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Rolanda Scott, The Art of Transformation, pt. 1
From: Charles McGuigan
Series: A Grain of Sand
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Rolanda Scott is a glass sculptor. But she also molds young minds as an art instructor. About eight years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer ...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2009
  • Length: 28:20
Encounters Mosquito
From: Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North
Series: Encounters
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The summer drone of doom.... the mighty mosquito has a long history in the north country.

Bought by KCHU, KTRT RADIO INC, KDUR, KMXT, WHCP-LP Cambridge and more


  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Joining The Miles Davis Sextet
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses joining The Miles Davis Sextet and his first gig.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Moving to NYC
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses his decision on moving from Washington, DC to New York City.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb's Drumming Approach
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb on how the drummer defines the band and his approach to drumming.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Being A Child Prodigy
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes how he got a recording contract when he was nine years old.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On His Pop Career
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes why he switched to the pop world.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Miles Davis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson on being mentored by Miles Davis.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master George Benson on Jazz vs. Pop
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes his favorite music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 7
Independent Minds: John Adams (news-friendly without dates)
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: Independent Minds
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One hour doc. focusing on the life of America's second president

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 30, 2009
  • Length: 58:37
  • Purchases: 2
A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF SPORTS IN THE UNITED STATES
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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A look at the developement of Sports in the United States

  • Added: Feb 02, 2009
  • Length: 01:19:32
Quincy Dean's Radio Diary
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Quincy Dean is trying to decide whether she should quit being home-schooled.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 1
More Than A Teacher
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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A woman who teaches English in African refugee camps finds her students sometimes need more than an English lesson.

Bought by PRX Remix, Marfa Public Radio, and KRUA


  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 07:20
  • Purchases: 3
Nothing To Cheer About
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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A town is divided when presented with the idea of changing the school mascot.

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KWIS 88.3 FM, KUOW, KRUA and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2009
  • Length: 07:34
  • Purchases: 6
Dialog in the Dark
From: Marianne Gardner
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Visually impaired guides lead sighted visitors through the dark

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
A Virtual Dinner Party
From: Zak Rosen
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An exploration into why one of America's most respected art institutions decided to challenge visitors to re-think thei way they perceive art.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 06:03
  • Purchases: 1
Career Opportunities
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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High schoolers plans for life after college.

  • Added: Oct 30, 2008
  • Length: 01:41
Laird Bell Room
From: David Green
Series: North Shore Names
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Learn about a former school parent and trustee, Laird Bell, and about what our school was like in the 1930s, 1940s and 1960s.

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: 07:15
  • Purchases: 1
Mitchell Playground
From: David Green
Series: North Shore Names
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Learn about retired head of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Mitchell, and the playground named in his honor.

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Oct 13, 2008
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
Glen Westbroek
From: Learning Matters
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A short piece of advice for the next president from Glen Westbroek, a middle school teacher.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 01:09
John Wilson
From: Learning Matters
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A short piece of advice for the next president from John Wilson, Executive Director of the National Education Association.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 01:42
Margaret Spellings
From: Learning Matters
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A short piece of advice for the next president from Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings

  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: :36
Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
From: Baltimore Public Media
Series: Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts explores the lives of students at this amazing school in Baltimore

  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 43:58
Bob Compton
From: Learning Matters
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Bob Compton is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur whose documentary film, 2 Million Minutes, takes a look at how six high school students from U...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 06:39
Amy Wilkins
From: Learning Matters
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A short piece of advice for the next president from the Educational Trust's Amy Wilkins.

  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 01:30

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