WXPN

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WXPN-FM is the non-commercial public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania and the premier radio showcase for contemporary music that spans the progressive edges of rock, folk, rhythm and blues, and American roots. WXPN also produces programming for national syndication. Our signature program,World Café with David Dye is distributed by Public Radio International and broadcasts daily on more than 160 public radio stations nationwide. WXPN also produces the Peabody-Award winning Kids Corner, hosted by Kathy O'Connell. WXPN also produces the annual Singer Songwriter Weekend two-day music festival.

Series

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19 Pieces

Musicians on the Record features first-person accounts from artists who muse about meaningful albums in their lives

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Sep 28, 2005
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12 Pieces

Women Making Music is a series of 2-3 minute modules in which contemporary singer-songwriters offer first person accounts of their craft.

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Mar 03, 2005
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2 Pieces

Fall 2008 testimonials

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Feb 24, 2009

Latest Pieces

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review of new Guy Davis album "Skunkmello"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WQJC and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 6
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review of "35 X35" 35th anniversary compilation from Alligator Records

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WQJC and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 6
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Review of forthcoming debut album by singer Catherine Russell

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Mar 29, 2006
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 5
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Country music legend Dolly Parton reflects on her connection to her Tennessee roots and life-long ambition to make music

Bought by WSGE, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., WKMS, KUT, KVNF and more


  • Added: Mar 22, 2006
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 6
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Folk singer Dar Williams reflects on the craft of songwriting

Bought by WSGE, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUT, KVNF, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo. and more


  • Added: Mar 17, 2006
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 6
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Candye Kane muses about her love of music and how she was able to support her art and young son by working in the sex industry

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUT, KVNF, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Mar 16, 2006
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 4
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career retrospective of blues/jazz singer Helen Humes

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Mar 15, 2006
  • Length: 04:03
  • Purchases: 5
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life & career of Big Mama Thornton

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KHNS, WEFT, WJAB and more


  • Added: Mar 09, 2006
  • Length: 03:59
  • Purchases: 7
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Folk singer and independent spirit Ani Difranco muses about her career and music

Bought by WHQR, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WSGE, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUT and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2006
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 7
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review of Tail Dragger's recent album "My Head Is Bald"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Feb 22, 2006
  • Length: 03:16
  • Purchases: 5