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Playlist: Joyride Media Holiday Specials

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A Christmas Gift For You

From Joyride Media | Part of the Holiday Programming Extravaganzas series | 59:00

The original rock and roll Christmas album returns.

Xmasgift_small The inside story behind this 1963 album featuring performances by The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans that raised the bar for pop/rock arrangements of classic holiday songs.  The All Music Guide says,  “This is the Christmas album by which all later holiday releases had to be judged,” and Rolling Stone lists it as one of the best albums ever made.  Includes interviews with singers Darlene Love and LaLa Brooks, musicians Nino Tempo, Don Randi and Hal Blaine.  Hosted by Anthony DeCurtis.  

Songs of Joy and Peace: The Yo-Yo Ma Holiday Party

From Joyride Media | Part of the Holiday Programming Extravaganzas series | 59:00

Celebrate the Holidays with Yo-Yo Ma and his friends

Yoyosjp_small Imagine a musical party that celebrates the hopes, dreams and joy that animates seasonal festivals the world over. That is what inspired Yo-Yo Ma to create "Songs of Joy and Peace: The Yo-Yo Ma Holiday Party" with a remarkable group of friends.

Hosted by John Schaefer, this one-hour holiday special combines the joy of music with the gift of discovery as shared and performed by friends old and new. James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Renee Fleming, The Silk Road Ensemble, Jake Shimabukuro and others discuss the collaborations they recorded with Ma.


TRACK LIST:

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Joy To The World  (with Dave Brubeck)
Wassail/All Through The Night  (with Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile)
Here Comes The Sun  (with James Taylor)
Touch The Hand Of Love  (with Renee Fleming)
You Couldn't Be Cuter  (with Diana Krall)
The Wexford Carol  (with Alison Krauss)
Happy Xmas (War is Over)  (with Jake Shimabukuro)
Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)/Auld Lang Syne (with Chris Botti)
Kuai Lei (with the Silk Road Ensemble)

A Joyful Noise: Handel's Messiah Rocks

From Joyride Media | Part of the Holiday Programming Extravaganzas series | 59:00

Mix one part Handel with one part rock band, orchestra and choir.

Messiahrockspic_small John Schaefer from WNYC-FM (New York) hosts this hour of music and conversation about HANDEL'S MESSIAH ROCKS – a new treatment of one of our most revered holiday choral works with rock vocals, guitars and drums backed by a full orchestra.  This is a great companion piece to the public TV concert special that premiered this past summer with rebroadcasts coming this December.  Check local listings.  This program will be great for any format to air over the holidays.

Kelly Clarkson - Wrapped in Red

From Joyride Media | 54:00

One hour special features Kelly Clarkson's holiday memories and stories about the songs on her new holiday music album, Wrapped in Red.

Kelly-clarkson-wrapped-in-red-album-cover_small One hour special features Kelly Clarkson's holiday memories and stories about the songs on her new holiday music album, Wrapped in Red.

Carlos

From Joyride Media | 59:30

One hour special celebrates the life of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana for Hispanic Heritage Month

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___carlos_show One hour special celebrates the life of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song

From Joyride Media | 59:00

One hour radio special goes behind the making of the new film, "Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song," as well as the histories of the legendary artist and song that both inspired the movie.

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  • Producer: True Tone Media Group
  • Host: Amanda Shires
  • Premiere Date: July 15, 2022
  • Broadcast Window: Summer 2022
  • Interviews: Leonard Cohen archival footage. Exclusive content from film-makers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine and journalist Larry Ratso Sloman. Comments about Cohen's influence from members of Mountain Goats, Old 97s and Cold War Kids. Film excerpts featuring Rufus Wainwright, Glen Hansard, John Lissauer and Judy Collins. Special appearance by Rita Houston (WFUV New York).
  • Music: live and studio versions of "Hallelujah" performed by Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Brandi Carlile, plus more Cohen favorites. 

 

Take Me To The River New Orleans

From Joyride Media | 59:00

The official radio companion to the film, "Take Me To the River New Orleans." The Story of of NOLA's diverse music culture told through a series of unique recording sessions.

Main-tmttr-nola_small Program is currently in production with broadcast premieres expected by April 29, 2022.  Until finished show is posted here, preview music and excerpts you will hear in the program.  Full songs can also be download for radio airplay.  Stay tuned for more details.  

Prince: The Story of Diamonds and Pearls

From True Tone Media Group | 59:00

The story of Prince's 1991 album "Diamonds and Pearls," as told through its hits and outtakes, live recordings, and interviews with members of the New Power Generation band.

Princedp The story of Prince's 1991 album "Diamonds and Pearls," its many hits and out-takes, the New Power Generation band assembled for this release, and how they took the show on the road. Host/producer Andrea Swensson (formerly of MPR's The Current) interviews most members of the NPG, needle drops hits from the original album like "Cream, " "Gett Off," and the title track, and introduces many of the previously unreleased songs and demos unearthed for a new deluxe box set.

Exclusive and archival New Power Generation band members Rosie Gaines, Michael Bland, Levi Seacer Jr, Tommy Barbarella, Tony Mosely, Sonny Thompson, and Kirk Johnson.

Songs in the cuesheet below include the hits and fan favorite tracks from the original album, previously unreleased songs, alternate takes, b-sides and live recordings now available on the "Diamond and Pearls Super Deluxe Box Set" noted by *, and excerpts from earlier Prince releases marked by +.

The Return of Tanya Tucker

From True Tone Media Group | 59:00

Musicians Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings and director Kathlyn Horan present the stories behind the film "The Return of Tanya Tucker"

Tanya_show_prx Cameras rolled as Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings coaxed country legend, Tanya Tucker, back into the studio. They didn't know if the footage would ever become a film. They didn't even know if they'd wind up with an album. This program, The Return of Tanya Tucker, details the inside stories behind both...While I'm Livin', 2020 Grammy winner for Best Country Album and Best Country Song ("Bring My Flowers Now"), and the documentary feature, The Return of Tanya Tucker.