PRX - Pieces for Tone: Engaging
Can't find it?
Try Advanced Search
Alex was influenced to go in the direction of this poem by listening to the work of his peers.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Mar 20, 2014
- Length: 02:43
- Purchases: 1
The old rockabilly cats were fans of Bill Monroe. Well, Elvis Presley, the original rock and roll icon recorded Bill’s Blue Moon of Kentucky early ...
- Added: Mar 08, 2014
- Length: 07:29
On March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year we honor two female members of the Resistance during World War II, who were imprisone...
- Added: Mar 05, 2014
- Length: 02:30
Blue Moon of Kentucky was Bill Monroe’s greatest hit. He first recorded it in 1946, and then recorded it later in his career. The song has had stay...
- Added: Mar 04, 2014
- Length: 09:03
Back in the 1950s, the music world was becoming aware that musicians and fans now had easy access to many styles of music. Today, the internet is d...
- Added: Feb 20, 2014
- Length: 05:42
A Minneapolis high school student tells us in verse about his decision to come off his medication.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 02:46
- Purchases: 1
Frankie is in love with words and the rap format and sees himself as a professional rapper. You can see by this piece that he has definite potential.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 01:33
- Purchases: 1
According to this high school poet, there should be more attention paid to educating youth.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 01:22
- Purchases: 1
You might say the piece is about the "dues" we pay. This rap-style piece from a high school student in Minneapolis is well-put.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 02:03
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Feb 19, 2014
- Length: 01:41
- Purchases: 1
A young Minneapolis poet writes of the ghosts who help you view your past and future.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 01:20
- Purchases: 1
Jessalyn, a student at Menlo Park High School in Minneapolis has a touching reminiscence in verse about her great grandmother, the matriarch of her...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 01:50
- Purchases: 1
Eid, an Islamic,a twice annual celebration is a favorite holiday of many Islamic students. Farhan, of the Luxton after-school program, contributes ...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 01:32
- Purchases: 1
Alex is not shy about telling about his favorite things.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 01:53
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: :59
- Purchases: 1
Compelling poem regarding where an Islamic student comes from. To this student, Islam, not a country, is the main thing.
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 03:26
- Purchases: 1
Two Heritage HS girls recite their poem in praise of traditional Islamic values regarding women.
Bought by KSRQ and WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Feb 18, 2014
- Length: 03:18
- Purchases: 2
Where does the musical organization of a bluegrass band come from? Some might find it a little surprising how large a role was played by pop music.
Bought by WVRU
- Added: Jan 26, 2014
- Length: 07:34
- Purchases: 1
Breakups are tough. That’s why there are so many breakup songs in bluegrass. But when you think about it, bluegrass deals with other kinds of parti...
- Added: Jan 20, 2014
- Length: 06:13
From: Philip Nusbaum
If you listen to bluegrass, you know about cabin songs. You know, songs frequently set long ago, and is rustic places. Some say cabin songs are irr...
- Added: Dec 16, 2013
- Length: 05:02
From: Philip Nusbaum
The 1920s is considered the golden era of string band recording. While times were tough on consumers in rural America, record companies still found...
- Added: Dec 07, 2013
- Length: 05:11
One of the best loved tunes around is Bonaparte’s Retreat. But why? Is it the title? The melody? Lyle Lofgren and Phil Nusbaum seek a solution to t...
- Added: Nov 24, 2013
- Length: 12:00
The nautical tragedy of the Titanic is perhaps the most sung about disaster in the history of old time music and bluegrass. But what do the singers...
- Added: Nov 19, 2013
- Length: 08:44
One of the best loved tunes around is Bonaparte’s Retreat. But why? Is it the title? The melody? Lyle Lofgren and Phil Nusbaum seek a solution to t...
- Added: Nov 19, 2013
- Length: 12:00
The piece recounts great things about bluegrass music and the bluegrass community
- Added: Nov 15, 2013
- Length: 10:19
