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Caption: Les Paul, Credit: William Gottlieb
Here's a little fact about Les Paul that you might not know: rock icon Steve Miller is Les Paul's godson. In this hour, Steve talks about his memor...

Bought by WCPN, KAZU Seaside, Calif., Radio New Zealand, KHNS, KMUN and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 26
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Folk music legend Pete Seeger explains the history behind the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome", and why this famous song has many brothers ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, XRAY.fm, KWEMradio.com/KWEM LP and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 06:34
  • Purchases: 17
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Winner of the Grand Trophy 2011, International Radio Festivals! An intimate reconsideration of Janis' journey from a tiny Texas refinery town to t...

Bought by KCNP, Prairie Public, WRGY, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WCPN and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2010
  • Length: 57:31
  • Purchases: 20
Caption: Flory Jagoda (right) teaches Ladino songs., Credit: Morgan Miller
"Don't open your mouth. Just sit and play. Keep on playing."

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Oct 02, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
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His fourth year in the competition, Adam says this piece is a poem for his Grandma - it's a beautiful reflection on a Chicago landmark. Adam Gottl...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2008
  • Length: 03:13
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KUT`s Texas Music Matters - in cooperation with Texas Monthly magazine - presents The Flipside: An hour at the crossroads of music and memory.

Bought by KGLT, WCPN, and WBEZ


  • Added: Mar 04, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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An intimate look at a wife of a National Guard member deployed to Iraq

Bought by KHNS, KZYX, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, The PRX Podcast, KTUH and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2004
  • Length: 09:20
  • Purchases: 11