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  • Special Remembrance Day programming

    Posted by CKUW PD on November 6th, 2018

    On the occasion of Remembrance Day week, CKUW 95.9FM is airing a very special Remembrance Day broadcast.

    Tune in on Saturday November 10th at 8am, as well as Sunday November 11th at 5pm for Letters, a locally-produced radio play.

    Letters is a radio play written by local playwright Brian Langlotz. It’s inspired by real events of World War II, featuring those of the playwright’s family members who served as soldiers in that conflict. Come follow the journey of Paul Bailey, played by Jordan Phillips, a Canadian soldier fighting his way through Italy during World War II, and his wife Betty, portrayed by Elizaveta Katykhina, waiting for him to return, as told through the letters they send each other.

    This special production was recorded and produced at CKUW 95.9FM.

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    Contact info: [email protected]

  • 7th Annual Student Radio Marathon

    Posted by CKUW PD on November 1st, 2018

    On November 8th, the University of Winnipeg’s student body will once again take over the on-air studio at CKUW. From 6am to midnight, tune in to hear them play their favourite tunes and talk about their passions, studies, lived experiences, and more. Topics will include comedy, gaming, student involvement in politics, movies, learning disabilities, and so much more!

    Be sure not to miss this engaging broadcast, which may well be the springboard for future CKUW programmers! Furthermore, there is still time for students to sign up to participate in the marathon by clicking here .

  • Welcome Sam Doucet, Program Director

    Posted by Rob on October 23rd, 2018

    Sam is a familiar face around CKUW, current co-host of Morning Breath and former host of Blast or Bust. A member of CKUW’s Programming Committee and Promotions Committee, Sam is very familiar with CKUW’s programming and our role in the community.

    “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with CKUW volunteers and maintain our excellent programming”. You can reach Sam at 204-786-9782 or by email [email protected]

  • An Alternate History of Canadian Electronic Music (1956 – 1981)

    Posted by Rob on October 11th, 2018

    Curated by KEITH FULLERTON WHITMAN (US/AU)

    As special programming for the 20th edition of send+receive the festival invited American artist and archivist Keith Fullerton Whitman to curate a program of obscure Canadian electronic music. Digging through crates, libraries and more Whitman sourced original vinyl copies of all of the works that were brought together for this incredible 3-hour playlist.

    Beginning this weekend the playlist will be presented as a three-part series on CKUW 95.9 FM. The radio feature runs twice weekly – Wednesdays & Sundays

    • Part 1: October 14, 5-6pm and October 17, 9-10pm
    • Part 2: October 21, 5-6pm and October 24, 9-10pm
    • Part 3: October 28, 5-6pm and October 31, 9-10pm

    Some additional dialog by Keith Whitman will be included in these programs. Special thanks to all of the narrators and to Daniel Emberg and Victoria King for organizing this.

    Full details at sendandreceive.org

  • Pass The Mic

    Posted by Rob on September 28th, 2018

    September 28 – October 5th is Pass The Mic when our volunteers invite community members onto their shows. Here are some of the great community guests we know are coming your way!

    • Sep 30 – Shades of Classics – Listener Andrew is guest host
    • Sep 30 – Radio Free Winnipeg – Red Rising Magazine live in studio
    • Sep 30 – The CARP – Steve Martens of local band Trampoline
    • Oct 1 – Psycle Radio – Winnipeg musician Viva Non
    • Oct 3 – Cafecito Latinoamericano Ian Russell, U of W alumnus & musician
    • Oct 3 – Amateur Hour – JD & The Sunshine Band Hoedown
    • Oct 5 – Whats Up Winnipeg – JD & The Sunshine Band
    • Oct 5 – Now Sounds – The crew from The Goodwill club co-host the last hour
    • Oct 5 – Check Ca – Local musician Marisolle Negash shares a playlist