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Vast and Enduring Influence of Louis Armstrong
From: KCSM
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Louis Armstrong's vast and enduring influence on musicians especially trumpeters and singers is explored from Dorothy Fields to Harry James.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2015
  • Length: 56:42
The Great American Songbook Memorial Day Special
From: WHQR
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Phil Furia brings you songs from the home front to the foxholes of World War II by some of America's greatest composers and lyricists. Produced at ...

Bought by WVIA, KSKA, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, WNMU-FM, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more


  • Added: May 15, 2015
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 32
10 From Joe: A Joe Cocker Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
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Music host Paul Ingles presents 10 memorable performances from Joe Cocker, who died December 22, 2014 of lung cancer after a career that spanned 50...

Bought by WFAE, KMUW, XRAY.fm, KBRP Community Radio, WMMT and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2014
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 16
Carols the World 'Round - Two Hour Version
From: WFIU
Caption: A Christmas market in Rostock, Germany, Credit: Carston Pescht
A celebration of the music and traditions that make up the Christmas season from the plains of Africa to the hills of Appalachia and beyond.

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WNMU-FM, KRPS, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WUAL and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:58
  • Purchases: 9
Lou's Legacy: A Lou Reed Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
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A panel of music writers and Lou Reed fans sample the late musician's catalog through the years and suggest what made him important to the history ...

Bought by WUTC, WPVM 103.7, KDUR, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KUCB and more


  • Added: Nov 01, 2013
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 23
if music be the love of food?
From: PhilipDavid Ellwand
Caption: pork walk, Credit: archive
Passions for food and music shine through the nation of Catalunya.The traditional, the innovative, the very local and the trans-Mediterranian fusio...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:00
How Richie Havens Started Woodstock (5:20)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Richie Havens
Folk singing legend Richie Havens died Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at the age of 72 of a sudden heart attack. In this excerpt from the documentary Ba...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:20
John Lennon-A Birthday Celebration
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
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Celebrating John Lennon's birthday with a montage of some his most memorable music, quotes and moments. Produced in several segments including an o...

Bought by KMUN


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 59:35
  • Purchases: 1
Episode # 22 - Castaway: Ruby Simkoff
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On September 3rd our castaway was Ruby Simkoff, who since 1990 has been one of the most recognized voices on WMPG Radio in Portland, Maine. Ruby ho...

  • Added: Sep 09, 2012
  • Length: 01:22:44
Latin Love Songs
From: WFIU
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An hour-long program of Latin love songs and commentary, hosted by Grammy-winning soprano Sylvia McNair.

  • Added: Feb 07, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
A Rodgers and Hart Valentine's
From: Fred Flaxman
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The best of Rodgers and Hart's love songs as interpreted by some of the most famous American male and female vocalists.

Bought by WNMU-FM and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 02, 2012
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 2
A Tuba Christmas
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
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Ron Keller, Director of the Naperville Municipal Band and the Naperville Tuba Christmas, talks tubas, the holidays, and his lifelong love of music.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 22, 2011
  • Length: 05:05
  • Purchases: 1
The Life and Music of Thomas Talbert with Richard Hammergren, Part 2
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
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On this edition of Don't Cha Know, Richard Hammergren WSU jazz WSU professor and professional musician stops by to update us on The Black Tie Jazz ...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
  • Length: 28:30
My Dad's Favorites: A Greatest Generation Playlist [Extended Version w/ full-length songs]
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Audrey, John and Paul Ingles
[NOTE: Although this version may be broadcast, there are no breaks in it and is primarily intended for online listening. The 59:00 and 54:00 versi...

Bought by WGUC/ WVXU and KCSM


  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 01:17:45
  • Purchases: 2
My Dad's Favorites: An All-American Greatest Generation Playlist [59:00 / 54:00]
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Audrey Ingles, John Ingles Sr., Paul Ingles
Radio producer Paul Ingles sits down with his WW II veteran Dad to hear about the music his father feels has been essential to his appreciation of ...

Bought by KFSK, KUHF, KWSO, WRGY, North State Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 13, 2011
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 47
Here's to the Vets
From: Loyola Productions, Inc.
Series: Patterns in Music
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Commemorating Veteran's Day with this edition of Patterns in Music—a fitting musical tribute to those who served.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 08, 2010
  • Length: 01:40:15
  • Purchases: 2
Santa's Greatest Hits
From: Fred Flaxman
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Steve Jencks hosts this trip down Memory Lane featuring Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Eartha Kitt, Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Tommy Dorsey, ...

Bought by KDUR, Wyoming Public Radio, RadioStPete Florida, KSLU, KUCO and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2010
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 40
A Shortcut To the North Pole
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Santa Claus Jr.
A Holiday Classic! Join Howdy, Mickey, John, Paul, George & Ringo on this "wild and crazy joyride" to Santa's workshop in the northern most reaches...

Bought by Prairie Public, KVSC, KRZA, KVSC, KMXT and more


  • Added: Dec 16, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 16
Bill Monroe Special
From: WAMU
Series: Special Programming
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Featuring Del McCoury [http://www.delmccouryband.com/], David Peterson of David Peterson and 1946 [http://www.1946band.com/], Phil Nusbaum [http://...

Bought by KHNS and Wyoming Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2009
  • Length: 52:59
  • Purchases: 2
Father's Day Special - Me & Dad
From: WAMU
Series: Special Programming
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WAMU's Bluegrass Country presents a Father's Day Special - Me & Dad

  • Added: Oct 12, 2009
  • Length: 23:00
An Evening with Koko Taylor
From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages
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An hour of Music & Interviews with Koko Taylor, recorded live at the 2003 KBAC Summer Blast Music Festival in Santa Fe, NM.

Bought by KMUW, North State Public Radio, and KGOU


  • Added: Jul 24, 2009
  • Length: 58:28
  • Purchases: 3
An Evening with Little Feat Vol-1
From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages
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An hour of Little Feat music recorded live at the Taos Solar Music festival, in Taos NM in 2001.

Bought by KGOU


  • Added: Jul 03, 2009
  • Length: 58:25
  • Purchases: 1
Willie Nelson - When I've Sung My Last Hillbilly Song (new music)
From: Joyride Media
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Willie Nelson's brand new recording of the first song he ever recorded

Bought by WMMT, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WTMD, Prairie Public, and KSUT


  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 5
Love Greetings
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with classical music that is passionate, bold and affirming - along with gentler tunes that play like soft musical caress...

Bought by WVIA and Troy Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 06, 2008
  • Length: 01:56:23
  • Purchases: 2
Asian-American Special - Don Ho Tribute (58:59 or 59:59)
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Series: Asian-American Heritage Special
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Asian-American special features Don Ho in Hawaii in his last face-to-face Public Radio interview with singing, songs and music tunes from the beach...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:31