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		Explore Music		Sunday, 18 May 2008 02:38PM

You can become a valuable part of the WOSU Public Media family with your gift today. Your generosity will benefit the arts, education, and citizenship of the communities we serve. Learn how YOU can help! Click here to pledge. WOSU@COSI is open to the public! Visitors to our media center will be greeted by our digital welcome mat, and can see themselves on U•TV, an interactive exhibit where you can explore the art and science of television production. You can also take a peek inside our television studios. more...		Inspired by Austin, Texas' burgeoning live music scene in the early '70s, Austin City Limits has featured more than 500 different regional and internationally acclaimed artists on its stage over the years. From B.B. King and Bob Wills' Texas Playboys to Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ray Charles and Leonard Cohen, each new season presents some of the best original music in every music genre. Its ability to consistently present an amiable mix of musical styles makes it a standout among television music programs. Visit the show's web site Ziggy Marley As Bob Marley’s youngest son, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley has taken reggae music to new levels fusing hard-hitting reality rhymes and eclectic beats. His 1996 debut Mr. Marley awed critics and fans. His sophomore release, Halfway Tree, received the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. But it was his third CD, 2005’s Welcome to Jamrock, that propelled Jr Gong to the forefront of today’s reggae scene. Rolling Stone said the CD “effortlessly melds Papa Bob's righteous roots style with computer reggae, dance hall and U.S. hip-hop.” SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 17, 9:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Sunday, May 18, 12:00 AM, WOSU Sunday, May 18, 12:00 AM, WOSUHD [D] Sunday, May 18, 4:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Monday, May 19, 9:00 AM, WOSUHD [D] Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Thursday, May 22, 5:00 AM, WOSU R.E.M. As genre innovators, R.E.M.’s influence can be seen in almost every alternative rock band since the early 80’s. From their intellectual lyrics, political activism and rock beats, the band has taken their music to stratospheric levels. With a highly anticipated new studio release, music legends R.E.M. make their Austin City Limits debut. Keep reading... SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 24, 9:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Sunday, May 25, 12:00 AM, WOSU Sunday, May 25, 12:00 AM, WOSUHD [D] Sunday, May 25, 4:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Wednesday, May 28, 1:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Thursday, May 29, 5:00 AM, WOSU Friday, May 30, 11:00 AM, WOSUHD [D] Van Morrison As one of the most influential vocalists and songwriters in rock, the legendary Van Morrison could easily rest on his past accomplishments. Instead, this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member continues crafting songs that resonate with audiences and exploring new musical territory. Keep reading... SHOWTIMES: Saturday, May 31, 9:00 PM, WOSUHD [D] Sunday, June 01, 12:00 AM, WOSUHD [D]		Airfare Online Arts & Culture Community Discussions Kids Learning Local Features Music News & Opinion WOSU@COSI WOSU eNewsletters Christopher Purdy Presents Music in Mid-Ohio Hear concerts performed in our listening area, and occasionally outside of it. Opera Columbus, Chamber Music in Columbus, the Jefferson Academy of Music, the School of Music at The Ohio State University, the Columbus Bach Ensemble, the Mansfield Symphony and the Brass Band of Columbus are some of the organizations featured. Sundays at 6 pm. more... Columbus in Concert Saturday evenings at 8pm. WOSU 89.7 brings the best of the Columbus Symphony, Opera Columbus, ProMusica, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Hosts: Christopher Purdy and Boyce Lancaster more...