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On this program Continuum presents recordings by two very early "early music ensembles", the New York Pro Musica, under the direction of founder Noah Greenberg, and the New York Renaissance Band, under the direction of founder Sally Logemann.These ensembles present early dance music by Michael Praetorius (c.1571-1621) and Tylman Susato (c.1500-c.1561-4). Heard are excerpts from Praetorius' compositions of dances known as "Terpsichore", named after the Muse of the Dance. Recordings used are: Praetoriius - Susato (New York Pro Musica) Universal EMD 80565 and Praetorius - Excerpts from Terpsichorie (New York Renaissance Band) Arabesque Z6531.

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Baby Washington grew up in Harlem and became a noted R&B solo singer for Neptune Records with hits like “The Time” and then “That’s How Heartaches are Made” for Sue Records. But she started her career as a girl group singer, with the Hearts and the Jaynetts. Baby shared with me stories from the road and the stage including a pivotal moment that occurred backstage with the Hearts.

Patrick Madden and Stephanie Grace co-hosted Friday's show.

It's full on festival time in the state that knows how to fest better than most – except once again, due to pandemic restrictions, there are no fests right now. Though with vaccines widely available, and the recent easing of Covid-19 rules, a future with safe public gatherings suddenly doesn’t seem so implausible. Inspired by WWOZ and local restaurants whipping up everything from cheesy crawfish bread to high-proof strawberry lemonade, on this week's show, we look back at some of our favorite festival experiences as we gaze hopefully into the future.

Continuum hosts Milton Scheuermann, Jr. and Thais St. Julien present a program of Renaissance Band Music.

Musaica violist and president Bruce Owen joins us by phone.

On this week’s edition of Le Show Harry digs into the show’s archives for an interview with Allen Toussaint. They discuss Toussaint’s career, the New Orleans music scene and the many collaborators he wrote for, worked with, and produced. Toussaint passed away in 2015.

Continuum hosts Milton Scheuermann, Jr. and Thais St. Julien explore the songs of 15th century minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein.

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