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In the wake of the police killing of Philando Castile, North Minneapolis native Geoffrey Lamar Wilson turned to music as an act of protest and reme...
- Added: Apr 08, 2024
- Length: 05:39
Guitarist John Penny Is in touch with many jazz styles, and he uses many as sources for his new compositions. Also, when John performs, he offers i...
- Added: Feb 12, 2023
- Length: 08:00
Kevin Washington views himself as an artist in the tradition of Pharaoh Sanders and john and Alice Coltrane, of spirituality and healing. When Kevi...
- Added: Oct 14, 2022
- Length: 08:00
Kevin Washington views himself as an artist in the tradition of Pharaoh Sanders and john and Alice Coltrane, of spirituality and healing. Kevin lea...
- Added: Oct 14, 2022
- Length: 08:00
This program features composers and musicians of African Descent in various fields of Classical Music.
- Added: Aug 07, 2021
- Length: 01:03:38
From time to time, we all feel as though we're "on the outside." In this episode of The Apple Seed, we share some tales about "outsiders." This col...
- Added: Mar 09, 2021
- Length: 54:57
- Purchases: 4
Andrew Heckler and Robbie Brenner talk metaphors, obligation, and looking for the hole.
- Added: Mar 06, 2020
- Length: 19:21
Rodney Evans talks evolution, humor, and blindness as a point of view.
- Added: Aug 30, 2019
- Length: 20:08
Davu Seru is a north Minneapolis composer who has been influenced by experiences in Chicago and Ghana, and it all comes out in his music. Davu lead...
- Added: Feb 13, 2019
- Length: 08:00
Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal talk compassion, snap judgments, and the Michael Bay button.
- Added: Jul 17, 2018
- Length: 14:08
Famed sou-funk singer, Sweet Pea Atkinson of the 80's hitmakers Was (Not Was) releases his first solo studio effort in 30 years for Blue Note Recor...
Bought by WLPR , WART FM, Goat Radio, Public Radio East, WSLR and more
- Added: Jun 08, 2018
- Length: 58:07
- Purchases: 13
Vocalist Deelee Dube combines influences from South Africa, Britain and the US to sing a sultry tune or a funky blues.
- Added: Jul 27, 2017
- Length: 07:08
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 31:01
- Purchases: 1
Anita Monga talks restoring fragments, revolutionary women, and honoring the legendary film preservationist, David Shepherd.
- Added: May 30, 2017
- Length: 20:20
Jeff Adachi talks racism, reform, and the power of film.
- Added: Apr 15, 2017
- Length: 21:39
Davu Seru is the current Studio Z composer in Residence. Among his goals is combining west African-based traditions such as drumming and the blues...
- Added: Mar 06, 2017
- Length: 05:00
When NASA wanted to put a man on the moon, they naturally turned to the brightest — and whitest. That is, until the brilliant Katherine Johnson dem...
Bought by KENW, Radio Newark, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio
- Added: Feb 03, 2017
- Length: 03:35
- Purchases: 4
Julie Dash talks cultural authenticity, validation, and the unexpected gifts of Hurricane Hugo.
- Added: Dec 04, 2016
- Length: 14:38
Only recently did Mayyadda make the decision to perform professionally. But she’s come a long way in a short time, playing prestigious clubs such a...
- Added: Aug 09, 2016
- Length: 07:50
Anita Monga talks color, tattoos, and Rene Clair.
- Added: Jun 01, 2016
- Length: 22:47
Princess Shaw talks imagination, fighting through the storm, and the best day(s) of her life.
- Added: May 24, 2016
- Length: 16:02
Ramona Tascoe and Abby Ginzberg talk raised consciousness, protective armor, and being willing to die for a cause.
- Added: May 15, 2016
- Length: 31:09
François Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." He came to StoryCorps to discuss the role and his life.
Bought by WITF, WMUU-LP, WEZU, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, and Blue Mountain Radio
- Added: Mar 11, 2016
- Length: 02:51
- Purchases: 5
Ginger Commodore loves singing, and loves the songs of Stevie Wonder. It'll be two evenings filled with superlatives Feb 12-13, 2016 when she leads...
- Added: Feb 02, 2016
- Length: 05:00
W. Kamau Bell talks hidden gems, Bruce Lee’s genius, and how Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON gave him his first meta-moment.
- Added: Dec 17, 2015
- Length: 22:08
