Whether you missed an episode or want to revisit a favorite, catching up on the Althea Long Show is simple! Click on the tracks below to listen to past episodes at your convenience. Each show offers a rich blend of music, stories, and insights—all expertly curated by Althea.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant and soulful mix of Jazz, Soul, Latin, and World Music, with deep explorations into the Great American Songbook and beyond. Althea introduces listeners to timeless classics and hidden gems, weaving together melodies that span continents and generations.
Enjoy the smooth sophistication of jazz greats like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Hartman and Chet Baker—alongside modern voices like Samara Joy and Gregory Porter.
Feel the emotional resonance of Soul legends such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Erykah Badu, and Maxwell, each track evoking passion, resilience, and groove.
Experience the fiery rhythms and melodies of Latin icons like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Buena Vista Social Club, and Rubén Blades, drawing you into the heartbeat of Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian traditions.
Journey around the globe with World Music innovators such as Cesária Évora, Angelique Kidjo, Eddie Palmieri, and The Afro Cuban All-Stars, whose sounds connect cultures and tell powerful stories.
And for lovers of timeless songwriting, Althea delves into the American Songbook, featuring the genius of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Burt Bacharach and Irving Berlin, reinterpreted by both classic and contemporary voices.
Tune in whenever you’re ready for an unforgettable musical journey—thoughtful, uplifting, and always soul-stirring. All curated for a sophisticated listener palette...like yours!
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Some of Althea's All Time Favorite Albums
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Erykah Badu - Baduizm
Chico Debarge - Long Time No See
Fania All - Stars with Celia Cruz
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