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Still Climbing

From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Women in the Austin Music Scene

A snapshot into the struggles and triumphs of Austin's hidden gem, Tameca Jones. This story was produced by Tina Steiner, Jay Bhattacharyya, and Ma...

Blues America 171 - Keeshea Pratt

From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America

Rising Houston native, Keeshea Pratt talks about the blues.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WSLR, Raven Radio, WLPR , KJZX-Austin and more

Jazz Women All-Stars Return to the Dakota in Minneapolis

From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend

Caption: Patty Peterson, Credit: Jennifer Bong

The Jazz Women All-Stars are back in a big show coming soon. Phil Nusbaum tells us about it.

Lila Ammons: It’s More than Just the Music

From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles

Caption: Paul Berry and the Ace Tones with Lila Ammons, Credit: Kent Flemmer

Lila Ammons sung at a lot of great places big and small, in both the US and Europe. You might say it comes natural to her. Lila is part of an accom...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Diane Jarvi: Finnish-American Woman and World Artist

From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles

Caption: Diane Jarvi, Credit: Nick Lethert

She’s an artist of many talents, and she keeps embracing more and more. Diane Jarvi is touched by Finnish, American and other world cultures, and s...

Bay Area Beats: The songstresses of Yesway and their first full-length album

From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents - Bay Area Beats

Emily Ritz and Kacey Johansing are best friends. They were both in separate bands and living in Marin County when they decided to go on tour togeth...

Bought by PRX Remix

Day Job 3: The Best Laid Plans Of Lesli Wood

From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job: How Musicians Pay The Rent (2014 Series)

Caption: Lesli Wood of The Redwood Plan, Credit: Joshua McNichols

Lesli Wood has achieved almost every goal she's set for herself. She's a professional lawyer. And her band, The Redwood Plan, has played to big cro...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media

The Captain

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies

In the small village of Stratton, Maine, a woman believes she's not the master of her own destiny - the spirit of a sea captain is preventing her f...

Bought by KALW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and PRX Remix

Episode # 36 - Castaway: Ann Foskett

From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs

On December 17, 2012 the British born actress and director ANN FOSKETT became the 36th castaway on "Desert Island Discs". Ann's recent directing c...

Sara Watkins Hits the Road with Folksy Bluegrass Style

From: Susan Valot

Caption: Sara Watkins sings and fiddles during a recent concert in Pasadena, California., Credit: Susan Valot

Singer-songwriter and fiddler Sara Watkins has been tearing up the U.S. tour circuit this year, with plans to hit the overseas stage in January. W...

Episode # 29 - Castaway: Dawn McAndrews

From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs

On October 22nd our 29th castaway was DAWN MCANDREWS, the Artistic Director of The Theatre at Monmouth. Dawn is an accomplished director, producer,...

Before she was "Aunt Viv"

From: With Good Reason
Series: news features

Before Daphne Maxwell Reid appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, she was a number of "firsts," including the first African American homecoming q...

Bought by KENW and WDBM

Hoofie The Deer

From: Bring Your Own
Series: Bring Your Own

This Story was told on July 10th, 2012 at Aubrey's Place in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Here, Elizabeth Steeby reminisces on the horrify...