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Well of Souls: The Hidden History of the Banjo
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new book "Well of Souls," which dives further into the earliest history of the banjo than anyone has gone befo...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Feb 10, 2024
  • Length: 29:32
  • Purchases: 1
Spaceships Over Glasgow
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we looked at the autobiography of Stuart Braithwaite, founder of the long-running post-rock band Mogwai. We listened to some of th...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Feb 03, 2024
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 1
Toward a Theory and History of the Loop
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we looked at the book "Now and Forever," one of the first book-length investigations into the many ways that loops (repeated audio...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2024
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 1
Chant Melodies
From: Brent Johnson
Series: King of Instruments
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Composers have been using chant melodies to create new music for hundreds of years. This week we explore some modern works all created around 4 an...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2024
  • Length: 01:00:00
The B-52s
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about "The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town," the first critical biography of "the world's greatest party band," wh...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 20, 2024
  • Length: 27:45
  • Purchases: 1
Warren Benson’s 100th Birthday
From: Wind & Rhythm
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On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Warren Benson. We explore his major works, including "The Leaves are ...

Bought by WUAL, WBAA, Delmarva Public Media, KCCU Radio, KECG and more


  • Added: Jan 19, 2024
  • Length: 59:31
  • Purchases: 16
The Spanish Hour 2403: Music for a Pilgrimage
From: Candice Agree
Series: The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree
Caption: Hymnus peregrinorum “Dum pater familias” fragment from Codex Calixtinus
From as far back as the ninth century, perhaps earlier, pilgrims have followed El Camino de Santiago to the shrine of St. James in Compostela. On t...

Bought by KUER, GCR (Global Community Radio), KSJE, KMUN, WCQS and more


  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 35
The Needle and the Lens
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode of the Polley Music Library Show, we talked about the new book "The Needle and the Lens," which explores pop songs used in film. So...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 27:32
  • Purchases: 1
Krautrock
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Krautrock," a recent addition to the 33 1/3 "Genre" series that explores the history and influence of Ge...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 27:34
  • Purchases: 1
Full Moon Hacksaw #1927 (Hour 1 & 2) - 01/04/2024
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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We will not wait to be drafted into jazz radio service, we shall volunteer, and do it gladly. When Quincy Jones recorded for A & M records, the sou...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KMXT, KHNS, WOUB, Northwest Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 02:00:02
  • Purchases: 10
John Luther Adams
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about John Luther Adams and his biography, "Silences So Deep," which focuses on his time living in Alaska between 1978 a...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Dec 30, 2023
  • Length: 28:33
  • Purchases: 1
The oud
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new book by Rachel Beckles Willson, called "The Oud: An Illustrated History." This book might be the first in-...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Dec 23, 2023
  • Length: 27:42
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #073 - and the Stars! - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #73 - Hour 2
This week's program explores the infinity of space . . . and the Stars! Inspired by the recording "Refections" by Christoffer Franzen. Check out t...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Beyond The Barrier #073 - and the Stars! - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #73 - Hour 1
This week's program explores the infinity of space . . . and the Stars! Inspired by the recording "Refections" by Christoffer Franzen. Check out t...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Arnold Schoenberg
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new Harvey Sachs book "Schoenberg: Why He Matters," which looks at the life and music of a composer who is one...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Dec 16, 2023
  • Length: 28:39
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #072 - Mars - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #72 - Hour 2
This week's program reflects on the red planet Mars. Inspired by the recording "Cydonia" by Ken Martin. Findout more about that recording and this ...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Beyond The Barrier #072 - Mars - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #72 - Hour 1
This week's program reflects on the red planet Mars. Inspired by the recording "Cydonia" by Ken Martin. Findout more about that recording and this ...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Radio Art Zone
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Radio Art Zone," which is both a survey of what's happening in radio art, and part of a 100-artist radio...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Dec 09, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 1
Granite City Radio Theater Season 12 Episode 2 with Collective Unconsicous
From: KVSC
Series: Granite City Radio Theater
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Tonight’s Granite City Radio Theater was nearly derailed by numerous winter illnesses, but since we aren’t really “on the rails” anyhow, it all wo...

  • Added: Dec 08, 2023
  • Length: 02:03:23
Breaking Bread 23
From: melodically challenged
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Welcome to melodically challenged, where this week’s show is “Breaking Bread”—a celebration of what we eat, what we cook, and what we share. In tod...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:06
Beyond The Barrier #071 - Thom Brennan - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #71 - Hour 2
This week's program focuses on the fabulous music of Thom Brennan. The featured recording is his latest "Argo". We will hear music from several o...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Beyond The Barrier #071 - Thom Brennan - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #71 - Hour 1
This week's program focuses on the fabulous music of Thom Brennan. The featured recording is his latest "Argo". We will hear music from several o...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and KUCO


  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape
From: KZUM
Series: Polley Music Library
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On this episode, we talked about the new book "High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape," which explores the many ways that the humble...

Bought by Raven Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 28:12
  • Purchases: 1
Beyond The Barrier #070 - New Journeys - Hour 2
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #70 - Hour 2
This week all new music to take us new journeys Beyond The Barrier. The featured recording of the week is "Far Light" by Thomas Trueman. Also new...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Nov 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Beyond The Barrier #070 - New Journeys - Hour 1
From: Chris Kuborn
Series: Beyond The Barrier
Caption: Beyond The Barrier #70 - Hour 1
This week all new music to take us new journeys Beyond The Barrier. The featured recording of the week is "Far Light" by Thomas Trueman. Also new...

Bought by KUCO and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Nov 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2

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