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Take Me To The River New Orleans
From: Joyride Media
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The official radio companion to the film, "Take Me To the River New Orleans." The Story of of NOLA's diverse music culture told through a series o...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, WYSO, KALW, and Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Little Richard-All Mixed Up
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: Little Richard
Celebrating one of the founders of Rock ‘n Roll, Richard Penniman, better known as Little Richard with a mix of his music, interviews, covers and ...

Bought by Prairie Public, Prairie Public, and KHNS


  • Added: May 17, 2020
  • Length: 59:33
  • Purchases: 3
The Big Pond #09: A Singer’s Life
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: The Big Ponder – A Transatlantic Podcast
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Leigh Hamilton is a dramatic soprano who has been based in Germany for more than 17 years. This episode follows Leigh’s story, which takes her from...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2018
  • Length: 23:25
NEA Jazz Master Moments with Vocalist, Dianne Reeves
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Dianne Reeves can effortlessly sing in whatever style she wants with her far-reaching range, whether it’s rhythm-and-blues, gospel, Latin or pop. B...

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Mar 27, 2018
  • Length: 02:28
  • Purchases: 13
George Clinton, AKA Dr. Funkenstein, in his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
Caption: Mysterious detail from the funk-cloning electron microgramatoscope, Credit: Dr. Schulmanstein
If James Brown was the Godfather of Soul, George Clinton remains the undisputed Crown Prince of Funk. Parliament-Funkadelic. Flashlight. The Mothe...

  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 04:59
Episode 39: Lynette Williams, Anacron - Bobby Pickles' Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Martini (left); Bobby Pickles (center); Lynette Williams (right)
Bobby and Martini podcast from Branded Saloon in Brooklyn, to cover a monthly musical event called TINTR (This Is Not The Radio). The showcase is o...

  • Added: Nov 24, 2013
  • Length: 58:23
JazzStories: Freddie Hubbard
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"When people get two trumpet players it becomes very competitive...It was [Booker Little], Lee Morgan and myself at the time. We we're the young ...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 11:41
  • Purchases: 4
Classical Composers & Musicians of African Descent Vol. I
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
This limited series of classical music will feature four composers of African descent and two musicians of African descent. On this program today...

Bought by KWAX, WNMU-FM, WMNR, 'The Sea', KPIP-LP and more


  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Length: 53:05
  • Purchases: 7
Donna's Bar and Grill
From: Jamie Dell'Apa
Caption: Charlie and Donna In The Kitchen At Donna's
An internationally acclaimed jazz bar in New Orleans where the entertainment on the musical stage was often rivaled by the entertainment behind the...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2011
  • Length: 12:53
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get: Ron Banks/The Dramatics (Part One)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Ron Banks (top left) and the Dramatics, Credit: http://www.myspace.com/therealdramatics
Interview with RON BANKS, founder of the R&B vocal group THE DRAMATICS. Ron talks with HOWARD BURCHETTE about all of their hits, GEORGE CLINTON, TH...

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Oct 29, 2009
  • Length: 55:14
  • Purchases: 1
The RARE EARTH story with Gil Bridges Vol. I
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Rare Earth - Fill Your Head: The Studio Albums 1969-1974, Credit: Hip-O Select
Rare Earth is know for their hits; Get Ready, I Just Want To celebrate, I Know I'm Losing You, Big John Is My Name, Hey Big Brother, What'd I Say, ...

  • Added: Sep 26, 2009
  • Length: 57:33
Miles Davis: Kind Of Blue
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special explores the creation and impact of Miles Davis' album "Kind Of Blue."

Bought by WVTF, 90.5 WESA, WJCT, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 56
"Burn, Baby, Burn: The Magnificent Montague"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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An interview with pioneering African-American radio disk jockey,The Magnificent Montague"

Bought by WJSU and KSJD


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 57:53
  • Purchases: 2
The Things I Used To Do: The Legend of Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones
From: David Kunian
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An hour long documentary with interviews and music about Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones, the missing link between Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix.

Bought by KMUW, KGLT, WNCU, KGLT, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Jul 01, 2008
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 10
James Carroll Booker the Third: The Life, Music, and Mystique of the Bayou Maharajah Part 2.
From: David Kunian
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Part 2 of 2 part radio documentary about the legendary New Orleans pianist James Booker

Bought by Prairie Public, NPR Illinois, and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 27, 2008
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 3
James Carroll Booker the Third: The Life, Music, and Mystique of the Bayou Maharajah Part 1
From: David Kunian
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Part 1 of 2 part radio documentary about the legendary New Orleans pianist James Booker

Bought by Prairie Public, NPR Illinois, and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 27, 2008
  • Length: 56:29
  • Purchases: 3
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Do Watcha Wanna
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
An explanation of the history and recording of the Mardi Gras Standard "Do Watcha Wanna" by the mighty Rebirth Brass Band

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 1
The Soul of Chaka Khan
From: Joyride Media
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This new hour of music and conversation will feature Chaka Khan's career as one of R&B's leading female vocalists, and her influence on contemporar...

Bought by KMUW, Harford Community Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WJAB and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2007
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16
It's King Biscuit Time
From: WKNO
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In an era when media monopolies dominate the airwaves, there still are independent voices and programs. King Biscuit Time is the longest running d...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 08:06
Darondo
From: Chris Roose
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A long-lost Bay Area soul singer, newly found.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis and WMPG


  • Added: Mar 12, 2006
  • Length: 07:08
  • Purchases: 2