December 7 Events Schedule – WFUV
On the airwaves of “Cavalcade,” Jeff Tweedy’s latest track, “Lou Reed Was My Babysitter,” sparks a nostalgic trip through Reed’s legacy, launching the show into a captivating exploration. As the show unfolds, it traverses through a musical landscape that intertwines the realms of Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, Suzanne Vega, and the Cowboy Junkies. Drawing inspiration from the experimental French New Wave cinema movement ignited by Jean Luc Godard’s “Breathless,” the show takes on a free-associative narrative that transcends conventional boundaries.
A nod to the Netflix film “Nouvelle Vague” injects an artistic flair into the show, prompting a rediscovery of the eponymous French band that revolutionized 1980s New Wave rock with a distinctive bossa nova twist. These idiosyncratic elements pave the way for an intriguing segment dubbed “Golden Anniversary LP Crate Dig,” delving into the musical tapestry of December 1975. Here, the show seamlessly merges reggae marvels by Bob Marley and Burning Spear with cosmic funk from Parliament, alongside a fleeting chart-topper from the Staple Singers.
“Cavalcade” unfurls on Sundays from 6-9 p.m., carried on 90.7FM, accessible through online streaming, and preserved in the archives for listeners to revel in after broadcast. Embark on a sonic journey where musical boundaries fade, and a melodic fusion of genres and eras takes center stage. Let the rhythmic cadence of the show transport you to a realm where music serves as a universal language, weaving together diverse sounds and narratives in a harmonious symphony. Tune in and lose yourself in the multifaceted soundscape crafted by “Cavalcade,” a testament to the enduring power of music to transcend time and space.