PRX - Pieces for Tone: Fresh Air-ish

Can't find it? Try Advanced Search
View by:

158 results


Meet Louie Pérez from Los Lobos
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Louie Pérez, Credit: Hypothetical
Louie Pérez the co-founder, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for 2021 National Heritage Fellow Award-winning band Los Lobos talks about keepin...

Bought by WMPG and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 02, 2021
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 2
Filmmaker and folklorist Elena Martinez--on Latin Music in the Bronx
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Elena Martinez, Credit: Francisco Molina Reyes II
Folklorist, film producer, and co-artistic director of the Bronx Music Heritage Center Elena Martínez talks about the Latin music in the streets of...

Bought by KZUM, WMPG, RADIOLEX, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 27, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Soprano Angel Blue is taking the opera world by storm!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Angel Blue, Credit: Jack Hill
Meet soprano Angel Blue who is opening the new season at the Metropolitan Opera's "Fire Shut Up in My Bones." Composed by Terence Blanchard, it's t...

Bought by WMPG, RADIOLEX, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 21, 2021
  • Length: 28:44
  • Purchases: 3
Musician's Spotlight - Joy Harjo- 801
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
Piece image
Born in Tul­sa, Okla­homa Joy is a mem­ber of the Mvskoke Nation and belongs to Oce Vpofv (Hick­o­ry Ground). She joined host John Floridis in conv...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, WMUU-LP, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 19, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 3
Come From Away: In Concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Piece image
Ford’s Theatre commemorates the anniversary of 9/11 with Come From Away: In Concert at the Lincoln Memorial. We speak with Producer Sue Frost and D...

Bought by WMPG, Spokane Public Radio, KZUM, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Aug 25, 2021
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 5
Meet 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Terri Lyne Carrington, Credit: Delphine Diallo
Virtuoso drummer and 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington talks about career and her advocacy for “jazz without patriarchy.”

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, New England Public Media, and KZUM


  • Added: Aug 20, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Filmmaker David Henry Gerson talks about his documentary
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Piece image
Director David Henry Gerson talks about The Story Won’t Die—his documentary about Syrian artists in exile.

Bought by KZUM, WMPG, RADIOLEX, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 02, 2021
  • Length: 28:48
  • Purchases: 4
Meet Maestro William Henry Curry
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Maestro W. H. Curry
Composer, Conductor, and Music Director of the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Curry has inspired generations of musicians and audiences with hi...

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: Jun 28, 2021
  • Length: 28:48
  • Purchases: 1
Michael R. Jackson talks about creating Black queer musical theater
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Michael R. Jackson, Credit: Zack DeZon
Michael R. Jackson takes us through the making of A Strange Loop his prize-winning musical about a Black queer musical theater writer.

Bought by KALW, KZUM, WMPG, and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Jun 07, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Meet Heartbeat Opera and Its Artistic Director Ethan Heard
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Ethan Heard, Credit: Stanley Bohorek
Ethan Heard and Heartbeat Opera re-visions opera for the 21st Century.

Bought by KZUM, RADIOLEX, and Harford Community Radio


  • Added: May 23, 2021
  • Length: 28:55
  • Purchases: 3
Musician's Spotlight - Ranky Tanky Mspot Part Two - 791
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
Piece image
Born in from the unique Gullah culture of the sea islands of South Carolina, Ranky Tanky bring a sumptuous blend of jazz, folk and gospel musical f...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Ohm Radio , WMUU-LP, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 09, 2021
  • Length: 29:34
  • Purchases: 4
Here's 2021 NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Phil Schaap, Credit: Jazz at Lincoln Center
For jazz radio host, educator, producer and archivist Phil Schaap, the music has been a life-long passion and joy.

  • Added: Apr 02, 2021
  • Length: 29:03
Meet 2021 NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Henry Threadgill, Credit: Nhumi Threadgill
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and 2021 NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill continues his work on music’s cutting edge.

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:48
  • Purchases: 1
The National Endowment for the Arts presents Art Works
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: William Bell, Credit: David McClister
Meet 2020 National Heritage Fellow William Bell, noted singer, songwriting, and producer.

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
The National Endowment for the Arts presents Art Works
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Aaron Dworkin, Credit: Dwight Cendrowski
Violinist and Social Entrepreneur Aaron Dworkin-- Working for inclusion, diversity and excellence in classical music

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:43
  • Purchases: 1
Samantha Crain
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Singer/songwriter Samantha Crain discusses the journey she's take to get to her latest release, A Small Death. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McC...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Mark Erelli
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Singer/songwriter Mark Erelli discusses the making and breaking of his latest release, Blindsided, amidst a world in turmoil. Hosted by music journ...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 07, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Old Sea Brigade & Luke Sital-Singh
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Old Sea Brigade and Luke Sital-Singh talk about flying solo and teaming up for a new collaborative EP, All the Ways You Sing in the Dark. Hosted by...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 01, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Kathleen Edwards
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Canadian singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards talks about her triumphant return to music with Total Freedom after taking an six-year break. Hosted by...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 24, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Musician's Spotlight - John Roberts Mspot Part One - 762
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
Piece image
John Roberts, an incredibly talented trombone player, bandleader, pianist and singer grew up in a ranching community in the “big empty” of eastern ...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, RadioFreePalmer, WMUU-LP, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 20, 2020
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 4
Celebrate Sonny Rollins' 90th Birthday!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Sonny Rollins, Credit: john Abbott
We revisit a 2017 conversation with the legendary tenor saxophonist.

Bought by WCNY and Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 29:44
  • Purchases: 2
Caleb Caudle
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Americana singer/songwriter Caleb Caudle discusses being forced to find ways other than touring to support his latest album, Better Hurry Up. Hoste...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 03, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Kris Delmhorst
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Singer/songwriter Kris Delmhorst delves into the emotional wonder and wilderness she captures on her latest release, Long Day in the Milky Way. Hos...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 57:59
  • Purchases: 2
Lizzie No
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Singer/songwriter Lizzie No gets us up to speed on how her life and work are evolving in the challenging time we currently find ourselves in. Hoste...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 20, 2020
  • Length: 57:59
  • Purchases: 2
David Ramirez
From: WMOT
Series: Hangin' & Sangin'
Piece image
Americana provocateur David Ramirez talks about blowing down various artistic boundaries on his new album, My Love Is a Hurricane. Hosted by music ...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 13, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2