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The Deep Space and Techno-tribal Worlds of Steve Roach
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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We talk with one of the most influential electronic artists of the last 30 years, from the deep space of his CD "Structures from Silence" to the t...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
Stylish fingerstyle guitarist from Sweden
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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Jimmy Wahlsteen turns a pop melody sensibility into fingerstyle instrumentals

  • Added: Jan 14, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
A Nashville Insider Steps Outside
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: Guitarist Michael Spriggs
Michael Spriggs has been a Nashville session guitarist with the likes of Eddie Rabbitt, Dolly Parton and Faith Hill. In the 90s he began exploring...

Bought by KTRL


  • Added: Dec 31, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Americana Pulls up its Roots
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: trumpeter Jon Hassell
Americana is a genre that usually refers to rustic music with roots in heartland American sounds from folk, blues and country. But recently, Americ...

Bought by KTRL


  • Added: Dec 18, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Two artists from different musical worlds travel an interior journey together
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: Frio Suite
Legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy and keyboardist Jeff Johnson collaborate on a tone poem of intricately painted landscapes, inspired by Texas' Frio ...

Bought by KTRL


  • Added: Nov 05, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Karda Estra: Gothic images in chamber rock music
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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Karda Estra is the recording persona of English composer Richard Wileman. He started out as a rocker but veered into composing classical works for ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
More Legends
From: The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
Series: Art for Ears
Caption: Amanda Ratliff
In this program we explore legends kept alive by historic recordings and the performers’ unmatched contributions to the musical world.

Bought by KVLU


  • Added: Aug 28, 2009
  • Length: 28:52
  • Purchases: 1
Legends
From: The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
Series: Art for Ears
Caption: Amanda Ratliff
This week we study great legends of the past—legendary performers, legendary recordings.

Bought by KVLU


  • Added: Aug 24, 2009
  • Length: 28:10
  • Purchases: 1
10 Greats You've Probably Never Heard
From: KUT
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Think you know music? NPR music critic Tom Moon has found ten artists you probably don't know...but should.

Bought by KLCC, KGLT, and North Country Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 16, 2009
  • Length: 55:16
  • Purchases: 3
Tosca: The new Vienna School is plugged in
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
Caption: Tosca, Credit: Markus Roessle
Tosca finds a contemplative chill in down-tempo electronica with their CD "No Hassle"

  • Added: May 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars (:20 Promo)
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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"Here on Earth - Radio Without Borders" is Wisconsin Public Radio's live international talk program and podcast. (Promo for program "Chanting Monks...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: :20
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars (Billboard)
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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The billboard for the "Here on Earth" program "Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars."

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: 01:00
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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Preview "Here on Earth," Wisconsin Public Radio's international talk program and podcast. In this edition, host Jean Feraca introduces us to a grou...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: 52:35
Cascading Guitars: The California Guitar Trio and David Pritchard
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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If you think one acoustic guitar is good, these musicians think 2, 3 or four are even better.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:30
On-Line Finds: Eldad Lidor, Renfro, Bryan El
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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John Diliberto reviews 3 musicians who distribute their work via MySpace, from Israel, England and Belgium.

  • Added: May 21, 2008
  • Length: 03:30
Girls Rock! A review of Zolof The Rock And Roll Destroyers New CD, Schematics
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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A review of Zolof The Rock And Roll Destroyers new CD, Schematics

  • Added: May 14, 2008
  • Length: 03:26
WWOZ Street Talk-The importance of community radio
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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We hear from WWOZ station manager David Freedman and local musician washboard Chaz about what we do for the community and the future of radio.

  • Added: Oct 11, 2007
  • Length: 05:11
The Beat Goes On #101: "Java Jive"
From: Travis Parkin
Series: The Beat Goes On
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Weekly eclectic music program: Great coffee songs from a wide variety of musical genres.

  • Added: Sep 07, 2007
  • Length: 58:55
Biography of Leonard Cohen 1HR
From: Steve Damien
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A one hour look at this Canadian singer songwriter, featuring various songs from his career.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Prairie Public, KREV-LP, KGOU, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 7
Buzz, Bands and the Biz: Why SXSW Matters
From: KUT
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How a Regional Music Conference Became a International Phenomenon

Bought by WMNF, KTNA, WXPN, NPR Illinois, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Changing of the Guard--The New Austin Sound
From: KUT
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Think you know what 'Austin music' sounds like? Now hear this!

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 18, 2006
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 1
Hello Dolly - The Song That Got Away
From: Amber Edwards
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Carol Channing and composer/lyricist Jerry Herman explain how a song from a musical took on a life of its own.

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Jun 28, 2006
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
The Untold Story of West Coast Jazz
From: Reese Erlich
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A musical exploration of this lyrical and controversial style of jazz

Bought by KMUW, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WDUQ, WILL and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2005
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 13
Interview with Dave Sinko, Nashville audio engineer
From: Candace Corrigan
Series: The Nashville Nobody Knows
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Interview with Dave Sinko, Nashville audio engineer, featuring some great music he worked on.

  • Added: May 04, 2005
  • Length: 29:27