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KUT's On the Record: Rhett Miller of The Old 97's
From: KUT
Series: KUT's On the Record
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Dallas' Rhett Miller, solo artist and the frontman for alt-country stalwarts the Old 97's, gives an interesting choice for the album that changed h...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2009
  • Length: 07:49
KUT's On the Record: Carolyn Wonderland
From: KUT
Series: KUT's On the Record
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Austin blues musician Carolyn Wonderland talks about an album that changed her life: ZZ Top's 'Tres Hombres.'

  • Added: Aug 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:28
From Elvis In Memphis
From: Joyride Media
Series: I Am An Elvis Fan
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After a 13 year absence, Elvis returned to his hometown and created one his most highly acclaimed albums.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, WGZS and more


  • Added: Jul 31, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World
From: Joyride Media
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A look into the life and music of singer and songwriter Jeff Buckley.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Radio New Zealand, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WXXI Rochester, CBC Inside the Music and more


  • Added: Jun 08, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Jazz: The '59 Sound
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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Exploration of some of the enduring jazz recordings of 1959.

Bought by 90.5 WESA, WICR, KNKX, KPSQ-LP, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 18, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 31
NEA Jazz Master George Benson on his Homemade Guitar
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master George Benson on Making his First Guitar

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 16, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 10
Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll
From: Joyride Media
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Roy Orbison rocked, especially when he growled.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 26
Ramsey Lewis
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
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Ramsey Lewis - still in with the in crowd

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY and WEKU


  • Added: Oct 06, 2008
  • Length: 07:50
  • Purchases: 2
The R&B Chronicles - The Ohio Players
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KUCB, WNCU, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Jul 15, 2008
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 4
VOICES4theSoul Show 722
From: Lori Holladay
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AAA Music show featuring songs that express a more meaningful side of life. This hour features songs from Van Morrison, Keb Mo, Avril Lavigne and m...

  • Added: May 21, 2008
  • Length: 59:01
A Conversation with Ramsey Lewis
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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A fascinating 55-minute three-way conversation between host Mike Cuthbert, the extravagantly gifted and knowledgeable Ramsey Lewis, and his compani...

Bought by WFIU and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:02:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Johnny Cash Show
From: Joyride Media
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Highlights from Johnny Cash's variety television program.

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WMMT, KFCF FM, KFOK-LPFM, KUOW and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 11
Athabascan Fiddler
From: Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
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Renowned Athabascan Fiddler Bill Stevens helped form the Athabascan Fiddle Festival, currently underway in Fairbanks, Alaska.

  • Added: Nov 10, 2007
  • Length: 05:01
Austin City Limits Festival 2007 Artist Profile: Sound Team
From: KUT
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A profile of the Austin based experimental rockers Sound Team.

  • Added: Sep 12, 2007
  • Length: 08:32
Austin City Limits Festival 2007 Artist Profile: Steve Earle
From: KUT
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A profile of the straight talking Texas troubadour Steve Earle.

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 08:53
  • Purchases: 1
I'm a Monk, You're a Monk, We're All Monks
From: Aaron Rietz
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personal essay on obscure yet revolutionary 60's ex-gi band "the monks"

  • Added: May 08, 2007
  • Length: 06:42
The Crooked Road
From: With Good Reason
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A CD series with an ear for folklife

  • Added: Apr 09, 2007
  • Length: 15:11
HEAT -- The End of the Beginning
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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A reflection on changes in 1990 South Africa from a poet, the playwright Athol Fugard, musicians, Ambassador Lindewe Mabuzeh and everyday people.

Bought by WCPN, KERA, KLCC, WCQS, and KUT


  • Added: Apr 04, 2007
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 5
HEAT -- A Long Sweet Visit
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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John Hockenberry visits with bluesman Mose Allison and his daughter, singer Amy Allison.

Bought by Prairie Public, Iowa Public Radio, WCPN, KERA, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2007
  • Length: 58:29
  • Purchases: 7
New Music Review: Lucinda Williams' "West"
From: KUT
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music-rich review of Lucinda Williams' latest album "West", in stores 2/13/07

  • Added: Feb 07, 2007
  • Length: 07:51
Interview with legendary folk singer PEGGY SEEGER
From: Out of Bounds
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The legendary Peggy Seeger talks about her life, music and travels

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Jan 05, 2007
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
R-Tist: Rap & Poetry
From: Tanya Ott
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Rap and poetry don't usually occupy the same space in most people's minds, but rapper R-Tist isn't "most people".

  • Added: Nov 15, 2006
  • Length: 11:10
Classic conversation with legendary singer/songwriter Janis Ian
From: Out of Bounds
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Classic interview w/ Legendary Singer/songwriter Janis Ian discussing her long career with humor and candor

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WMNF, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KVNF, WDNA and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2006
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 6
The Heart of Song: Renée Fleming with Fred Hersch
From: WNYC
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In conversation and performance, Renee Fleming reveals her great love of jazz.

Bought by KMUW, KTNA, WCPN, WFIU, WBST and more


  • Added: Jun 02, 2005
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 22
Skagway Music Makers
From: Edward May
Series: Alaskan Life Portraits
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Two unlikley musicians find each other in Skagway Alaska and produce a song that is the title track for an award winning movie

  • Added: Aug 27, 2004
  • Length: 14:35