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From interviews with local musicians to live concerts in our studios, music is a major part of what we do here at WKMS.

Singer-Songwriter Debora Iyall Talks Life and Career on Café Jazz

www.deboraiyall.com

This is the extended, un-cut version of the interview. A shorter version of this interview aired on Café Jazz Thursday, March 8, 2012.

The influential 1970s and 80s pop group, Romeo Void, impressed audiences with their eclectic fusion of rock, punk, and jazz based influences.  Lead singer, Debora Iyall’s passionate and thought provoking vocals added to their unique sound.  Recently, Assistant Professor of History, and Thursday night host of “Café Jazz,” Dr. Brian Clardy interviewed Iyall via telephone. They discussed, among other things, her latest album “Singing Until Sunrise.”

See more of Debora's work on her website.

Classic video: "A Girl in Trouble (is a temporary thing)" by Romeo Void

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ivFq0QN6o

Dr. Brian Clardy is an assistant professor of history and Coordinator of Religious Studies at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. His academic research hs been published in "The Tennessee Historical Quarterly," The Journal of Church and State," and "The Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives."
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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