Oklahoma Rock Show
Fridays from 7-9 p.m.
Oklahoma Rock Show is a weekly two-hour show of Oklahoma music, from across the state. The show opens a window of Oklahoma music to the rest of the world.
Artists heard on the show: Bartees Strange, Samantha Crain, John Moreland, Husbands, Broncho, Jason Scott, Kaitlin Butts, Jabee & more
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The composer and multi-instrumentalist from El Reno, Okla., played blues, bebop, big-band music and free jazz — and sometimes a mix of everything. Rivers also gave other musicians a place to play. -
Arlo Guthrie is one of the most enduring figures of American folk-rock.
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Oklahoma-based musician Marx will debut their new video and single at the 101st annual Santa Fe Indian Market this weekend. They center their Osage heritage while also talking about queer and trans identity in the Native community.
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Punk band Skating Polly have released a double LP titled Chaos County Line. Hear Kelli Mayo talk about writing the album, and how after years of being in a band with her siblings, they're finally getting more honest with their lyrics.
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The eight-episode season of Live From Cain's will begin on KOSU this Sunday at 6 p.m., and will air into September.
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"This Land Is Your Land" isn't just a campfire song for school kids. It's a celebration of the American landscape — but it's a celebration with an edge.
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The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features reports on Tulsa education leaders advocating for more equitable funding, a grand jury released a report detailing conditions at the Oklahoma County jail, and the 2023 Tulsa Jazz Fest.
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Lainey Wilson won album of the year for Bell Bottom Country and Chris Stapleton was named entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Bartees chats with World Cafe about his sophomore album, Farm to Table, and advice he has for artists on the rise.
