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Reported by Celine Teo-Blockey, originally produced 5-8-2021 On this episode, musician Ezra Furman talks about what led her to come out as a trans...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2022
  • Length: 14:42
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A famed orchestra conductor plays the war-torn streets of Baghdad to soothe the savage scars of violence.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2021
  • Length: 02:30
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A quest to find the difference between a hobo, a tramp and a bum. We head to the train yard and ask around. Then, receive some clues on a cassette ...

  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 19:42
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Last February, a former student at Utah State University wrote a Facebook post. She said she’d been raped by an instructor in the piano department,...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2018
  • Length: 26:53
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In these moments, we learn about the (soulful) power of the organ, especially in the hands of Dr. Lonnie Smith.

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


  • Added: Mar 31, 2017
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 12
Caption: Mary D. Williams, Credit: ncstatecapitol.org
Throughout the summer of 2016, this country has been reeling in the wake of profound injustice. As racial tensions swell, is it possible that somet...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2016
  • Length: 06:45
Caption: Tent Show Radio
From the movie screen to the Big Top stage please welcome actor and musician Jeff Daniels.

Bought by KPIP-LP, KALH, KPIP-LP, KSRQ, KMSU and more


  • Added: May 21, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Caption: The Apartment at 5 rue Crespin du Gast
In this short audio document we'll visit a fascinating small museum which celebrates the legendary French singer Edith Piaf. We'll discover fascin...

Bought by WABE


  • Added: May 20, 2015
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Tent Show Radio
Heartfelt, energetic, and down home. Heralded by CMT Edge as "one of the most promising bands on the bluegrass scene," the music of the Nashville b...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KMSU, WRNC-LP, KALH, KPIP-LP and more


  • Added: May 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Tent Show Radio
This past summer we were thrilled to see bluesy guitar man Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his electrifying band as they tore up the tent! Shepherd was b...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KALH, KMSU, WRNC-LP, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Feb 27, 2015
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Frank Lenselink and Jeremy, Credit: Anton F.
Jeremy Olivier, a musician from the Southern African region and his songwriter wife Nicole introduce us to the inspiring and touching story behind ...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2014
  • Length: 17:31
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Heartbreak is a universal disease with no cure. Three men share the musical prescriptions that got them over the one who got away.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2014
  • Length: 02:46
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In The Rock House follows the band Zombie Crash, and explores the learning disable music scene in the UK.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2013
  • Length: 14:29
Caption: Breanne Marie
Breanne Marie is a relatively new country western musician who is rapidly becoming visible, along with her band The Front Porch Sinners, in Duluth...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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18-year old Sam manages to land his first date, with a girl whose name is also Sam. Porn and ice cream are involved, and things gets messy (not li...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 19:41
Caption: "Whispers" Tendrilic wires > Reaching for infinity > Connect me to you, Credit: Eric Bishop 2012
In celebration of National Poetry Month, 12 poets are featured with their original works. Stori Sojourner stitches the poems together to create the...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Apr 30, 2012
  • Length: 25:10
  • Purchases: 1
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“Their music affects your consciousness, it changes your DNA if you really, really let it settle into your soul; Odetta’s voice, Miriam’s energy an...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 23, 2012
  • Length: 12:33
  • Purchases: 3
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For your On-Air Fundraising: these pieces have been designed to give stations three options for using and creating a fundraising spot with a major ...

Bought by WSMC, KVNO, WMNR, NPR Illinois, and Iowa Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 31, 2010
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 5
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Love is so much more than just being in love.

Bought by WNIN, KUT, PRX Remix, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 01:40
  • Purchases: 4
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I felt like calling you because I miss you and um, I don’t know; I wish I was actually calling the real you… I kind of wish I didn’t [edit] up.

Bought by WNIN, KUT, PRX Remix, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 03:05
  • Purchases: 4
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Everyone is told when they’re younger, that they have to be on this path, they have to go to school, that they have to go to college, that they hav...

Bought by KUT, KISU, PRX Remix, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 01:57
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Zuill Bailey, Credit: Lisa Marie Mazzucco
The Bach Suites for Solo Cello are revered by cellists. Many call them their "Bible." One of those Bach Bible-toting cellists is Zuill Bailey. He...

  • Added: Feb 26, 2010
  • Length: :21
Caption: J.S. Bach
Three Bach playing pianists talk about a possible spiritual presence in music by Bach. Use this 59 second "Mix" for Bach's Birthday (March 21) or ...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2009
  • Length: :44
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This 55 min piece features excerpts from a Feb.24th tribute to folk singer Odetta at the Riverside Church in NYC. Performing artists include Pete S...

Bought by KMUW, Prairie Public, WSLR, Marfa Public Radio, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: Feb 26, 2009
  • Length: 55:21
  • Purchases: 6
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After Eric Lowen was forced to stop playing guitar due to ALS, David Glaser started playing with the duo.

  • Added: Dec 02, 2008
  • Length: 04:12