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Caption: Lila Ammons, Credit: Andrea Canter
Lila Ammons has always been interested in stylings from the history of jazz. On her trio’s show this Wednesday, January 11 at the Prior lake librar...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2023
  • Length: 08:00
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Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through global energy markets, destabilized international food security, and continues to kee...

Bought by KUOW, KUAR, 90.5 WESA, WSHU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Dec 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 19
Caption: Daniel Volovets, Credit: Adrian Volovets
Daniel Volovets is a local guitarist who composes and also re-imagines the work of others. When Daniel talked to Phil Nusbaum, Daniel first address...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Sue Orfielod (l) and Joan Hutton (r), Credit: Terry Snider
Take That Back is a group that plays the compositions of Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield. But to Joan and Sue, it’s really much more than their own com...

  • Added: Nov 14, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Graydon Peterson at Crooner's, Credit: Andrea Canter
Graydon Peterson’s Thoughtcast has issued a new CD named Nimbus In motion. Jake Baldwin plays the trumpet, Ben Erlich is the drummer, Joe Strachan ...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Maryann Sullivan, Credit: Emily Jane Davis
Maryanne Sullivan has teamed up with the Twin Cities Seven to perform some of the highlights of the swing era. But the show will present more than ...

  • Added: Aug 24, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Larry McDonough and Joel Shapira, Credit: Andrea Canter
Pianist Larry McDonough and guitarist Joel Shapira are known for their complementary duet style. It’s much like that of pianist Bill Evans and guit...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
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Rick Coates talks with author Daniel Bergner about his latest book, "The Mind and the Moon."

Bought by WKAR


  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Holly T. Bird talks with U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo.

Bought by WNMU-FM, Michigan Radio, and WKAR


  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Jazz 88 logo 2022, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Piano player Ethan Iverson, bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Kevin Washington play a version of Jazz that is both grounded and free. Kevin expanded ...

  • Added: Jun 12, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
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Poet Eloisa Amezcua discusses her second collection of poetry, "Fighting Is Like A Wife."

Bought by WETS, Yellowstone Public Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: May 03, 2022
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Kenne Thomas, Credit: Diane Thomas
Kenne Thomas is a Twin Cities drummer with broad experiences and a bent towards arranging. When Kenne spoke with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to t...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Kenny Thomas, Credit: Diane Thomas
Kenne Thomas is a Twin Cities drummer with broad experiences and a bent towards arranging. He leads his K-Tet into Jazz Central Studios Saturday ni...

  • Added: Apr 29, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
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Taiwanese-American poet Jennifer Huang discusses her debut collection, "Return Flight."

Bought by WETS, Yellowstone Public Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 16, 2022
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Davina of Davina and the Vagabonds, Credit: Davina Sowers
Davina and the Vagabonds, based in Minneapolis, is one of the midwest’s best known touring bands. Over tye years, Davina has evolved ideas about pu...

Bought by KMSU


  • Added: Jan 29, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Diane Jarvi, Credit: Nick Lethert
Diane Jarvi’s New CD, This Ordinary Day was done at her home during an early stage of the Covid pandemic. Spending a lot of time alone caused Diane...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: New Year, Credit: Lucy Nelson
The Minnesota Chamber Jazz Orchestra is a scaled-back version of the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, but with nine pieces, it still produces a big sound....

  • Added: Dec 18, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Ben Utecht and Mick Sterling, Credit: Steven Diamond
For information about An Andy and Bing Christmas with Ben Utecht and Mick Sterling, the event has its own website. It is Andy and Bing Christmas do...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
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Ever have a difficult conversation about climate? Pretty much everyone has. Knowing all the facts and figures only goes so far when talking to some...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KMXT, WWNO, KGUA, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Nov 24, 2021
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 13
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Ever have a difficult conversation about climate? Pretty much everyone has. Knowing all the facts and figures only goes so far when talking to some...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2021
  • Length: 58:56
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Rick Ridgeway estimates he’s spent about five years of his life sleeping in tents, often in the world’s most remote places alongside fellow outdoor...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KGUA, WMUU-LP, KSQD Santa Cruz, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 11
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Rick Ridgeway estimates he’s spent about five years of his life sleeping in tents, often in the world’s most remote places alongside fellow outdoor...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Pavel Jany, Credit: Andrea Canter
A few years ago, guitarist Pavel Jany received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant to create a new CD and play some concerts. But then came the pand...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Pavel Jany, Credit: Andrea Canter
A few years ago, guitarist Pavel Jany received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant to create a new CD and play some concerts. But then came the pand...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
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Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest . She’s the award-winning author of three novels and her latest one is The Book of Fo...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2021
  • Length: 11:41