Music Roundup:
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 9.1.10
This edition of the Music Roundup features the story of King Sunny Ade, one of the giants of Nigerian music, and his ‘syncro-system’ style of juju music.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 8.25.10
A special event to mark the publication of Wichita Jazz and Vice Between the World Wars.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 8.18.10
Robbie Fulks’ surprising and smart set of Michael Jackson covers on a recent release called Happy. Plus summer driving music from Sheryl Crow, a 20th anniversary summer tour and two-disc set from the Black Crowes and the ‘Summer of Love’ returns to McPherson.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 8.11.10
Singer-songwriters, veteran and new, dominate this week’s lineup of concerts around the region.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 8.4.10
Throughout August, KMUW’s Global Village features the music of Van Morrison in advance of his 65th birthday on the last day of the month.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 7.28.10
In this edition of the Music Roundup we run down several high profile shows in town for the coming week.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 7.21.10
It’s a week to get the blues - blues music, that is, here and around the region. Plus additional local shows, including a benefit for Haiti (see our events calendar for a list of sponsoring organizations that have advance tickets for that event).
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 7.14.10
This week, the Music Roundup focuses in on several enduring veterans with shows around the region.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 7.7.10
This week’s Music Roundup explores the evolution of mandolin music and a remarkable and diverse new project from two master mandolists, Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 6.30.10
In this edition of the Music Roundup we check out a busy holiday weekend for live music in Wichita.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 6.23.10
This week on the Music Roundup - several regional world music dates, plus New Orleans migrates north.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 6.16.10
In this edition of the Music Roundup, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of blues great Howlin’ Wolf.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 6.9.10
Local shows including some season favorites, and festivals including two free blues fests for the coming week - in this edition of the Music Roundup.
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 6.2.10
In this edition of the Music Roundup: In defense of polka!
Chris Heim’s Music Roundup 5.26.10
In this edition of the Music Roundup, we run down one of the big regional blues festivals and one of several blues books that have been recently published.
