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Brian Dunning delves into urban legends surrounding three of the greatest classical composers as well as the renowned Stradivarius violin.
- Added: May 09, 2024
- Length: 59:00
On this episode, we talked about the book "Subcontinental Synthesis," a collection of essays that document a brief period where a Moog Synthesizer ...
Bought by Raven Radio
- Added: Mar 16, 2024
- Length: 28:52
- Purchases: 1
On this episode, we discussed the book "Squeeze This! A Cultural History of the Accordion in America," which investigates the rise, fall, and retur...
Bought by Raven Radio
- Added: Feb 17, 2024
- Length: 28:28
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we discussed a new book that delves into the discography of Aphex Twin, a pioneer in IDM and dril...
- Added: Oct 14, 2023
- Length: 27:47
On this episode of the Polley Music Library show, we talked about the music of Beck, which is discussed song by song in a new book that you can bor...
Bought by Raven Radio
- Added: Sep 09, 2023
- Length: 28:42
- Purchases: 1
On this episode, we talked about the great new book "On Minimalism," a reassessment of this musical movement full of primary-source documents and r...
- Added: Jul 22, 2023
- Length: 28:27
On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we responded to a listener request about trees by looking at environmental soundscape recordings,...
- Added: Jun 10, 2023
- Length: 28:35
On this episode of the Polley Music Library show, we talked about International Drum Month, and discussed just a few of the many books we have at t...
- Added: May 27, 2023
- Length: 28:30
The no-clapping-between-movements rule in a classical concert was created for a bad reason. So we’re gonna kill it -- you and me and Emanuel Ax.
- Added: May 13, 2020
- Length: 23:26
Delbert McClinton is still going as strong as ever after 60 years of performing and working in the music industry. His latest release is stellar in...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 58:17
Diane Blue has been a voice in the Blues music scene for years as a vocalist and harmonica player. This show highlights her solo career as well as ...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:39
In 1971 one of the most successful "Blues" recording labels was founded. This show explores the early history of Alligator Records.
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 01:00:04
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2015 O Henry Middle School Stories
Series: 2015 O Henry Middle School Stories
Jim Conally reflects on his musical career, life journeys, and the sea.
- Added: Jan 23, 2016
- Length: 02:58
Goes2Eleven continues its tribute to guitar heroes with flamenco superman Paco de Lucía. We discuss Paco’s traditional flamenco roots and his explo...
Bought by KKRN
- Added: Aug 05, 2015
- Length: 54:00
- Purchases: 1
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2015
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2015
An illustrative profile of the Austin's Long Branch Inn weekly blues jam, coordinated by Harold McMillan of DiverseArts Culture Works.
- Added: Jul 12, 2015
- Length: 05:19
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2013
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2013
Organic Path: Two teens explore an unusual vocation that inspires new options for their future.
- Added: Jul 30, 2013
- Length: 04:33
Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Jun 26, 2013
- Length: 03:16
- Purchases: 1
Acoustic Stories: Aaron Brown - "The Importance of Playing Trumpet Is Sometimes Not About the Tune."
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, MinnesotaSeries: Acoustic Stories
Aaron J. Brown is an author and community college instructor from the Iron Range. He writes MinnesotaBrown.com and hosts Northern Community Radio's...
- Added: Jun 18, 2013
- Length: 02:14
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School and an intern at Northern Community Radio. During the school year she's checked in with essays ...
Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ
- Added: Jun 06, 2013
- Length: 03:56
- Purchases: 2
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School and an intern at Northern Community Radio. During the school year she's been checking in with e...
Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio
- Added: May 13, 2013
- Length: 03:56
- Purchases: 1
Here, the direct physiological and psychological affects of sound on the human brain are examined.
- Added: Mar 15, 2013
- Length: 06:20
This installment examines how humans perceive sound, and how we listen, with a number of experiments as aids.
- Added: Mar 15, 2013
- Length: 10:25
- Added: Sep 25, 2009
- Length: 04:38
Andy learns how to play the recorder.
- Added: Jun 21, 2009
- Length: 05:46
The JWH album traces Dylan's relationship with America and his spritual journey from outlaw to family man, from joker to thief.
Bought by KPIP-LP, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WMNF, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, and WETS
- Added: Aug 14, 2008
- Length: 01:02:25
- Purchases: 5
