….We celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence on Homespun this week with the music of Woody Guthrie, The Kody Norris Show, Pete Seeger, The Staple Singers, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, and much more!

On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features alto saxophonist Marion Brown. Also, covers newly released recordings from 1968 with Gunter Hampel and Steve McCall.

This week on The Juke Joint is a re-run of a program that originally aired April 27, 2025. Robert Barclay features the post-war Detroit blues scene with comments from blues harp player Aaron "Little Sonny" Willis. He was part of the Hastings Street blues scene along with John Lee Hooker, Baby Boy Warren, Eddie Burns, Washboard Willie, One-String Sam, Bobo Jenkins and Eddie Kirkland.

…This week on Homespun we’ll spin new tracks from singer/mandolinist Ashby Frank plus Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers! We’ll also hear early Mark O’Connor, John McCutcheon, and a couple from Chris Knight’s debut album!

On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to pianist Abdullah Ibrahim following his passing at age 91, featuring selections spanning his remarkable career, including recordings as Dollar Brand, with The Jazz Epistles and The Dollar Brand Trio, and alongside Roland Kirk, Eric Dolphy, and Charles Mingus.

This week’s edition of “The Juke Joint” is a re-run of a program that originally aired April 13, 2025. Robert Barclay shares some new CDs by Johnny Rawls, Janiva Magness, Jimmy Vivino, Kid Ramos, Rev. Peyton, Bobby Rush, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He also shares some stories about Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, and Linda Gail Lewis.

…Homespun this week moves you down the road with new music from Throwaway Thursday, The Milk Carton Kids, and Claire Lynch. We also turn back the hands of time with songs from Jeff Black, Maura O’Connell, plus Wendy Miller with Mike Lilly!

On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to jazz guitarist James Blood Ulmer, who passed away June 5, 2026.

This week's edition of "The Juke Joint" is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on August 10, 2025. In this episode, Robert Barclay explored the work of influential soul songwriter Don Covay, featuring recordings of his songs by Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Solomon Burke, the Staple Singers, and Chubby Checker. This special encore presentation is part of WCMU's Summer Fundraiser, with fundraising support provided by hosts Rick Brewer and David Nicholas.

…As you’re cruising the Highways and Byways, Homespun this week keeps you moving with The Seldom Scene, Blue Highway, plus Norman Blake! We’ll also push back the rug and dance to the Irish sounds of DeDannan ,along with Liz Carroll & John Doyle!