The French takeover of Wrocław

Ewelina Kuniec from Alliance Francaise is on a mission. The objective is to promote the French language and culture among the residents of Wrocław. There is a host of events on offer as part of the 11th edition of Les Journées de la Francophonie (The French Language and Culture... [Read more]

Euro 2012 officially open

Przemek Pozowski the sports fan talks to Piotr Klimowicz the sport ignorant, as they look back at yesterday’s Euro 2012 draw that took place in Warsaw. Poland and Ukraine, as the organizers, are guaranteed to play in the championships, but now we know what challenges will have... [Read more]

A4: Films & fumes

Berlin is preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of its most famous regular festivals – the Berlin International Film Festival. Screenings of the latest international releases are held at the capital’s top cinemas, as the films compete for the coveted Golden and... [Read more]

Dreaming of Polish Super Bowl

They are not as good as the New Orleans Saints – last Sunday’s Super Bowl winners, but The Crew – Wrocław’s own American Football team is still worth mentioning, since not everybody knows that in Poland there actually exists a league of this extremely popular... [Read more]

Science & Tech: Chopin in space

Chopin himself would have never thought that his music would take him so far. How far? The outer space. The Discovery space shuttle that lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida today, following a delay caused by unfavorable weather conditions yesterday, is on its way to the orbit.... [Read more]

Sound Fabrics: Portico Quartet – Paper Scissors Stone

Even though jazz is not generally considered to be a radio friendly genre, it’s impossible not to mention the band which is said to be the successors of The Cinematic Orchestra. [Read more]  Read More →

Programmed by Tom Bradley

A dash of techno as we don’t know it is to be part of our steady Saturday show: Programmed. James Nesfield – our regular host and DJ agreed to share his air time with a proper Londoneer, Tom Bradley, who is planning to give us a lesson on the techno music brought back... [Read more]

The Stage Song Review programme revealed

The performance tribute to Andy Warhol’s muse – Nico, including Velvet Underground co-founder, John Cale, and the charismatic Bauhaus frontman – Peter Murphy, as well as Gala devoted to the different aspects of the revolution, directed by Agata Duda-Gracz are among... [Read more]

Through the unbreakable glass

Things might get rough when a bunch of guys drinking beer end up in a fight. Not anymore. The traditional pint glass used all over Britain by beer fans will be harder to smash, thus safer to the regular pub goers. Listen to Viola Lamot spreading the good news. Audio clip: Adobe Flash... [Read more]

Science&Tech: Can bee see thee?

We already know that animals perceive us differently. But what about insects? Bees, precisely? What do they see when they see a human face? Listen to Viola Lamot who brings the botanical news to you. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio... [Read more]

The Ukulele Man

In Hawaiian, “ukulele” means “jumping flea” – that is what your fingers look like when you play this rare but fascinating string instrument. Something that looks so unglamorous has been appreciated by artists like George Harrison, Tom Jones, Brian May... [Read more]

Science&Tech: MotoNews

The latest on the automotive market with Jurek Chyb. Listen to the motoring news, including the new Volswagen Golf R, the tuned Abarth Fiat Punto Evo, the Porsche Cayenne H Hybrid, the much-awaited premiere of Audi’s A7 model, and the BMW Vision EfficientDynamic plug-in hybrid. Audio... [Read more]

Lower Silesia has a new old flag

“A black eagle on a gold background, a silver ribbon across the eagle’s chest, a silver cross in the middle” is the official description of the recently accepted flag and emblem of the region of Lower Silesia. In fact, after a ten-year-long bickering, the local... [Read more]

Football: Top Five Winter Transfers

Has opening the transfer window caused any draught this winter? Not much, to be honest. Yet, a few interesting (and unexpected) switches from club to club are noteworthy. Jurek Chyb has his own top-five list of wintertime football transfers. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version... [Read more]

My Prague – Episode 24

It finally happened. By popular demand, Jurek Chyb has grudgingly agreed to reveal one of his most-guarded Prague secrets. Listen to the result of years of field studies involving hectolitres of the best draught beer in the world. Yes, this is no mistake – the top three Pilsner... [Read more]

Two Tiagos from Portugal

Tiago Perreira and Tiago Fonseca are two young men from Portugal who are in Wrocław thanks to the European Exchange Programme – Leonardo. They are about to have an internship, but right now they are just getting to know the city. Listen to find out why they have chosen to... [Read more]

The alternative Oscar nominations

In his bitter account of the true Oscar nominations, Jurek Chyb gives his own prizes. Who deserves to get The Most Sensible Decision Award this year? Which actor deserves the Perseverance Prize? The Most Ignored Talent? The Automatic Nomination Award? Also, why is Sandra Bullock... [Read more]

Traffic timers

Such a simple and obvious solution to the will-I-make-it-or-not racing game played in big cities at traffic lights every morning! Listen to Krystian Krzesaj explaining why installing electronic devices with a countdown of the time left before the traffic lights switch – is... [Read more]

Sound Fabrics: The Clientele – I Wonder Who We Are

This band is living proof of the commercialization and brutalism in the world of today. Despite being one of the gentlest groups from the last decade, they’re hardly recognised, even in their home country of United Kingdom. [Read more]  Read More →

Sound Fabrics: Tindersticks – Black Smoke

Tindersticks’ latest release is, like its title, smoky and dense.  [Read more]  Read More →

Help Emilka!

Paul Mayevsky in conversation with Szymon Danis from CO.IN, who along with his band is playing a help concert in Liverpool club. Along with Fruhstuck and NOFF, they will help the family of Emilka Fomal. The admission is 10zl and this is a must go to. The cause is worthy and the music... [Read more]

Bunker to host art

The 8th edition of SURVIVAL festival will be placed inside the Strzegomski Bunker near Legnicka Street on 25-27th of June 2010. In conversation with RadioWroclove.com, Michał Bieniek, the curator reveals what the topic of this year’s edition is and why the bunker is the place... [Read more]

Jam Sessions in Lulu Bell

Every Wednesday in Lulu Bell Cafe in Purkiniego Street 1 there is a special Jam Session. Paul Mayevsky spoke with Janek Michalec, a person responsible for organizing them, about the intricacies of a jam session. Among other things, a jam session is a chance to make one’s dreams... [Read more]

Confessions and vibrators

February is a rich in musical experiences period of time. In Berlin one can enjoy the performance of the Neil Young and Pearl Jam inspired artist Dashboard Confessional and in Cracow there is a concert by The UK Subs, The Vibrators and Psy Wojny. Just buckle up and enjoy the cultural... [Read more]

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