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The Beginnings of a Local Funk Band
From: University of Montana Journalism
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Reverend Slanky is a popular, Missoula-born funk band with a loyal following. Their name is derived from the strange events of their first gig, a s...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2013
  • Length: 03:17
Wild About Harry
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: "42nd Street" by Warren
Composer Harry Warren is best remembered for the music he wrote for Judy Garland, and the musicals, 42nd Street and The Gold Diggers, however, long...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 1
Joy To The World 2012
From: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Series: Joy to the World
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The 19th season of Joy To The World with Bob Thompson is a one-hour holiday program that is produced by Virginia Public Broadcasting and performed ...

Bought by WHRV, KMUW, KCSM, WCNY, WVRU and more


  • Added: Oct 23, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 7
Segar Ellis
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Segar Ellis
Ellis was first a jazz pianist and later jazz vocalist who recorded numerous sides with the Dorsey Brothers, Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti, and many other...

  • Added: Sep 21, 2012
  • Length: 58:54
Milk Carton Kids Create Buzz At Folk Alliance
From: Candice Ludlow
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I caught up with The Milk Carton Kids in a hotel hallway at Folk Alliance 2012 in Memphis. Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale talk with Candice Ludl...

  • Added: May 18, 2012
  • Length: 05:03
Small Group Sessions
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: The Mound City Blue Blowers
This segment on the early years of jazz is devoted to the small group session between 1924 and 1930. Oh, yes, we also drift over to 1945.

  • Added: Mar 14, 2012
  • Length: 58:58
Gypsy Swing
From: Richard Paul
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Explaining Gypsy Swing

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 11:37
  • Purchases: 2
Western Swing
From: Richard Paul
Caption: Bob Wills
Explaining Western Swing

Bought by WEZU, Delmarva Public Media, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 11:59
  • Purchases: 3
Swing Jazz
From: Richard Paul
Caption: Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Explaining Swing Jazz

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 12:10
  • Purchases: 2
Does it Swing?
From: Richard Paul
Caption: Count Basie
There’s a question every good jazz musician can answer just by listening to a song: "Does it Swing?"

Bought by Delmarva Public Media and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 18, 2011
  • Length: 13:09
  • Purchases: 2
indefinite artichoke
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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elucidating the realm of edible space and object

  • Added: Apr 19, 2011
  • Length: 04:18
Summertime!
From: Jen Towner
Series: Radio Go Girl!
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Entertainment, car care, talk for women!

  • Added: Aug 06, 2010
  • Length: 51:54
St. Cloud Area Open Mics
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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KVSC has been your source for local music for over four decades now. One of the biggest and most obvious reasons for this is that St. Cloud and th...

  • Added: Mar 05, 2010
  • Length: 29:15
BEAT LATINO 35: DEAD CAN DANCE! MUSIC FOR THE DAY OF THE DEAD
From: Catalina Maria Johnson
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An hour of music from all over the Latin and Latino Universe to celebrate the Day of the Dead!

Bought by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KZYX, KRSC and more


  • Added: Oct 26, 2009
  • Length: 57:44
  • Purchases: 9
Fastball -- a 'Secret Showcase'
From: KUT
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The Grammy-nominated kings of Austin-American powerpop reemerge at SXSW '09 with a new batch of instant classics.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2009
  • Length: 55:36
Compact Discoveries 153: Winter
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Cold, snow-inspired and other winter music from Lully to Hoagy Carmichael.

Bought by KENW, KENW, KAMU, WMRT, and WEPS


  • Added: Feb 04, 2009
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 5
ASC: Brooklyn Brass, A Malian Masterpiece, Cabaret Pop, More
From: NPR Music
Series: All Songs Considered from NPR Music
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The New York-based band Beirut travels to Mexico for its latest album. Also an ambitious debut release from the 7-piece, Nashville-based ensemble D...

Bought by KTRL and KVNF


  • Added: Jan 28, 2009
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 2
Compact Discoveries 93: Beethoven at His Happiest
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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This serious composer's lighter side is featured in this hour.

Bought by WMNR, KENW, KTRL, WTIP, Eclectic 89.1 WBCX and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2008
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 18
Hail To Thee Allan Sherman!
From: Jeff Brown
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A salute to the songs of Allan Sherman

Bought by WNMU-FM, WCQS, WBEZ, WGBH Radio Boston, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2006
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 7
New Music Review: The Gourds' "Heavy Ornamentals"
From: KUT
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A review of the new album from Austin's eclectic hometown heroes.

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Jan 20, 2006
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 1
Compact Discoveries 87: Latin-American Rhythms by Latin-American Composers
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Tuneful, rhythmic, appealing music from Cuba, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru and Argentina.

Bought by KUCO, WQUB 90.3 FM, KAMU, WSKG, KUCO and more


  • Added: Jan 16, 2006
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 11
Compact Discoveries 86: Latin-American Rhythms by Jewish-American Composers
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Pieces by Gershwin, Copland, Gould and Bernstein.

Bought by KUCO, WQUB 90.3 FM, WEPS, KAMU, WSKG and more


  • Added: Jan 13, 2006
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 12
Introducing Christiane Noll!
From: Fred Flaxman
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Interview plus plenty of great music sung by this young Broadway star.

Bought by KUCO


  • Added: Jan 09, 2006
  • Length: 57:56
  • Purchases: 1
81 Orchestral London
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Fred Flaxman presents music inspired by the capital of England.

Bought by WMNR, KUCO, Eclectic 89.1 WBCX, KUCO, KAMU and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2005
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 16
Flat Footing
From: With Good Reason
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For Brenda Joyce, flatfooting is a family affair... and an award-winning one at that.

  • Added: Dec 19, 2005
  • Length: 03:30