An interview with acclaimed author Kathy Page, recordings from the recent SoundGardens festival at Beaver Point Hall, an interview with the members of an exciting new musical project Zhinga, and a show featuring songs or bands with plants or vegetation in their titles are among the stimulating offerings this week on your community radio station CHIR-FM. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 FM in the South End) or stream the station online to hear more than 20 unique local programs.

Thanks to everyone who came out Thursday night to the Legion to help make the CHIR fundraiser a success. Highlights (followed by the schedule of local shows) for this week include:

Sunday (May 3) 3-4 p.m. (or possibly Tuesday May 5): On Harmonic Expeditions, host Mike Chin shares performances form the recent SoundGardens festival at Beaver Point Hall organized by Of Sound Minds, created by Peter Hatch. Featured are a four-string improvisational performance; multiple digital/electronic eight-channel audio pieces, some entirely artificial others morphed from natural sounds; a time and clocks art concept installation; and the second performance of a unique trance-evocative classical guitar concerto.

Tuesday (May 5) 10-11 a.m: On TRUpreneur, host David Crouch interviews Sandi Poystila about the many years spent at her former business The Islands Marketplace.

Tuesday (May 5) 1-2 p.m.: On This Song, That Time, host Lesley Grott will be thinking of spring and playing songs or bands with plants or vegetation in their titles. She welcomes your song or show theme suggestions at thissong@chir.fm.

Tuesday (May 5) 5-6 p.m. On Connections, an interview with the members of Zhinga, guitarist Drew Fernandes, vocalist Carrie Ingrisano and bassist Bruce Grey. Zhinga is an exciting new SSI musical project blending Brazilian and Latin influences with pop interpretations, while also showcasing and reimagining Carrie’s original songs—many of which were developed during her years as a musician in Brazil and Chicago. The group’s sound reflects both musical exploration and a shared love of rhythm, melody, and storytelling.

Ingrisano:) Vocalist Carrie Ingrisano and her Zhinga bandmates Drew Fernandes and Bruce Grey will be the featured guests this Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. on Connections hosted by David Minkow.

Thursday (May 7) 10-11 a.m. On Check it Out, host and library volunteer Cecilia Low interviews acclaimed Salt Spring-based author Kathy Page, whose recent memoir “In This Faulty Machine” is about living with Parkinson’s disease.

Kathy Page:: ) Kathy Page, author of the recent memoir “In This Faulty Machine” about living with Parkinson’s disease, will be interviewed on Check It Out by Cecilia Low this Thursday from 10-11 a.m.

Island Interludes: Monday-Friday 6-7 a.m. The music of the Gulf Islands hosted by Dan Miller.
Morningtide: Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. Dan Miller shares classics from the CHiR library, local news, weather and other village banter.
Coffee Break: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-11 a.m. Damian Inwood provides up-to-date information on news, traffic, weather, plus special guests, regular features and great music.
TRUpreneur: Tuesday 10-11 a.m: David Crouch interviews the most interesting entrepreneurs and small business owners we have on the Gulf Islands.
Radio Skoden: Tuesday 11-12 a.m. Indigenous music hosted by Caroline Dick.
Harmonic Expeditions: Tuesday 3-4 p.m. Mike Chin explores musicians and other creatives on the Gulf Islands.
A Friendly Wave: Tuesday 7-8 p.m. A unique cultural experiment originating from the Cassette Cafe.
Saltspring Sessions: Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Host Sima Rehn cracks open the echo chamber of SSI’s live music scene by sharing past performances.
It’s About Story Time: Wednesday 8-9 p.m. A weekly exploration of poetry, short fiction, and music around a curated theme with AmanDa Bapty.
Tonic: Thursday 9-11 a.m. Two hours of music, viewpoints, and conversations with David Crouch.
Hide and Seek: Thursday 8-10 p.m. Ben Corno explores 100 years of popular music with a focus on Western modern but an interest in all the rest.
Nocturnal Emissions: Thursday 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dan Snakehead offers up Mixcloud's #1 Canadian Drum & Bass broadcast since 2020.
Soundscape: Friday 11-12 a.m. Frank Allen focuses on a single album or collection by an artist, or band, or instrument, and some of the inspirations and influences, musical and otherwise, of the artists.
Lights, Camera, ADRIAN. Friday 3-4 p.m. A hip and humorous look at movies.
Archipelager Hour Friday 5-6 p.m. Each week, hosts Robin Jenkinson and Ryan Dentry try to capture some of the "Voices of the Gulf Islands" to share, alongside great music and discussion.
Techno J Extravaganza. Friday 7-8 p.m. Mark O’Neill presents a musical mix of your favourites (lots of Rock and Roll).
Hip Hop on the Rock: Friday 9-10 p.m. Explore Dano Hammer's eclectic collection of Canadian and international alternative hip hop.

Be sure to check out https://www.chir.fm/ for the latest schedule including rebroadcast times for the shows listed above.