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On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we aim the spotlight on Shreveport, Louisiana. Home to a thriving music scene, the "Louisiana Hayride" (a rival...
- Added: Aug 06, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 4
It got its start in the oilfields, ranches, and lumber camps of the early 1900s. And it went on to reshape American music. Join music historian Al...
Bought by KFOK-LPFM
- Added: Jul 30, 2011
- Length: 54:39
- Purchases: 1
Recently, Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Records marked their 50th anniversary. We'll celebrate by playing selections from three classic LPs from th...
- Added: Jul 24, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
On this episode, we explore songs that challenged the stereotypes of Texas music. Though "country" music may be what the Lone Star State is most we...
Bought by WTIP
- Added: Jul 22, 2011
- Length: 56:24
- Purchases: 1
On this edition of Texas Music Matters, we take a behind the scenes tour of the award-winning PBS show Austin City Limits. This show features rare ...
Bought by KGLT
- Added: Jul 13, 2011
- Length: 54:27
- Purchases: 1
Who doesn't love a good story? In this episode of Blues Unlimited, it's all about Blues singers and songs that weave tall tales, spin entertaining ...
- Added: Jul 10, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
The musical ‘homage’ seldom gets the credit it deserves. Done artfully, the ‘cover song’ can both refer to the past and hint at a new direction fo...
- Added: Jul 08, 2011
- Length: 56:57
Question. How good has this year been for music? Well, let's put it this way: Recently, NPR Music decided there was no need to wait til the end of ...
Bought by Marfa Public Radio
- Added: Jul 01, 2011
- Length: 54:40
- Purchases: 1
With its own unique sound and feel, we aim the spotlight on Down Home Blues from the East Coast, from the mid 1940s to the early 1960s, on this epi...
- Added: Jun 30, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 5
Texas Music Matters revisits an award-winning documentary honoring "The Queen of Rock and Roll and Psychedelic Soul" Janis Joplin. Join Kris Kristo...
Bought by KFOK-LPFM, Marfa Public Radio, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.
- Added: Jun 24, 2011
- Length: 57:31
- Purchases: 3
Tobias Grant (Omaha) speaks with Native Hip Hop artist Quese Imc.
Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSQM 91.5 FM
- Added: Jun 23, 2011
- Length: 09:04
- Purchases: 2
In this episode of Blues Unlimited we finish up our tribute to the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals by focusing on some of the great and rare Blues,...
- Added: Jun 21, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
Today we'll honor some of the best known soul musicians from around the Lone Star State - as well as some hidden gems. Austin-based music journali...
- Added: Jun 17, 2011
- Length: 50:22
- Purchases: 2
In this episode of Blues Unlimited we wrap up our celebration of the Newport Folk Festivals of the 1960s, which brought a veritable who's who of Bl...
- Added: Jun 15, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
- Added: Jun 14, 2011
- Length: 09:48
- Purchases: 1
Features a song from the nearly mythical forthcoming album by ZZ Top is leaked to the Space Station crew. Also new tunes by Austin’s Wooden Birds, ...
- Added: Jun 10, 2011
- Length: 55:07
In this episode of Blues Unlimited we continue our celebration of the Newport Folk Festival, which brought a veritable who's who of Blues legends t...
Bought by Rhythm & News Service and KTRL
- Added: Jun 08, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
On this edition of Texas Music Matters, we’ll talk with Travis Stimeling, author of “Cosmic Cowboys and New Hicks,” about the music that transform...
- Added: Jun 03, 2011
- Length: 57:30
Nigel Chase spent much of his youth learning the art of making and playing steel drums with his father. Nigel now makes a living making pans, playi...
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KLCC, WMPG, and KUT
- Added: Jun 01, 2011
- Length: 06:03
- Purchases: 4
In this episode of Blues Unlimited, we celebrate the Newport Folk Festival, which brought a veritable who's who of Blues legends to the stage in Ne...
Bought by KHNS, Rhythm & News Service, and KTRL
- Added: May 31, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 3
During this edition of Texas Music Matters, Austin’s Amy Cook takes on Janes Addiction, Suzanna Choffel debuts a new album, and we take on a new un...
Bought by KFOK-LPFM and NPR Illinois
- Added: May 27, 2011
- Length: 55:51
- Purchases: 2
When Afi Scruggs digitized an interview with her late grandmother, she recalled truism about technology: every time a format changes, important inf...
- Added: May 26, 2011
- Length: 02:12
- Purchases: 3
Join us as we take a look at Blues and politics, examining such topics as war, the Great Depression, politicians, economic downturns, and more.
Bought by KHNS, KTRL, Spokane Public Radio, and KHNS
- Added: May 25, 2011
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 4
Features the unreleased music of Birmingham/Austin rockers Monarchs, also Adele covers a Sam Cooke classic in Austin's historic Studio 1A, Paul McC...
- Added: May 20, 2011
- Length: 53:32
Features the music of Blues-belter Nakia as well as Steve Earle, Athens' Of Montreal, Austin guitar-legend David Grissom, Texas rockers The Couch, ...
- Added: May 20, 2011
- Length: 59:10
