Music

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WPR’s “BETA” chatted with Joe Boyd about his massive undertaking of listening, conducting interviews and studying music from Budapest to Johannesburg.

The group of rotating classically trained musicians can be found singing in harmony across the state. Listen to them sing some of their most popular tunes and learn what makes caroling special.

Listen to a playlist from the director of the new Green Bay punk rock doc “Green Blah,” that highlights early local bands like The Tyrants and No Response.

Author Mark Blake took it upon himself to chronicle the band’s history in his latest book, “Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac.”

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined the live broadcast Wednesday, issuing a proclamation declaring Dec. 5 as “WPR Classical Music Day” in the city.

Conductor and music director Nathan Mitchell said the orchestra is among a growing number of ensembles in smaller communities that are focusing on the work of previously underrepresented composers.

JD McPherson’s latest album is called “Nite Owls.” It’s his fifth studio album, and as McPherson told WPR’s “BETA,” it’s dedicated to the pioneering guitarist Duane Eddy, who died in April.

The Kissers’ new album features songs based on diaries and other historical records from Wisconsin veterans.

Nick Lowe talked with “BETA” about his newest album and his musical quirks ahead of a performance with Los Straitjackets in Milwaukee.