Last Week's Show: June 28, 2009

Thou Swell

richard-rodgers.jpgStep into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, June 28 from 2-4 pm as we wish a happy birthday to Richard Rodgers! Born on June 28, 1902, Rodgers is one of only two people to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Pulitzer Prize. Richard Rodgers was part of two of America's best loved songwriting teams: Rodgers and Hart, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. We'll hear classic songs from both partnerships, performed by Divaville Lounge favorites and by Rodgers himself. Tune in for this tribute to Richard Rodgers; we'll be dancing on the ceiling!

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Next Week's Show: July 5, 2009

Happy Birthday America

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, July 5 from 2-4 pm as we celebrate Independance Day! We'll hear songs about freedom and democracy, baseball and apple pie, and cities and states across America. Join us for an afternoon of wishing our country a happy birthday!

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Announcement

Free DVD: Sita Sings the Blues

Sita Sings the Blues is a new animated movie which tells the classic Indian story of Rama and Sita, using the music of 1920s jazz singer Annette Hanshaw. The movie is funny, touching, and beautifully illustrated. Best of all, the Annette Hanshaw songs aren't just background music, but are integrated into the story.

Sita Sings the Blues is a must-see for anyone who loves 1920s jazz, and Sarah will be giving away free DVDs of the movie during Divaville Lounge! Tune in to the show to find out how to receive your free DVD. Or visit sitasingstheblues.com for information about downloading the movie (under a Creative Commons license) and creating your own DVD.

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Songs You Should Know About

"Dans Mon Île"

A ballad with a Latin feel, "Dans Mon Île" by Henri Salvador was credited by Antonio Carlos Jobim as being one of his inspirations. Jobim said that after hearing "Dans Mon Île," he had the idea to slow down samba rhythms and create the bossa nova sound.

Henri Salvador began his career in 1935, and first performed Latin music in the early 1940s when he toured South America with the Ray Ventura Orchestra. Salvador died on 13 February 2008 at age 90, ending a career of over 70 years. He recorded and performed right up until his death, and had planned a new album for later this year.

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Upcoming Show: July 5, 2009

Happy Birthday America

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, July 5 from 2-4 pm as we celebrate Independance Day! We'll hear songs about freedom and democracy, baseball and apple pie, and cities and states across America. Join us for an afternoon of wishing our country a happy birthday!

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Upcoming Show: July 12, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, July 12 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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Upcoming Show: July 19, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, July 19 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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Upcoming Show: July 26, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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Upcoming Show: August 2, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, August 2 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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Upcoming Show: August 9, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, August 9 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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Upcoming Show: August 16, 2009

Step into the Divaville Lounge on Sunday, August 16 from 2-4 pm for our regularly scheduled program of great jazz and pop vocalists, big band and lounge/exotica.

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