John Darneille, a novelist and leader of the Mountain Goats is a story teller. The new album “Jenny From Thebes” is a full blown rock opera about a character first introduced on a 2002 album
Read more ...'A Local Touch' Features Virginia Opera Production of Verdi’s 'La Traviata'
Join WHRO FM and host Raymond Jones Wednesday evening at 9:00 for A Local Touch – Music With a Virginia Connection, featuring the Virginia Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata, recorded last spring at the Harrison Opera House.
Read more ...Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through the realm of the departed. Join us on Friday at noon on WHRV FM.
Read more ...Counting The Rolling Stones out is never a good bet. Even though it’s been eighteen years since their last album of new material and even longer since they’ve put out something compelling, “Hackney Diamonds” is the return to form that no one ever expected
Read more ...Rudolf Diesel was one of the world’s greatest inventors until one of his inventions disrupted the status quo and made him some powerful enemies. He disappeared into thin air on the eve of World War I. What happened to him? Acclaimed writer Douglas Brunt says he has solved the mystery.
Read more ...In January Margo price released the album “Strays”, getting rave reviews for the collection of songs that push the envelope of Americana music. Now, she’s released “Strays 2” a companion recording that stands on it’s own but also expands the first album’s mythology.
Read more ...From the magical world of Narnia to the thoughtful exploration of the Christian faith found in the pages of Mere Christianity, author C.S. Lewis made faith accessible to a wide audience.
Read more ...Sufjan’s Stevens new album “Javelin” is a career defining work
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