The great William James “Count” Basie was born 117 years ago today in Red Bank, New Jersey. Cladrite Radio is celebrating his birthday by featuring his music all day long; why not tune in right now?
Saluting Count Basie on His Birthday
Category: Cladrite Composers
130 Years of Cole Porter
Today marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Cole Porter. The Peru, Indiana, native was a remarkably talented songwriter—one of the true greats—even if he didn’t resemble Cary Grant even a little bit.
To celebrate the occasion, we are featuring Porter’s songs, as performed by a wide variety of artists, all day today. Why not tune in right now?
10 Things You Should Know About Irving Berlin
Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 133 years ago today. The great Jerome Kern once said of Berlin, “Irving Berlin has no place in American music—he is American music,” and we couldn’t agree more.
We’re featuring Berlin’s music, as performed by a variety of artists, all day today on Cladrite Radio. Why not tune in now?
10 Things You Should Know About Duke Ellington
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Duke Ellington, born 122 years ago today. He was one of the true musical geniuses of the 20th century, and we’re celebrating his birthday by featuring his music all day long, so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Noël Coward
Here are 10 things you should know about Sir Noël Coward, born 121 years ago today. He gained fame as a playwright, director, composer, singer, actor and wit.