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A Musician's Life: Wendell Holmes (of the Holmes Brothers)
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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The Holmes Brothers have been entertaining audiences with their uplifting blend of gospel, blues and R&B for three decades. Their latest album "Fe...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 27, 2010
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Harry Gregson-Williams 10-20
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: The Score with Edmund Stone
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A Conversation with Harry Gregson-Williams.

Bought by KPVL, WEKU, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: May 18, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
A Musician's Life: Gordon Gano (of Violent Femmes fame)
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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The son of a minister, Gordon Gano hardly seemed like an obvious candidate to front the 1980's post-punk band, The Violent Femmes. But his smart ly...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: May 18, 2010
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #1022 Sentimental Songs, Nostalgic Songs and Bluegrass
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil w/ Zeitfunk award 2010, Credit: Karen Van Norman
for regular users, piece for May 22 - 28, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: May 04, 2010
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 1
Christopher Young 10-14
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: The Score with Edmund Stone
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This week on The Score with Edmund Stone A Conversation with Christopher Young.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KPVL, WEKU, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Apr 14, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Beatles Finale: Let It Be (59:00 / 54:00)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: The Beatles: Let It Be, Credit: Apple Records
Music writers, musicians and fans offer a track-by-track assessment of the 12th and last official Beatles album, LET IT BE, released in May of 1970.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., WORT, Prairie Public, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, MPR News Stations and more


  • Added: Mar 31, 2010
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 18
Gems of Bluegrass #1011 Approaches to Bluegrass Banjo plaing
From: Philip Nusbaum
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, show for March 6-12, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Feb 07, 2010
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 1
Sounds Like Texas (2009-2010)
From: KUT
Caption: A trip through the best new Texas music., Credit: Austin band White Denim
Critics pick the best music from the Lone Star State from the past year and peer into the crystal ball for 2010. The result is a sonic journey tha...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 58:05
Barbès Podcast, Episode No. 3, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra (NY's Best Lounge Music)
From: Adam Pogoff
Series: Barbès Podcast
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NYC’s best lounge band performing the New American Songbook

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 16:13
Barbès Podcast, Episode No. 2, Gaida
From: Adam Pogoff
Series: Barbès Podcast
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Syrian vocalist working at the intersection of Arab, Jazz and Improvised Music.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 17:54
Barbès Podcast, Episode No. 1, Alex Meixner (accordion)
From: Adam Pogoff
Series: Barbès Podcast
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Alex Meixner: Acclaimed accordionist playing jazz, Bulgarian dance music, Cleveland-style polkas and more.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2009
  • Length: 19:49
The Last Year In The Life of The Beatles - 1969/1970
From: Paul Ingles
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A two-hour special that chronologically follows The Beatles through 1969 and 1970 as they record their final tracks, struggle with their company, s...

Bought by WCBE, KBBI Alaska, WYSO, KLCC, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Nov 18, 2009
  • Length: 01:58:01
  • Purchases: 39
A Mexican Baroque Christmas with the Rose Ensemble
From: The Rose Ensemble
Caption: The Rose Ensemble
This holiday program features over two centuries of festive Christmas dances and songs from the great cathedrals of Puebla and Mexico City.

Bought by WCQS, WNIJ, WILL, KRPS, WSHU and more


  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 58:39
  • Purchases: 78
Gems #1321 The George Jones - Bluegrass Connection
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Piece is not an obit; more of a celebration, Intro could be: Certain artists seem to be transcendent. Regardless of their musical niche, their work...

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 08:12
  • Purchases: 1
Music Styles of the Arab World
From: Richard Paul
Caption: Moroccan musicians performing with double-ended rattles in Rabat
Musicians from across the Arab World join Georges Collinet to demonstrate musical culture of diverse Arabic nations.

Bought by WSLR, WSLR, and Remix Radio


  • Added: Nov 07, 2009
  • Length: 14:42
  • Purchases: 3
Instruments and Rhythms of the Arab World
From: Richard Paul
Caption: An Arab musician demonstrates traditional upright fiddle-playing
Georges Collinet on the instruments and rhythms of the Arab World

Bought by WSLR


  • Added: Nov 07, 2009
  • Length: 13:31
  • Purchases: 1
What Makes Arabic Music Unique?
From: Richard Paul
Caption: Qatari men perform a traditional Ardha (warriors' dance)
Georges Collinet on the unique elements of Arabic musical culture

  • Added: Nov 07, 2009
  • Length: 12:07
Gems 947 New Camptown Races Evolution
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
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piece suggested for Nov 13 - 19, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
Gems # 946 Evolving the Deal
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
program suggested for Nov 6 - 12, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #945
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
piece suggested for October 31 - Nov 5, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 05:11
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #942 Why Not More Harmonica in Bluegrass
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
segment suggested for Oct 10 - 16, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 05:58
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass $941: Kind of Bluegrass Evolution
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for weekly users, this is the program suggested for Oct 3-9, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 08:24
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #940 Les Paul's Influence on Bluegrass
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Gems of Bluegrass suggested for Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Sep 13, 2009
  • Length: 08:37
  • Purchases: 1
Gems 938 Musical Moods of Bluegrass Founder Bill Monroe
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
One reason for the popularity of Bill Monroe and his high regard among musicians is the variety of moods he expressed through music, and the depth ...

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Sep 01, 2009
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #937 Work and Realism
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Bluegrass has a number of songs that reflect on working. The nature of the work has changed over the years. But even if it’s office work, it exacts...

Bought by WTIP, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Prairie Public, and WAMU


  • Added: Aug 21, 2009
  • Length: 05:51
  • Purchases: 4