Woman of the Earth (11-1-12) Andrea, Diva of the Day

In honor of Native American History Month, Diva of the Day Andrea has brought to audiences a soft, soothing, and soulful show entitled "Woman of the Earth".  The music played is a testament to the power of Women, the power of the Earth, and women's connection to the Earth.  The show will also highlight Native American female artists and other women that are exemplifying through song, instrumentation and words the greatness that exists between the nature that surrounds us daily and the nature of a woman that dwells within. Be sure to listen to the entire show online until at http://bit.ly/u2MAq8 just scroll down to the Thursday Nov. 1st 2012 slot from 1-3pm and click play, it's that easy.  As always please contact Sophie's...

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Souls of Jazz - Diva of the Day - Helen (10/11/12)

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A September Song, Diva of the Day-Andrea

credit: designerfied.com This afternoon, Diva of the Day Andrea, although under the weather, brought such soothing and inspiring sounds to the parlor.  Thanks for joining us once again in Sophie's Parlor.  The show today, entitled "September Song" was that wave of change we all feel about this time of year, whether it be leaves on trees, academic school years commencing or cooler nights, Fall is coming. We hope you enjoyed the time with us today in the parlor and know that we gladly announce and post all of this music so you can enjoy, support and spread the music of these talented women who tirelessly provide amazing soundscapes for us all. Be sure to listen to the entire show online until at http://bit.ly/u2MAq8 just scroll...

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Sophie's Parlor Politics - 40 Years of Women In Radio

Join Sophie's Parlor Women's Radio Collective in conjunction with the Howard University School of Communication's Radio, Television, and Film Department for a celebration of 40 years of Sophie's Parlor and all of her Divas through the years. This event is Free and Open to the Public for reservations and more event information, please click here http://bit.ly/wiBN1k Please be sure to keep up with us via social media see below to always stay in contact and please don't hesitate to contact us. Email - sophiesparlor@gmail.com (email us) Facebook - Sophie's Parlor Fan Page (like us) Twitter -  @sophiesparlor (follow us) Listen in to Sophie's Parlor each and every Thursday on wpfw.org from 1-3pm.  Remember Sophie's...

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March 1, 2012 Show

blackartinamerica.com, Bearden, sitting conjure figure  She, Her, Lady, Woman by Andrea, Diva of the Day Join Diva of the Day Andrea on the magical ride she helped listeners brew up during this show.  In honor of Women's Herstory Month and the coming International Women's History Day, Andrea produced a stellar show that found jewels from throughout the world of music made by women that had as part of the title either of the following words She, Her, Lady, or Woman.  As we know women are these words and so much more. Take a look at the playlist below to see who was played, which artists you want to support and why Sophie's Parlor is the place to be on Thursdays from 1-3pm on wpfw.org. Keep listening this month Sophie's...

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Telling Our Stories; Black History (Feb. 9, 2012)

 "Sojourner Truth" Credit: womenhistory.about.com In honor of Black History Month and to commemorate the unending women who braved their lives, their freedom, and their souls I thought it best to allow the music today to remind us of what Black History is....A journey....A journey that we are constantly on, the destination is not reached for as we live and breathe each day we ourselves make Black History. Just to give you a taste here is the immortal and amazing Abbey Lincoln doing Freedom Day with Max Roach in 1964. You can always play this show online,  cut & paste this link http://bit.ly/u2MAq8  (Mid day Jazz 2-09-12, scroll down).  Please be sure to keep up with us via social media see below to always stay...

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Love & Light with Helen, February 2, 2012

Thanks to all who joined me for this show! I really enjoyed sharing the below music. There's several performers who had something fresh to share in 2011, and others who are classics. The main theme was Love & Light in honor of both St. Valentine's Day and Imbolc... To hear the show, make sure to check it out in the next two weeks at http://wpfw.org. Artist Song Title Album Pam Parker Sophie's Theme Imagine Etta James Sunshine of Love Heart & Soul Joan Armatrading A Woman in Love Into the Blues Mary Lou Williams Aquarius Zodiac Suite Amy Winehouse Cupid Back to Black: B-Sides Cassandra Wilson My One and Only Love Blue Skies Meklit Hadero Soleil Soleil on a day...

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