
Singer & Songwriter Rachel Baiman Brings Her Music To Colorado
Rachel Baiman has been in love with Colorado since she was in summer camp. The Nashville singer-songwriter went to Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp in Divide, Colorado. It’s where she honed her musical craft — learning fiddle, then banjo, then guitar. That experience comes full circle when she returns to camp this summer as a teacher.

‘Journey To Freedom: The Spirituals Radio Project’ Spotlights ‘He Never Said A Mumblin Word’
Our colleagues at CPR Classical are producing a yearlong series called “Journey to Freedom: The Spirituals Radio Project.” It’s a collaboration with M. Roger Holland II, who is an Assistant Professor of African American Music & Theology at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. He’s also Director of DU’s Spirituals Project Choir. On a recent episode of “Journey to Freedom,” Holland reflects on the spiritual “He Never Said A Mumblin Word,” which imagines what Jesus Christ endured during the crucifixion.

‘Message To The Mayor’ Decries Homelessness In Denver
“Message to the Mayor” is a new track from a collective of Denver hip-hop artists looking to raise awareness for people experiencing homelessness. The supergroup was organized by Jeff Campbell, head of Emancipation Theater Company, and features Jon Shockness, aka Kid Astronaut.

Bringing Music To The Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens is bringing back “Evenings al Fresco” this summer, featuring musical acts, mostly acoustic solos and duos, throughout the Gardens for patrons to enjoy in an outdoor setting.

Fort Collins Poet Jodie Hollander Finds Inspiration Outdoors
Like so many of us in the last year, Fort Collins poet Jodie Hollander found herself turning to nature for inspiration and escape from the pandemic.



Remembering Ray White
Ray White hosted afternoons on CPR Classical for the last year and a half. He was the warm, welcoming voice who greeted you at the end of your work day.

1 Year Later: A Pandemic Playlist Of Pick-Me-Ups And Songs Of Joy
We;re asking DJs around the state to share songs that have brought them — and their audiences — joy amidst the anxiety and uncertainty of pandemic life.



‘Journey to Freedom: The Spirituals Radio Project’
This month, our colleagues at CPR Classical are beginning a yearlong series they’re calling “Journey to Freedom: The Spirituals Radio Project,” which is co-produced with M. Roger Holland II.



Denver Band Retrofette Found A Way Through 2020
The synth-pop act was able to perform a couple of live gigs in 2020 during the pandemic, and also raise money for a music mentorship program.
