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International Folk
Radio and Television Programs
in the St. Louis Area

Note:  American folk programs (bluegrass, ragtime, etc.) are not listed here; information on them can be found in some of the references on our Other Folk- or Ethnic-Related Sites page.  If you know of any other programs appropriate to this list, or discover any errors or schedule changes, please contact Roger Hill at rhill@siue.edu.  First compiled April 1999; portions updated as noted.

Radio

• KDHX - 88.1 FM  (St. Louis, MO; information 314-664-3955; request line 314-664-3688).
  Program titles are linked to playlists.  For other programs see KDHX's Program Schedule.  You can also listen online.  (Updated July 2003)
  • Ireland in America -- Mondays, 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Hosted by Bernie McDonald.  "Top of the morning!"  Traditional Irish songs and dance music, with connections to the rich poetic, spiritual and historical nature of Ireland.
  • Folks of the World -- Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.  Hosted by IFDA member Harriet Shanas.  A wealth of old and new ethnic music from Asia, Europe, and the Mid-East.
  • World Beat Dance Party -- Wednesdays, 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.  Hosted by Anton and Chike.  Pop songs from Africa, South America, the Carribean and points beyond.
  • Alma Latina -- Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Hosted by Lydia and Carlos.  Caribbean beats, classic boleros, Latin-style rock'n roll, and a great diversity of music from Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean and the US.
  • Music from the Hills -- Saturdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (4:00 to 6:00 p.m. starting in 2004).  Hosted by IFDA members John Uhlemann and Gitry Heydebrand.  The strangely beautiful folk and traditional music of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, with occasional forays into the Middle East and Western Europe.  Extensive commentary and background information.
  • Radio Rio -- Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  Hosted by Andrea Dunn.  An eclectic blend of Brazilian sounds from the 1950's through today, including Bossa Nova, Samba, some pyschedelic treats from the Tropicalia movement, Samba-Soul plus contemporary artists who have incorporated Brazilian flavors into their dance-floor beats.
  • Positive Vibrations -- Saturdays, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.  Hosted by Professor Skank and Michael Kuelker.  The latest and the greatest in Reggae music.
  • Family Reunion -- Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Hosted by IFDA member Judy Stein.  American and International folk music, often featuring artists who will be performing at The Focal Point Arts Center.
  • No Time to Tarry Here -- Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Hosted by Pablo Meshugi.  Folk and things related, both American and international.
  
  
• WCBW - 880 AM  (Highland, IL; formerly WINU; information and studio 618-654-7523 or -7521).
  • Polka Celebration -- Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Hosted by Joe and Debbie Wondolowski.
  
  
• WEW - 770 AM  (St. Louis, MO; information 314-781-9397; request line 314-969-7700).  (Updated July 2003)
  • International Airwaves -- Saturdays, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.  Hosted by Silvia.  Polka and other international music.
  • AWAZ -- Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  Hosted by Uzma with her daughter and friends.  Asian pop music, and events in the Pakistani and Indian communities in the St. Louis area.
  • Hispanic Programming -- Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - signoff.  Hosted by Mateo and friends.  Traditional and current Mexican and other Latin music.
  • The Croatian Hour -- Sundays, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.  Hosted by Stanko.  Traditional and contemporary music, as well as guests and reports of events important to the Croatian people.
  • Music From The Hill -- Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Hosted by Licia Angela Terranova.  Traditional and modern Italian music for the true Italian and the "Italian at Heart".
  • German Talk Radio -- Sundays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Hosted by John McKinistry and friends.  Music, news, and German community events in St. Louis.
  • The Bosnian Hour -- Sundays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Presented by BIV Travel.  Information and entertainment serving the growing Bosnian community in St. Louis.
  • Polish Polka Program (Polka Plus) -- Sundays, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Hosted by Anthony Kaminski.  Polish music and news of interest to the Polish-American Community.
  • Radio Behar Bosnian Show -- Sundays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Hosted by Murat Muratovic.  Music, news, and Bosnian community events in St. Louis.
  
  
• WGNU - 920 AM  (Granite City, IL / St. Louis, MO; information 618-451-9950 or 314-454-6660; request line 314-454-0400).  (Times updated July 2003)
  • German Hit Parade -- Sundays, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.  Hosted by Alfred Goerlich.
  • Bosnian Radio -- Sundays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  Hosted by Safeta Ovcina.
  
  
• WHCO - 1230 AM  (Sparta, IL; information and studio 618-443-2121 or 618-556-2280).
  • Polka Party -- Saturdays, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.  Hosted by Al Dreas.

Television

• TV Cracovia -- On cable television in the St. Louis area.  Presented and produced by Marek Jankowicz.  A mixed Polish- and English-language program featuring news from Poland as well as Polish music, comedy, and other aspects of Polish culture.  For further information contact Marek Jankowicz (home 314-771-5505, E-mail cracovia@freewwweb.com).
  
  
• Croatian Television -- On cable television in the St. Louis area.  Presented by the American Croatian Relief Project of St. Louis, produced by Branko Ostrec, and directed by Ivo Peleh.  A mixed Croatian- and English-language program featuring documentries on Croatia as well as television broadcasts from Croatia on dance, music, and other aspects of Croatian culture.  For further information contact Branko Ostrec (home 618-931-0028, work 618-876-9212, E-mail Ostrec@aol.com).