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The Emergence of James Taylor (1-hour version)
From: Paul Ingles
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A program exploring and celebrating the early career of singer/songwriting legend James Taylor. Musicians, music writers and fans offer thoughtful...

Bought by KGOU, KSUT, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KAAD-LP, and KGLT


  • Added: Mar 24, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
In The Good Old Days When Times Were Bad: Good Old Songs From Dolly Parton
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Bluesnet Radio Special Presentation
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one hour of classic Dolly Parton songs that you don't hear much these days

Bought by Morehead State Public Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WHRV, Troy Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 09, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Emergence of Emmylou Harris (1 Hour Version)
From: Paul Ingles
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The remarkable musical journey of Emmylou Harris is explored in this one-hour version of a special from music documentarian Paul Ingles. Guests in...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KSUT, WVPE, KAZU Seaside, Calif., and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 04, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Emergence of Emmylou Harris (2 Hour Version)
From: Paul Ingles
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The remarkable musical journey of Emmylou Harris is explored in this two-hour version of a special from music documentarian Paul Ingles. Guests in...

Bought by KNCT FM, WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, KUHF and more


  • Added: Sep 27, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 9
Early Elton: An Elton John Appreciation (Hour 2)
From: Paul Ingles
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Optional Hour Two of the lively special spotlighting Elton John's early work from 8 remarkable albums released in three years from 1970- 1973. Spec...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KVMR


  • Added: May 26, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Vijay Iyer's "Entropy and Time"
From: Tomal Hossain
Caption: Album art of Vijay Iyer's 2011 album, "Tirtha"
A song review of the track "Entropy and Time" off of Vijay Iyer's 2011 album, Tirtha.

  • Added: Jul 25, 2017
  • Length: 02:54
Rarely Heard
From: George Harter
Series: A Night on the Town
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Great songs seldom heard from well-known musicals

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KAAD-LP, WVTF, and WRR


  • Added: May 24, 2016
  • Length: 58:28
  • Purchases: 4
The Dramatists
From: KCSM
Series: The Annals of Jazz
Caption: Richard Hadlock
Host, Richard Hadlock investigates performances by some of Jazz's greatest dramatic players while connecting their performances with that of the Gr...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2015
  • Length: 57:55
Blue Sunday
From: KCSM
Series: The Annals of Jazz
Caption: Richard Hadlock
Host, Richard Hadlock devotes an entire program to the Blues featuring creative guitarists including the late BB King and Leadbelly among others.

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Jun 25, 2015
  • Length: 57:43
  • Purchases: 1
Guitarists Love to Get Together
From: KCSM
Series: The Annals of Jazz
Caption: Richard Hadlock
Instrumentalists have been enjoying the company of other players since the early beginnings of music. Jazz guitarists in particular love to hear ot...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2015
  • Length: 59:19
14 Impressive Years 1945-1959
From: KCSM
Series: The Annals of Jazz
Caption: Richard Hadlock
Host, Richard Hadlock traces his formative years from 1945-1959 when he left Brazil at age 17 to go to College in Philadelphia. He reminisces his f...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2015
  • Length: 59:45
The Armadillo (*DISCLAIMER* contains elicit content)
From: KUT
Series: KUT's Views and Brews Remix
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Rebecca McInroy welcomes guest host Jody Denberg to talk with Michael Priest, Eddie Wilson, Jim Franklin, Joe Nick Patoski, Danny Garret, and Guy J...

  • Added: Feb 11, 2015
  • Length: 01:25:18
George Gershwin and The Art of America
From: KUT
Series: KUT's Views and Brews Remix
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Rebecca McInroy and Rabbi Neil Blumofe discuss Gerwin's music and legacy.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2015
  • Length: 01:26:08
Right on Target, So Direct: Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" (2 hour and 1 hour non-newscast versions)
From: Paul Ingles
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A celebration and exploration of "Blood on the Tracks," the Bob Dylan album voted his best in a Rolling Stone magazine fan survey. Music writers, ...

Bought by KZYX, KRCB 104.9, WYSO, KGLT, KSUT and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2014
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 18
Great Northern Radio Show - Virginia Edition: Live from Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Minnesota
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Great Northern Radio Show
Caption: Scott Hanson, Clearwater Hot Club w/ Sam Miltich, and Great Northern Radio Show Players, Credit: Charlie Pulkrabek - 3/2/14
Presented by Northern Community Radio and Aaron Brown, The Great Northern Radio Show blends the classic model of a radio variety show with some mod...

Bought by WTIP and WDSE


  • Added: May 13, 2014
  • Length: 01:58:03
  • Purchases: 2
The Music of Conversation
From: Hold That Thought
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Even casual conversations have surprisingly musical qualities. Linguist Brett Hyde delves into the rhythms behind language and the principles that ...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 12:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Taj Mahal Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg with Roots Music Icon Taj Mahal. A discussion about the genesis of roots music and the music ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 11:13
Native Sounds: Brent Michael Davids
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Sounds
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Executive Director Shirley Sneve speaks with Brent Michael Davids (Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohican Nation), a classically trained musician a...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: May 15, 2013
  • Length: 17:40
  • Purchases: 1
VoiceBox: Singing All The Way To The Polls
From: VoiceBox
Caption: singing canditates
VoiceBox host Chloe Veltman and composer & arts blogger Brian Rosen explore election season songs and the history of presidential candidates’ singi...

  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 58:00
Omer Simeon
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Omer Simeon-front row, 3rd from left
Born in New Orleans in 1902, Omer Simeon is the least known of the early clarinetist of the 1920s. He was apparently very quite and reserved, didn...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2012
  • Length: 58:58
06 - ‘Aye, there y'are now! Where are ye?’
From: Raymond McCullough
Series: Celtic Roots Radio
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Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland: with music from: Throwed Together, Rodney Cordner/Jean-Pierre Rudolph, Quagmyre, Sharon...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2012
  • Length: 29:32
Steve Edwards Soul Talking With Art Stewart
From: Steve Edwards
Series: Steve Edwards Soul Talking with Art Stewart
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Art Stewart Motown producer and engineer. Art worked with the crème of the Motown artists and producers.

  • Added: Mar 15, 2012
  • Length: 32:13
Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin 1931-2011
From: John Luttrell
Caption: Hubert Sumlin at the 2009 WC Handy Blues & BBQ Fest, Credit: John Luttrell
We remember Hubert Sumlin, legendary guitarist and long-time sideman for Howlin' Wolf, passed away at the age of 80 on December 4, 2011.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 02:30
The Peace Message in Classical Music (Peace Talks Radio) [29:00]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Half Hour Episodes
Caption: Karl Jenkins, Credit: www.karljenkins.com
A music historian tells stories about how classical composers have been influenced by the threat of war and the hope for peace in their works. Mus...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Radio Baha'i, WLGI, and KUNM


  • Added: Oct 20, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Pinetop Perkins - Remembrance
From: WXPN
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Remembrance of the late great blues pianist Pinetop Perkins, a special report

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Mar 22, 2011
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 1