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Tony Schwartz: 30,000 Recordings Later
From: The Kitchen Sisters
Series: Lost & Found Sound
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A profile of Tony Schwartz, an innovative and inspired sound gatherer, recording the sounds of America since 1945.

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WABE, KFAI Minneapolis, The Story and more


  • Added: Jun 17, 2008
  • Length: 20:42
  • Purchases: 10
Everything's Dandy
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Adrienne Damicis has been in and out of the hospital since birth. As she becomes a teenager, her parents struggle to learn the difference between k...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 01, 2008
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 1
Cheese by Hand visits Jasper Hill Farm
From: Michael Claypool
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Cheese by Hand visits Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont

  • Added: Jan 01, 2008
  • Length: 11:14
Remembering Jazz Sax Master Frank Morgan (27:14 / 7:20)
From: Paul Ingles
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The late jazz sax master Frank Morgan tells his remarkable story in material recorded in 2006.

  • Added: Dec 27, 2007
  • Length: 34:38
Chris Calloway: A Jazz Life of Her Own (29:00 / 21:30 / 9:33 / 7:20)
From: Paul Ingles
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Jazz singer Chris Calloway, daughter to the legendary singer and band leader Cab Calloway, died August 7, 2008. Chris recalls her father's legacy ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, KGLT, and WVRU


  • Added: Dec 23, 2007
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 3
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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After 8 years away from live performance, Elvis Presley made up for lost time.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Raven Radio, WGZS, KPIK-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Elvis: The Early Years
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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An inside look at the rise of Elvis Presley from a young boy to an American Icon.

Bought by Prairie Public, KZUM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KSRQ, KAAD-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 23
Singing Legend Bea Wain
From: KUOW
Series: Swing Ladies Swing
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An interview with 1930's singing star Bea Wain charts her career through her music.

  • Added: Jul 23, 2007
  • Length: 50:03
Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady
From: KUT
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This is an edited version of the award-winning documentary that was produced for KUT in 2001. 'Lady Bird Johnson: Legacy of a First Lady' chronicle...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEKU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KFSK


  • Added: Jul 12, 2007
  • Length: 56:58
  • Purchases: 4
Musical Abilities
From: WFUV
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A documentary exploring the lives and music of disabled performers, including singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen.

Bought by KVNF, KSFR, KVSC, WGDR, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 23, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 10
Baby Pictures
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Series: Crossing East - Asian American History series
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Vietnamese adoptees from Operation Babylift tell their stories.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: May 01, 2007
  • Length: 05:41
  • Purchases: 1
INDIGO GIRLS: DIFFERENCES LIVE
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive radio special features exclusive live performances and conversation with the Indigo Girls.

Bought by North State Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KSJD, WLNZ, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 57:41
  • Purchases: 8
The Culture Is Changing
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Deer Stories
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In this program, hunters describe hunting culture in New England as they were growing up, and how they see that culture changing

Bought by PRX Remix and WTIP


  • Added: Oct 13, 2006
  • Length: 04:09
  • Purchases: 2
Pieces of a Puzzle: Chuck Close and the Gee's Bend Quilters
From: Philip Graitcer
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Chuck Close and the Gee's Bend Quilters create works of art from tiny pieces

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Jul 23, 2006
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 1
Lightning Proof Telephone REVISED
From: Erik Magnus
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Lightning never strikes twice...

Bought by CKMO


  • Added: Jul 13, 2006
  • Length: 09:11
  • Purchases: 1
Welsh Renaissance
From: Homelands Productions
Series: Worlds of Difference
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Languages around the world are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. But Welsh is making a comeback, and children are leading the way. Jon Mille...

Bought by Documentary on One - RTE, Ireland


  • Added: Jul 04, 2006
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 1
Part 7: Timothy Tanner
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:48
  • Purchases: 1
Part 6: Jordan Paquette
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:25
  • Purchases: 1
Part 5: Steve Norcross
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:41
  • Purchases: 1
Part 4: Gabriel Bullard
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 1
Part 3: Damon Rooney
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 1
Part 2: J. J. Bixby
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:38
Part 1: Sebastian Szykier
From: Vermont Public
Series: Soldier Stories
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Eight National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year in Iraq describe their experiences at war.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 29, 2006
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 1
Jonathan Kane: The Well-Rounded Radio Interview
From: Charles McEnerney
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In-depth interview with NYC downtown music legend Jonathan Kane.

  • Added: Jun 01, 2006
  • Length: 01:29:50
Lightning Proof Telephone
From: Erik Magnus
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Lightning never strikes twice...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2006
  • Length: 08:31