This week, Bill Shapiro brings you newly-released material from a man he calls “the most fascinating musical artist of the last half-century”: Bob…

Aaron Neville will perform October 4th in Cyprus Avenue Live at The Folly Theater. This week's show is devoted to his music, including his more recent…

In the spotlight this week: the music of Sam Baker. Baker will perform September 28th at The Folly Theater, in the Cyprus Avenue Live celebration of our…

KCUR and the Folly Theater will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Cyprus Avenue with a live event at the Folly on Saturday, September 28.The celebration…

This week, a celebration of some outstanding musicians who rarely receive recognition: the back-up singers. We explore portions of the soundtrack from the…

As we get closer to the 35th Anniversary of Cyprus Avenue, we revisit the first-ever musical concept featured on the show: Ballads by Rockers.Track…

In Part Four of this series, we take a look back at some of the more noteworthy music that came along in 2005 and 2006.Track List:"All I’m Thinking About”…

This week on Cyprus Avenue, we focus on the music – and the musical impact – of the late, great Otis Redding.Track List: "Shout Bamalama” – Mickey Murray…

On this week’s archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Cootie Williams with our special guest Stan Kessler. We connect with…

This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Philly Joe Jones with our special guest Tommy Ruskin. On the funny side of things, Dr. Pearl…

This week on Cyprus Avenue, we feature newly-released music from some outstanding female artists.Track List:"Can You Get to That” – Mavis Staples “No Way…

This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Louis Jordan with our special guest Bryan Redmond. On the funny side, Dr. Pearl prescribes some…