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The restorative power of Black holiday music

 From traditional gospel to modern R&B, Black Christmas music has transcended over generations. Hits like “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Vince Vance & the Valiants, later performed by Mariah Carey, have become timeless classics that kick off the season. Recently, Dialogue explored the legacy of Black holiday music and its importance. Take a listen!
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Hi-Fi Christmas 2024 (119)
Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re spreading holiday cheer with our annual Hi-Fi Christmas program. A look at all those classic swinging seasonal tunes.…
Clef Notes

Update from Classical Manager Max Ramirez
Classical manager Max Ramirez takes us through some changes coming to the programming on Classical 90.9 in the new year.
Classic Mornings
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Wrapping Up Another Year
They’re like little packages.
The 21st Show
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LGBTQ at the holidays, ‘found family,’ and fears about the future
As we approach the holidays, we’ll talk about the importance of found family — especially for people who are LGBTQ, and might be estranged from blood relations.…
The 21st Show
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President-elect Elon Musk?
Elon Musk exercised the kind of power past tycoons could only dream of, single-handedly bullying elected members of Congress into dropping a deal to keep the federal…
The 21st Show
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Prosecution rests in former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial
Veteran state politics reporters Dave McKinney and Amanda Vinicky join Brian Mackey to talk through the biggest story of the year in Illinois government and politics: the…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 4 - December 2024
We meet entrepreneur Kayla Brown, who combined her love of healthy living, music and candlemaking into Fire Doll Studio. Then we celebrate reknowned poet Michael Holloway, who…
Mid-American Gardener

November 2024 Episodes
We keep the show on the road this month with a trip to the U of I's Plant Conservatory.
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species
This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…