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Hosted by Kalup Linzy

The Kalup Linzy Variety Show features original material by Kalup Linzy based on characters and themes from his video and performance work. The show is hosted by Labisha (the diva) with Linzy appearing in interview segments with special guests.

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Lady Liberty: Tragic Story of a Torch Singer

Hosted by Kalup Linzy

Originally aired on Friday, December 17th, 2010

This project was made possible by a grant from the Harpo Foundation.
NOTE TO LISTENERS: You can use the navigation tool to jump directly from Act 1 to Act 2./ Act 1 of Lady Liberty: Tragic Story of a Torch...Read More

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Tribute to Natalie Cole

Originally aired on Friday, March 26th, 2010

Labisha dedicates a nearly-full hour to the musical and philosophical contributions of Ms. Natalie Cole, and Lord knows she's waited long enough (58 minutes)./ Read More

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DJ/rupture

Originally aired on Friday, March 12th, 2010

In the first episode in a new series of the Variety Show that focuses on artist collaborations, DJ/rupture joins Kalup in the studio to discuss his music and bestow upon the world the premiere of their...Read More

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The Gospel According To...

Hosted by Kalup Linzy

Originally aired on Monday, September 29th, 2008

Labisha DJs this set, and she's picking tunes of personal interest with religious themes, including tracks from artists like Ludicrous, Miss Money, Leviticus: Faggot and Meshell Ndegeocello, and R. Kelly.

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Edition #11: Preach!

Originally aired on Monday, August 4th, 2008

This show features two sermans: in the first he vowed not to curse. In the second she didn't...

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Edition #10: Season Two Premier

Originally aired on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Hosted by Labisha (the diva), this installment of The Kalup Linzy Variety Show includes tunes not featured on Linzy's SweetBerry Sonnet album. Among them is Asshole (KK Queens Rock Mix) as well as That's Wassup. Also...Read More

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Edition #9: How Kontessa Got Her Groove Back

Originally aired on Monday, April 23rd, 2007

In this episode Labisha makes a pledge to be a more pleasant diva.Read More

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Edition #8: Raunchy Business, Pt. 2

Originally aired on Monday, February 12th, 2007

More from Labisha featuring blushing material from Millie Jackson, recorded live.Read More

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Edition #7: Labisha's Top 5 Break Up Songs

Originally aired on Monday, January 29th, 2007

Labisha gets dumped again. In distress, she counts down her top five break-up songs. Tune in to see who made the list.Read More

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Edition #6: Independent Hits

Originally aired on Monday, November 20th, 2006

This program features pop, rock, dance, and R&B music from some of today's most talented artists. Kalup Linzy also sits down and interviews the up and coming Jesse O about his debut project.

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Edition #5: Woman to Woman

Originally aired on Monday, November 6th, 2006

Woman to Woman features music from R&B female singers who are facing off in duets or responding to another artist's record. (33 minutes)

01 Same Script, Different Cast - Whitney Houston and...Read More

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Edition #4: Melody Set Me Free

Originally aired on Monday, October 16th, 2006

Melody Set Me Free (2002) is an original skit written and performed by Kalup Linzy. The story dramatizes protagonist Patience O'Brien's experience in a talent show competition. Others vying to land a record deal are...Read More

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Edition #3: Skits and Songs

Originally aired on Monday, October 2nd, 2006

This episode features original skits and songs performed by Kalup Linzy from three of his previous projects, which include the soundtracks for Conversations Wit De Churen I (2002), Conversations Wit De Churen...Read More

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Edition #2: Telling It Like It Is

Originally aired on Monday, September 18th, 2006

This program features Queen of Comedy Lawanda Page and soul singer Millie Jackson. Although the material chosen for Jackson here is somewhat tamed compared to some of her other recordings, many will be surprised to...Read More

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Edition #1: Raunchy Business

Originally aired on Monday, September 4th, 2006

Raunchy Business features tracks that were banned from the radio in the 1920s and 30s. The songs are taken from the cd Raunchy Business: Hot Nuts and Lollypops released on Columbia Records. These double entendre gems...Read More

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