Music Tastings
KMUW has a new series called Music Tastings. These evenings allow participants to learn more about genres of music, how it is created, and how geography, world events, and society inform the music. Each Tasting features a different host with expertise and samples of a selected genre or aspect of the music industry.
Make Your Reservation with a five-dollar gratuity, to hold your spot. There are only 25 spots available, so register now. The 2010 Music Tastings season will be held at Audio Dimensions, at 21st and Webb. The presentation will begin at 7:00pm.
April 13th—Mark Foley discussing Alternative Rock.
Foley is Assistant Professor of Double Bass and Electric Bass, and Principal Double Bass in the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
May 11th—Frank Dudgeon discussing Folk Music
Frank Dudgeon is KMUW’s Morning Edition Host.
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