Riacho Seco (Dry Creek) Revisited (2026)

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The August 14, 2026 playlist revisits a show we did back on July 1, 2022. Four years later, the weather in South Central Texas is just as hot and sandy as ever (and then some). The creek is dry as a bone, though we did have a verdant spring (photo courtesy of Tripadvisor). The songs still resonate. 

Click the image to enlarge the playlist (below).
 
 
Caminhos do Jazz with Katchie airs live on Saturday mornings at 10 Central. 
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 What's that catchy theme music for Caminhos do Jazz? Damas Grátis (Ladies Free) / 4:37 / 2007 / Eduardo Neves / Gafieira de Bolso / Eduardo Neves 

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