PRX - Pieces for Tone: Engaging
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David Hudson has been principal of Linwood Holton Elementary School for thirteen years now. When he took over the reins of command, the school—thou...
- Added: Sep 03, 2019
- Length: 27:19
David Hudson had been principal of Linwood Holton Elementary School for thirteen years now. When he took over the reins of command, the school—thou...
- Added: Sep 03, 2019
- Length: 27:11
This time we profile Floyd Jones, a serious and thoughtful songwriter, who was in the studio for Chess Records in 1951.
- Added: Apr 28, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile guitarist Big Joe Williams and harmonica ace John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, who last recorded together, this week in 1947.
- Added: Apr 27, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile Robert Johnson, who made his recording debut the week of Thanksgiving, 1936.
- Added: Apr 20, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile Big Maceo, who recorded his “magnum opus” — the barnstorming instrumental “Chicago Breakdown” — this week in 1945.
- Added: Apr 11, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile the Memphis Jug Band, whose 1929 recording, “K.C. Moan,” was one of the 84 selections on the “Anthology of American Folk Music.”
- Added: Apr 09, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Sid Hemphill, who was recorded by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress, this week in 1942.
- Added: Mar 31, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This story explores Michelle Obama's early life, expectations surrounding her ascendency as First Lady, and the impact she will leave on the office...
Bought by WWNO, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., WHCP-LP Cambridge, WTJU, CI Dolphin Radio and more
- Added: Mar 21, 2016
- Length: 06:33
- Purchases: 12
Sam White saw potential in the drama of a struggling city — a perfect setting for Shakespeare's plays.
- Added: Jun 23, 2015
- Length: 19:51
Every day of the week John stands near the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Brook Road in Richmond, Virginia’s Northside. He holds a sign that reads: ...
- Added: Mar 13, 2015
- Length: 27:05
A bell tower that has been mute for 70 years at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia is about to get a voice thanks to Diane Watkins.
- Added: Feb 16, 2012
- Length: 55:55
Lady E tells me that some nights when she’s finished singing and returns to her apartment and is having trouble with the zipper on her dress, she’l...
- Added: Oct 15, 2011
- Length: 56:36
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG: Animators Mark Henn and Mike Surrey talk to Andrea Chase about the pleasures and perils of returning to hand-drawn anima...
- Added: Dec 11, 2009
- Length: 15:03
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
