Arts & Culture

Most people are eager to discover any new form of technology. And once they do, they quickly forget the “old ways.” Well, singer Meredith Axelrod is not most people. She specializes in recreating early vocal and recording techniques, usually prior to the 1930s. Meredith Axelrod will be singing in her sentimental style next Saturday, May 25 at the Atlas Café in San Francisco, from about 4 to 6pm.

This is Audiograph--the Bay Area’s sonic signature. 

Each week, we’ll play you a sound recorded somewhere in the Bay Area. Your job? Listen to the sound (in the player above), figure out where it was recorded, and what exactly it is, then call us to let us know.

If you think you can identify this Audiograph sound of the week, call 415-264-7106. Also, tell us where to record next. We’ll give away a KALW t-shirt every week to one lucky caller. 

Kevin will feature some music he's been enjoying recently and want you to enjoy as well.  We'll hear part of a documentary narrated by David Gans about Janis Joplin's final record, Pearl completed in 1970, as well as the trio Brother Sun made up of the three-part harmonies of singers-songwriters Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks, and Greg Greenway.  Tune in between 5 and 6:30, enjoy, and support us.  Shorter is Better!