The German swing band that vows to keep you entertained through the pandemic
In this week's edition of Amplified, KCRW Berlin's Erik Kirschbaum meets big band leader Andrej Hermlin. This segment originally aired on August 1, 2020.
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Episode 106: Update on getting dual citizenship in Germany – What works and what doesn’t Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 93: Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – Part II: Anna Winger, Rik de Lisle and Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Common Ground Berlin
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EPISODE 128: The elusive “Führerschein” – Why drivers from abroad have a hard time getting a license in Germany. Common Ground Berlin
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Derya Yildirim on ‘coming alive again’
We caught up with the 26-year-old multi instrumentalist in France where she is reuniting with her band to write new material.
Leitmotifs: Conductor without an orchestra – Marc Albrecht on finding a new passion in trying times
In our series on classical music, "Leitmotifs," host Fredrika Brillembourg talks with German conductor Marc Albrecht, who was named 'Conductor of the Year' at last year's International Opera Awards.
Odes to love and life: singer songwriter Finn Ronsdorf on his first EP
Berlin-based musician Finn Ronsdorf is releasing his first EP, "Odes," on June 12. We talk with the 21-year-old singer-songwriter about his early musical influences and what it takes to write a love song. He says the key is "really just being very much in the moment."
The Coronavirus Chronicle #35: GAZING DOWN AT A CHANGING CITY
After being stuck at home for seven weeks, Anthony Martin and his family now have a little freedom to move around in their Barcelona neighborhood. While grateful for his family’s safety, the 55-year-old American real estate agent has already noticed changes in the rental market in his city now that tourists aren’t visiting.
Leitmotifs: ‘I’m not an artist, I’m an enabler’ – Deutsche Oper’s Dietmar Schwarz on past productions and future challenges
This month, Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.
The Bear’s Holiday Stories: ‘The Silent Bell’ by Ben Parsons
'Tis the season for wonderful storytelling. Tune into KCRW Berlin 104.1 FM every day this week for stories from The Bear.
The Bear’s Holiday Stories: ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ by Fabienne Lang
'Tis the season for wonderful storytelling. Tune into KCRW Berlin 104.1 FM every day this week for stories from The Bear.
The Bear’s Holiday Stories: ‘White Christmas’ by Khushi Pasquale
'Tis the season for wonderful storytelling. Tune into KCRW Berlin 104.1 FM every day this week for stories from The Bear.
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