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WoodSongs 991: Jug Band Celebration
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon celebrates Jug Bands with the legendary Jim Kweskin, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton and...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, Yellowstone Public Radio, KTRL, KEDT, KKRN and more


  • Added: Jul 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 49
Musician's Spotlight - Clarence Penn Part One- 794
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
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Acclaimed drummer, composer and band leader Clarence Penn joins host John Floridis and special guest Montana drummer and percussionist Ed Stalling ...

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


  • Added: Jun 27, 2021
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 4
Blue Dimensions J25: Charnett Moffett's "New Love" the fretless bass — and his old love, the upright bass
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new music from Charnett Moffett on fretless electric bass, and intriguing new songs from Kaylé Brecher

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J24: You Gotta Have It! Hard-hitting songs from Tia Carroll, and Adrian Younge
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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hard-hitting songs from Tia Carroll's album You Gotta Have It! and, a song from Adrian Younge's anti-racist album "The American Negro."

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Jason Berry: Sleuth
From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out
Caption: Jason Berry
Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker Jason Berry joins Gwen with fascinating stories and characters populating New Orleans’ cultural and mu...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2021
  • Length: 52:00
Blue Dimensions J23: James Francies Plays Music In Its Purest Form
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from pianist James Francies's album "Purest Form" and Rodney Whitaker's "Outrospection: The Music Of Gregg Hill"

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Blue Dimensions J19: Benito Gonzalez Sings To The World On His Piano
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from pianist Benito Gonzalez from his new album "Sing To The World" and some older tracks including his appearance on an Azar Lawrence album ...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: May 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J18: Bluesman Mr. Sipp is "Sippnotized" and Gary Bartz Is Featured On "Jazz Is Dead" #6
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new blues from bluesman "Mr. Sipp" on the album "Sippnotized" and jazz isn't dead on the album "Jazz Is Dead 6" where Gary Bartz joins the series p...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Apr 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J13: "If Time Could Stand Still" from Gregory Tardy, and a haunting 90-year-old blues song by Skip James song lives on
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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the latest from saxophonist Gregory Tardy, and a 1931 Skip James blues song finds new interpretation from Bobby Rush and Tomas Doncker

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Raven Radio, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
EP172 Lowell Fulson
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Lowell Fulson was a blues icon with a great history and is still an influence today to many blues musicians.

  • Added: Mar 17, 2021
  • Length: 59:47
EP171 Nora Jean Wallace
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Newest release from a Blues veteran, Nora Jean Wallace, who has been missing in action for the past 16 years.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
EP170 Pee Wee Crayton
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The first electric Blues artist to use a Fender Stratocaster given to him by Leo Fender himself.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Mar 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:14
  • Purchases: 1
Blue Dimensions J09: "Thank You Mr. Mabern" a tribute to the late pianist Harold Mabern from Leon Lee Dorsey - - with Mabern in the band.
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Leon Lee Dorsey's album "Thank You Mr. Mabern" is a tribute to the late pianist Harold Mabern, featuring recordings Dorsey made with Mabern and dru...

Bought by Raven Radio, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WMOT and more


  • Added: Feb 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Rescuing the Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood
From: World Footprints LLC
Caption: Cover of Economy Hall
Join us as author Fatima Shaik uncovers the hidden history of a free Black brotherhood that was almost lost forever.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2021
  • Length: 24:52
S05 Ep26: Women of Color: Composers, Part 3, 2/27/2021
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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These remarkable women have worked to overcome both gender and racial bias in order to give voice to their music. Their names may not be familiar,...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
Blue Dimensions J08: Force Majeure from Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Music from harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas from their album "Force Majeure," taken from live-streaming performances from their h...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, Raven Radio, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Feb 17, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
ROCK 'N' ROLL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
From: paul mcguire
Series: The Funhouse
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Tunes and tales of African American musical greats including Otis Spann, Little Walter, Big Mama Thornton, Peter Tosh, Billy Preston, Les McCann & ...

Bought by WORT and WSLR


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 2
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 19: William Grant Still
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua highlights another piece from the amazing composer, William Grant Still. "Muted Laughter" is a wonderful and unique piece f...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 18: Artie Matthews
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces Artie Matthews, early master of the ragtime art form and classical music educator.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 17: Camilla Ella Williams
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Camilla Ella Williams, an American operatic soprano and the first African American to sign a regular contract wi...

Bought by WNMU-FM and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 16: Harry Burley
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to Harry Burley, a master adapter of folk songs and influential figure to Antonin Dvorak.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 15: Robert McFerrin
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Robert McFerrin, celebrated baritone and the first African American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 14: Ignatius Sancho
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces Ignatius Sancho, who was born on a slave ship during the middle passage. Sancho escaped the institution of slave...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 13: Chevalier D'Saint George
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Joshua introduces us to one of the most interesting figures of classical music. Chevalier D'Saint George was the son of a slave an...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Melanated Moments In Classical Music Ep 12: Sisserieta Jones
From: Michael Toulouse
Series: Melanated Moments In Classical Music
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On this episode, Angela introduces Sisserieta Jones, and American soprano sometimes known as "Black Patti." She was one of the first black performe...

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1

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