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Mavis Staples' Soul: A Celebration (Single Hour Version)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Mavis Staples
A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into ...

Bought by WJCT, KUHF, WABE, WVIA, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio] and more


  • Added: Feb 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
Bill Withers: Just As He Is
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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A deep look into the late Bill Withers early life in music that set up the making of his debut album, "Just As I Am." Please consider this free on...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, WOMR, WKMS, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Thelonious Monk: From Myth to Man (Part 2)
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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An hour-long program of classic jazz, presenting the second of a two-part program exploring the life and music of Thelonious Monk, with special gue...

Bought by KMUW, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 3
Thelonious Monk: From Man to Myth (Part 1)
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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An hourlong program of classic jazz, presenting the first of a two-part program exploring the life and music of Thelonious Monk, with special guest...

Bought by KMUW, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, and KGLT


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
Portraits of Harlem
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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An hour-long program of classic jazz, featuring musical tributes to the so-called “Black Metropolis,” including Duke Ellington’s “Harlem,” Roy Eldr...

Bought by Radio New Zealand, 90.5 WSNC, WUCF, and WCPN


  • Added: Jun 29, 2017
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 4
How Richie Havens Started Woodstock (5:20)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Richie Havens
Folk singing legend Richie Havens died Monday, April 22nd, 2013 at the age of 72 of a sudden heart attack. In this excerpt from the documentary Ba...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:20
Bob Marley - Marley
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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The official radio companion to the MARLEY documentary film in theatres and homes on April 20, 2012.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KPSQ-LP, Prairie Public, WNMU-FM, KMUW and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
The Trend Setter: Fletcher Henderson
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Fletcher Henderson
Bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger Fletcher Henderson is little remembered today in spite of the fact he set the foundation for the corners...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2011
  • Length: 58:58
Ashford & Simpson: The Real Thing
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.

Bought by WFUV, KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPIP-LP, WSGE and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 19
Miles Davis: Kind Of Blue
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour special explores the creation and impact of Miles Davis' album "Kind Of Blue."

Bought by WVTF, 90.5 WESA, WJCT, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 56
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - New Suit
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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A short profile with Big Chief Bo Dollis and keyboardist Willie Tee of the Mardi Gras classic "New Suit."

Bought by KSLU, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WNCU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 3
Jump for Joy - Duke Ellington's Celebratory Musical
From: WFIU
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Perfect for Black History Month (February), this one-hour special tells the story of Duke Ellington's musical "Jump for Joy"

Bought by WVIK, High Plains Public Radio, Wyoming Public Radio, KSUT, KCSM and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 37
Max Roach--Drums Unlimited
From: Ben Shapiro
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Master drummer Max Roach recounts his own extraordinary journey, from the era of the Jim Crow south to the creation of modern jazz, from the civil ...

Bought by WFIU, High Plains Public Radio, WSLR, KCSM, KMUW and more


  • Added: Dec 17, 2007
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 47
Buddy Guy: Can't Quit the Blues
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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Brand new one-hour music intensive radio special features legendary bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KCNP, KNKX, Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 46
Jews & Blues: Inside Out
From: Inside Out Documentaries
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The story of how Jewish and African-American music came to be mingled is the story of how the soundtrack of the American Century came to be written

Bought by WCPN, 90.5 WSNC, KSFR, WNIJ, Connecticut Public (WNPR) and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2005
  • Length: 01:02:30
  • Purchases: 13