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Caption: An old Harry Belafonte album cover in Kolkata., Credit: Photo by Bishan Samaddar
Harry Belafonte's death provoked an outpouring of mourning in India though many learned about his civil rights activism only through his obituaries.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 16, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
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CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles who is joined by three top music writers and educat...

Bought by WJCT, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WUTC, Prairie Public, KSJE and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
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AN OPTIONAL SECOND HOUR HONORING MUSICIAN DAVID CROSBY, A TWO-TIME INDUCTEE INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, WHO DIED JAN. 18, 2023 AT 81. WHET...

Bought by WUTC, KSRQ, WUSF, WXXI Rochester, KLCC and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: David Crosby - 2019 - Red Rocks / Denver
MUSICIAN DAVID CROSBY, A TWO-TIME INDUCTEE INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME HAS DIED AT 81. WHETHER AS A MEMBER OF THE BYRDS, CROSBY-STILLS- &...

Bought by WUTC, KBBI Alaska, KAAD-LP, KSUT, RadioStPete Florida and more


  • Added: Jan 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 27
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In the late 1960's and early 1970's, 4 African-American performers tossed records onto the American pop and R&B charts that would establish them as...

Bought by WJCT, KRVS, WXPR, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KFSK and more


  • Added: Jan 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
Caption: Jeff Beck
This is an optional bonus hour of JEFF BECK: ESSENTIAL ARTIST – a remembrance of the multi-talented, multi-genre British guitar great JEFF BECK, wh...

Bought by WUTC, KUPR low power FM, WCBE, KSUT, and Prairie Public


  • Added: Jan 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Singer songwriter David Olney passed away on stage in Seaside, FL on Saturday, Jan 18th. FM Odyssey remembers David with this in-studio interview f...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jan 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:28
  • Purchases: 1
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The POINT LESS podcast with Ola Onabule presents: 'Throwaway Notion', the second track from POINT LESS, the new album by Ola Onabule.

Bought by WOUB


  • Added: Oct 04, 2019
  • Length: 05:21
  • Purchases: 1
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A full-circle moment is really the headline of DJ Niena Drake's life, and she bucks all the negative women stereotypes.

  • Added: Nov 28, 2018
  • Length: 34:05
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This bonus episode is offered in celebration of the final day of Opera Week, 2018. It is also special because the conversation is also on YouTube u...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2018
  • Length: 32:13
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Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano, Audrey DuBois Harris.

  • Added: Nov 23, 2018
  • Length: 38:48
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For MTPR’s Fall Fundraising Week 2018 Musician’s Spotlight will feature highlights from programs aired over the last year as well as sneak previews...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 07, 2018
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Famed sou-funk singer, Sweet Pea Atkinson of the 80's hitmakers Was (Not Was) releases his first solo studio effort in 30 years for Blue Note Recor...

Bought by WLPR , WART FM, Goat Radio, Public Radio East, WSLR and more


  • Added: Jun 08, 2018
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 13
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Paul McCartney's musical skills are explored in this hour-long special hosted by Paul Ingles and musician and Beatles expert Richard Goldman.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KFSK, WPVM 103.7, WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 01, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18
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Two-time Juno-winning banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world—bridging folk, jazz and ch...

  • Added: May 31, 2017
  • Length: :45
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Two-time Juno-winning banjoist, composer and instigator Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world—bridging folk, jazz and ch...

Bought by KMXT, KGLT, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 3
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Poetry and the pain of experience are the subjects of this episode titled "Our Cheated Hearts." Author Winston Groom incorporated his experiences i...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2017
  • Length: 25:00
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Cellist, composer and singer songwriter Ben Sollee brings a sweet grace and gritty groove to his diverse mix of styles - Appalachian mountain music...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2016
  • Length: :29
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Cellist, composer and singer songwriter Ben Sollee brings a sweet grace and gritty groove to his diverse mix of styles - Appalachian mountain music...

Bought by KGLT and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2016
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Beth Harrington, San Francisco, CA, 4/19/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Beth Harrington talks strong women, powerful music, and Johnny Cash descending from heaven.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2016
  • Length: 23:55
Caption: Cover of "I See the Rhythm of Gospel" book, Credit: Michelle Wood
Sharing American history and travel through the legendary voices of Maya Angelou and Ellis Marsalis along with well-known artists Sandra Izsadore a...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2016
  • Length: 59:55
Caption: Asif Kapaia, San Francisco, CA 5/6/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Asif Kapada talks serendipity, getting angry, and why he refuses to have a Plan B.

  • Added: Jul 08, 2015
  • Length: 16:39
Caption: Bill Pohlad, San Francisco, CA 5/1/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Bill Pohlad talks audience interpretations, casting two actors in one role, and how truth is stranger than fiction.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2015
  • Length: 13:05
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This weekend, Indianola will celebrate a three days of blues after the passing of their famous resident. This is the next chapter for the museum th...

  • Added: May 19, 2015
  • Length: 04:31
Caption: John Pirozzi, San Francisco, CA 4/15/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
John Pirozzi talks baby steps, insatiable thirst, and the miracle of vinyl.

  • Added: May 07, 2015
  • Length: 25:37