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Caption: Sister Rosalva Sandi (left), Credit: Maryknoll Sisters
The life and work of Sister Rosalva Sandi of Maryknoll Sisters.

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 28:20
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Robo de Salarios en Amecia (Wage Theft in America)

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 27:49
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It's his second week on the job as house manager at a major American regional theater, and an icon of the modern cinema is paying a visit.

Bought by KMUZ, PRX Remix, and KUT


  • Added: May 12, 2009
  • Length: 07:21
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Manuel Barrueco
The innate romantic flavor of music from Spain, Mexico and South America is at the heart of its charm and appeal. But it has been known to tempt p...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: :23
Caption: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
How does a performer choose the music they'll play? First and foremost, performers play the music they love – the music that resonates for them. ...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: :15
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Talented young actor who plays the vampire lover, Henry Fitzroy to Christina Cox's Vicki Nelson, in the hit Lifetime series, Blood Ties.

  • Added: Apr 03, 2009
  • Length: 25:13
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Falcon Dive

  • Added: Apr 02, 2009
  • Length: 01:46
Caption: Gerard Schwarz
How does one interpret music? How do performers and conductors decide how to shape and craft the music they play? Conductor Gerard Schwarz likes ...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: :20
Caption: Gerard Schwarz
American composer David Diamond wrote in what can comfortably be called the "romantic" tradition. He enjoyed getting rich, full-bodied sounds from...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: :24
Caption: Ivan Fischer
Dvorak's "New World" Symphony is at the top of nearly everyone's "Hit Parade" - and his other big symphonies and the Cello Concerto are not far beh...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2009
  • Length: :26
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We visited the DOME project in New York City to discuss their work with young offenders and alternative ways to keep kids out of jail.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2009
  • Length: 28:00
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Visiting the German troops in the north of Afghanistan

Bought by CKMO


  • Added: Mar 20, 2009
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 1
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Stephanie Kaza links buddhism and sustainability in her new book, MINDFULLY GREEN: A Personal and Spiritual Guide to Whole Earth Thinking. Sea Cha...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2009
  • Length: 29:03
Caption: Julia Fischer
When violinist Julia Fischer performs with other musicians, she likes that opportunity to make personal connections on stage. When she plays the S...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: :26
Caption: José Serebrier
You may have heard that the future of the recording industry is somewhat up in the air as new technologies make it possible to access music in new ...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: :22
Caption: Malika Kalontarova, Credit: Warren Lehrer, photo ©2003
A family of Bukharan Jewish dancers and musicians escape war-torn Tajikistan. They move to an apartment near Queens BLVD, and go from dodging bulle...

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2009
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 1
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The war in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now a decade old, and the impacts on women's health and safety in the country are dire. This progra...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2009
  • Length: 38:50
Caption: Helene Grimaud
Pianist Helene Grimaud took a somewhat uncommon approach to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5. She decided to play one side against the other. Use...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2008
  • Length: :25
Caption: Vadim Repin
Beethoven was known to be a micro-manager with his music, at times giving the performer note-by-note instructions on how to play. Well, Beethoven ...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2008
  • Length: :25
Caption: The Canadian Brass
When brass players audition for a rare opening in the Canadian Brass, playing the notes is only one part of the process. You've got to show them y...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: :19
Caption: The Canadian Brass
The days of men ruling the brass instrument world are mostly over. More women are playing trumpets, trombones and French horns in high school band...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2008
  • Length: :26
Caption: Sir James Galway
He plays Vivaldi, Prokofiev and Mozart – and also traditional Irish and Scottish music and Japanese folk songs. Even with this varied exposure to ...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2008
  • Length: :21
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American Classical Music has found an enthusiastic home in most European concert halls. Conductor JoAnn Falletta appreciates the zeal and enthusia...

Bought by WETS


  • Added: Nov 14, 2008
  • Length: :21
  • Purchases: 1
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Visually impaired guides lead sighted visitors through the dark

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
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11/9 is the 70th anniversary of the "Kristallnacht"

Bought by KWIT


  • Added: Nov 07, 2008
  • Length: 30:01
  • Purchases: 1