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Caption: Duke Ellington
It seems that jazz developed an affinity for royalty in its earliest years. First the was the “King of the Zulu” and King and Queen of the Mardi Gr...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Sep 28, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Hoagy Carmichael
In 1927 Hoagy Carmichael was a law clerk. One day he happened to hear a sidewalk phonograph playing a recording of his song. He immediately decided...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Aug 11, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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KBFT Native Music Fest Series is a Live Community Performance & Interview with the area's most top acts! In this segment we meet with Mato Nanji fr...

  • Added: Oct 25, 2021
  • Length: 05:23
Caption: Fats Waller
A look at the origins of the word “jazz”. Would you believe that the root of the word is absolutely not what you think it is? After all this time, ...

Bought by WEAA, WNMU-FM, and KCBX


  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Professor Longhair, Credit: Michael P. Smith © The Historic New Orleans Collection
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this show is devoted to “Fess” -- Henry Roeland Byrd, aka Professor Longhair - the pianist whose music fills the stree...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 51:58
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Bessie Smith
As jazz became Americas music in the 1920s, the jazz vocalist had to adopt to the key, tempo and pitch changes. This is a very creative era for the...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Feb 20, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Melvin Rhyne at the 2012 Jazz Organ Fellowship Tribute
The late Melvin Rhyne is interviewed with tracks from his discography mixed in

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: May 19, 2018
  • Length: 56:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Paul Whiteman
Although bandleaders Paul Whiteman and Jean Goldkette were competitors in the 1920s, through their careers they remained friendly rivals.

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Lillian "Lil" Hardin Armstrong
This is a tribute to a few of the more influential women who were instrumental in the formation of early jazz.

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WVTF, WNMU-FM, WGTE Public Media, KMUW and more


  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
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Composer-conductor Marie Incontrera discusses Fred Ho, The Eco-Music Big-Band and going forward as a composer.

  • Added: Nov 17, 2014
  • Length: 01:04:38
Caption: Andy's Treasure Trove, Episode 17 - Bob & Ray, and Tom Lehrer
A salute to the pioneering comedy team of Bob & Ray, featuring a new interview with Bob Elliott, many excerpts from Bob & Ray recordings, and some ...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2014
  • Length: 48:44
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A generational discussion about Ballet

  • Added: Aug 11, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
Caption: Tri City People
Tri City Peoples Corporation is assisting all to realize their dream of home ownership.

  • Added: Aug 04, 2013
  • Length: 05:56
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know! Featuring Musician Xander Demos and Author Victoria Howard.

  • Added: May 20, 2013
  • Length: 58:01
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Homage to Astor Piazzolla featuring Catherine Wilson and Ensemble Vivant hosted by Keith Horner.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 58:45
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In the Erotic Memoir Novel LAURA MEETS JEFFREY written from two perspectives - Jeffrey Michaelson and Laura Bradley detail their lives during the N...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2012
  • Length: 11:42

  • Added: Aug 25, 2010
  • Length: 57:08
  • Purchases: 5
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The Music of yesteryear a glimpse into the music and publishing business

  • Added: Dec 06, 2009
  • Length: 28:01
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An hour of music and interviews with Reggae Greats, Steel Pulse recorded live in October of 2004, at the Historic Lensic Theater in Santa Fe, NM.

Bought by KZYX, WNCU, and Wyoming Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:26
  • Purchases: 3
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This program features an evening of music and interviews with Los Lobos-Acoustic En Vivo. This performance was recorded live at the Historic Rialto...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, Prairie Public, KRZA, KZYX, KGOU and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:26
  • Purchases: 6
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Southwest Stages finishes off it's Evening of Music and Interviews Legendary Reggae Icons Burning Spear, recorded live at the Historic El Rey Theat...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KHNS, and WNCU


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:26
  • Purchases: 3
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An Evening of Music and Interviews with Big Head Todd & the Monsters, recorded live at the Historic Lensic Theater in Santa Fe, NM.

Bought by Prairie Public and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 2
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An Evening of Music and Interviews Legendary Reggae Icons Burning Spear, recorded live at the Historic El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NM.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KZYX, WJAB, KHNS, and WNCU


  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:25
  • Purchases: 5
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The show features another hour of Music and Interviews with Big Head Todd & the Monsters, recorded live at the Historic Lensic Theater in Santa Fe,...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
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An hour of music and interviews with Joe King Carrasco recorded live at the El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NM in 2007.

Bought by Prairie Public and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 23, 2009
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2