Music
4:51 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Encore, August 26

Music from the Cajun and Creole archives at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Center for Culture and Eco-tourism. Megan samples collections like the 1934 Lomax recordings, 1950's recordings by Harry Oster, 1960's recordings by Ralph Rinzler and more recent recordings from Festivals Acadians et Creoles.

It's All Politics
4:50 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Some Black Leaders Say Dream Realized, Focus Now On Work

Originally published on Tue September 4, 2012 5:27 pm

Over the past four years, the presidential narrative has shifted for African-Americans like Louisiana state Rep. Patricia Haynes Smith of Baton Rouge.

"I'm 66 years old," said Smith, at an event Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C., for black state legislators here for the Democratic National Convention. "And before 2008, I didn't think I'd live to see a dream come true."

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Music
4:48 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Earth Beat, August 23

Music from around the map. For over a decade now, KRVS has devoted its Sunday evenings to World Music with this program as one of that evening's cornerstones. You can hear field recordings to contemporary hits from around the world. 

It's All Politics
4:46 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Live Blog: Tuesday At The Democratic National Convention

Credit Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images
A general view of the start of Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on Tuesday.

Originally published on Tue September 4, 2012 11:56 pm

  • NPR Special Coverage, Hour 1
  • NPR Special Coverage, Hour 2
  • NPR Special Coverage, Hour 3

Good evening from Charlotte, N.C., where Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz gaveled the convention to order promptly at 5 p.m. ET. in Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena.

Schultz, who is also the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, said that throughout the next three days, "we will demonstrate we need to keep President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden four more years."

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Music
4:44 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Dimanche Matin, August 26

Lots of traditional and contemporary Cajun French favorites. Includes a weekly segment with A.J. LeBlanc on Acadian genealogy. 

Music
4:42 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Diamond Sea, August 26

A weekly mix tape of all musical influences, including rock, punk and retro.

Music
4:40 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Born on the Bayou, August 25

Swamp Pop, Zydeco, Creole, Cajun, Louisiana R&B, Blues and more.

KRVS Local
4:32 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Apres Midi August 1: Los Gringos Calentanos

Classical

Interview with Tina Pilione and Paul Anastasio about their performance at Cite Des Arts

The Two-Way
4:23 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

To Some Runners, Zombies Are A Killer Motivator

Credit HGL
A runner tries to escape with his life as zombies pursue him during the Run for Your Lives race. The 5K course is littered with obstacles — and the undead.

Originally published on Tue September 4, 2012 4:32 pm

KRVS Local
4:22 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Apres Midi August 30: From the Poet's Bookshelf

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Darrell Bourque "From the Poet's Bookshelf

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