Soul

May 23 - Playlist Spotlight

Bridget B. here, and boy was this spotlight selection a tough one.  I was torn between Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians and Zap Mama.  Two things that swayed me: upcoming concert in Portland at Doug Fir Lounge and The Triple Door in Seattle with the ultimate decision coming af... Read more

April 18 - Playlist Spotlight

His name is David Ornette Cherry and what a joyful kaleidoscope of sound he and his band members, Organic Roots, created at Jimmy Maks on Thursday, April 16.  Not only was David celebrating his birthday, which was on April 13, but he was celebrating the release of his lates... Read more

Busy Week

It was a busy week for sure.  Not only did I host the Bread and Roses show, featuring Della Rae of DonorsResource.org and Janna Mock-Lopez of Goodness Magazine, which was such a treat to pull together, but I also came back the next day to create Saturday's, An Evening of Af... Read more

January 3rd - Playlist Spotlight

Bridget B. here, the Saturday, January 3rd show, An Evening of Afrotainment, was a bit reflective with a little nudge on how we the people, in 2009, can be change agents.  I went back in time to play some old "spirituals" using Amazing Grace and Ol' Man River as my easing i... Read more

December 27th - Playlist Spotlight

Bridget B. here, I really enjoy, listening to and playing for you, international music, which I strive to convey in the first hour of An Evening of Afrotainment.  My professional work as an event producer has taken me to many countries and I always take pause to inhale the ... Read more

Boat Delivers Medecine Against Israeli Blockade

Airs at: Tue, 07/29/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  The Free Gaza movement is a group of international and Palestinian activists working to open the Gaza Strip, an area which is currently under siege by Israeli military forces.The group is currently in Cyprus loading medical supplies onto fishing ships. On Tuesday, they wi... Read more

Interview with Stone Mecca on 06/23/08

Airs at: Mon, 06/23/2008 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Essence of Soul
New soul band Stone Mecca performed at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland on Tuesday June 24th, 2008 opening for RZA, the founder of the Wu Tang Clan. They stopped by KBOO before their show for this interview.  Website for Stone Mecca  CD-1656 Read more

guess who's coming to radio??!!

  ---> Every 2nd (7-10 pm) and 4th (8-10 pm) Thursdays. Radio as a liberatory tool...   This is a show with a goal to address the sociopolitical issues relative to African people and our experiences, in ways that promote positivity, awareness, and pro-activity.  We (who... Read more

Roots of Rock and Roll

  --->   Every Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Early Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop, Rhythm & Blues and Rock of the 70s.    Dale Farr plays rare and vintage recordings from the birth of Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop, and Rockabilly, thru the 50s and early 60s.    On alternate ... Read more

The Movement

  --->   Every Sunday from 10:00pm to 12:00am.   The finest in the latest and greatest, as well as classic HipHop/Soul/Funk/Electronic/Jazz/Fusion   Read more