Music by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Haydn, Berlioz, Bruch, Debussy, Malcolm Arnold and Peter Maxwell Davies.

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An update to Sacramento’s city-sanctioned homeless encampment Camp Resolution. Also, President Biden expands Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Finally, “Bike Fest” along the American River Parkway. Camp Resolution Update One year ago, the city of Sacramento signed a first-of-its-kind lease for those experiencing homelessness, providing cit…

Yolo and Solano counties issue a health advisory about bird flu present in raw milk and raw dairy products. Also, the push to bring back Oak Park’s public library. Finally, the Terra Madre Americas inaugural food festival is in Sacramento. Bird Flu Warning in Raw Milk The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) has been spreading across the United…

How Gov. Newsom wants to close the state’s budget shortfall. Also, upcoming updates to Sacramento International Airport. Finally, the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley. Unpacking California’s May Revise The State Legislature has until June 15 to pass a balanced budget. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom put forward his revised budget - commonly k…

An investigation into the private security forces patrolling California’s unhoused residents. Also, a new trail guide for the Lower American River. Finally, “Music at Noon” to celebrate its 1,000th performance. Investigation into Homeless Private Security California’s homeless population has spiked nearly 40% in the past five years. With that surge…

Maritime music by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel and more.

Marcos Valle

Elk Grove moves forward on relocating the Sacramento Zoo. Also, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack speaks in Folsom. Finally, Sacramento musician The Philharmonik’s “Tiny Desk” submission. Elk Grove’s Vote on Sacramento Zoo The Sacramento Zoo’s highly-anticipated move to Elk Grove has officially received the green light. Last night, the Elk Grov…

Student journalists discuss covering campus protests. Also, Vitalant asks for blood donations for new mothers. Finally, an educational jazz series at The Sofia. Student Journalists Covering Campus Protests Student journalists with the CalMatters College Journalism Network Fellowship have been covering campus protests at their universities. Joining …

Valley Vision releases its first Inclusive Economy Poll. Also, a Sacramento physician pens a debut fiction novel “Dry Spells.” Finally, the Sacramento Tree Foundation explains the city’s urban forest plan. Valley Vision’s ‘Inclusive Economy Poll’ Each year, Valley Vision fields public opinion polls in partnership with Sacramento State’s Institute f…

POLITICO’s California Playbook updates the latest in state politics. Also, Sac Republic FC celebrates 10 years and is currently undefeated. Finally, a spring music and wine pairing. POLITICO’s ‘California Playbook’ POLITICO California Playbook co-author Lara Korte joins Insight with an update on the latest in state politics. Sac Republic FC Celebra…

The impact of Delibes on ballet music in general, and Tchaikovsky’s in particular.

How the City of Sacramento proposed to close a $66 million deficit. Also, an update on the city sanctioned homeless encampment Camp Resolution. Plus, the author of “The Hungry Season.” Finally, artist Raphael Delgado. City of Sacramento’s Proposed Budget & Camp Resolution Update Sacramento released its proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, a…

Sacramento City Council moves forward on Innovation Park in Natomas. Also, a nonprofit donor 101 ahead on Big Day of Giving. Finally, a mother and daughter write a memoir about Lyme Disease. Natomas Innovation Park The Sacramento City Council took a big step forward in transforming what once was the Sleep Train Arena in north Natomas. Yesterday the…

Many composers—Jewish or not—have used Hebraic themes and styles in their music. In this hour, works by Ravel, Bloch, Prokofiev, Alkan, Weinberg, and more.

Pharoah Sanders

A one-armed concert pianist who commissioned a series of works for orchestra and left-handed pianist by Richard Strauss, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Sergei Prokofiev, Maurice Ravel and Benjamin Britten.

Alice Coltrane

Funeral marches for a real queen, a fictional prince, a puppet, a parrot, and more.

Herbie Hancock

Art-inspired music by Saint-Saëns, Berlioz, Suppé, Resphigi, and more.

Gregory Porter

The Easter season in music by Bach, Handel, Pergolesi, Wagner, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more.

The LabRats

The year 1876 heralded a new age for classical music, whose impact we still feel today.

Shakti!

There’s a new album from Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, a new one from blues legend Bobby Rush, a compilation from Mitch Woods featuring all star guests and a bit of the not-yet-released Joe Bonamassa album, all part of this weeks show. AND, a rare set

Tune in at 8pm to hear Giacomo Puccini's Il Trittico (3 one act operas) staring Renata Scotto in Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica and Tito Gobbi in Gianni Schicchi.

Mick pays tribute to Guitarist/Songwriter Robbie Robertson with songs from the Band and others, like Jesse Winchester, John Hammond and Bob Dylan, plus a set featuring Bernard and Luther Allison.

Tune in at 8pm to hear a special tribute to honor the passing of Soprano Renata Scotto on August 16th at the age of 89 followed by the feature opera Bellini's Il Pirata staring Maria Callas recorded live in 1959.

This week, Mick Martin brings Love to the show: The L.A. Band, that is. Then, there are smokin’ sets by Johnny Winter, Otis Rush, Jr. Walker and Gov’t Mule. Plus a little bit of Shakey Jake, Magic Sam and Otis Redding.

Tune in at 8pm to hear host Sean Bianco's favorite opera Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda. This 1981 recording stars Monserrat Caballe, Luciano Pavarotti, Agnes Baltsa, Sherrill Milnes and Nicolai Ghiaurov. Don't miss this amazing Italian opera!

Mick sticks mostly with the classics this weekend including B.B., Freddy and Albert King, Otis Redding, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry. Early British Blues is represented by The Pretty Thinks and Them, and we’ll hear music from Cafe R&B and newcomer Joe

Tune in at 8pm to hear the seldom performed opera by Giuseppe Verdi, I Masnadieri (The Robbers) staring Samuel Ramey, Franco Bonisolli, Joan Sutherland and Matteo Manuguerra recorded in 1983 on DECCA.

Tune in at 8pm to the very popular All Opera Potpourri Show! Hear great opera selections by opera greats. A great show for the whole family.

There’s plenty of new music to hear this weekend on the Blues Party from Monster Mike Welch, Samantha Fish, Nick Moss, Duke Robillard and Joanna Connor. Plus, you’ll wanna hear a great set by Eddie Taylor and his family and a cool string of English

Tune in at 8pm to hear the French operatic masterpiece, Jules Massenet's Esclarmonde staring Joan Sutherland.

Tune in at 8pm tp hear an At The Opera debut of Ottorino Respighi's Belfagor staring Sylvia Sass.

Albert Lee is playing at the Sofia Saturday (tonight) and Mick has brought a sample of his amazing guitar work, plus more from Tracy Nelson, The Nick Moss Band and Monster Mike Welch. Then, hear more never- released tracks from Eric Clapton’s Albert

Tune in at 8pm to hear the last opera of Gioachino Rossini, Guglielmo Tell ( William Tell). This 1979 recording stars Luciano Pavarotti, Mirela Freni and Sherrill Milnes.

Mick covers a broad swath of the Blues this week including new music from Tracy Nelson and J.W. Jones, plus appearances by Duke Robillard, John Mayall with Eric Clapton and some new bonus tracks just released from the expanded “24 Nights” album Clapt

Tune in at 8pm to hear Anton Dvorak's most famous opera, Rusalka, based upon Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid. This 1998 recording stars Renee Fleming in the title role.

Tracy Nelson, Samantha Fish, Ana Popovic and Joanna Connor all have new music out. Add in Larry Taylor, Tony Holiday, and Alabama Mike and you get a terrific cross-section of new Blues on Mick’s show this weekend

Tune in at 8pm to her Giuseppe Verdi's penultimate opera, Otello staring Mario del Monaco, Renata Tebaldi and Aldo Protti.