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Caption: Thorsten Schütte, San Francisco, CA 6/17/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Thorsten Schütte talks unconventional English lessons, black market tickets, and being mesmerized by cacophony.

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 26:56
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Marc Abraham & Tom Hiddleston, San Francisco, CA 4/1/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Tom Hiddleston and Marc Abraham talk manifesting rhythm, the courage of artists, and what they didn’t want to do.

  • Added: Apr 03, 2016
  • Length: 15:27
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One note Rhiannon Giddens returns to again and again is the hidden nature of the traditions and origins of music in America. If Rhiannon Giddens ha...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2015
  • Length: 37:48
Caption: Denny Tedesco, San Francisco, CA 6/22/12, Credit: Andrea Chase
Denny Tedesco talks famous riffs, untold stories, and making his mother cry.

  • Added: Mar 28, 2015
  • Length: 26:40
Caption: Earl Jarosh, Credit: Jeremie
Twin Cities Weekend is a five minute feature that keeps listeners up to date on what's happening the following weekend. Artist interviews and music...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: Davina and the Vagabonds, Credit: Christie Williams
Davina and the Vagabonds, definite road warriors take the stage in their home base, Minneapolis on August 29, 2014. There'll be lots of sassy vocal...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 23, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Dan Newton, leader of Cae Accordion, Credit: Phil Nusbaum
Cafe Accordion leader Dan Newton discusses the directions for Cafe Accordion. Established in 1995, variety is the key to the group's success.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 16, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Joko Suttrisno at home, Credit: Phil Nusbaum
We talk to Joko Sutrisno, leader of the Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble since 1995. He tells us a little about gamelan music, getting us ready f...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2014
  • Length: 05:00
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Song Story features songwriters telling the true stories behind their original songs. This pre-season sneak-peek features songwriter and bandleader...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2014
  • Length: 11:04
Caption: The Album Leaf
A growing group of musicians are returning to old analog keyboards, sometimes refurbishing and playing instruments older than they are.

  • Added: Dec 17, 2012
  • Length: 03:46
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On October 29, 2012 Robert Moody, Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra became our 30th castaway on "Desert Island Discs". Robert has ...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 01:28:57
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For the fourth week of June (6/27): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a performer who was a real force of nature.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the first week of March (3/1): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at an eager student of music who went on to mentor many...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:48
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For the first week of April (4/2): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a late bloomer who went on to become one of the stat...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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Beat Pedaler is an in-depth exploration of rapper, inventor and educator Paul Freedman’s passion for bike culture.

Bought by KDNK, KUNM, KVSC, New Hampshire Public Radio, WRIR and more


  • Added: Jun 25, 2012
  • Length: 30:01
  • Purchases: 24
Caption: Cajun Zydeco festival producer Franklin Zawacki dances with Delilah Lee Lewis.  She is a member of the Cajun band The Creole Belles., Credit: Rhonda J. Miller
The footprints of Franklin Zawacki are on the ground at Cajun and Zydeco festivals he produced in California and New England for three decades. Zaw...

  • Added: May 11, 2010
  • Length: 04:18
Caption: Crazy Heart author Thomas Cobb is a professor at Rhode Island College., Credit: Rhonda J. Miller
With Crazy Heart winning Academy Awards for best actor and best original song, Rhode Island author Thomas Cobb says the seeds of his book were pla...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2010
  • Length: 04:00
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What happens when 14 Gyuto monks need a place to spend the night? The Tibet Connection's own Sarah Wilkinson and her family recently played host t...

Bought by KUNM and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: May 25, 2007
  • Length: 12:04
  • Purchases: 2
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Atlanta musician Tinsley Ellis is best known for his rock electric guitar and his blistering performances. But the blues inspires his music.

Bought by WETS


  • Added: Jul 23, 2006
  • Length: 07:40
  • Purchases: 1
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Interview with 1940s-50s singing star Margaret Whiting

Bought by WUAL


  • Added: Apr 27, 2006
  • Length: 21:14
  • Purchases: 1