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Keter Betts: In his own words
From: David Schulman
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An unsung hero of the jazz bass describes how he learned to tailor his sound to singers like Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald. Includes Betts's...

Bought by KGLT, KNAU, and WETA


  • Added: Aug 12, 2022
  • Length: 07:49
  • Purchases: 3
David Byrne ENCORE: In his own words
From: David Schulman
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Almost classical. Almost ...

Bought by KMHD, WYSO, WNCW, KNAU, and KUT


  • Added: Aug 12, 2022
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 5
David Byrne: In his own words ... on 'Grown Backwards'
From: David Schulman
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Opera singer -- qu'est-ce que c'est?

Bought by Public Interactive, KMHD, WNCW, and KNAU


  • Added: Aug 12, 2022
  • Length: 03:44
  • Purchases: 4
Show #16: Expressing Ourselves
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: Weekday High Podcast '08
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It?s our last podcast of the summer, and we?re going out with two pieces about self-expression. DaeDae Williams shares a powerful poem about the c...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 07:52
Jerry Douglas: In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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He's a dobro player, folks. Who said anything about Jimi Hendrix?

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, PRX Remix, KMHD, WCMU Michigan, Connecticut Public (WNPR) and more


  • Added: Oct 20, 2014
  • Length: 04:45
  • Purchases: 9
Del McCoury in his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Bluegrass veteran Del McCoury talks about the choreography of playing bluegrass — in front of just one or two mics.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 30, 2012
  • Length: 03:48
  • Purchases: 1
Joseph Shabalala: the leader of Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo, In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Joseph Shabalala describes how the vision for Ladysmith Black Mambazo came to him in a dream -- in four-part harmony. Shabalala's voice takes on m...

Bought by Prairie Public, PRX Remix, KUOW, KMHD, KNAU and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 9
Cassandra Wilson: the 2009 Grammy winner in her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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The 2009 Grammy winner talks about finding her voice, with a little help from Miles Davis and musical parents who figured "you're going to get the ...

Bought by PRX Remix, WNCU, KGLT, KUCB, WMPG and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:45
  • Purchases: 9
Andre
From: Alexander Yellen
Series: Tell Me Your Story
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Andre sings beneath the streets of New York City

  • Added: Oct 26, 2008
  • Length: 07:00
SANTANA: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL WARRIOR
From: Joyride Media
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Carlos Santana explores his extensive catalog to highlight tracks that reflect his deep spirituality.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, KRZA, CBC Inside the Music and more


  • Added: Oct 22, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
The White Album Listening Party: Revisiting The Beatles' Top-Seller (3-Hour / Non-Newscast Version)
From: Paul Ingles
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Beatle fans and musicians gather to re-experience The Beatles' top-selling album, which came to be known as The White Album.

Bought by Louisville Public Media, KMSU, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Oct 15, 2008
  • Length: 02:57:04
  • Purchases: 16
Riot Boy
From: outLoud Radio at Youth Radio
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One boy's unlikely connection with the music of northwest feminists

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, KFAI Minneapolis, WGDR, KUOW, PRX Remix and more


  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
  • Length: 06:16
  • Purchases: 6
This I Believe - Paul Thorn
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Songwriter Paul Thorn believes religion and faith in God should come without fear and intimidation.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 3
Flying Dream Sequence
From: Matt Fleeger
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The story of a recurring dream.

  • Added: Jul 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:37
Tears I Cry
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Two Moab boys making hip hop music.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 03:42
Expression
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A personal essay on the importance of self-expression.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 02:01
Music A.D.D.
From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Kira believes that music listener's have ADD.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2008
  • Length: 04:38
Walking San Telmo
From: Muriel Murch
Series: Letter From A. Broad
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Walking in San Telmo and the Defensa Market

Bought by Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 23, 2008
  • Length: 10:28
  • Purchases: 1
The Worst Telephone Hold Music in the World
From: The humble Farmer
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How to ensure your customers never call again

  • Added: Jun 07, 2008
  • Length: :46
Bo Diddley: in his own words (in memory)
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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A late-career portrait of one of rock-and-roll's legendary creators.

Bought by PRX Remix, KGLT, KGOU, KCUR, and WKMS


  • Added: Jun 02, 2008
  • Length: 07:37
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Laura Hall
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Utah factory worker Laura Hall believes in hip-hop music as a source of inspiration and education.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and Vocalo.org


  • Added: May 27, 2008
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 3
The 40 Worst Songs From Last Year
From: The humble Farmer
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They promised to play the 40 worst songs from last year.

  • Added: May 17, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
Smallest Gallery in Town
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
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Take an audio tour of a crawl space turned gallery.

Bought by WFIU


  • Added: Apr 19, 2008
  • Length: 08:16
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Yo-Yo Ma
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma believes in embracing many cultures and finding something to love in each of them.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WTJU, KGUA, WEZU, WTJU and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 14
Womemories - This Primary Season
From: Bernadette Cahill
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Reflections on the primaries 2008

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 05, 2008
  • Length: 05:47
  • Purchases: 1