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The Lord God Bird
From: Long Haul Productions
Series: Song/Story
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An innovative story about the rediscovery of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker in Brinkley, Arkansas that blends interviews and an original song by Sufja...

Bought by KALW, PRX Remix, PRX to iTunes, KUT, Remix Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 14, 2005
  • Length: 11:57
  • Purchases: 10
Lee Strasberg
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Acting teacher Lee Strasberg reflects on the creative nature of acting. (1959)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Leopold Stokowsky
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Conductor Leopold Stokowski entreats the listener to maintain his individuality. (1959)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ray Charles - Criteria
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles speaks about his criteria when writing music. (1995)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1
Ray Charles - Teacher
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles recalls the frustration he delivered to his early piano teacher. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 3
Ray Charles - Kinds
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles comments on the labels given to the music he played. (1995)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
Ray Charles - Child
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles explains what kind of music was around him growing up. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WUAL, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ray Charles - Nat Cole
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles remembers his early career as a Nat “King” Cole sound-alike. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WUAL, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 3
Allen Ginsberg - Peyote
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Author Alan Ginsberg reminisces on the effects peyote had on him and some of his writings. (1995)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Allen Ginsberg - Lyrics
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Author Alan Ginsberg extols Bob Dylan’s lyrics. (1995)

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :58
  • Purchases: 2
Allen Ginsberg - Dylan
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Author Alan Ginsberg recognizes Bob Dylan as the heir apparent to the Beat poets. (1995)

Bought by AIFM and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :52
  • Purchases: 2
Agnes De Mille - Relation
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Choreographer Agnes de Mille relates dancing to music. (1958)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
Agnes De Mille - Script
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Choreographer Agnes de Mille laments the lack of a coherent script for recording dance. (1958)

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 2
Agnes De Mille - Gesture
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Choreographer Agnes de Mille marvels at the universality of certain gestures. (1958)

Bought by WUAL and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 2
Agnes De Mille - Composing
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Choreographer Agnes de Mille points out the handicaps with which a choreographer must work. (1958)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :28
  • Purchases: 1
Aaron Copland and Agnes De Mille
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Composer Aaron Copland and choreographer Agnes de Mille speak about the relationship between music and dance. (1958)

Bought by WUAL and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 2
Aaron Copland - Movie
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Composer Aaron Copland predicts professional legitimacy for “movie music.” (1958)

Bought by WKMS, WUAL, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 3
Aaron Copland - Opera
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Composer Aaron Copland remarks how and why composers specialize in a certain genre or format. (1958)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1
Aaron Copland - Jazz
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Composer Aaron Copland discusses how jazz music has influenced other genres. (1958)

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :27
  • Purchases: 2
James Baldwin - Teacher
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Author James Baldwin ponders the problems confronting the “American Negro.” (1963)

Bought by KUOW and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 2
Howard Zinn - Draft Records
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Historian Howard Zinn draws connections between civil disobedience and jury sentences. (1974)

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 2
Paul Tillich
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Theologian Paul Tillich talks about the ultimate danger of nuclear weapons. (1961)

Bought by XRAY.fm and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :55
  • Purchases: 2
Dean Rusk - Weapons
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk justifies the American build-up of arms. (1961)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
Howard Zinn - People
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Historian Howard Zinn suggests how civil disobedience effects the public consciousness. (1974)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :56
  • Purchases: 1
Timothy Leary - Open
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Psychologist Timothy Leary implores listeners to stay open to new ideas.

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1

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