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Blue Dimensions H37: Roxy Coss's "Quintet" and Miles Davis's "Rubberband"
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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featuring the album "Quintet" from saxophonist and composer Roxy Coss, and previously unissued music from Miles Davis on the album "Rubberband"

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMUN and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Blue Dimensions H35: Recent Releases Featuring Women of Jazz and Blues
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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five "Texas Queens" sing the blues with the band Bloodest Saxophone - - and, songs from Catherine Russell's "Alone Together" album, plus jazz with ...

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMUN and more


  • Added: Aug 28, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions H21: Song Like A Roar: The Songs And Spirit Of The Late Linda Waterfall
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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special songs from the late singer and songwriter Linda Waterfall

Bought by WXPN, GCR (Global Community Radio), WMOT, KKRN, WRGY and more


  • Added: May 22, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions H11: Allison Miller drumming up two new albums
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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two recent projects of drummer Allison Miller, "Glitter Wolf" and an all-female band called "Lioness" - plus organist Barbara Dennerlein plays the...

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


  • Added: Mar 13, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Blue Dimensions H10: Eloquent Sadness from Dory Previn; Good Vibes (and Marimbas) from Stefon Harris
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Moving songs from the late singer-songwriter Dory Previn, and new music from Javon Jackson, Stefon Harris, and Christian McBride.

Bought by WMOT, GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 06, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Connie Evingson, Jazz Vocalist and Researcher
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Connie Evingson, Credit: Travis Anderson
She didn’t set out to do it this way, but along the way, jazz vocalist Connie Evingson realized she likes to sing songs that represent a theme, eit...

  • Added: Oct 11, 2016
  • Length: 10:36
The Speed of Sound: Lissie
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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My Wild West may be Lissie’s third album, but she’s been on the scene for well over 10 years in various projects. Still, this new album finds her a...

Bought by KUCB, KSRQ, KRCB 104.9, and KSUT


  • Added: Feb 29, 2016
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 4
Björk@MoMA: Enjoy
From: Sarah Lilley
Caption: "Big Time Sensuality" on MoMA's wall., Credit: Sarah Lilley
A 5-1/2 minute, sound-rich ride through the audio-guided Bjork exhibit (much lambasted in the press) at New York's Museum of Modern Art, March 8 th...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2015
  • Length: 07:51
Beyoncé Made Me A Feminist
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
Caption: Beyonce
Teen radio journalist, Lilli Carlsen, traces how her journey to become a feminist directly corresponds to musical artist Beyonce’s lyrics. For many...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2015
  • Length: 06:41
  • Purchases: 1
Reclaimed Soul: Women Behind Megastars
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
Caption: Betty Davis, former wife of Miles Davis
This week, Ayana Contreras brings us vintage music from women whose careers were overshadowed by their associations with megastars. From the ex-wif...

Bought by WDBM


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 13:30
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota: Southwire
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Southwire at Tycoon's in Duluth, Credit: Charlie Pulkrabek - 4/20/13
A new band out of Duluth, Southwire, while drawing from some well established musical traditions, are operating in the realm of invention. When you...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 05, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
The War On Women: Summer 2013 Edition (told through narration, music and soundbites)
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
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The House voted this week to ban abortions nationwide after 20 weeks. The Republican sponsor of the bill became the latest Republican to suggest ra...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm


  • Added: Jun 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota: Sam Miltich Interviews Jazz Cellist Martha Larson and Anton Treuer talks music with NPR's Michelle Martin
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Jazz Cellist Martha Larson
This week we hear another installment of Sam and Friends. This time Sam Miltich talks to Jazz Cellist Martha Larson about her craft. Larson divides...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 10, 2012
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 2
Centerstage Minnesota: Sam Miltich interviews Jazz Vocalist Connie Evingson
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Connie Evingson - "Sweet Happy Life"
Renowned jazz musician Sam Miltich interviews Connie Evingson about her career in Minnesota's music scene. We also hear music from Alison Scott, Ch...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Sep 04, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
JazzStories: Erica von Kleist
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Erica von Kleist
“Essentially Ellington…really made me feel like I could be part of something bigger, musically. Meeting all these other young people from around th...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jun 19, 2012
  • Length: 10:37
  • Purchases: 2
Moments with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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5 Moments with vocalist and NEA Jazz Master, Sheila Jordan.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, WICR, WART FM and more


  • Added: Apr 18, 2012
  • Length: 07:26
  • Purchases: 10
"The War on Women"
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look at the latest strange detour in Campaign 2012...The War on Women...told thru narration, music and soundbites.

  • Added: Apr 12, 2012
  • Length: 56:15
Pauline Oliveros - Deep Listening Institute
From: Katherin Vasilopoulos
Series: Technology in the Arts
Caption: Katherin Vasilopoulos
Pauline Oliveros has been a composer and musician for over 50 years. She describes how technology plays a role in her music, her impressions on the...

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: 27:04
  • Purchases: 1
Jazz Time Vol. 3 - The Best In Mainstream Jazz
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Jazz Time
Caption: Wes Montgomery
FREE PILOT VERSION One hour of main stream classic Jazz music with your host Howard Burchette.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and WVAS


  • Added: Sep 30, 2009
  • Length: 57:22
  • Purchases: 2
The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part A)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Three Degrees (Helen Scott - middle)
The history of the musical group, the THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and c...

Bought by WVAS, NPR Illinois, and WEFT


  • Added: Sep 23, 2009
  • Length: 56:35
  • Purchases: 3
Rick Cola Music Profile Piece
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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I did a music profile piece on my uncle and gave background information on his life and where his music comes from. I talked about why i like his m...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2009
  • Length: 05:03
Rap Game
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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Do all rappers rap about the same thing?

  • Added: Jun 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:18
Womemories - This Primary Season
From: Bernadette Cahill
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Reflections on the primaries 2008

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 05, 2008
  • Length: 05:47
  • Purchases: 1
Why the Dudes Dig Me
From: Live Wire! Radio
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Personal essay by Courtenay Hameister, host of Live Wire Radio, featuring lots 'o' humiliating moments.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, WNIN, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 07:54
  • Purchases: 4
Blues File: Koko Taylor "Old School"
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of Koko Taylor album "Old School"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KHNS, and WEFT


  • Added: Mar 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 4