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Big Ron Hunter: Coming In to Eat
From: Music Maker Relief Foundation
Series: Music Maker Minute - Race in U.S.
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Big Ron Hunter is invited inside to eat with his friends.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2017
  • Length: 11:08
Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
From: Nicki Stein
Caption: Mary D. Williams, Credit: ncstatecapitol.org
Throughout the summer of 2016, this country has been reeling in the wake of profound injustice. As racial tensions swell, is it possible that somet...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2016
  • Length: 06:45
NEA Jazz Moments with Advocate Wendy Oxenhorn
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Wendy Oxenhorn says "musicians and their records have saved our lives time and time again. We owe them the services they need to age well."

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 10
TSR16-07 The Mavericks
From: Tent Show Radio
Series: Tent Show Radio
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With a Cuban-American lead singer, garage band ferocity, an intense live show and a deep love of both romance and pure country laced with polyrhyth...

Bought by KMXT, KALH, KPIP-LP, WPCA-LP, WTIP and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2016
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 11
The Oldest Greenhorn - 1 Hour Radio Program
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: The Oldest Greenhorn
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Experience the adventure, joys and perils in a greenhorn wrangler's account of the 40th annual Sombrero Ranches "Great American Horse Drive". Eight...

  • Added: May 27, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
NEA Jazz Moments with Saxophonist, George Coleman
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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2015 NEA Jazz Master George Coleman shares stories about playing with NEA Heritage Fellow, BB King, falling in love with Charlie Parker, and learni...

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 29, 2015
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 12
Connie's Hot Chocolates
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Fats Waller
Connie’s Hot Chocolates opened at the Hudson Theater, 44th Street east of Broadway, on June 20, 1929. It was a slice of Harlem nightlife.

Bought by KZYX and KCBX


  • Added: Mar 13, 2014
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 2
Program III: Topical and Protest Songs
From: David Dunaway
Series: Pete Seeger: How Can I Keep From Singing?
Caption: Pete Seeger
Program III looks at the tradition of singing out for social change, and how the music of the Civil Rights, anti-war, and environmental movements g...

Bought by KUNM, KGLP, WOWD, KWMR, KZYX and more


  • Added: Jan 28, 2014
  • Length: 52:41
  • Purchases: 21
NEA Jazz Moments with ANTHONY BRAXTON
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Three short "Moments" featuring 2014 NEA Jazz Master, Anthony Braxton. Narrated by Mark Ruffin of The Real Jazz channel on Sirius-XM, we learn why ...

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 12, 2013
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 14
Episode 38: Jake Kolatis/The Casualties – Bobby Pickles’ Podcast
From: Bobby Pickles
Series: Bobby Pickles' Podcast
Caption: Jake Kolatis of The Casualties, Credit: Adrien de Martini
Bobby podcasts from Jersey City Tattoo Co., located in downtown Jersey City, with Jake Kolatis, guitarist of the New York City hardcore punk band, ...

  • Added: Oct 19, 2013
  • Length: 30:19
NEA Jazz Moments with Mose Allison
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Three short "Moments" featuring 2013 NEA Jazz Master, Mose Allison. Narrated by Mark Ruffin of The Real Jazz channel on Sirius-XM, we learn about M...

Bought by WKSU, Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2013
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 16
Centerstage Minnesota: Sasha Mercedes has a conversation with Charlie Pulkrabek
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Sasha Mercedes, Credit: Rachel Schroeder
Sasha Mercedes is a talented singer/songwriter that grew up in northern Minnesota, and currently makes her home in Minneapolis. Her story is very i...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 3: A Poet's Tree
From: Astoria Sojourner
Series: Handmade Radio
Caption: "Whispers" Tendrilic wires > Reaching for infinity > Connect me to you, Credit: Eric Bishop 2012
In celebration of National Poetry Month, 12 poets are featured with their original works. Stori Sojourner stitches the poems together to create the...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Apr 30, 2012
  • Length: 25:10
  • Purchases: 1
Moments with Jazz Master, Von Freeman
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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3 Moments with tenor saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, WART FM, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 18, 2012
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 10
JazzStories: Percy Heath
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
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"There’s a certain thing on the bandstand that every now and then – not every night, not every composition – there comes a point when the collectiv...

Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WNCU, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Nov 11, 2011
  • Length: 15:31
  • Purchases: 5
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Zuill Bailey (The Cello's Voice)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Zuill Bailey
For your Fundraising campaign, cellist Zuill Bailey explains why each listener is an important voice on their Public Radio station. Use this 25 se...

Bought by WSMC, WFSU, KTXK, KVNO, WKCP and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :25
  • Purchases: 9
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Janine Jansen (Great Stories)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Janine Jansen
For your Fundraising campaign, violinist Janine Jansen talks about musical storytelling. Use this 22 second clip as a fundraising message during yo...

Bought by WSMC, KFAI Minneapolis, WFSU, KVNO, WKCP and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :22
  • Purchases: 12
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Kim Kashkashian (Heart and Soul)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Kim Kashkashian
For your Fundraising campaign, violist Kim Kashkashian reveals what's at the heart and soul of Public Radio. Use this 19 second clip as a fundraisi...

Bought by WSMC, KFAI Minneapolis, WFSU, KVNO, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :19
  • Purchases: 6
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Constant Presence)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet talks about classical music's constant presence on Public Radio. Use this 17 second clip...

Bought by WSMC, KVNO, WMNR, Kansas Public Radio, and WHRV


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 5
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Menahem Pressler (No Barriers)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Menahem Pressler
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Menahem Pressler breaks down barriers. Use this 29 second clip as a fundraising message during your classica...

Bought by WSMC, KFAI Minneapolis, WWNO, WFSU, KVNO and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 10
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Rafal Blechacz (Universal Language)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Rafal Blechacz
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Rafal Blechacz celebrates classical music's universal language. Use this 18 second clip as a fundraising me...

Bought by WSMC, KVNO, and WMNR


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 3
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Yuja Wang (Transformational Experience)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Yuja Wang
For your Fundraising campaign, Pianist Yuja Wang talks about classical music as a transformational experience. Use this 18 second clip as a fundrai...

Bought by WSMC, WWNO, KVNO, and WMNR


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 4
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Gil Shaham (Musical Meeting Place)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Gil Shaham
For your Fundraising campaign, violinist Gil Shaham endorses Public Radio as a wonderful musical meeting place. Use this 20 second clip as a fundr...

Bought by WWNO, WSMC, KFAI Minneapolis, KVNO, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :20
  • Purchases: 9
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Yuja Wang (Important Voice)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Yuja Wang
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Yuja Wang has a reminder about the importance of listening and supporing classical music on Public Radio. Us...

Bought by WSMC, WWNO, KVNO, and WMNR


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :14
  • Purchases: 4
Virtuoso Voices: Funders - Robert Spano (How We Roll)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm): Funders
Caption: Robert Spano
For your Fundraising campaign, conductor Robert Spano talks about bringing music and the community together on Public Radio. Use this 18 second cl...

Bought by WSMC, WWNO, WFSU, KVNO, WMNR and more


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 7