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Schedule in brief, scroll down for details:
Wednesday 9 p.m.: JASON BIVINS AND IAN DAVIS, “Benthic” on the
Inside Track
Thursday 9 p.m.: STRUGGLE, HOPE, AND FREEDOM on the Thursday
Night Feature
Friday 9 p.m.: Various Artists, “SHAKE THAT THING” on the Inside Track
Sunday 1-2 p.m.: GEORGIA STRING BANDS on Hell or High Water
Monday 9 p.m.: ANDRE AFRAM ASMAR, “Racetothebottom” on the Inside Track

JASON BIVINS AND IAN DAVIS, “Benthic” on the Inside Track, 
Wednesday 9 p.m.
An outstanding set of duets by two of the Triangle's steadfast
improvisors, electric guitarist Bivins (of The Unstable Ensemble,
Micro-East Collective and others) and drummer Davis (leader of Micro-
East Collective, ex-Bicentennial Quarters, Blue Chair, on and on). 
Energetic and thoroughly engaging. Out on Bloomington, IN label Family 
Vineyard.

STRUGGLE, HOPE, AND FREEDOM on the Thursday Night Feature, Thursday
9 p.m.-midnight
In honor of Black History Month, join your host Nancia Odom for an 
exploration of songs that represent struggle, hope, peace, unity and 
freedom for persons of color.

Various Artists, “SHAKE THAT THING” on the Inside Track, Friday 9 p.m.
A superb collection of obscure up-tempo blues and rocking R&B from the
'50s and '60s, rivalling the long-running Stompin' series. Artists 
include Dossie "Thunderbird" Terry, Alexander "Mudcat" Thomas, Delmer 
Wilburn & The Mandals, Red Miller & Quartet, The Daps, and Joe McCoy & 
His Real McCoys. Out on UK label Still.

GEORGIA STRING BANDS on Hell or High Water, Sunday 1-2 p.m.
Pre-war Atlanta was host to a fascinating loose-knit group of
African-American string music, often revolving around guitarist Joshua
"Peg Leg" Howell and his "Gang." The program this week will feature
vintage recordings made by Howell's band and other sides including his
mates, fiddler Eddie Anthony (aka "Macon Ed"), guitarist Henry Williams
and other regional artists.

ANDRE AFRAM ASMAR, “Racetothebottom” on the Inside Track, Monday 9 p.m.
Los Angelino beatsmith Andre Afram Asmar brings a world of experience to
his Mush release "Racetothebottom".  The album places a collage of 
Asian, African and Middle Eastern influences over dub-driven rhythmics, 
creating diverse, elegantly arranged, catchy tracks.  Asmar's album is 
a pleasant listen, rich in influence and rewarding for even the nascent 
world fan.  Hip-hop sensibilities prevail on "Racetothebottom", making 
this release another excellent addition to the impressive Mush catalog.

**SPECIAL NOTICE:  Northern Hemisphere Live is on hiatus until the end 
of the semester.  Tune in from 5-7pm on Sundays for regular programming.

Also this week and every week:
-THE INSIDE TRACK:  a new release played in full Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, 9 p.m.
-ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL: traditional and neo-traditional music of the 
world, Sunday 10 a.m.-1 p.m
-HELL OR HIGH WATER: music from UNC's Southern Folklife Collection 
Sunday 1-2 p.m.
-CLASSIC INSIDE TRACK: a classic release in full, Sunday 2-3 p.m.
-BROKEN MUSIC: longer, more "difficult" pieces Sunday 3-4 p.m.
-MAKING CONTACT and COUNTERSPIN: news programs from F.A.I.R. (Fairness 
and Accuracy In Reporting) Sunday 4-5 p.m.
-BACKYARD BARBEQUE: North Carolina music culled from the fresh produce
from Chapel Hill's finest, as well as older records from N.C. bands of 
the past, Sunday 7-8 p.m.  On the web at 
http://www.unc.edu/~jenseits/BBQ/BackyardBBQmenu.html
-THE NEW MUSIC SHOW: spotlight on new releases right out of the mail 
bin, Sunday 8-9 p.m.
-SPORTS RAP: live UNC sports talk, Sunday 9-10 p.m.
-NEW SCIENCE EXPERIENCE: a live electronic mix, Sunday 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

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