I have talked a bit about international radio via the net in the past. If you are old enough to appreciate the music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s, you will certainly enjoy Dewi Griffiths' String of Pearls program on Welsh radio. He provides a history of popular music and musicians every Sunday morning, but you can hear it anytime during the week. So rewarding to us old folks who haven't a decent radio station playing "our" music. To access: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_radio_wales/news. (If you have not contacted the BBC before, it may ask to install its "IPlayer;" takes just a few seconds.) On the main page, select "music" from the menu on the left and another page will appear; Dewi is frequently pictured there, or you can scroll down to String of Pearls. And while here, also try Beverley Humphreys' Showtime, songs from the West End, Broadway and the movies. (Bob and I are faithful listeners and have been for three years--that's 150 hours, folks!) Of course, you can listen while writing letters or playing solitaire; such a treat.
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