From the Isle of Music, August 4-10: This week, we look at the career of the late Mongo Santamaria, who left us a vast and diverse body of work recorded in Cuba and the United States. The broadcasts take place:… Leer más ›
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
FTIOM & UBMP, July 28-August 3
From the Isle of Music, July 28-August 3: This week, our special guest is Athanai, whose album Regresar was the winner of the Contemporary Song category of Cubadisco 2019. . The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, July 12-27
From the Isle of Music, July 21-27: This week, a Cuban dance party with some excellent charangas including Orquesta Estrellas de la Charanga, Enrique Álvarez, and Ritmo Oriental. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, July 14-20
From the Isle of Music, July 14-20: This week, our guest is Harold López-Nussa, who will share his latest Jazz release with us. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, Julio 7-13
From the Isle of Music, July 7-13: This week, we listen to some of the International Prize winners of Cubadisco 2019. Some of the music is classical, and some of it is for dancing. The broadcasts take place: 1. For… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, June 30-July 6
From the Isle of Music, June 30–July 6: This week our special guest is Arlenys Rodríguez, who in addition to her own projects has performed with NG La Banda and collaborated with several other artists. The broadcasts take place: 1…. Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, June 23-29
From the Isle of Music, June 23-29: No interviews this week. Instead, we listen to some selections from EGREM’s 45 D’lujo and 55 D’lujo compilation series. The 12-CD set for 55 d’lujo has over 200 songs and was awarded a… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, Junio 16-22
From the Isle of Music, June 16-22: This week our special guest is Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, whose new album Italuba Big Band Live was the winner of the Jazz category of Cubadisco 2019. This is one of our rare… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, Junio 9-15
From the Isle of Music, June 9-15, 2019: This week we listen to the winner and many of the nominees in the Música Bailable (Dance Music) category of Cubadisco 2019. Put on your dancing shoes before you tune in. The… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, June 2-8, 2019
From the Isle of Music, June 2-8: No interviews this week, instead we feature the music of Grupo Afrocuba, one of the best Jazz/Fusion bands in Cuba in the 1970s and 1980s The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, May 12-June 1
From the Isle of Music, May 12-June 1 (three weeks): A. May 12-18: Special guest Marcos Morales presents his new Jazz recording “Ruinas”. B. May 19-25: Cuban dance party with various groups C. May 26-June 1: Special guest Carlos Miyares… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, May 5-11
From the Isle of Music, May 5-11, 2019: Part 2 of 2 Parts: We finish our discussion of “Las Oscuras Leyendas de Chano Pozo” with its author, Ricardo Oropesa, while listening to some important recordings by Chano. Our other special… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, 28 Abril a 4 de Mayo
From the Isle of Music, April 28-May 4, 2019: Part 1 of 2 Parts: We discuss the book “Las Oscuras Leyendas de Chano Pozo” with its author, Ricardo Oropesa, while listening to some important recordings by Chano. Fascinating history plus… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, April 21-27
From the Isle of Music, April 21-27, 2019: No guest this week – instead, we honor Jazz Appreciation Month with an hour of excellent Cuban Jazz from some outstanding artists living in the United States and Mexico. The broadcasts take… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, April 14-20, 2019
From the Isle of Music, April 14-20, 2019: No guest this week – instead, we honor Jazz Appreciation Month with an hour of excellent Cuban Jazz from some of its masters. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, April 7-13, 2019
From the Isle of Music, April 7-13, 2019: In honor of their current tour of the United States, we are rebroadcasting our interview (plus music) with Cimafunk, the new Funk sensation from Cuba. In the second half of the episode,… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, March 31-April 6
From the Isle of Music, March 31-April 6, 2019 In a very special treat for our Russian-speaking listeners, our special guest this week is Robert Kel Torres, who has worked in Russia and sings some of his songs in Russian…. Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, March 24-30
From the Isle of Music, March 24-30, 2019 This week, our special guest is pianist/composer/bandleader Alejandro Falcón, who will share some of the recording Rompiendo la Rutina by Alejandro Falcón y Charanga Rubalcalba, a 2018 Cubadisco nominee. Part 2 of the… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, March 17-23, 2019
From the Isle of Music, March 17-23, 2019 This week we listen to songs from several of the nominees (and the winner) of the Rock category of Cubadisco 2018. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, February 24-March 16, 2019
From the Isle of Music, February 24-March 16, 2019: Our next three weeks: A. February 24-March 2: Our special guest is Yadiel Bolaño, the leader of La Tabla, whose album Tablero was nominated in the Música Bailable – Nuevos Talentos… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, February 17-23
From the Isle of Music, February 17-23, 2019: This week, our guest Pablo Menéndez, leader of Mezcla, shares some of their album Pure Mezcla with us and talks about their current projects. Also, some vintage music from Irakere. The broadcasts… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, February 10-16
From the Isle of Music, February 10-February 16, 2019: This week, our guest Erik Alejandro Rodríguez brings the Funk with the music of the sensational group Cimafunk, whose album Terapia was a Cubadisco 2018 nominee. We also listen to some… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, February 3-9
From the Isle of Music, February 3-February 9, 2019: This week, our special guest is vocalist Emilia Morales, who will speak with us about her career and share some music from her new album Sentimientos. Also, some charanga for dancing…. Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, Jan 27-Feb 2
From the Isle of Music, January 27-February 2, 2019: This week, our special guests are from Ecos del Tivoli, whose album Tributo a Rafael Hernández won the Tradición Sonera category of Cubadisco 2018. Also, music from the album Un Time… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, January 20-26
From the Isle of Music, January 20-26: This week, we feature the music of Ramon Valle, winner of the Instrumental Music category in Cubadisco 2018 as well as a nominee in the Jazz Soloist and Jazz Ensemble categories. All this… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, January 13-19
From the Isle of Music, January 13-19: This week, we feature the music of Ramon Valle, winner of the Instrumental Music category in Cubadisco 2018 as well as a nominee in the Jazz Soloist and Jazz Ensemble categories. All this… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, January 6-12
From the Isle of Music, January 6-12: Happy 2019! This week, our special guest is Wilmer Ferrán Jimenez, leader of Rumbatá, whose album Gracias a la rumba was awarded a Cubadisco in 2018 in the Tradición Afrocubana category. Also, some… Leer más ›
FTIOM, UBMP & Uncle Bill’s Rockless NYE Special
From the Isle of Music, December 30-January 5: This week, we celebrate the new year with a Cuban dance party including some new music that most of you have not heard before plus great music from past decades. The broadcasts… Leer más ›
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, December 16-22
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, December 16-22
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedule, Nov-25-Dec 1
Programación de From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedule, Nov-25-Dec 1 From the Isle of Music, November 25-December 1: This week, our special guest is Diego Gutierrez, whose album Palante el Mambo! won the Fusion category… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, November 18-24
Próximos programas de From the Isle of Music y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot From the Isle of Music, November 18-24 :This week, we listen to music from the winners of the Academic Music (concert music) categories of Cubadisco 2018 and some… Leer más ›
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Programaciones de From the Isle of Music, November 4-10, 2018 y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, November 4 and 6, 2018. This week, our special guest is Alberto Lescay, leader of FORMAS, whose excellent Afro NuJazz album Escape won the Opera Prima… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, Oct 28-Nov 3
Próximos programas de : From the Isle of Music, October 28-November 3 y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Oct 28 & 30, 2018. No interviews this week, rather we feature music from Libre de Pecado by Beatriz Márquez, which won the… Leer más ›
FTIOM & UBMP, 21-27 de Octubre
Nuevos programas de From the Isle of Music y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot para los días 21-27 de Octubre. Our special guest this week is Samuel Formell, leader of the legendary Los Van Van, whose new album Legado won a… Leer más ›
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, Oct, 7-13
Nuevos Programas de From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, Oct, 7-13
From the Isle of Music – Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Proximos programas de From the Isle of Music, September 16-October 6 y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, Sept. 9-15
Nuevos Capitulos de From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules, Sept. 9-15
The Charlie-Prince Show , From the Isle of Music y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Próximas emisiones de The Charlie-Prince Show , From the Isle of Music y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot.
From the Isle of Music y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Emisiones de los programas : From the Isle of Music, del 26 de agosto al 1 de septiembre y Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Sunday, August 26 & Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Sun, July 22 & Tues, July 24, 2018
Episode 72 presents some very entertaining Assyrian music from different countries. UBMP thanks Alexandra the Romanian Bellydancer for introducing us to some of the music used in this episode.
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot schedules
From the Isle of Music, June 3-9 This week, a potent mix of Cuban Nueva Onda, Rock and progressive Charanga from the 1970s and early 1980s. 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of… Leer más ›
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
From the Isle of Music, May 20-26: No interviews this week, rather a concert hall of Academic, Chamber and Concert music recorded in Cuba. Four opportunities to listen on shortwave: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target… Leer más ›
