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How Mae West's Singing Style Is In Bob Dylan, Chrissy Hynde, and Lucinda Williams Stylings.
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Series: Searching For The First Rock And Roll Song
Caption: Rickie Lee Jones
My friend Rickie Lee Jones pointed out to me the similarities between Mae West and all these contemporary singers. Hear it for yourself.

Bought by KFCF FM and KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio]


  • Added: Sep 14, 2022
  • Length: 21:56
  • Purchases: 2
The Parisota Hot Club Plays in a Speakeasy Atmosphere Next Sunday at Volstead’s in Minneapolis
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Jazz 88 logo, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
The Parisota Hot Club Sets the mood every other Sunday at 7:30 at Volstead’s Emporium, 711 West Lake in Minneapolis, in the Calhoun Building. Catch...

  • Added: Sep 19, 2019
  • Length: 08:00
StoryCorps MVI: Sarah and Gilbert Seltzer
From: StoryCorps
Series: StoryCorps
Caption: A young Gilbert Seltzer in uniform in October, 1942, after graduating from Officer Candidate School in Fort Belvoir, VA., Credit: Courtesy Gilbert Seltzer
104-year-old Gil Seltzer speaks with his granddaughter, Sarah Seltzer, about what it was like to be part of a top-secret deception unit in World Wa...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2019
  • Length: 02:59
Two Sports, No Problems
From: Syracuse University Broadcast Journalism
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In a world where specializing in one sport is becoming more and more common, Marisa Romeo bucks that trend. She uses her talents to play both lacro...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 07, 2017
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 1
A Fire in the Head
From: Ryan Sweikert
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For years, Michael Page has struggled to work out his troubles through art, creating a catalog of dark and strange music.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 03, 2016
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 1
Why do we look for water when we look for life beyond Earth?
From: Carrie Nugent
Series: Spacepod
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Dr Cable explains why scientists often assume that water is needed to sustain life. She explains why most life, like us, likely is carbon-based, an...

  • Added: May 12, 2016
  • Length: 14:27
Welcome to the future, Sir: At the cusp of virtual reality
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: Programmers show off their virtual reality experiments.
Cris Miranda believes in the promise of virtual reality. After decades of hype, 2015 may be the year that it breaks into homes around the country.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2015
  • Length: 11:41
A Moveable Race
From: WWNO
Series: Storyville
Caption: Cartoon, "The Mascot", New Orleans, 27 July 1891. "Scenes and Incidents - A Lady Bicyclist Creates a Sensation on St. Charles Avenue".
Lacar Musgrove reads "A Moveable Race" about a 19th Century bicycle race on Thanksgiving Day in New Orleans.

Bought by Raven Radio, KTXK, Raven Radio, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, KSFR and more


  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 05:27
  • Purchases: 7
Riddles from the Border Regions 01/04/14
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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IT WAS THE BLUES ...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
Latitude News Podcast #5 — The Mormon and the Muslim
From: Latitude News
Caption: Margaret and Mohammed discuss how Americans marginalize their religions. , Credit: Jesse Ellis
Islam and Mormonism — not exactly a perfect pair? Actually, these two religions have a striking similarity: both are marginalized in American socie...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 13:10
Portrait of the Bully as a Young Man
From: Blunt Youth Radio Project
Caption: Jeff's first day out
Jeff's reputation as a bully was something of a legend in the coastal town where he grew up. Eight years later, and with a chance to start over ag...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, PRX Remix, Listenwise, KUOW, and Vocalo.org


  • Added: Mar 12, 2012
  • Length: 09:34
  • Purchases: 5
Riddles from the Border Regions, 3/12/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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A TURTLE IN THE WRITER'S CLUTCH...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Mar 10, 2011
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 12/18/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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WE GIVE THEM RICE THEY DO NOT EAT...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 16, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions 11/27/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THE ELEPHANT'S TUSKS...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Nov 24, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Walter Breuning: World's Oldest Man
From: Emilie Ritter Saunders
Caption: Walter Breuning just days before his 114th birthday, Credit: Emilie Ritter
Walter Breuning is believed to be the world's oldest man. He was born in 1896...

  • Added: Oct 18, 2010
  • Length: 04:56
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/2/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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IT IS NOT UP, IT'S NOT ABOVE...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Sep 30, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Boston on Film
From: Eric Molinsky
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Hollywood's new found love of Boston-centered crime films reveals a lot about Boston and Hollywood.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 08, 2010
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 7/31/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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TO US GIVE YOUR PRAISE...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 5/29/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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I LEAP FORTH NEEDING FOOD AND AIR ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: May 26, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Hidden Messages in Zulu Beadwork
From: Rachel Louise Snyder
Series: Global Guru Radio
Caption: A Zulu girl wears her beadwork, Credit: Hlengi We Dube
You're fourteen, and you're in love with a boy in the next village. How do you tell him? Well, you bead it of course. This week's Global Guru uncov...

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 26, 2010
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 5/15/10
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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MANY THE DELICATE BONES IN MY WINGS...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: May 11, 2010
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Mediaeval Baebes
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: The Mediaeval Baebes, Credit: Hayley Madden
The allure is undeniable. Six talented, attractive women breathe renewed life into the rich texts of medieval songs and poetry with their haunting...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Carmen Rizzo and Huun Huur Tu: Tuvan throat singers meet an electronic mix-master
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: Carmen Rizzo
Huun Huur Tu is a band from Tuva specializing in the ancient style of harmonic singing that comes from that region. Their music is combined with th...

Bought by KTRL


  • Added: Nov 10, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions, 11/07/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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CLOVEN COMFORT DECKS THE WARY...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/31/09
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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A TWO LEGGED CREATURE...

Bought by KMXT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 26, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 2