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WFMU's Give the Drummer Radio @gtdradio.bsky.social · 2d

Today's broadcast of Give the Drummer Some celebrates Yusef Lateef's 105th birthday by presenting three hours of his live performances from across the globe. Hear the show, 9am to noon (ET) on @wfmu.bsky.social's Drummer Stream. LISTEN: wfmu.org/wfmu_drummer... CHAT: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 3d

Explorers Room kicking it off tonight with some grand Mal Waldron selections & so much more ::::::::::: JOIN ME, HEAR THIS

Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 3d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: we'll dive into Red Noise & the rest of the Futura label's wild, revolutionary rock & experimental offerings, a small but extremely potent selection of LPs with the spirit of 1968. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/Kenzo/admin/...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 3d

Inspired by this very exciting extract on Red Noise from Ian Thompson's Synths, Sax And Situationists: The French Musical Underground 1968-1978, in The Wire:
www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/b...

Read an extract from Synths, Sax And Situationists: The French Musical Underground 1968-1978 - The Wire

In an extract from his new book, Ian Thompson charts the development of Red Noise, a collection of anarchist and communist musicians brought together during the Paris protests of May 68

www.thewire.co.uk

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 3d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: we'll dive into Red Noise & the rest of the Futura label's wild, revolutionary rock & experimental offerings, a small but extremely potent selection of LPs with the spirit of 1968. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/Kenzo/admin/...

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WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social · 7d

Today on WFMU: On destination: OUT with Jeff Golick (Give the Drummer Radio stream), Bill Dixon Centennial Birthday Special. Three hours of Dixon's music, from solo work to large groups, to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday (9 a.m. ET).

Upcoming Special Programs on WFMU

www.wfmu.org

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 9d

jesus this thing is a monster

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 10d

Explorers Room is back and kicking off on a krautrock blast::::::JOIN IN, HANG OUT

Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 10d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: thunderous krautrock, cavernous dubs & other underground creations, and the conclusion of our Chico Hamilton series as we explore his exploratory, experimental late-60s and 1970s. 7-10pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 10d

bless you friend, many many thanks! and may scores of listeners follow your shining example

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 10d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: thunderous krautrock, cavernous dubs & other underground creations, and the conclusion of our Chico Hamilton series as we explore his exploratory, experimental late-60s and 1970s. 7-10pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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WFMU @wfmu.bsky.social · 11d

WFMU's Hellraiser Fundraiser starts today, and runs through October! There will be many DJ specials, new swag, and events throughout the month celebrating WFMU. If you can, help us out with a donation and grab one of two new Hellraiser T-shirts. Pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 24d

Explorers Room kicking off now with the lofty sound of the high Andes::::::::::JOIN ME AS WE FLY

Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 24d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: Huayno magic from Peru, the late great brujo Hermeto Pascoal, and further adventures with El Chico as we dig into his 60s records. Should be a really nice one. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · 24d

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: Huayno magic from Peru, the late great brujo Hermeto Pascoal, and further adventures with El Chico as we dig into his 60s records. Should be a really nice one. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Bodega Pop @bodegapop.bsky.social · 25d

The Kiosk of Orpheus | 7-10 PM EDT
wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
TONIGHT on #WFMU's @gtdradio.bsky.social: Memories. Repartures. Materia Verbal. Communion of Saints. Digital Office. Kiosque d'Orphée. Join us!

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c. reider @vuzhmusic.bsky.social · 29d

RIP Hermeto Pascoal
(June 22, 1936 – September 13, 2025)

youtu.be/lZbfNtDCHdM?...

Hermeto Pascoal - Música da Lagoa (Sinfonia do Alto Ribeira, 1985)

YouTube video by Hermeto Pascoal

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Dave Mandl @dmandl.bsky.social · Sep 12

#NowPlaying Mal Waldron, "The Call." Amazing 1971 LP falling somewhere between spiritual jazz and proto-fusion à la early Return to Forever, with (be still my heart) some prog-ish touches. Featuring Eberhard Weber on bass. H/t WFMU's great Explorers Room show (@flashstrap.bsky.social).

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 11

Kicking off now ~~~~ EXPLORE with me man

Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 11

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: studies in textural transformations & meditative visions, a deep & wide Mal Waldron set, and a kaleidoscopic explosion of psychedelic sounds. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 11

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on @wfmu.bsky.social & Give the Drummer Radio: studies in textural transformations & meditative visions, a deep & wide Mal Waldron set, and a kaleidoscopic explosion of psychedelic sounds. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 8

these covers are so good

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 6

godlike power on this track, one of the coolest pieces of music ever made

Milestones: A Miles Davis Archive @milestones-archive.bsky.social · Sep 6

Recorded this day, 1972: The dense, dissonant and punishing 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗫 was laid down. There were at least 11 takes, it is not known which take(s) were used in the master. Unreleased until 1974's grab bag compilation 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙐𝙥 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙄𝙩 (Columbia KG 33236).
#jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

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YouTube video by Miles Davis - Topic

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WFMU's Give the Drummer Radio @gtdradio.bsky.social · Sep 5

Beat, vibes, sound... These matter! LIFE!
Give the Drummer Some is back on the air. Hear the show live, 9am to noon (ET), on @wfmu.bsky.social's Drummer Stream. LISTEN: wfmu.org/wfmu_drummer... CHAT: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 4

Explorers Room firing up with some weird wild stuff, jump in with me::::::::::::::::::::::NOW

Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on WFMU's Give the Drummer Radio: extraordinary mutant sounds, massive Terry Riley, and a special set of ultimate west coast cool with Chico Hamilton & Quintet in the 1950s. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tonight in the Explorers Room, live on WFMU's Give the Drummer Radio: extraordinary mutant sounds, massive Terry Riley, and a special set of ultimate west coast cool with Chico Hamilton & Quintet in the 1950s. 7-10:00pm: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 3

gorgeous

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 3

excited to hear this whole thing, wow

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Flash Strap @flashstrap.bsky.social · Sep 1

one of my favorites too. Green Dream is so magical

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