Past Program - Music

American Routes Saturday

Hosted by Nick Spitzer   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 7:00am

American Routes Saturday is a weekly, abbreviated one-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, presenting a broad range of American music — blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. Now in our 15th year on the air, American Routes explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music — and how they are distinguished.

Beale Street Caravan

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Beale Street Caravan, the most widely distributed Blues radio program in the world, attracts more than 2.4 million listeners each week. Produced in The Home of the Blues - Memphis, Tennessee - Beale Street Caravan covers the world with the heartfelt sounds and colorful stories of the Blues and its music makers.

Before the Dawn

Hosted by

Jessica Thomas hosts this hopeful program

Blue Room Live

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Blue Room Live is a series of live concert recording and interviews with the artists. The object of this show is to shine a light on the fact that Jazz influences all other styles of music and vice versa.

Cat’s in the Bag

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Cat's in the bag is a mixed bowl of nuts at a local pub or the collected pool of sweat in the middle of the floor at your favorite club.The show is based off new music releases and emerging artists. The playlist is based off my current mood of the week, and is an ever evolving set with a heavy rotation that pushes the show's weekly agenda ashore and then steadily fades away to a new tide of music, always in sync with the changing of the moon's cycle. Genres you can expect to hear: Rock, Pop, Electronic, Folk, Blues, Jazz,, R&B, Hip-Hop, and esques of each genre listed.

Coffeehouse Radio Show

Hosted by

Contemporary singer/songwriters

Compartiendo en Familia

Hosted by Isidro Carlos

Spanish Language Public Advocacy and music.

Compartiendo en Noche

Hosted by Isidro Carlos

Las Tunas Latinas

Cool Oldies Cafe

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Monday at 6:00am

Creature Power Radio

Hosted by Ani Mal   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 12:00am

A magical midnight adventure that takes the listener off the mainstream path of and into epochs of upbeat musical treasures rarely heard on the commercial radio. Join us in examining these precious relics that DO NOT belong in a museum, but throughout the free flowing airwaves of time and space, where they can be enjoyed by beings on every plane. Creature Power Radio: Keeping hearts beating into the night!

Deep Threes

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Monday at 3:00 am

Deep Threes is the weekly radio show that brings you eclectic instrumental soundscapes that fuse jazz, electronica, soundtracks, modern classical, experimental music and more. “Deep” is a nod to the deep tracks of the past. “Threes” refers to the MP3s that fill up our hard drives and computing clouds.

Since going on the air in 2010, Deep Threes has brought the listener long pieces that take music beyond boundaries. New releases from independent artists. Rediscovered gems from the past. Compelling pieces with room to breathe. Music with bite, passion and depth.

Donne del Mondo

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 2:00 am

A weekly showcase of Global music by women.

Dr. Mike’s Early Morning Medicine Show

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Show description coming soon!

Eclectics

Hosted by Rebecca Roche

Eclectics is a (variety) music showcase. This will be the first place you will hear many local artists, as well as national and international musicians, such as Sheryl Crow, Brollywacker, Shona Laing, David Hakan, Nick Lowe, The Rainmakers, Jen Raz, Mike Cross, David Lindley, Nellie McKay, The Samples, Dana Lyons.

Electronic Elevation

Hosted by

Electronic is intended for Electro Aural Exploration, covering a diverse blend of genre melding unlike any other program available.

Freeform Fryday with Arjay

Hosted by Arjay

Progressive, psychedelic and classic rock that's rooted in the 70's and still growing strong today. Featuring music from legendary, obscure and cutting edge artists that will blow your mind.

Groove Juice Special

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Groove Juice Special is a superfun show for kids and playful people of all ages. You’ll hear great music, interviews, special guests, stories, birthday shout outs and upcoming family events.

Jamband Junction

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"Jamband Junction" plays classic to modern Jam Band music, including Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Phish and Widespread Panic, as well as local and regional music. We also put an emphasis on live performances.

Kadesh Flow and the Deshtet live from The Summer Concert at The Kansas City Museum.

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Kansas City Rockhouse

Hosted by Marshall Barber

ROCKHOUSE, the home of hard hittin' gut-bustin' R&B, soul, roots rock n roll, and gleeby rhythms. Hear
the classics, not the cliches of rock n soul!

Larry’s Freak Out

Hosted by

Larry's Freak Out is a cyclonic experience of rock, alternative, blues and classic country. A musical journey across the tonal landscape, the combination of rock masterpieces of the 60's and 70's and current interpretations of the genre causes even the most traveled of music aficionados to Freak Out.

Late Nite Level Up

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Late Night Level Up, is a high energy mix of RnB and Hip Hop fusion. Capturing sounds from the newest releases as well as some classics. This is bound to be a favorite for millenials looking for great music after hours. This show runs Saturday night/early Sunday Morning from 1am - 4am.

Latin Explosion

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 3:00 am

Latin Explosion is a musical journey through the vast world of 20th Century salsa, latin jazz and Cuban music with host Juan Montenegro. Latin Explosion originally aired daily on Chicago radio in the 70’s and 80’s. Different artists will be highlighted in every episode so each show will be unique.

Main St. Mojo

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Main Street Mojo, fills the Thursday afternoon Blues slot from 3 to 6 pm with a rotating cast of KKFI DJ’s.

Mind The Gap

Hosted by J Zed

The Official Kansas City Home for the UK Dance Underground, exclusively on 90.1 FM KKFI, presented by J Zed, Saturday nights from 10-11 PM CT.

Moby’s Trip

Hosted by

Moby's Trip is a show chock full of buttery psychedelic music goodness with existential sprinkles. Its a rock-n-roll show and a breath mint recommended by four out of five doctors. Anything could turn up here. There's a little saying we have 'round here, "Radio...it's just not your audio wallpaper anymore." C'mon on by for a listen. It only bites if you let it. And you'll want to let it. I promise.

Monday Morning Buzz

Hosted by Mike Lytle

Night Train

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Monday at 2:00 am

Deep cuts from many vaults---African, Jamaican, soul/funk, jazz and vintage blues.

Nocturnal Love

Hosted by KC   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 2:00am

A wide variety of music hosted by KC.

Nuestra Musica

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 12:00am

With the syndicated program Nuestra Música (Our Music) we present the rhythms and folklore of Latin America, Spain and Portugal. From Tango to Flamenco and all things Latin in between. The show explores the native instruments, languages and traditions played in 22 countries and one territory. Other than Spanish and Portuguese, Nuestra Música presents songs in the following languages: Quechua, Mapuche, Guarani, Nahuatl, Gallego, Spanish Basque, and Catalan.

Hosted by long time Sarasota resident Mariano Vera: formerly art and literature critic in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Washington D.C.

Among many styles we present: Tango, Chacarera, Baguala, Zamba with a, "Z," and Samba with an, "S," Bossa Nova, Cumbia, Llanero, Vallenato, Merengue, Parrandera, Son, Bolero, Ranchera, Corrido, Marimba, Fado, Flamenco, Sevillanas, Jota, Blues, Jazz, Danzon, and Mambo.

The Countries are: Argentina // Bolivia // Brazil // Cape Verde // Chile // Colombia // Costa Rica // Cuba // Dominican Republic // Ecuador // El Salvador // Guatemala // Honduras // Mexico // Nicaragua // Panama // Paraguay // Peru // Portugal // Puerto Rico // Spain // Uruguay // Venezuela //

Old G’s Hangout

Hosted by   •  Listen live Ever Wednesday at 3:00pm

"Old G's Hangout," said by many is second to none, and DJ Groovy Grant's music library consists of Old School, R & B, Jazz, Gospel and some one-of-a-kind records.

Our 6-String World

Hosted by Pilsbury

Our 6-String World is mainly 21st Century Music that features the guitar with emphasis on Blues/Rock and Rock.

ProgNosis

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Thursday from 2:00am to 5:00am

A weekly program devoted to the best of the progressive rock music genre, from its earliest progenitors to the latest neo-prog acts (and everything in between)

Reverend Rob’s Rock and Roll Revival

Hosted by Rev Rob

"He's a rebel and he never ever does any good, just because he doesn't do what anybody else does" ... Reverend Rob on the mic playing the songs I know you like. Climb aboard this early Sunday morning time machine as we turn back the clock to the birth of rock. We’ll stroll down memory lane to your favorites and more from the pop, rock, doo wop, r & b, and soul of the 1950's and ‘60's. From The Ad Libs to The Zombies and all in between it's your chance to dance to a happening scene.

Rise and Shine

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Thursday at 6:00am

Music variety

Rock n’ Soul Jukebox

Hosted by

Rock an’ Soul Jukebox presents the great songs from the days when 45 rpm records ruled the world.

Sabor Latino

Hosted by

Latino Music, including Tropical, Regional Mexican, salsa, Nortenas, Cumbia, Banda, Berengue, Duranguense, Bachata, and Mariachi. We also air letters and greetings that listeners send to program hosts.

Show Me Mix Show

Hosted by Christopher Edwards   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 8:00pm

Hip-Hop is a huge part of the artistic community in Kansas City and our mission is to recognize that very fact. The Show-Me Mix Show is a radio show created to cultivate the hip-hop rhythm of Kansas City featuring artists such as MC Reach, Soul Servers, Godson, Young Fierce, The Brain from Fifth Lane and Lez Izmore.

Something, Anything

Hosted by Dr Mike

Dr. Mike plays anything...

Stormin’ Norman’s Rock and Roll Stew

Hosted by Stormin’ Norman

Progressive, psychedelic and classic rock that's rooted in the 70's and still growing strong today. Featuring music from legendary, obscure and cutting edge artists that will blow your mind.

Sunday Start

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Sunday Start

The After Party

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The Boogie Bridge

Hosted by Jason Vivone   •  Listen live Every Thursday at 3:00pm

The Boogie Bridge was a real place in Jason Vivone's hometown, where he heard tales of the great legends of blues just playing on the other side of that bridge in joints you could only imagine.

The Fusion Funkmeister

Hosted by Barry Jackson

A mix of Jazz-Fusion, “Fonk” (not funk!) and old school R&B with an emphasis on bands with tight rhythm sections and dynamic horn sections.

The Graveyard Shift

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A mash-up of blues, R&B, soul, Americana, folk, bluegrass, jazz and country through the early morning.

The Totally Epic 80’s Show

Hosted by DJ Mason   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 2:00am

Take a journey into the 80s with DJ Mason on “The Totally Epic 80’s Show”. The show generates an upbeat tone dedicated to several genres specific to the 80’s music. New Wave, Rock, Funk and Punk as they are blended together ever Saturday morning from 2:00AM to 5:00AM. “The Totally Epic 80’s Show” will be dedicated towards putting a spring in your step and taking you “ Back In Time” in an iconic era of Big Hair, Big Shoulder Pads, Big Boom Box’s and it was “ Hip To Be Square”!!!

The Wire

Hosted by   •  Listen live Every Friday at 12:00am

Kool Wayne and his crew host overnight hip/hop, news, and talk.

Tuesday Before Sunrise

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Tuesday at 2am.

Music variety.

Tuesday Morning Buzz

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Tuesday Morning Medicine Show

Hosted by Dr Mike

Dr. Mike brings us classic country, western swing, bluegrass and cowboy songs.

Vibes with Val

Hosted by

Please join me, Val Baul AKA The Anything Gal as we ride the vibes of our lives up and down the roller coaster of life, ranging from Black Eyed Peas to Pink Floyd to Prodigy to Jack Johnson to Macy Gray to Poe to Portishead to Depeche Mode to Rage Against the Machine to Tchaikovsky to Tiesto to the Be Good Tanyas to Tracy Chapman to Tool.

Voodoo Kittens

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The Voodoo Kittens offer a special breed of afternoon blues entertainment. We start with the old masters and end up with contemporary blues. Along the way, the Kittens keep it real by throwing in musical styles which are offshoots of blues or were heavily influenced by and/or blended with blues to produce new sounds: rockabilly, R&B, early soul, country, jazz, zydeco, Cajun, swamp pop, and anything else that might temporarily sway our feline senses.

Wee Small Hours

Hosted by Dr Mike   •  Listen live Every Saturday at 2:00am

Dr. Mike plays jazz in the "Wee Small Hours" of Saturday morning.  This is a temporary program while Radio Nicopisa is on a brief hiatus.

WomanSong

Hosted by Linda Wilson

WomanSong is women-centered music telling stories of women's lives, hosted by Linda Wilson