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An American Voice in Paris: The Odyssey of Carole Fredericks
From: Charles Spira
Caption: By Courtesy of Carole D Fredericks Foundation, Credit: Alain 'Pingouin' Regis
In a lively interview with her sister, we learn about the celebrated career in France, of the American Blues singer Carole Fredericks, who as a 27 ...

Bought by New England Public Media


  • Added: Jan 04, 2023
  • Length: 26:14
  • Purchases: 1
Miles Davis: That's What Happened
From: Joyride Media
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Miles Davis returns from a 5 year break with a burst of creativity.

Bought by WNMU-FM, WDCB, WBGO, and WFIU


  • Added: Sep 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
TRAILER TO - "Tapestry at 50 - An Appreciation of Carole King's Masterpiece"
From: Paul Ingles
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Preview trailer to the hour-long radio program TAPESTRY AT 50 produced by top public radio music documentary producer Paul Ingles. Top music write...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 05:34
SPRINGSTEEN: Writers' Favorites (HOUR 3)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Patti Scialfa & Bruce Springsteen
"...articulate, thoughtful, moving" A LIMITED SERIES. Producer Paul Ingles gathers 7 top music writers to talk about their favorite Bruce Springs...

Bought by KUHF, KUOW, KSUT, and KRCU Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 21, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 4
SPRINGSTEEN: Writers' Favorites (HOUR 2)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Bruce Springsteen
"...articulate, thoughtful, moving" A LIMITED SERIES. Producer Paul Ingles gathers 7 top music writers to talk about their favorite Bruce Springs...

Bought by KUOW, KSUT, and KRCU Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 20, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Big Pond #52: Puppeteering from Darmstadt to DC
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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Ingrid Crepeau is a successful US-American puppeteer, performer and puppet-designer based in the Washington, DC area. Her time in Darmstadt, German...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WNYO


  • Added: Oct 30, 2019
  • Length: 26:38
  • Purchases: 2
Bottom of the Curve
From: Barry Lam
Series: Hi-Phi Nation
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A story about mid-life crises and how three people climbed out of them.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 11, 2018
  • Length: 37:05
  • Purchases: 1
The Brigsby Bear Radio Special
From: Joyride Media
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Stars and filmmakers talk about bringing Brigsby Bear to life on screen.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
From: Devon Strolovitch
Series: Inside the National Recording Registry
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Originally released as a B-side, so many deejays began playing Gloria Gaynor's “I Will Survive” that the record company reissued it as a single. It...

Bought by PRX Demo Station, KPIK-LP, Third Coast Festival/Re:sound (Outside Purchaser), KUER, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more


  • Added: May 03, 2017
  • Length: 06:43
  • Purchases: 8
Ten More From David: A David Bowie Appreciation (Part 2)
From: Paul Ingles
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Paul Ingles is joined by music writers Holly George-Warren and Richie Unterberger to further consider the musical legacy of David Bowie. Bowie die...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KRCB 104.9, Prairie Public, WSKG, KGLT and more


  • Added: Jan 13, 2016
  • Length: 57:58
  • Purchases: 7
Elvis Presley: If I Can Dream
From: Joyride Media
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Elvis Presley loved the big sound of a symphony orchestra, but never got to perform with one - until now.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KPIK-LP, KTRL, KPIP-LP, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Oct 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
The Icy Winds of Lovecraft (Promo)
From: Iain Wilson
Caption: Antarctic explorers discover a creature in a cavern, Credit: Astounding Tales, February 1936
On the 35th Anniversary of Alien, "The Icy Winds of Lovecraft" looks at how Alien and John Carpenter's The Thing were both influenced by the strang...

  • Added: Oct 08, 2014
  • Length: :58
The Green Room with Lara Downes: Pilot
From: Lara Downes
Series: THE GREEN ROOM with Lara Downes
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Behind the scenes and before the downbeat… join concert pianist and host Lara Downes backstage in the Green Room for a look into the real lives of ...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2014
  • Length: 20:10
Harry Nilsson Special Schmecial
From: Joyride Media
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Friends and family talk about the life and music of Harry Nilsson

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Prairie Public, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Aug 19, 2013
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 18
Elvis at Stax
From: Joyride Media
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Stories from Elvis Presley's 1973 session at Stax Studios in Memphis

Bought by WNMU-FM, KPSQ-LP, WNMU-FM, Harford Community Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 17
Sarah Vaughan
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Sarah Vaughan
With her ability to banter with the audience and outspoken sense of humor Sarah Vaughn was best described as “sassy.” Her first big break came afte...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 12, 2013
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 1
Elvis Presley: Prince From Another Planet
From: Joyride Media
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Highlights from Elvis' one and only appearance in New York City.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KMXT, KPVL and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2012
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 10
Janis Joplin: The Pearl Sessions
From: Joyride Media
Series: The Milestone Series
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Janis Joplin's friends and family talk about her final album,"Pearl."

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KMUN, WSKG and more


  • Added: Apr 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 23
West Texas 1941: The Story of Guy Clark
From: KUT
Caption: Susanna and Guy Clark, Credit: Music Road Records
Join a who's who of Texas Music, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Willie Nelson and many, many more in a 70th birthday celebration o...

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


  • Added: Oct 28, 2011
  • Length: 53:47
  • Purchases: 5
Ozzy Osbourne: Looking Back
From: Joyride Media
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Ozzy Osbourne reflects on his first solo albums and working with pioneering guitarist Randy Rhoads.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WCWP, KPVL and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
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
The Life and Music of Thomas Talbert with Richard Hammergren, Part 1
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
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Today on Don't Cha Know - we explore the life of Thomas Talbert with the help of Winona State University professor and professional musician Richar...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
  • Length: 40:55
Rosanne Cash: The List
From: Joyride Media
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Rosanne Cash re-interprets some of the classics of American music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WYEP and more


  • Added: Nov 23, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Paul McCartney & Wings: Band on the Run
From: Joyride Media
Caption: Paul McCartney records drums, Credit: Linda McCartney
The Jailor Man and Sailor Sam thought the major was a little lady Suffragette with a heart like a wheel.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Oct 27, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
The Berlin Airlift and Candy Bombers
From: Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Caption: The American pilot Gail Halvorsen
Berlin the capital of Germany, was in a difficult situation after world war 2: The city was split into sectors by the allied forces. Military jets ...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Aug 22, 2010
  • Length: 25:00
  • Purchases: 1