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On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we talked about the new book "Overtone Singing," a comprehensive tome that addresses the physics ...
- Added: May 06, 2023
- Length: 28:29
When lyrics have no meaning, singing becomes pure emotion.
- Added: Aug 21, 2020
- Length: 04:40
The world seems intent on forcing us into ruts, routines and social roles. But if we're bold enough - with faith and abandon - free play and improv...
- Added: Jun 10, 2019
- Length: 59:26
For centuries, our culture has justified human actions by pretending animals are unlike humans, because they act simply on instinct. Now science ha...
- Added: Jun 03, 2019
- Length: 59:30
Stories and music from the north woods on Stay Human. Joel Marion Kersting and Leonard Clark in the deer stand, Terry O'Brien tells the tale of O...
- Added: Nov 19, 2018
- Length: 57:51
Some of the prominent popular musicians who passed away in 2017 are celebrated in a one-hour special hosted by public radio music historian Paul In...
Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WVAS, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KDUR and more
- Added: Dec 14, 2017
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 18
Charlie Pulkrabek talks about The Fine Line Cafe as a Minnesota music venue, and an impressive set by Minneapolis' Bigtree Bonsai opening up for Bl...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Jan 29, 2015
- Length: 04:58
- Purchases: 1
Hate Valentine's Day? Cupid, that flawed character from Roman Mythology, offers alternative reasons to love Feb. 14th.
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Jan 12, 2015
- Length: 03:08
- Purchases: 1
For more than eight years now, The Brothers Burn Mountain have been working in and around northern Minnesota. Their performances seem singular, and...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: Dec 30, 2014
- Length: 07:52
- Purchases: 1
In this edition of Centerstage Minnesota, we hear music from, Dave Ray, Bonnie Raitt, Nikki & the Ruemates, Midwest Paul Cook, Galactic Cowboy Orch...
- Added: Dec 23, 2014
- Length: 01:45:57
- Purchases: 2
A survey of the art and tragically brief life of the French-Canadian composer Claude Vivier (1948-1983)
- Added: Dec 03, 2014
- Length: 56:24
Examining parallels between the Concerto for Orchestra by Jennifer Hidgon and that of her great model, Béla Bartók
- Added: Aug 26, 2014
- Length: 57:55
Why is music getting louder? And why is it bad? Is it bad?
- Added: May 18, 2012
- Length: 13:06
: Folk traditions such as bluegrass evolve over time. But evolution is sometimes hastened by a great idea. When Earl Scruggs unveiled his syncopate...
- Added: Sep 01, 2011
- Length: 07:04
- Purchases: 2
In case you've ever wondered where you need to stand at a concert.
- Added: Jul 21, 2010
- Length: 08:09
Aaron's thoughts on concerts. Check out more in Aaron's blog www.minnesotabrown.com.
- Added: Jul 21, 2010
- Length: 03:00
Michael Goldberg and his thoughts on concerts.
- Added: Jul 21, 2010
- Length: 02:54
Philosophical view of music scene, with a bit of history & a peak at a local jazz club
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Jul 31, 2008
- Length: 03:51
- Purchases: 1
A look back at the career and influence of the jazz saxophonist.
- Added: Nov 09, 2007
- Length: 04:01
Producer Paul Ingles joins with Richard Goldman, an L.A. musician, writer and fan, to detail why Paul McCartney matters in this program of commenta...
Bought by KSUT, WCMU Michigan, WUTC, KRCB 104.9, KGLT and more
- Added: Aug 05, 2007
- Length: 58:50
- Purchases: 11
A review of the new Polyphonic Spree CD, "The Fragile Army"
Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: Jul 05, 2007
- Length: 04:00
- Purchases: 1
music-rich review of Lucinda Williams' latest album "West", in stores 2/13/07
- Added: Feb 07, 2007
- Length: 07:51
An old bluegrass standard, "Who will sing for me?" brings back memories of a life on the road.
- Added: Nov 11, 2005
- Length: 04:59
This piece showcases new work by blueswoman Precious Bryant
- Added: Mar 23, 2005
- Length: 02:47
- Purchases: 7