10 Things You Should Know About James Baskett

02/16/202502/17/2025 cladriteLeave a comment

Here are 10 things you should know about James Baskett, born 118 years ago today. Though he appeared in just 10 motion pictures, he left a lasting legacy.

10 Things You Should Know About Hoagy Carmichael

11/22/202411/22/2024 cladriteLeave a comment

Here are 10 things you should know about Hoagy Carmichael, born 125 years ago today. He’s best remembered as a composer and musician, but he enjoyed success as an actor, too.

Remembering Louis Armstrong on His Birthday

08/04/202408/03/2024 cladriteLeave a comment

The great Louis Armstrong was born 123 years ago today in New Orleans, Louisiana. We’ll be featuring his wonderful music all day today, so why not tune in now?

Happy Juneteenth!

06/19/202406/19/2024 cladriteLeave a comment

Happy Juneteenth! Cladrite Radio is grateful for these great Black performers (and so many others) who have so enriched our lives and set our toes a-tappin’!

16 legendary African-American musicians: Maxine Sullivan, Nat "King" Cole, Mary Lou Williams, The Mills Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Josephine Baker, Fletcher Henderson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne

10 Things You Should Know About Louis Armstrong

08/04/202309/20/2024 cladriteLeave a comment

Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary Louis Armstrong, born 122 years ago today. If there were a Cladrite Radio Hall of Fame, Satchmo would certainly be among the first inductees. We’re featuring his music all day long, so be the Listen Now link above to tune in!