R. Australia Highlights CXLVII (w/c Jul 17)
John A. Figliozzi
Here are some weekday listening suggestions for Radio Australia. Days
and times are UTC with times and frequencies reflecting best reported
for shortwave reception in North America. (Frequencies reported by
European listeners are set out at the end of this bulletin.) + denotes
that a program was first broadcast previous to the listed time; *denotes
a program produced by RA (all others are produced at Radio National or
at other ABC domestic networks as noted); % denotes that the listed
program is available on-demand from the RA internet site. T indicates
that a printed transcript of the program is available at the RA Internet
site.
Mon..-Fri. 0310 on 15515 - MARGARET THROSBY INTERVIEW - A conversation
with a special guest, playing their favourite music and telling their
own stories. The names of this week's guests were not available at the
time this bulletin was prepared. Click on
<http://www.abc.net.au/classic/guests.htm> for further details.
[Produced by ABC Classic FM.] (Sole broadcast.)
Mon.-Fri. 0510 on 15515 - PACIFIC BEAT* - Focuses in on the island
nations which depend on the Pacific Ocean for their existence, drawing
on Australian based reporters and correspondents throughout the region
to report on the events and issues affecting the region and interviews
with political leaders, newsmakers, and the people who make the "Pacific
beat". (Repeated Mon.-Fri. 0710. There is also a daily morning edition
of this news magazine which airs Sun-Thu. from 1810-2100. For regular
updates of the reports featured on the program, click on
<http://www.abc.net.au/ra/pacbeat/> anytime.) T %
+Mon. 0640 on 21740 - MUSIC DELI - Folk, traditional and acoustic music,
and world music, with a strong emphasis on Australian performance of
these musical styles - at festivals, in concerts and special recordings
made for the program in ABC studios around the country. [Ed. Note: Since
this program airs first on Saturday's domestically, a playlist is
usually available by first airing on RA. Click on
<http://www.abc.net.au/rn/music/deli/index/MusicDeliChronoIdx.htm>.]
(First broadcast Sun. 2240; also Mon. 1605.)
+Mon.-Fri. 1105 on 9580 - ASIA-PACIFIC* - In-depth coverage of major
events in corporate and financial circles from the region that is home
to half the world's population. (First broadcast Mon.-Fri. 1005; another
edition Mon.-Thu. 2310; Tue.-Sat. 0010. Updated information anytime via
<http://www.abc.net.au/ra/asiapac/>.) T %
Mon.-Fri. 1135 on 9580 - LIFE MATTERS - A unique daily interview program
about social change and day-to-day life. There are three regular
features each week. Every Tuesday, in 'Personal Column', Geraldine
Doogue takes a letter or e-mails describing a personal or ethical
dilemma and puts it to our panel for comment or advice. Regular guests
include psychotherapist Stephanie Dowrick, author of 'Forgiveness and
Other Acts of Love', and Bob Montgomery, Professor of Psychology at Bond
University. Other regular panel discussions are on Monday, 'This Life',
which looks at social policy issues and on Friday, 'Rear View', which
debates the story of the week. (Sole broadcast.) T
Mon.-Thu. 1205 on 9580 - LATE NIGHT LIVE - Billed as "the chat show for
thinking listeners", LNL is unique in its coverage of the important
debates of our time, ranging across politics, philosophy, international
news and cultural concerns. Host Phillip Adams is one of Australia's
best known broadcasters, columnists and commentators.
Mon.-Fri. 1315 on 9580 - THE PLANET - Good, heartfelt, inspiring music
from around the world, hosted by Lucky Oceans (Mon.-Thu.) and Geraldine
Mallet (Fri.). This week's shows:
Mon. - ONNO" is a very haunting CD. It's intimately connected to two
things: the ancient musical heritage of Armenia, and the death of the
man for whom the CD is named. As a percussionist, and sometimes as
vocalist, you'll find the name of ARTO TUNCBOYACIYAN in the small print
on many good records, across genres. He also co-leads the quintet,
"NIGHT ARK" with lutenist ARA DINKJIAN, who is also Armenian. Very
occasionally, Arto makes a solo album of his own music where he plays
long-necked lutes as well as singing and percussing, with Ara the only
other player present. So it is with "ONNO". The album was not
premeditated: it's Arto's very intimate and quite beautiful musical
repsonse to the unexpected death of Onno Tuncboyaciyan, the older
brother who inspired Arto to pursue a life in music.
Tue. - Trombonist STEVE TURRE is probably the only man for whom RAY
CHARLES would happily appear as piano-playing sideman. A onetime Ray
Charles orchestra member, Turre is now a trombone giant in Latin and
jazz and beyond... He's also a wizard with the shells {on last
Thursday's "Transmogrification" special Steve put to beautiful use the
former homes of marine molluscs!}. "IN THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT" sees
Turre's trombone and shells with three different top-shelf rhythm
sections. Each addresses a particular music: RAY CHARLES is the pianist
for the "Blues in Jazz", STEPHEN SCOTT takes over for the "Modern and
Modal" numbers, whilst the "Afro-Cuban Sounds" are enhanced more than a
little by the presence of a living legend of Cuban piano, "CHUCHO"
VALDES.
Wed. - A special "CINEMATIC PLANET" today. BYO jaffas and expect to be
entertained by music that's not restricted to (but doesn't ignore) the
better film soundrtracks. Join Lucky Oceans for a musical journey to
Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond. "Beyond" includes Woody Guthrie's
fantasy about Ingrid Bergman and David Olney's beautifully-observed
portrait of a sad old man who used to be a matinee idol {the song
co-stars John Prine}.
Thu. - Today we feature two new releases from the Scottish based 'Foot
Stompin' Records. One is the work of an Irishwoman. On "LAST ORDERS"
Donegal fiddler LIZ DOHERTY plays Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton tunes
with master guitarists IAN CARR and TONY MCMANUS, plus the most
charismatic of bodhran players, GINO LUPARI {anyone who's seen him
onstage as a member of Four Men and Dog will know what we mean!} . The
other, 'BIRLIN' FIDDLES,' is a set of Scottish tunes tackled with gusto
by three fiddlers, including Orcadian JENNIFER WRIGLEY.
Fri. - "REAL TIME" is just what the title suggests: TIM O'BRIEN and
DARRELL SCOTT performing live-to-tape in Darrell's living room. Both are
superb string-players (Tim is particularly stupendous with the bouzouki)
and each a very distinctive singer. They range from ole-timey hillbilly
through blues, gospel, Hank Williams (Senior, of course!) and their own
songs which draw on everything from Chuck Berry to Helen of Troy (Helen
of Troy of Pennsylvania, that is). Sometimes haunting, sometimes a real
hoot, it's a wonderfully vivid set.
(Sole broadcast.) T
+Mon. 2330 on 21740 - INNOVATIONS* - A showcase of Australian design,
discoveries, invention, engineering and research skills with Desley
Blanch. This week, Australia's hybrid-electric car on its world tour;
how the new multi-laser will revolutionise telecommunications, and the
smart bra heralds a new age of intelligent fabrics. (Also Tue. 2130.) %
Tue. 0030 on 21740 - THE LAW REPORT - The Australian legal system and
its relationship to the world. This week: "No-Fault Divorce". Today, we
discuss a tricky family law issue - in 1975 Lionel Murphy ushered in
"no-fault" divorce with great fanfare. But in recent years courts have
been taking into account the misconduct or violence of a party to a
marriage and its impact on the other spouse when divvying up marital
assets. Is "fault" being reintroduced through the back door? (Also at
1030, 1530.) T
+Tue. 0110 on 17580 - THE SCIENCE SHOW - One of the longest running
series on Australian radio. This week: This week: "Richard Dawkins and
Prince
Charles". Prince Charles has attacked the intrusions of modern science
in his Reith Lecture to be broadcast in Encounter on Radio National this
week saying it should study nature, not try to alter it. Richard Dawkins
has responded in a letter to Prince Charles to be read by him on the
Science Show after an extract from the original Reith Lecture. (Final
repeat broadcast.)
Tue. 0640 on 15515 - AUSTRALIAN MUSIC SHOW - The latest hits in
Australia, featuring Australian acts performing rock and alternative
music. [Produced by ABC Triple J.] (First broadcast Mon. 2240; also Tue.
1605.)
Tue. 1605 on 9580 - THE COMFORT ZONE - A program which explores the
cultural significance of architecture and design, gardening and food.
This week: "The Scary Zone" delves into some of your deepest fears about
architecture, gardens and food. Eminent architecture historian Anthony
Vidler talks about agoraphobia and other spatial phobias rampant in the
modern city. We ask why most Westerners shudder at the thought of eating
insects and delicacies such as Simple Scorpion Soup. And we overcome our
fear of one of the strangest and scariest of all garden plants, the
cactus. (Sole broadcast.)
+Tue. 2330 on 21740 - ARTS TALK - The world of arts and cultural ideas,
both in Australia and internationally. This week: "Chinese Painting". An
exploration of the symbolism of beauty in ancient Chinese nature
paintings, where exquisite detail, on scrolls and silks, is dedicated to
capturing the beauty of flowers, trees and birds. With the orchid
representing integrity and the peony as a symbol of nobility and wealth,
the paintings also served to reinforce the power of the Emperor, and the
rewards of a dutiful life. And from the Ming Dynasty to the present,
those images resonate in the work of artist Guan Wei, who adapts
traditional flower symbols in his search for a homeland - both physical
and spiritual. (Final repeat broadcast.) T
Wed. 0030 on 21740 - THE RELIGION REPORT - Examines the way religion and
religious issues interact with wider society. [For late information:
<http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/relrpt/>.] (Also at 1030, 1530,
2130.) T
+Wed. 0110 on 17750 - THE NATIONAL INTEREST - Presented by Terry Lane,
one of Australia's most accomplished interviewers, this program looks at
the major issues of the week. Sometimes these are the events that have
made headlines, and sometimes they're issues that haven't received the
attention they deserve. Sometimes they're national stories, and
sometimes they're local developments with national significance. THE
NATIONAL INTEREST features longer interviews as well as Terry Lane's
witty roundup of what's making the news in the states. (First broadcast
Sun. 1605.)
Best frequencies noted for RA here in upstate NY:
2100 - 0100 UTC: 21740 [17710 also noted]
0100 - 0200 UTC: 17580 [17750 also noted]
0200 - 0900 UTC: 15515 [17580 and 17750 also noted]
0900 - 1100 UTC: 13605 [11880 also noted]
1100 - fade out: 9580 [11650 also noted]
Best reported frequencies for RA in UK (further reports from UK/Europe
welcomed):
2030 - 2130 UTC: 9500
0500 - 0600 UTC: 15515
0600 - 0800 UTC: 15240, 15415, 15515, 17750
0800 - 0900 UTC: 9710, 15415, 15515, 17750, 21725
0900 - 1000 UTC: 21820 [21765 also noted]
1500 - 1700 UTC: 11660
If shortwave reception at your location is unreliable, you may find RA
via Internet audio a better alternative. The full Radio Australia
program schedule (with the exception of the weekend "Grandstand"
extended sports service, is streamed "live" in RealAudio from the
station's Internet site at <http://www.abc.net.au/ra/>. Late details for
some RA-produced programs may also be available there. Late details for
Radio National-produced programs are often available from
<http://www.abc.net.au/rn>.
Next update available on *Tuesday* evening EDT. Good listening!
--
John A. Figliozzi
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