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Morning Edition 6/21: 'Beyond Stereotypes In Black And White'

Pam Bunch — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:50:11 +0000

Beyond the 99 percent versus the one percent...beyond Republican or Democrat...beyond Catholic or Muslim or Southern Baptist or Methodist or Jewish...beyond all that there is a more basic difference and inequality that still exists in this country. That difference and inequality is between so-called 'whites' and blacks or even browns.

Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell knows all about that. She is the author of a book called "Beyond Stereotypes in Black and White: How Everyday Leaders Can Build Healthier Opportunities for African-American Boys and Men."

Morning Edition 6/19: The Community Choreography Project

Pam Bunch — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:52 +0000

Have you ever wanted to work on stage? Have your ever had a dream of becoming a producer or a playwright or even a screenwriter? Well, in Asheville once a year for the past few years, you've had a chance.

Updates from Joe and Rob at Bonnaroo

Joe Kendrick and Rob Daves — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:56:58 +0000

06/18/13: We are back home! After a long day of travel Monday, we returned safe and sound with smiles on our faces and the past weekend's adventures still in our minds.

Sunday morning we awoke to flood watches after a night of heavy rain. There was standing water all over the festival grounds and more rain on the way. We packed our belongings and walked about half a mile to the point where shuttles picked up folks to return them to their parking lot at a nearby hotel.

Live Thursday the 20th at 4pm - TOUBAB KREWE

Martin Anderson — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:49:48 +0000

They may be based out of Asheville, but then again they could be based out of Bamako or Timbuktu... Blending traditional music of Mali with a variety of American styles, Toubab Krewe returns to WNCW in advance of their July 3rd and 4th sets at their 2nd annual Carnavalito Festival in Black Mountain.

New Releases Featured This Week, June 17th-20th, 2-3pm

Martin Anderson — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:48:08 +0000

Monday the 17th: DELBERT MCCLINTON & GLEN CLARK - Blind, Crippled and Crazy

Tuesday the 18th: VARIOUS ARTISTS: WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER

Wednesday the 19th: FEMI KUTI - No Place For My Dream

Thursday the 20th: BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE - Forever It Will Be

Monday Night June 17th at 8pm: THE BEACH BOYS - Pet Sounds

Martin Anderson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:30:30 +0000

We celebrate the first week of summer -- and Brian Wilson's 6/20 birthday - with this critics' 5-star favorite Monday night. Layering their pristine vocal harmonies with such quirky tools as harpsichords, Theremin, bicycle bells, and barking dogs, 1966's Pet Sounds remains one of the best-produced and most influential rock albums ever released. Yes, it's up there with such milestone classics as The Beatles' Revolver and Sgt. Pepper, which Brian in particular tried obsessively to compete with. "Without Pet Sounds, Sgt.

Thursday Night the 20th between 8pm & Midnight: GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY Soundtrack

Martin Anderson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Not long after buying a rustic vacation cabin, John Mellencamp was told by the previous owner that it was haunted by the ghosts of two brothers and the girl they both loved, all of whom died horrifically there half a century earlier. One thing led to another, and Mellencamp was able to team up with novelist Stephen King and producer T-Bone Burnett to create the musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. Of course they were able to amass an all-star cast for the soundtrack, so you'll hear Sheryl Crow, Taj Mahal, Dave Alvin, Elvis Costello (playing Satan), Ryan Bingham, a

Ticket Giveaway: Sigur Rós

WNCW Staff — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:05:20 +0000

Tune in between June 14-18 for your opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see Sigur Rós at the U.S. Cellular Center on Saturday, September 28.

Ticket Giveaway: David Byrne & St. Vincent

WNCW Staff — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:02:29 +0000

This week we're giving away tickets to see David Byrne & St. Vincent at the U.S. Cellular Center on Saturday, June 15 at 8pm.

20TH BLUE RIDGE BBQ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!

Pam Bunch — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:34:07 +0000

If you live in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas City, or Texas, you don't HAVE to like barbecue. But, if you don't people are likely to ask - just curious, ya know - 'What the heck's wrong with you?!' And if you live in Western North or South Carolina and you've never been to the Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival - like maybe you live in a cave or you've just moved here - you have GOT TO GO...This Year...This Friday and Saturday!