Zydeco Nation, A Black History Month Special

Tune in to Sunday evening’s Treasure Chest for some Creole Gumbo, Cajun-style!

AARP’s Prime Time Radio Black History Month Special documentary traces how the Louisiana Creole music known as zydeco found a new home 2,000 miles from its birthplace. Independent producers Richard Ziglar and Barry Yeoman interviewed the people who migrated from Louisiana to California starting in World War II to escape the racial discrimination prevalent in the South and find jobs in the shipping and defense industries. Once in California, they worked hard to keep their culture alive, especially their musical traditions.
The musicians and dancers who underwent this migration tell their stories of rebuilding their lives and their community. And they talk about how younger musicians are transmitting zydeco to the next generation-in the hopes that Creole traditions will continue to thrive in California.
We hope you enjoy AARP’s Prime Time Radio Black History Month Special: Zydeco Nation, this week on Prime Time Radio. .

Executive Director of Scotchman Peaks stops by KRFY

Phil Hough stopped by the station on Friday morning at 9:00 for an interview with Jim Healey. He talked about the organization’s wolverine research study; Plein Art reception on March 1 at the Readery in downtown Sandpoint; and the film “Grass Routes” to be shown at the Panida Theater on Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m..

Jim Healey Interviews Birding Expert Rich Del Carlo

Thursday morning, February 21, Jim’s in-studio guest was long-time birding enthusiast Rich Del Carlo. They discussed the seasonal aspect of migratory birds and what steps a homeowner can take to improve bird habitat and opportunities for our fine feathered friends..

KRFY Underwriters Appreciation & Renewal Drive for 2013

Jim Healey, Programming Director at KRFY, heads out with yet another flower gift of appreciation for local underwriters at our community radio station.

The underwriting volunteers at KRFY are out paying visits to all their generous underwriters in the next few weeks to express our appreciation for their year of support in keeping our community radio funded and asking current and future underwriters to renew their pledges of support..

Sandpoint Nordic Club Trails at Tauber Angus Farms Interview

Left to right, Cassie Tauber (Tauber Angus Farms Nordic Center), Vicki & Ross Longhini (Sandpoint Nordic Club active members).

On Thursday morning, Jim Healey had in-studio guests Vicki and Ross Longhini (active members of the Sandpoint Nordic Club), and  Cassie Tauber (founder of the Nordic Center at Tauber Angus Farms) discussing the establishment of a trail system and recreational opportunities available in the Gold Creek area for beginning and flat-lander cross country skiing/skating enthusiasts..

In Studio Interview with Linda O’Hare of the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District

Jim Healey’s in-studio interview guest on Thursday of last week was Linda O’Hare, District Administrator of the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District. She explained the organization’s history, goals and local education programs in the public schools..

New Staff and Spring Plans for Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper Organization

Shannon Williamson (Executive Director) left, and Kelsey Brasseur (Program Director) right of the Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper organization.

Wednesday of last week, Jim Healey’s in-studio interview guests were Shannon Williamson,  Executive Director, and Kelsey Brasseur, Program Director, of the Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper organization. They discusses changes at their offices downtown and upcoming educational events they are planning this Spring..

In-Studio Guest Interviewed by Ken Casler: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tuesday Jan. 15th shortly after 9:00 A.M. Ken Casler will be having a discussion with Gabrielle Duebendorfer, a local Naturopathic Doctor about Seasonal affective disorder, and the depression associated with it. She will be sharing her insights and offering some possible solutions to the “Winter Blues.”

Join us at 88.5 FM.  You can stream it from krfy.org <https://krfy.org> , or here http://tunein.com/radio/Sandpoint-Community-Radio-885-s133262/

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Barry Barush: Too Soon Gone

Barry Barush, KRFY Board member and valued member of the north Idaho community, passed away on Friday, January 11. Barry was a hard worker, and his presence will be dearly missed. He believed in the mission of community-supported radio for north Idaho and spent many hours volunteering at the radio station, not only as a Board member, but also as chair of the Events Committee.

Levon Helm, member of the Band, sings “Too Soon Gone,” a song in play rotation at KRFY. The lyrics include: “Time sweeps me forward, as memory is caught / Too soon gone, too soon gone.” Barry is too soon gone, but his legacy of volunteerism, dedication, and commitment will be remembered for a long time. We are all better people for having known Barry. .