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This week on Afterglow, our spotlight is on one of the most prolific songwriters in jazz, composer Jimmy McHugh—who wrote many early jazz standards...

  • Added: May 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Join Sarah Aronson for a musical trip around the globe!

Bought by KAMU, KMXT, and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Apr 28, 2022
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Afterglow, our spotlight is on Miss Peggy Lee, with a closer look at the 1960s, a time when her music and persona became more sleek, r...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Put on your dancing shoes as we cut a rug with the American Songbook. This week, I’ll be featuring jazz standards meant for dancing, including “I C...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Tonight on The Sound we bring you Oof and their self-titled debut, out now on Winona’s own Ouids Records. Oof is Tyler Steinley, founder of Ouids R...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2022
  • Length: 01:01:43
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As a tonic for turbulent times, music host Paul Ingles presents a show made up completely of songs celebrating the goal of peace in our world. Ev...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Mar 17, 2022
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
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It’s Afterglow’s annual preview of Grammy nominees in the Vocal Jazz and Traditional Pop categories, ahead of the postponed award ceremony, now sch...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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It’s been 30 years since Natalie Cole swept the Grammy Awards with the album Unforgettable… With Love. This week on Afterglow, we pay tribute to Co...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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For Indians Lata Mangeskhar was like Edith Piaf to French or Barbara Streisand to Americans.

  • Added: Feb 15, 2022
  • Length: 06:00
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This week, we explore the musical partnership of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, two songwriters who contributed gems like “Just In Time” and “The P...

  • Added: Feb 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Music Host Paul Ingles presents an optional second hour of his cool collection of tunes with Valentine in their titles to help celebrate February 1...

  • Added: Feb 04, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Afterglow, we pay tribute to the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, who wrote lyrics to such memorable son...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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In the 1950s and 60s, Ray Charles left his indelible mark on songs in a variety of genres, including R&B, pop, jazz, and even country. This week on...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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A 2021 documentary film about rocker Tom Petty's landmark WILDFLOWERS album is the focus of a conversation with the film's director Mary Wharton. A...

Bought by KSPB Pebble Beach, KGLT, KAZU Seaside, Calif., and KRCU Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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A tribute to to jazz pianist, composer and Philadelphia studio owner Tony Luisi.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2022
  • Length: 59:31
Caption: Jimmy Van Heusen with Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Van Heusen and Sinatra met in the 1930s and collaborated over the next 40 years, Credit: NPR
This week on the show, we’ll feature the many songs of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, as performed by his good friend Frank Sinatra, including “Come ...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Matthew Decker, Credit: Shefik
Friendship - Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2021
  • Length: :59
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This week, we remember the artistry of American songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and his many contributions to the American songbook, like “Small World...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Charlie Watts, Dusty Hill, Mary Wilson
On the 2021 Musicians Memorial Special, music host Paul Ingles remembers a partial list of some of the major artists, from multiple music genres, w...

Bought by KVMR, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, Spokane Public Radio, KAAD-LP, KSJE and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 43
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Music History Producer Paul Ingles gently hosts another hour of pop, rock and soul holiday music. Otis Redding, James Brown, John Prine, Willie Nel...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Morehead State Public Radio, WXPR, WSLR and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 22
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As the elder statesman of jazz, Bing Crosby would often share the stage with many of the great singers of his day. This week on Afterglow, we’ll fe...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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As Simply Timeless begins a new fall season, we'd like to take this opportunity to get to know you a little better. Join host Jay Daniels for selec...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
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When we listen to the world around us, we can hear rhythms, harmonies, and melodies. Life really is filled with music. Join host Jay Daniels for "l...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
Caption: KBEM logo, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Kenne Thomas has a new CD called Yesterdays. Kenne is a drummer. But his major reference point is the saxophone sound he heard as a kid growing up ...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Kenne Thomas, Credit: Diane Thomas
Kenne Thomas has a new CD called Yesterdays. The CD release event takes place at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Tuesday November 9 at 7PM. Kenne is a d...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 08:00