Transmusic Airwaves
by Transmusic Collaborative
Transmusic Airwaves is a journey beyond conventional radio boundaries. It encompasses various musical forms and styles loosely centered on “Progressive”, with attention to transitions that form cohesive sets of music. Ideally, it creates a context, an atmosphere, and conveys moods as listeners are guided through a musical spectrum.Transmusic Airwaves is the brainchild of Paul Ciminero, whose radio roots began in the 1970's at WKSU's late-night Fresh Air program. Transmusic began weekly podcasts in 2013 that continued until Paul's passing at the end of 2022. Afterwards, it expanded as a collaborative effort introducing a broader audio palette via multiple hosts and their respective musical knowledge. In this way, Transmusic has become the modern form of the old Fresh Air program!
Episodes
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Episode 703: Transmusic Airwaves: Halloween Spooktacular 2026
It’s the time of the season for Trans(ylvania)music Air-graves. Join us as we evoke spirits, demons, and the supernatural while taking in a little "Flesh Air". Enjoy the Tricks and the Treats. Download the full playlist from this link: https://app.box.com/s/ij34012lpww5lzhde2beaxrguhmnr48k
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Episode 702: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Enjoy a three hour show of free-form and progressive music hosted by Ted. For a look at the playlist follow this link: https://app.box.com/s/mwq4yiysddno3hvk10ij16lq4ybyweeh Have a request? Suggestion? Think you would like to host a set or a show? Contact! [email protected] Download!...
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Episode 701: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Transmusic Airwaves with guest host doc. Download the full playlist from this link: https://app.box.com/s/hv42czji80sjgc5syzeqopr210kkxaoa Have a request? Suggestion? Think you would like to host a set or a show? Contact! [email protected] Download! Transmusicairwaves.podomatic.com...
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Episode 700: Transmusic Airwaves: Autumn Vibe
Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi. Celebrating autumn - here and gone again - the fleeting Autumn (enjoy). Thank you for staying connected. Yaki Da! Autumn shows past: 2025 2024 2023 Set 1 1) Joni Mitchell - Coyote / Hejira...
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Episode 699: Transmusic Airwaves: Anne Richmond Boston
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today's show spotlights Anne Richmond Boston as she shares stories and talks about her latest: I Should Be Happy Thank you Anne! Special thanks to John Wasylko for conducting another great interview. Thank you for staying...
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Episode 698: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Join Fresh Airwaves as we present the second offering from guest host Ted Kowalski. Your journey into new and classic prog awaits! Set 1: Cocteau Twins – In The Gold Dust Rush / Head Over Heels (1983) Marconi Union – Eight Miles High Alone / The Fear Of Never Landing (2025) Rhythm Devils – Lance…
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Episode 697: WJCU's Mixing Bored Presents: Fresh Airwaves
Surprise! It's some of the gang from WKSU's Fresh Air program from the 1970’s – the show that included Paul Ciminero - the founder of Transmusic Airwaves - which still tries to answer the question: What would Fresh Air be like if it was still around now? Listen-in as doc interviews several former...
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Episode 696: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Time for a big fresh bite of unconventional freeform radio. Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves with host Mark Orlandi. Tracks from 2024 and 2025 comprise about a third of today's show - Farm Fresh Airwaves! Honeycrisp optional, cider still. Thank you for staying connected - Yaki Da! Set 1 1) Dialect…
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Episode 695: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette surf some Fresh Waves and vintage standards. Croon and sway along with FreeForm Radio. SET#01 Fresh Waves Ari Arelius - Draumur dó / 'Hulin Hönd (2026) Pharaoh Lovecraft and the Electric Lotus Band - Black Dog / Single (2025) GUM - Celluloid / Blue Gum Way (2026)...
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Episode 694: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it's unconventional free-form radio. Today's show is curated by John Wasylko. His recent travels to an industrial wasteland garbage outpost resulted in newfound treasures and a wallpaper of fresh audio surprises. Two sets, two hours, 26 tracks - over half of which...
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Episode 693: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Transmusic / Fresh Airwaves host doc has an interesting mix of recent and familiar, post punk and prog in three flowing sets. Set One The Sugarcubes – Hey Plastic / Here today tomorrow next week (1989) The Cranberries – Zombie / Need to Argue (1994) The Chameleons – Magnolia / Arctic Moon (Self...
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Episode 692: Transmusic Airwaves Eclipse 2026!
Today over a good portion of Spain, Transmusic celebrates a total solar eclipse. Host Ennio Galucci has crafted today’s 2 hour show for your enjoyment during this natural wonder. Today’s eclipse will last for 2 minutes and 18 seconds, and now is a perfect time to plan to view next year’s August…
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Episode 691: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative Welcomes Ted Kowalski!
Fresh Airwaves welcomes new guest host Ted Kowalski. Ted was a listener to WKSU’s original Fresh Air music program in the 70’s and early 80’s…it made a lasting impression. Catch the Fresh Airwave! Set 1 (all selections and mix by Ted Kowalski) Jon Hassell – Courage / Dream Theory in Malaya…
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Episode 690: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette breaking the sound barrier with Fresh Waves of Freeform Radio. SET#01 Rosin Murphy - Ramalama (Bang Bang) - Halloween Dance (2005) Thievery Corporation - The Heart's a Lonely Hunter ft. David Byrne / The Cosmic Game (2005) Dope Lemon - Dope & Smoke / Big Smooth…
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Episode 689: Transmusic Airwaves Welcomes Jo Coppola!
Today we freshen things up as Transmusic Airwaves welcomes new guest host Jo Coppola. We’re going ethereal… float along on the Fresh Airwave! Set 1 1) Niyaz - Dilruba [Mix Cut] (Junkie XL Remix) / A State Of Trance (2006) 2) Dead Can Dance - Enigma of the Absolute / Spleen And Ideal (2006) 3) Ben...
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Episode 688: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative: Nuggets!
March 27th brought a celebration of the 1972 two album Nuggets compilation to Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom. Patti Smith’s guitarist and compilation producer Lenny Kaye assembled this show from Cleveland area musicians to perform many of these classic tunes. Transmusic was there and asked many…
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Episode 687: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Join doc of WJCU’s “The Mixing Bored” hosting today’s show, as he cracks open a vault of some classic Prog. SET ONE – Kevin Ayers – Stop this Train/Joy of a Toy/Harvest(1969) Kevin Ayers – It Begins with a Blessing; Once I Awakened; But it Ends with a Curse/ The Confessions of Dr. Dream and Other...
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Episode 686: Transmusic Airwaves: July 4th #250 - Make a Wish!
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi. This show celebrates 250 years of red, white and blue. Make a wish! Thank you for staying connected! Yaki Da! Set 1 1) Birthday Song Crew - Happy Birthday America / Happy Birthday (Jazzy) Vol. 1...
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Episode 685: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette surf the Fresh Airwave of FreeForm Radio. SET#01 Cari Cari - Belo Horizonte / Welcome To Kookoo Island (2022) Crooked Colours - Flow / Crooked Colours (2017) Automatic - Mercury / Is It Now? (2025) Frenic - All In Perspective / Initiation: Monomyth, Pt. 2 (2017)...
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Episode 14: Transmusic Airwaves (#75)-"Character Study"-CARAVAN and Other Tales From Canterbury -July 25, 2014 - with Paul Ciminero (host
This week’s TRANSMUSIC AIRWAVES (#75) marks the return of my bi-monthly special feature “Character Study,” an in depth look at bands/individuals that have had a significant influence on contemporary music. On today’s edition a look at “CARAVAN and Other Tales From Canterbury,” an exploration into...
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Episode 684: Transmusic Airwaves Presents: Golems Of the Red Planet
Transmusic Airwaves presents: Golems Of The Red Planet with music from their new album, Surf Masada and interview by Jeff Wootton. Be sure to see them at the Beachland Tavern in Cleveland Friday, June 19th. Music played (in order of appearance) Golems Of The Red Planet – Damam / Surf Masada…
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Episode 683: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Join host “doc” of WJCU’s Mixing Bored on today’s Transmusic Airwaves, as he explores some sets of early Prog, electronic and experimental music. SET ONE – Mostly instrumental Music Yo-Yo-Ma – Reading from the Caboclo/Warm Brasil (2003) Yo La Tengo – The Crying of Lot G/And Then Nothing Turned...
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Episode 682: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Freeform Radio we don’t make the music we just cut and paste so you don’t have to. This wave leaves at high tide. SET#01 (Carl & Chalupa Mix) Lynx Guitar - Mission Impossible / Guitar Fingerstyle (2025) Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit: Chillheimer Remix / SoundCloud (2015) Kate Bush - Army...
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Episode 681: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Join host Ennio Gallucci on a trip through some obscure psych on today’s Transmusic Airwaves. (Ennio Gallucci Mix) Intersystems - There Can Only Be Noise Between Us / Intersystems (1968) White Noise - Love Without Sound / An Electric Storm (1969) Index - Feedback / Index (1967) The Del-Vetts…
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Episode 680: Transmusic Airwaves: Miles Davis Centennial
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today’s show celebrates Miles Davis' Centennial - 100 years (born May 26, 1926). In a career spanning nearly five decades, Miles is among the most influential and acclaimed artists in the history of jazz and 20th-century music....
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Episode 679: Transmusic Airwaves: Robert Fripp @ 80
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today’s show celebrates Robert Fripp’s 80th birthday (born 16 May 1946) and features a Character Study of Robert Fripp & King Crimson, hosted by Transmusic Airwaves founder Paul Ciminero. It was no small task for Paul to whittle...
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Episode 678: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today’s show presents two sets mixed by John Wasylko - with guest host Mark Orlandi. And… the entire first set is new music from 2026 (mostly) - Thank you John! Set 1 - All new releases (2026) 1.) Peter Frampton - Buried Treasure / Carry…
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Episode 677: Transmusic Airwaves: M4Y
May 4, 1970 Kent, OH - A day of remembrance for Americans who expressed dissent and were shot and killed by their own government. Sound familiar? Today’s show reflects a similar spirit of disapproval and defiance toward the current powers that be. In Memoriam 1970: Allison Krause, Jeffrey Glenn...
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Episode 676: Transmusic Airwaves: Earth Day Week
Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi. This show celebrates Earth Day! Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated...
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Episode 675: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Set One of the Mixing Bored version of Transmusic Airwaves will take you on a road trip around the US of A. Set Two will take you on a road trip around your mind. Join doc and let’s get on our way … SET ONE Generators – TV set/45 (1982) The Frost – Stand in the Shadows/Frost Music (1969) Spirit...
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Episode 674: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette rolling for record, standby, take 1... Grow your flow and ride the Fresh Wave of FreeForm Radio SET#01 Marino Alt - Devil In Disguise / Devil In Disguise (2025) Sofia Isella - Dog's Dinner / I’m Camera (2025) Lunar Spark - Whispering Rain / Astral Vibes (2024)...
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Episode 673: Transmusic Airwaves: National Poetry Month prefers April
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today’s show celebrates National Poetry Month (April). A time of words, surprises, and fun, this April 1st show has a little something for everyone… Thank you for staying connected - Yaki Da! Set 1 1) Dimitri From Paris -...
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Episode 672: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative Welcomes Ennio Gallucci!
Transmusic Airwaves welcomes new host Ennio Gallucci with an exploration of the seeds of Prog for the next 2 hours. Set 1 Joyce Heath - Cross My Heart / Unreleased (1958) Dick Hyman - Star Eyes / Moon Gas (1963) Les Paul - Brazil / The New Sound! (1950) Milt Buckner - The Beast / Rockin' With…
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Episode 671: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
On this show, doc ask's the proverbial question,"What are they looking at?" Turns out they are looking at the sound that the Mixing Bored was making. It was too confounding to listen to. You can come to your own conclusion on the Mixing Bored Version of Transmusic Airwaves and find me Friday...
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Episode 670: Transmusic Airwaves: Vernal Equinox
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi. Today’s show celebrates the upcoming vernal equinox and return of the season of light. We’re doing it with a North Atlantic tip of the hat to Celtic heritage, stone circles, St Andrew and St…
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Episode 669: Transmusic Airwaves: SALT Collective
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today's show spotlights Salt Collective as band member Stéphane Schück shares stories about the band's history and their latest album: A Brief History of Blindness Thank you for staying connected! SALT Collective releases on...
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Episode 668: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette lend an ear for unorthodox, free spirited, atypical freeform radio on TransMusicAirwaves. SET#01 Foxwarren - Deadhead / 2 (2025) Open Reel Ensemble - Open Garudaat / Open Reel Ensemble (2012) AEROVIZE - Lost Mind / A Surreal Music Experience (2025) The Velvet…
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Episode 667: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi. This one’s for the night skies of the dark season… Thank you for staying connected! Yaki Da! 1) The Orb - Spontaneously Combust / Buddhist Hipsters (2025) 2) Plantoid - Is That You / Terrapath…
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Episode 666: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Three Transmusic Airwaves mixes from doc of WJCU’s “The Mixing Bored” featured on today’s show. His show is heard Friday 9:30-11:30pm Eastern www.wjcu.org/listen . Welcome back, doc! Set One (doc mix) Pale Saints – Neverending Night / In Ribbons (1992) Slowdive – Ballad of Sister Sue / Just for a...
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Episode 665: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Two Transmusic Airwaves sets crafted by John Wasylko, include some pre-release music for 2026 along with classics. Set One (John Wasylko mix) 1) Dave McMurray – This Life / I Love Life Even When I'm Hurting (2025) 2) Snarky Puppy – Waves Upon Waves / SOMNI (2025) 3) Melody's Echo Chamber – In the...
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Episode 664: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi. Thank you for staying connected! Yaki Da! Set 1 1) Ghost Funk Orchestra - Introduction / A New Kind Of Love (2022) 2) Frank Zappa - Regyptian Strut / Sleep Dirt (1979) 3) Arc De Soleil - PomPom...
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Episode 663: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette funk around and find out on Transmusic Airwaves. Let’s turn this mutha out. SET#01 Greg Kocis - What Did it Say / Andrew Huang Studio (2021) St. Vincent - Pay Your Way In Pain / Daddy’s Home (2021) Mississippi Delta Blues - Firestarter / Single (2025) Alan Tew…
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Episode 662: Transmusic Airwaves: Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio. Today, folk music giants Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon visit Transmusic Airwaves, accompanied by tracks from their new album: Together Again. Thank you for staying connected! Set 1: Words & Music - Paxton & McCutcheon...
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Episode 661: Transmusic Airwaves: Paul @ 70
Welcome to Transmusic Airwaves - it’s unconventional free-form radio, with guest host Mark Orlandi. We kick-off 2026 by celebrating Transmusic Airwaves’ founder Paul Ciminero’s 70th birthday! Thank you for staying connected! Monty Python - Bring Out Your Dead (excerpt) / Monty Python and the Holy...
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Episode 660: Transmusic Airwaves Presents A Salute To 2025
Transmusic Airwaves celebrates music releases of 2025 as chosen by our hosts, Mark Orlandi, John Wasylko, Jeff Wootton, Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette. Wishing all our listeners a great New Year in 2026, and thanks to all the artists and musicians for allowing us to raise their collective…
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Episode 659: Transmusic Airwaves: 14th Annual X-Mas Special!
Unconventional freeform holiday radio with guest host Mark Orlandi - it’s the 14th annual Transmusic Airwaves Christmas Spectacular! Settle-in with over 90 minutes of holiday cheer - all tracks making their TA holiday debut! And once again, we’re recognizing the 60th anniversary of The Beatles...
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Episode 658: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
Transmusic Airwaves… it’s unconventional free-form radio - with guest host Mark Orlandi. Thank you for staying connected. Yaki Da! Set 1 1) Bandini - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Ecstasy of Gold / Ennio Morricone Remixes Vol 2 (2003) 2) Supreme Beings of Leisure - Golddigger / Supreme…
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Episode 657: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative Welcomes "doc"
Transmusic Airwaves presents a show crafted by guest host “doc” of WJCU. His long-standing radio program “The Mixing Bored”, is currently heard Fridays at 9:30 pm Eastern ( https://www.wjcu.org/listen ). doc has had a deep commitment to showcasing under-played and unusual music since first…
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Episode 656: Transmusic Airwaves Collaborative
We note the passing of multi-instrumentalist Danny Thompson in September. Set 1 (Jeff Wootton Mix) John Martyn – I'd Rather Be The Devil / Live At Leeds And More (2006) The Third Mind – Sally Go Round The Roses / Live Mind (2025) Melanie Mau & Martin Schnella – Gentle Giant “Free Hand Medley” /…
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Episode 655: Transturkey Airwaves: Turkey Roast!
Welcome to another Turkey Edition of Transmusic Airwaves - it’s the unconventional turkey roasting of freeform radio. Feast your ears (?) as several Transmusic Airwaves hosts have fun roasting musical turkeys. Please pass the gravy - Gobble Gobble! Set 1: Carl Palmer and Chalupa Roulette Carl and...
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Transmusic Airwaves is a journey beyond conventional radio boundaries. It encompasses various musical forms and styles loosely centered on “Progressive”, with attention to transitions that form cohesive sets of music. Ideally, it creates a context, an atmosphere, and conveys moods as listeners are guided through a musical spectrum.Transmusic Airwaves is the brainchild of Paul Ciminero, whose radio roots began in the 1970's at WKSU's late-night Fresh Air program. Transmusic began weekly podcasts in 2013 that continued until Paul's passing at the end of 2022. Afterwards, it expanded as a collaborative effort introducing a broader audio palette via multiple hosts and their respective musical knowledge. In this way, Transmusic has become the modern form of the old Fresh Air program!
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