This list reflects the programming of WUNC Radio: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday, Fresh Air, Monitor Radio Early Edition, The People's Pharmacy and Soundings. NPR (TM) ALBUM REVIEWS FROM WUNC RADIO 9/9 - 9/15 1996 September 10, 1996: Dean Olsher remembered the career and music of Bill Monroe, the man who gave bluegrass its name. September 10, 1996: A discussion of Wal-Mart's decision not to carry Sheryl Crow's new CD "Sheryl Crow" (073145405872) because of a reference in a song to Wal-Mart selling guns to minors. Linda Wertheimer spoke to Dale Ingram of Wal-Mart. September 11, 1996: W.M. Stepp's recording of "Bonaparte's Retreat", made for the Library of Congress in 1937, reinterpreted the tune as a hoedown. Folklorist Stephen Wade talked about the history of the piece, later used by Aaron Copland in "Rodeo" and attempts to track down the fiddler since that time. September 13, 1996: Bob Edwards and Zolman Martin Cohen spoke about jazz trombonist Porky Cohen who has a new CD "Porky Cohen: Rhythm and Bones" (Rounder Records 001166195722). September 14, 1996: A remembrance for Tupac Shakur by Abioudun Oyewole on Weekend Edition Saturday. September 14, 1996: Dean Olsher reported on a memorial ceremony held recently for legendary cornetist Buddy Bolden; held in New Orleans, the ceremony took place 65 years after his death. September 15, 1996: A report on "Brain Opera" a multi-media, audience participation performance piece written by M.I.T. techno/composer Todd Machover; Karen Michel did the report. September 15, 1996: Darlene Love, a singer from the girl-group era of rock and roll, spoke to Liane Hansen about her work and recent acting credentials. Albums mentioned on Monitor Radio(R): September 10, 1996: Steve Delaney offered an appreciation of Bill Monroe "The Father of Bluegrass" following his death. September 11, 1996: Meghan Cox-gurdon reported on how harp music plays a uniting role in Northern Ireland. Albums mentioned on Fresh Air with host Terry Gross: September 10, 1996: An interview with Gladys Knight. September 11, 1996: REVIEW by Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz: "Sergio Fiorentino in Germany" (Appian). September 12, 1996: REVIEW by Music Critic Ken Tucker: "Get On Up and Dance" by Quad City DJs (Atlantic 82905-4). Soundings: September 15, 1996: Pete Seeger was featured on the program. His most recent album is "Pete" (001048800322). COMING UP ON NPR's PERFORMANCE TODAY - SEPTEMBER 9-13, 1996 ***CELEBRATE CLASSICAL MUSIC MONTH WITH PERFORMANCE TODAY!*** Thursday, September 12 Hour 2--Critic Ted Libbey and Martin visit PT Basic Record Library and recommend three great CD recordings from the Baroque era...the "Mass in B Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach. Friday, September 13 FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION, COME AND BROWSE PERFORMANCE TODAY'S WORLD WIDE WEB PAGE.... http://www.npr.org/programs/PerformanceToday/pt.html Album Lists are now available on the internet via anonymous ftp (ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/literature/book-reviews). This text is Copyright (c) 1996 by WUNC Radio (WUNCRADIO@UNC.EDU) and Erika Grams (compiler). All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted by the copyright holder to distribute this file electronically or otherwise in full as long as attribution is made.