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From the 1940s to the 1990s, several jazz composers undertook several large-scale orchestral compositions that portrayed the journey of black peopl...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio, WSLR, KCSM, Morehead State Public Radio, WLRH and more


  • Added: Feb 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 20
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The national uprising ignited by the murder of George Floyd has cast a spotlight on the country’s embedded, institutional racism, including the fra...

Bought by MPR News Stations, KCBX, WAMU, WHYY, WUTC and more


  • Added: Jul 02, 2020
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 13
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This week on the show: Fighting slavery worldwide - In this edition: Millions of people are forced to toil in forms of modern slavery across the ...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2020
  • Length: 30:00
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An hour-long program of classic jazz, presenting the second of a two-part program exploring the life and music of Thelonious Monk, with special gue...

Bought by KMUW, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 3
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An hourlong program of classic jazz, presenting the first of a two-part program exploring the life and music of Thelonious Monk, with special guest...

Bought by KMUW, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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An hour-long program of classic jazz, featuring musical tributes to the so-called “Black Metropolis,” including Duke Ellington’s “Harlem,” Roy Eldr...

Bought by Radio New Zealand, 90.5 WSNC, WUCF, and WCPN


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 4
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A blowout farewell edition of our weekly program after eight plus years of broadcasting!

Bought by KNVC Carson City Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This year's Spiritual Side of the Blues special focuses on the music of Blind Willie Johnson!

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week's playlist shines a light on mental illness, through a respectful look at the topic and songs that fit the theme.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Feb 10, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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The IBC is a music competition featuring over 100 bands from more than a dozen nations. This episode previews the 2016 event with music by 14 of th...

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Jan 20, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Courtesy Blues Foundation, Credit: Courtesy Blues Foundation
This hour features music by, and the complete list of, 2016 Blues Music Award nominees!

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Dec 29, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week's program wraps up 2015 with a listen to songs off our host's favorite albums of the year.

Bought by KSRQ, WJSU, and WSGE


  • Added: Dec 21, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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On this episode of Culture Clique, we bring you part 3 of “What’s Race Got to do With It?” Media Management of Minority Images”. previously, Bryant...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2015
  • Length: 31:24
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It's our annual celebration of Christmas with new Blues tunes for the holiday!

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, KSRQ, WVAS and more


  • Added: Dec 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 7
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Johnny Full-Time is joined for conversation and music by multiple Blues Music Award winner and BB King Entertainer of the Year, Janiva Magness.

Bought by KPVL and WJSU


  • Added: Jul 07, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Each song title in this week's playlist salutes a different state! We also snuck in the Star Spangled Banner.

Bought by WSGE and WJSU


  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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It’s Black Music Month and we’re celebrating with a look at only a few of the many many incredible artists who have shaped music, crossed genres an...

Bought by WJSU


  • Added: Jun 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 1
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This week, we enjoy the versatility of the harmonica in Blues music.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Jun 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Get the schedule and listen to music from performers scheduled for the 2015 WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Jun 09, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Courtesy BBKing.com, Credit: BBKing.com
This week, we say "Thank You" to the legendary BB King for his life and continued career in music.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: May 06, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week, Johnny Full-Time is joined by Dr. Gary Burnett, author of the new book 'The Gospel According To The Blues.'

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Mar 31, 2015
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
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We walk in the light of the Lord on this week's program, with an annual listen to the Spiritual Side of the Blues.

Bought by WNMU-FM, WJSU, and WSGE


  • Added: Mar 25, 2015
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 3
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This week, we'll hear Blues artists covering classic Country music songs from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and more.

Bought by KVNF, WJSU, and WSGE


  • Added: Feb 25, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have A Dream speech at the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, Credit: National Archives
We honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll hear excerpts of his sermons, speeches, and interviews, along with funk, soul, jazz...

Bought by WGTE Public Media, WUKY, KPIP-LP, KBRP Community Radio, and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 5
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Full-Time Blues Radio's annual preview of the International Blues Challenge, the world's largest battle of the bands, taking place Jan. 20-24, 2015.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Jan 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2