In honor of his 340th birthday this week, an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach. You’ve heard his greatest hits. Now come along and meet the man you’ve never really known.

A tribute to the osprey, and to basking in the early morning red-spectrum sunlight for the boost of all the brain’s feel good chemicals.

A tribute to one of the most melodic creatures that shares our musical planet with us.

A spring tonic for a return to base, and along the way, a glimpse into the prescient genius of George Carlin.

Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, and summer’s lease hath all too short a date. Sometimes too hot the eye of heaven shines and often is his gold complexion dimmed.

A selection of pieces sure to please plus a 100th-year birthday tribute to Hawaiian musician Gabby Pahinui.

A sure sign of spring and other good news.

Chinese composer Tan Dun leads off this week’s program with a sampling from his soundtrack to the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.  And also a little tango from the French group L’Armenonville.

A sampling of the work of Gabriel Yared,the Lebanese/French film composer, as well as a selection of other works certain to please.

We celebrate Mardi Gras this week with Gal Costa and Bossa Nova and a sampling of others sure to please.

Expansive, atmospheric music to help drive out the anxiety of these times. And with a selection of love songs for the week of Valentine’s Day, including a 13th Century “Rumination” on passionate love.