PRX - Pieces for Topic: African-American
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Jamila Davenport of Durham, NC has been a lifelong fan of singer Kenny Loggins. When he comes to perform at the venue she manages, she comes face-t...
- Added: Jul 22, 2019
- Length: 04:21
The story of a shy teenager who wanted to meet the man of her dreams. Or at the very least, a straight guy. But some things are easier dreamed than...
- Added: Mar 11, 2018
- Length: 19:49
1st segment: Pepe Willie (the man who discovered Prince) is interviewed. 2nd Segment: Chris Moon (the man who gave the keys to his studio) is inte...
Bought by KSRQ
- Added: May 06, 2016
- Length: 54:00
- Purchases: 1
By 1911, tailgate trombonist Kid Ory was leading one of the best-known bands in New Orleans. Eight years later he formed a successful band in Los A...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: May 06, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
They were known as the big band of the 1920s who sounded a little “country.” Not because they were from Nashville, nor did they have a twang in th...
Bought by KMUN
- Added: Sep 27, 2012
- Length: 58:58
- Purchases: 1
Andrew White may very well be the most famous jazz legend... you've never heard of.
- Added: Sep 24, 2012
- Length: 07:00
Shining shoes to music publishing in a few short years. To Clarence Williams it may have seen much longer. By 1910, he was considered a leading s...
- Added: Jul 26, 2012
- Length: 58:57
Her first year in the competition, Elisha says this piece is about being friends with your imaginary friend once again. Elisha Miles is 14 years o...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:54
Storyteller De Cee Cornish tells a tale of two boys from very different worlds who met one day in Houston, TX
Bought by Marfa Public Radio
- Added: May 20, 2007
- Length: 13:35
- Purchases: 1
A 15 year-old, five-foot tall girl explores why basketball is important to her.
- Added: Feb 20, 2006
- Length: 07:50
- Purchases: 3
- Added: Aug 07, 2005
- Length: 01:39
