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Wunderkammer

Host: Harrison Blake

Frequency: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 6-8p.m.

Genre: Ambient Sound Collage

Wunderkammer : noun | wun·​der·​kam·​mer | \ˈwu̇n-dər-ˌkä-mər\

Definition:

1. A room or cabinet where a collection of curiosities, often of a wide range of subjects, is displayed.

2. (historical) A private collection of rare, strange, or unusual objects, typically from natural history, art, or antiquities, intended to showcase the owner's taste, intellectual nterests, or curiosity about the world.

Origin: German, literally "wonder room" (from 'wunder' meaning wonder + 'kammer' meaning room).

First Known Use: Early 18th century.

Example Sentence: "Wunderkammer hosted by Harrison Blake on KUZU.FM is radio cabinet of auditory curiosities. Personal audio recordings and Public Domain sound bites intertwine with lo-fi ambient, early electronic and noise."

KUZU Premier: NINTH WAVE ~ Summer 2025

Earlier Event: June 21
Jazz Roulette