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Blues America 171 - Keeshea Pratt
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Rising Houston native, Keeshea Pratt talks about the blues.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WSLR, Raven Radio, WLPR , KJZX-Austin and more


  • Added: Mar 24, 2019
  • Length: 58:11
  • Purchases: 12
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
Americas3
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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What does it mean to be an American? Whether you’re from North America, South America or Central America, the group Americas3 will show you how we ...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2018
  • Length: 29:34
Cristina Spinei
From: WBAA
Series: What's New
Caption: John Clare & Cristina Spinei, Credit: Jodi Taylor
We’ll focus on the rising young composer Cristina Spinei on this episode of What’s New. She’s based in Nashville, has a new EP out, and just had a ...

Bought by KMUN, WETS, KMUN, KWAX, WETS and more


  • Added: Oct 09, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 8
The Cello Quartet with the Widest Repertoire in the World
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Delphia Quartet, Credit: Kate WIlson
Most music listeners are unaware of cello quartets such as the Delphia Cello Quartet. But to a cellist, its’ the most normal thing in the world. Th...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Jazz Women All-Stars Return to the Dakota in Minneapolis
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Patty Peterson, Credit: Jennifer Bong
The Jazz Women All-Stars are back in a big show coming soon. Phil Nusbaum tells us about it.

  • Added: Sep 19, 2017
  • Length: 08:00
Lila Ammons: It’s More than Just the Music
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Paul Berry and the Ace Tones with Lila Ammons, Credit: Kent Flemmer
Lila Ammons sung at a lot of great places big and small, in both the US and Europe. You might say it comes natural to her. Lila is part of an accom...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 08:04
  • Purchases: 1
The Speed of Sound: Fitz & The Tantrums
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Fitz & The Tantrums may have arrived as a pop throwback for the next generation, but they didn’t stay in that box for long. They were quick to move...

Bought by WOUB, KRCB 104.9, WLPR , and KSUT


  • Added: Feb 20, 2017
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 4
The Nightingale Trio Sings Virtuosic Versions of Eastern European Folksongs
From: KBEM
Caption: The Nightingale Trio, Credit: Margie O’Loughlin
The Nightingale Trio presents Eastern European folksongs. In the process, the group gives American audiences glimpses into the ways of life in East...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2017
  • Length: 07:34
The Speed of Sound: Regina Spektor
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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The four years spent between Regina Spektor’s 2012 LP, What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, and the new Remember Us To Life, was spent taking care of ...

Bought by WOUB, WKMS, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WLPR , KSUT and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2017
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 6
The Speed of Sound: Beth Orton
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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I first discovered Beth Orton on the 2002 Daybreaker record, unaware at the moment that she had been making music for several years before. But fro...

Bought by WOUB, WSLR, KSUT, KRCB 104.9, and WLPR


  • Added: Jan 09, 2017
  • Length: 07:03
  • Purchases: 5
The Speed of Sound: Britta Phillips
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Yes, Britta Phillips was the original voice of Jem and the Holograms. That’s really fun to say. She dropped into the band Luna in the late 90s, mar...

Bought by WOUB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Nov 28, 2016
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 3
Connie Evingson Sings the Great American Songbook
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Connie Evingson, Credit: Travis Anderson
Connie Evingson is one of the leading jazz vocalists in Minnesota. And she’s presenting a show of great songs that figure prominently in the histor...

  • Added: Oct 11, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
Maud Hixson Presents Judy Garland, Jazz Singer
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Maud Hixson, Credit: Olivia Wilcox
Judy Garland, the 20th century show-biz icon from Minnesota is one of Maud Hixson’s great inspirations as a singer. Maud has rounded up a group of ...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2016
  • Length: 05:01
Patty Peterson, Minnesota Singing Icon
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Patty Peterson, Credit: Jennifer Bong
Patty Peterson is one of the bright lights on the Peterson jazz family tree. Her family inspired her to get involved in music. And what they taught...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2016
  • Length: 09:37
Jazz Women All Stars in Two Shows at the Dakota in Minneapolis
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Patty Peterson, Credit: Jennifer Bong
Is the Jazz scene some kind of men’s club? No, and especially not in this day and age. So why not get some of the women long-time luminaries of the...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
The Speed of Sound: Rhiannon Giddens
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Rhiannon Giddens has become one of the strongest voices in music today. As one part of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, she dug deep into historical...

Bought by KUCB, KSUT, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 07, 2015
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 3
The Speed of Sound: First Aid Kit
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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The duo First Aid Kit burst onto the scene a few years back with the championing of Conor Oberst, but quickly started blazing their own path. Thei...

Bought by KSUT and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 07, 2015
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 2
The Speed of Sound: Sarah McLachlan
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Sarah McLachlan has been a source for many, some that you wouldn’t expect like DMC from Run DMC, who’s on record saying that her song Angel saved h...

Bought by KRCB 104.9 and KSUT


  • Added: Nov 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Speed of Sound: Lisa Loeb
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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So you say you haven’t been paying attention to Lisa Loeb since the 90s? Why not? She’s kept things interesting with her own TV shows, her own li...

Bought by KUCB, KRCB 104.9, and KSUT


  • Added: Nov 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 3
The Speed of Sound: Sylvan Esso
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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For Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, Sylvan Esso came about as a fluke as much as necessity. Both of their previous bands, Mountain Man and Megafaun,...

Bought by KSUT, KUCB, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Oct 17, 2015
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 3
Davina and the Vagabonds bring in a Rare Hometown Show
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
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
Episode # 36 - Castaway: Ann Foskett
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On December 17, 2012 the British born actress and director ANN FOSKETT became the 36th castaway on "Desert Island Discs". Ann's recent directing c...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2012
  • Length: 01:18:02
Episode # 28 - Castaway: Aimsel Ponti
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On October 15th our 28th castaway was Portland Press Herald music columnist AIMSEL PONTI who has been obsessed with - and inspired by- music since ...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 01:28:32