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Can we use the ocean as an energy source?
From: Possibly
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At the beach, we’re supposed to watch out for strong tides. Our oceans are powerful places. Could they also be power sources?

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 03:49
  • Purchases: 2
What’s happening at the world’s largest climate conference this year?
From: Possibly
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The world’s largest annual climate conference will be happening for the 28th time in Dubai from the end of November to mid-December. We break down ...

Bought by Raven Radio and WRFA-LP


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 2
AG 23-49: Frank and Nelson, 12/4/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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We’re celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday by exploring his musical partnership with the great arranger Nelson Riddle, including their work on icon...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
AG 23-48: Recent Releases 2023, Part 2, 11/27/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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We take a listen to some recent releases for the second half of the year, including new music from singers Laufey, Veronica Swift, Caity Gyorgy, an...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
AG 23-46: Barney Kessel And The Singers, 11/13/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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We pay tribute to jazz guitarist Barney Kessel and his work with notable singers like Billie Holiday, Dean Martin, Anita O’Day and many more.

  • Added: Nov 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
2023-11-18 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Rockaroni & Cheese, New Zealand’s Little Lips, and Semisonic, plus songs from Booker T. Jones, Wendy & DB, The...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 52:51
  • Purchases: 1
Culture Caravan (11/12/23)
From: Julian Booker
Series: Culture Caravan
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Featuring music from Scottish singer/songwriter King Creosote, Denmark's ML Buch, Argentinian great Gato Barbieri + more!

Bought by WYAP and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Nov 10, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
2023-11-12 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, former Wiggle Sam Moran will call in to talk about his new record, All The Feels. Plus we’ll hear songs from Charlie Faye, Mega Ran, Sha...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 1
AG 23-47: Home Cookin': Feasting With The Great American Songbook, 11/20/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
Caption: Louis Jordan
It’s Thanksgiving, so take a seat at the dinner table with Afterglow this week, as we explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers ...

  • Added: Nov 03, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
2023-11-05 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse, Lucky Diaz, Kate Micucci, and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, plus we’ll hear a couple...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 53:12
  • Purchases: 1
2023-10-29 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll celebrate Halloween with music from Wee Scary Beasties, Divinity Roxx, The Deede Deedle Dees, and Telephone Company, and we’ll hea...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 23, 2023
  • Length: 57:14
  • Purchases: 1
2023-10-22 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Reggie Houston & Lori Henriques, Tom J. Reid, Charlie Faye & the Fanimals, Mister G, Mega Ran with Koo Koo, an...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 16, 2023
  • Length: 56:28
  • Purchases: 1
AG 23-43: Keely Smith: I Wish You Love, 10/23/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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Singer Keely Smith became famous as the deapan sidekick to her husband Louis Prima, and as a ballad singer in the late 1950s. This week on Afterglo...

  • Added: Oct 10, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
2023-10-15 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Red Yarn, Keith Munslow, Riffin Griffin, and Sugar Free Allstars, plus we’ll listen to songs by Sara Hickman, ...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 09, 2023
  • Length: 58:35
  • Purchases: 1
2023-10-08 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, Mega Ran will call in to talk about his new album, plus we’ll hear new music from Divinity Roxx and Mister G, and we’ll hear songs from ...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Oct 03, 2023
  • Length: 54:33
  • Purchases: 1
2023-10-01 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Go Banana Go!, Frances England, Red Yarn, SaulPaul, Mister G, and Mista Cookie Jar, plus we’ll listen to songs...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 57:52
  • Purchases: 1
2023-09-24 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from Lucy Kalantari, SaulPaul, Sugar Free Allstars, Marsha & the Postirons, Joanie Leeds, and Andrew & Polly, plus ...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 55:28
  • Purchases: 1
AG 23-41: Vernon Duke: Taking A Chance On Love, 10/9/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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Vernon Duke immigrated to America as a classical composer, and became one of the finest songwriters in popular music. This week, we’ll explore his ...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
AG 23-40: The Italian-American Crooners, 10/2/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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What do Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, and Louis Prima all have in common? Their Italian-American heritage, of course! This week on After...

  • Added: Sep 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
2023-09-17 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear new music from The Bruces, Will Sings Songs, Mega Ran, Flor Bromley, Parker Woodland, and SaulPaul, plus we’ll hear music fro...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Sep 05, 2023
  • Length: 54:05
  • Purchases: 1
2023-09-10 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, we’ll hear some back to school songs, plus new music from Mega Ran, Andrew & Polly featuring MIsta Cookie Jar, and Charlie Faye & the Fa...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Sep 04, 2023
  • Length: 58:16
  • Purchases: 1
New Jazz Group is Inspired by Nat King Cole
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: jazz88 logo 2022, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
One of the most popular jazz acts ever was the Nat King Cole trio. Cole’s widespread popularity began in the 1940s, and he still commands the atten...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 08:00
New Group Inspired by Nat King Cole Hits the Stage at Icehouse this Friday
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: jazz88 logo 2022, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
One of the most popular jazz acts ever was the Nat King Cole trio. Cole’s widespread popularity began in the 1940s, and he still commands the atten...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 08:00
AG 23-39: Latin Jazz in American Song, 9/25/2023
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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For National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll be exploring the influence of Latin music on the American jazz and pop singers in the 1950s, including ...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
2023-09-03 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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This week, Greg Sings Songs will stop by to sing some songs, as his name suggests; we’ll also have new music from Suzi Shelton, Rollie Pollie Guaca...

Bought by KECG


  • Added: Aug 27, 2023
  • Length: 51:38
  • Purchases: 1