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The Motif: In community with the Nation of Islam

Airs at: Sat, 02/08/2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  The Nation of Islam was an important part of Black culture in the 1960's. It brought about social, educational, and economic change for the community. Yugen took time at the end of The Motif  enjoyed an hour a recovering and re-examining an too-oft-neglected part of Port... Read more

Anthem of the Sun - Honoring Black History & Garth Hudson/The Band

Airs at: Sat, 02/08/2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Today's first hour of the show will be featuring songs that Jerry Garcia played that were written by black musicians and songwriters. Some of the songwriters include Smokey Robinson, Ashford & Simpson and Martha Reeves.  The 2nd hour will start off with long run by Widespre... Read more

Swing 'n' Country with Wayne & Kathy

Airs at: Sat, 02/08/2025 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for Swing 'n' Country
Saturday's program is a re-broadcast of Swing 'n' Country w/Wayne & Kathy first airing on August 8, 2020. The entire program was devoted to playing songs written by prolific songwriter Cindy Walker. Cindy Walker (July 20, 1917 – March 23, 2006) was an American songwriter, ... Read more

A Matter Of Public Records / Episode #87

Airs at: Sat, 02/08/2025 at 3:00am - 6:00am
On this morning's show, Lou Reed, David Bowie, John Cale, etc. etc. Read more

Stupid KBOOpid: A Valentine's Pop-Up Gallery

Airs at: Fri, 02/07/2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Produced for First Friday Art Walk
Will you be KBOO's Valentine? KBOO will be hosting a Valentine's themed pop-up event on Feb. 7th from 6-10pm at our Portland studio at 20 SE 8th Ave. as part of the Central Eastside's First Friday Art Walk! The event will feature local artists, vendors, and live music, as ... Read more

Fresh Tunes for February on The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 02/07/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for The Songcircle
Join guest host Dan Shramek for The Songcircle this Friday at 1:30pm as we share some fresh new music from Cristina Vane, Jason Isbell, Gary Louris (The Jayhawks), Liv Greene, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Alice Howe, and others, and enjoy favorites from Waxahatchie, Joan... Read more

Remembering Nikki Giovanni, Part 2

Airs at: Thu, 02/06/2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for Black Book Talk
But, we realized there was so much more to share, so we're returning with more poems, comments and hopefully insights from you, our listeners .  If you'd like to share a favorite Nikki Giovanni poem or memory, call in on 503-231-8187. By speaking her words, we lift and pre... Read more

The Jazz Keeps Coming!

Airs at: Wed, 02/05/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for The World of Jazz
Singer/songwriter/musician Jordan Lewis will be in the studio. Read more

Pastures of Plenty February 5, 2025 Tributes to Peter Yarrow and Diane Karl

Airs at: Wed, 02/05/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
Produced for Pastures of Plenty
Today’s program is dedicated to the memory of Diane Karl, who died in December 2024. Diane brought so much joy to our world during the 27 years she hosted the Early Morning Gumbo program every Tuesday morning on KBOO radio in Portland, OR. She had a magical gift for takin... Read more

🔊Heaven Is My Roof🔊

Airs at: Wed, 02/05/2025 at 12:00am - 3:00am
Produced for Ital Vibes
Hand Crafted Reggae Mixxing✨ This week we have a nice assortment of Vintage Disco Mix, Dubwise, a blazing 90s segment & so much more🔥 **Live & Direct ^^ Mixxed to the Maxx** Read more