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It's Time! Max Roach In The 1960s
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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A centennial tribute to Max Roach, who set the pace for modern jazz drumming and became an outspoken activist for civil rights.

Bought by WSKG, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WWNO, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUAT and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Spanish Hour 2402: Invitation to the Dance
From: Candice Agree
Series: The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree
Caption: John Singer Sargent: "El Jaleo"
A program recorded live in concert of Spanish and Latin American music of some of the most recognizable and beloved popular dances of Spain. Habane...

Bought by KSJE, GCR (Global Community Radio), KMUN, WCQS, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 48
Womenfolk #240103
From: Ellen Stanley
Series: Womenfolk Radio
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Top Albums of 2023

  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:08
Rhythm Atlas 315 2024-01-01 Best World Music Albums of 2023 Pt. 2
From: Denis McGilvray
Series: The Rhythm Atlas
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On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray features This week’s show features Part Two of his Best World Music Albums of 2023...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KAMU


  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
Global Village Best of 2023 1.5.24 or floating date
From: KMUW
Series: Global Village with Chris Heim
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SPECIAL: In place of our usual New Month/New Music Show this time, Global Village counts down the Top Ten Show Favorites of 2023. We’ll her music f...

Bought by KRZA, KBRP Community Radio, KSKA, WSLR, KHNS and more


  • Added: Dec 31, 2023
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 32
Christmas at The Night Cafe 2023
From: Will Duchon
Series: The Night Cafe
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The annual holiday event, complete with Christmas jazz vocals and greetings from Night Cafe listeners.

  • Added: Dec 26, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:04
NL 23-52: Santa-O: A Very Hip Christmas, 12/18/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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Swinging round the yule log with music from Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, violinist Eddie South, pianist Charles Brown, singer June Christy, and ot...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:02
Rhythm Atlas 313 2023-12-18 Christmas Special
From: Denis McGilvray
Series: The Rhythm Atlas
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*New for 2023!* Join host Denis McGilvray for a cup of musical cheer on The Rhythm Atlas Christmas Special. You’ll hear fresh takes on classic caro...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KAMU, and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 15, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
Rhythm Atlas 311 2023-12-04 Hannukah Special
From: Denis McGilvray
Series: The Rhythm Atlas
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Host Denis McGIlvray celebrates Hannukah in the first half of this week’s special episode of The Rhythm Atlas. You’ll hear new music by Frank Londo...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KAMU, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 05, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
Music Archive Showcase #160 - TALK MUSIC WITH ME: Musician/Author Warren Zanes on Bruce Springsteen's NEBRASKA Album
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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Musician and Author Warren Zanes is Paul Ingles' guest for the hour to talk about his book DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE: The Making of Bruce Springsteen...

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, North State Public Radio, KUPR low power FM, KSJE, and KUHF


  • Added: Nov 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Womenfolk #231122
From: Ellen Stanley
Series: Womenfolk Radio
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"Home & Hearth" Thanksgiving Special

  • Added: Nov 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
HARM 23-53: Drive the Cold Winter Away: Music for the Winter Solstice, 12/25/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia
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The longest and darkest of nights, the Winter Solstice has been observed across cultures with rituals and feasts celebrating the warmth of communit...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
HARM 23-51: Las Posadas, 12/11/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia
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Get ready to burst open the piñata as Harmonia celebrates the traditional Latin American Christmas pageant, Las Posadas, with Renaissance- and Baro...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:02
HARM 23-50: Holiday Triple Spin, 12/4/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia
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"Holidays are a great time for music! And this week on Harmonia, we’re going to take a spin through three favorite tunes and enjoy how early compos...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:03
Harmonia Holiday Triple Spin
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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Holidays are a great time for music! On this edition of Harmonia, we’re taking a spin through three favorite tunes and enjoy how early composers an...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:03
Drive the Cold Winter Away: Music for the Winter Solstice
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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The longest and darkest of nights, the Winter Solstice has been observed across cultures with rituals and feasts celebrating the warmth of communit...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
A Medieval Christmas
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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Tired of jingle bells yet? This time of year, we are surrounded by Christmas music. On this special holiday edition of Harmonia, join us for someth...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WILL, KRPS, North State Public Radio, WVIA and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Las Posadas: Christmas Music from Renaissance and Baroque Mexico
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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We’re heralding in the holiday season with an extended devotional prayer—or is it a party?—called Las Posadas. This Mexican Christmas tradition dat...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service and WCNY


  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 2
10,000 GOOD SONGS - Special - "New" Beatles and Rolling Stones
From: Paul Ingles
Series: 10,000 Good Songs
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The November 2023 release of a "new" and "final" song by THE BEATLES called "NOW AND THEN" is featured midway through this episode of Paul Ingles' ...

Bought by KSRQ, KKRN, KMXT, KFSK, and KUPR low power FM


  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Bountiful Harvest Music
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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We’re celebrating the harvest season. From pumpkins and cool breezes to the more spiritual aspects of remembrance and mortality, we’ve got bushels ...

Bought by WVIA


  • Added: Oct 24, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
HARM 23-46: Songs of Thanks and Praise, 11/6/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia
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This week, we sample music of Thanksgiving in early America. From Spanish settlers in Florida to Moravians in North Carolina to the father of Ameri...

  • Added: Oct 18, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
NL 23-43: Jazz Women Of The 1980s, 10/16/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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In the 1980s a new generation of women jazz musicians emerged who expanded their predecessors' push against the patriarchal boundaries of the jazz ...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:02
Slimy, Slithering, and Squiggling Things
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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A snake slithers at your feet. A slimy frog leaps from a lily pad onto your head, and a fantastical serpent squiggles past — so begins a creepy wee...

Bought by KTXK and Troy Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
Songs of Thanks and Praise
From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music: Specials
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Join us as we sample music of Thanksgiving in early America. From Spanish settlers in Florida to Moravians in North Carolina to the father of Ameri...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service and WVIA


  • Added: Oct 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Rhythm Atlas 303 2023-09-25 Hispanic Heritage Month
From: Denis McGilvray
Series: The Rhythm Atlas
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On this week's episode of The Rhythm Atlas, host Denis McGilvray celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. You’ll hear vintage recordings from the 1930s ...

Bought by KAMU and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 26, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2