUL SEVEN “Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield” (BFM)

JON CLEARY “Occapella!” (FHQ Records)

GALACTIC “Carnivale Electricos” (Anti-)

DR. JOHN “Locked Down” (Nonesuch Records)

JOAN OSBORNE “Bring It On Home” (Saguaro Road)

Dr. John is the "sweetest" of the sixteen April 30th to May 6th.

Linda Yohn — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:28:32 +0000

WEMU “SWEET SIXTEEN” AIRPLAY April 30 to May 6, 2012:

LINDA YOHN, MUSIC DIRECTOR

1. DR. JOHN “Locked Down” (Nonesuch Records)

2. JAZZ SOUL SEVEN “Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield” (BFM)

3. THE SUGARMAN THREE “What The World Needs Now” (Daptone)

4. JON CLEARY “Occapella!” (FHQ Records)