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#23-39 Gerald Finley Part 2
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: Played In Oregon
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Grammy-winning Bass Baritone Gerald Finley (part 2!) performs Peter Lieberson's setting of five poems by Pablo Neruda.

Bought by KPOV, WCNY, Rhythm & News Service, RadioFreePalmer, KWAX and more


  • Added: Sep 11, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 7
Where It's At (Vol.17)
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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The "Where It's At" series is an ongoing and evolving reflection of world events, as told through each episode's unique selection of songs.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:40
Full Moon Hacksaw #1714 (Hour 1 & 2) - 12-05-2019
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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It’s a piano-heavy show with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley bringing in Bill Evans, from there it’s Keith Jarrett, James P. Johnson, Pete Johnson ...

Bought by WMOT, WEJP-LP 107.1, KHNS, KRZA, WVBI-LP and more


  • Added: Dec 03, 2019
  • Length: 01:59:57
  • Purchases: 8
World of Mahler
From: WBAA
Series: What's New
Caption: Mahler First Symphony, new from the Minnesota Orchestra, Credit: BIS
New releases of the conductor and composer Gustav Mahler.

Bought by KMUN, GCR (Global Community Radio), WETS, KTXK, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Aug 20, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 10
Vibrant Violoncello
From: WBAA
Series: What's New
Caption: Ashley Walters latest release, Credit: populist records
A look at new releases for the cello

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


  • Added: May 23, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 7
Violence
From: Wind & Rhythm
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As much as some hate to admit it, violence has been part of the shared human heritage from the beginning of recorded time. Even today, in some part...

Bought by KTXK, WUAL, and KMFA


  • Added: Jan 21, 2018
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 3
Rufus McKenzie: From the Dog's Bowl
From: Music Maker Relief Foundation
Series: Music Maker Minute - Race in U.S.
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Rufus McKenzie of Perry, GA shares a tale of degradation in exchange for a meal.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2017
  • Length: 06:00
Music and Conversation with Philip Glass
From: The WFMT Radio Network
Caption: Philip Glass
To celebrate the incredibly influential American composer Philip Glass's 80th birthday, enjoy this music infused hour recorded last February when h...

Bought by WFMT Station Account, KMUN, and Interlochen Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 11, 2017
  • Length: 58:44
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Poverty
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Poverty, Credit: Julia Meek
This week's Folktale puts the musical focus on need--and hardship around the globe.

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR and more


  • Added: Sep 05, 2016
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 6
"The Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue" Live From The Schomburg Center
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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More than 50 years ago, America’s most prolific composer, Duke Ellington, collaborated with bassist Charlie Mingus and drummer Max Roach to produce...

  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 01:59:01
Beyoncé Made Me A Feminist
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
Caption: Beyonce
Teen radio journalist, Lilli Carlsen, traces how her journey to become a feminist directly corresponds to musical artist Beyonce’s lyrics. For many...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2015
  • Length: 06:41
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota: Jazz drummer Dave King joins Charlie Pulkrabek
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Dave King
Dave King is a highly accomplished drummer primarily working in the Jazz genre, though he is also in the Minneapolis pop band Halloween Alaska, and...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 18, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
FuseBox Radio Broadcast for Week of June 20, 2012
From: FuseBox Radio Broadcast
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Another 3 hour mixshow episode of Intelligent Hip-Hop Radio & 21st Century Black Radio of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & J...

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Jun 25, 2012
  • Length: 03:00:36
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with NEA Heritage Fellow Queen Ida
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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2009 National Heritage Fellow Queen Ida Guillory discusses the Zydeco tradition and how she became a part of the band!

  • Added: Jul 22, 2011
  • Length: 28:57
Virtuoso Voices - James Ehnes (At the Circus)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: James Ehnes
Some musicians emote and move around on stage more than others. There’s nothing wrong with classical music performers putting on a show, but violi...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2010
  • Length: :26
Virtuoso Voices - Mark Elder (Peeping Toms)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Mark Elder, Credit: Shelia Rock
The price of concert tickets can be daunting, but conductor Mark Elder says there’s an even bigger obstacle to the concert going experience. It’s ...

  • Added: Oct 27, 2010
  • Length: :26
Movies When You Die
From: One Hello World
Series: One Hello World
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I’ve always thought it would be kind of interesting if, when we die, we got to watch our lives play out like a movie.

Bought by KUT, PRX Remix, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 03:02
  • Purchases: 3
Virtuoso Voices - Simone Dinnerstein (Irrelevant Past)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Simone Dinnerstein
Do you remember the Sam Cooke song from the 50s about not knowing music much about history, biology and trigonometry? Like many performers, pianis...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2010
  • Length: :26
Virtuoso Voices - Simone Dinnerstein (Side Step)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Simone Dinnerstein
Bach’s music often incorporated steps and rhythms from the dance music of his day. And often he was writing actual dance music, like a gavotte or ...

  • Added: Apr 27, 2010
  • Length: :20
Virtuoso Voices - Evelyn Glennie (Everyone's a Critic)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Evelyn Glennie
"Everybody's a critic," as the saying goes – and that's true now more than ever, according to percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Use this 24 second cli...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2009
  • Length: :24
Virtuoso Voices - Manuel Barrueco (Guitar Love)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Manuel Barrueco
Cuban guitarist Manuel Barrueco has been playing guitar and making music for more than 40 years. His love affair with the guitar began almost inno...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: :22
“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
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IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 54:15
Virtuoso Voices - Rolf Smedvig (Gabrieli and Led Zeppelin)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Listening to brass music by Giovanni Gabrieli is a lesson in rich harmonies and inventive melodies. Gabrieli's music is also a lesson in sound, as...

Bought by KVLU


  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: :23
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Orli Shaham (Instant Feedback)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Orli Shaham, Credit: Christian Steiner
Pianist Orli Shaham dreams of playing in front of the enthusiastic and traditionally very responsive audiences that attend the figure skating compe...

Bought by Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: 01:31
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Marin Alsop (Oops, Excuse Me)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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At the heart of Brahms' first two symphonies, conductor Marin Alsop hears great joy, especially at the end, where both symphonies finish with a tri...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2008
  • Length: :21