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Put on your alligator shoes and Sunday best as we explore the history of the Second Line while we go dancing in the streets of New Orleans.
- Added: Apr 30, 2022
- Length: 28:55
Join us as author Fatima Shaik uncovers the hidden history of a free Black brotherhood that was almost lost forever.
- Added: Feb 21, 2021
- Length: 24:52
On September 29 of 2018 the Blues world lost one of it’s Iconic artists of the West-side Chicago Blues sound Otis Rush. Although he had not perform...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:32
Author Steve Bergsman talks about his new book, I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Prairie Public, KMUW, GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio and more
- Added: Oct 10, 2019
- Length: 57:55
- Purchases: 8
Hezekiah Leroy Gordon “Stuff” Smith was the most important American jazz violinist of the 20th Century. He recorded with Ella Fitzgerald. Oscar Pet...
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio
- Added: Aug 22, 2019
- Length: 28:30
- Purchases: 1
Host Rich Reardin talks with Los Angeles singer/songwriter and bluesman extraordinaire, The Reverend Shawn Amos. (This part 2 of a 2 part interview)
- Added: Mar 16, 2018
- Length: 01:00:00
In this episode of The Rough Draft Diaries, Haley gets acquainted with one of Toledo's Jazz Icons, Clifford Murphy. Clifford is known for playing i...
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio
- Added: Feb 27, 2017
- Length: 06:31
- Purchases: 1
In this episode of The Rough Draft Diaries, Haley gets acquainted with one of Toledo's Jazz Icons, Clifford Murphy. Clifford is known for playing i...
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio
- Added: Feb 21, 2017
- Length: 05:56
- Purchases: 1
Guitar activist and legendary improvisor James Blood Ulmer discusses his early life, Jimi Hendrix, black history, and much more in this one-hour mu...
- Added: Mar 02, 2015
- Length: 58:58
Song Story features songwriters telling the true stories behind their original songs. This pre-season sneak-peek features singer/songwriter/produce...
Bought by WJAB
- Added: Apr 08, 2014
- Length: 13:17
- Purchases: 1
Associate professor Patrick Burke reveals how musicians in the 1960s, including the rock band the Godz, resisted predetermined categories and simpl...
- Added: Oct 30, 2013
- Length: 14:00
Art and Entertainment news that you want to know!!!
Featuring Civil Rights leader Bobby Seale and Country Star Doug Briney.
- Added: Feb 19, 2013
- Length: 58:01
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Series: "The Cutting Edge: Black News and Views- Where Journalism, Culture, Politics and Activism Converge"
Series: "The Cutting Edge: Black News and Views- Where Journalism, Culture, Politics and Activism Converge"
In this special mix, producer Dred-Scott Keyes interviews Keith and Kevin John-the sons of Little Willie John-and Susan Whitall, author of the just...
Bought by Prairie Public and WNCU
- Added: Jun 24, 2011
- Length: 59:49
- Purchases: 2
Armstrong was born in Storyville, a redlight district of New Orleans, 1901. His father left and his mother was probably a prostitute. He first lear...
- Added: Jun 18, 2011
- Length: 03:00
If the sound of his name isn't familiar, the sound of his voice certainly is. This is the unlikely story of four Detroit kids who went to a birthda...
- Added: Jun 13, 2011
- Length: 03:00
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...
Bought by WVAS
- Added: Mar 30, 2011
- Length: 59:09
- Purchases: 1
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...
- Added: Mar 28, 2011
- Length: 55:40
PART THREE (3rd hour) of Volume ONE of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr...
- Added: Mar 24, 2011
- Length: 56:13
JAZZ TIME is classic and mainstream Jazz by the masters hosted by Howard Burchette. Jazz standards like THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME, BILLIE'S...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Oct 09, 2009
- Length: 53:56
- Purchases: 1
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
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
An interview with pioneering African-American radio disk jockey,The Magnificent Montague"
- Added: Feb 03, 2009
- Length: 57:53
- Purchases: 2
Music & Interview, "The Color Purple", Brenda's music "Past & Present"
- Added: Feb 08, 2006
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 2
