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Sharon Jones’s story is an amazing one, which is how the Dap Kings vocalist ended up as the subject of one of the year’s most talked about document...

Bought by KAOS, KUCB, KRZA, KSUT, WLPR and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2016
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 6
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Is Aloe Blacc everywhere right now? It certainly seems that way. Turn on the TV and there he is singing Candyman in an M&Ms commercial. Go to YouTu...

Bought by KAOS, KUCB, WOUB, WLPR , and KSUT


  • Added: Oct 31, 2016
  • Length: 07:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Fantastic Negrito has lived several lives already. He’s gone through the ringers of being signed, shelved, and dropped from a major label, survived...

Bought by Kansas Public Radio, KUCB, WOUB, WLPR , and KSUT


  • Added: Oct 31, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 5
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One of the greatest moments in 2013 came when Deltron 3030 made their long-awaited return. After 13 years, the teaming of Del the Funky Homosapien,...

Bought by KUCB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Mar 14, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Cubie Burke (with Christina Johnson with the Dance Theatre of Harlem), Credit: http://www.dancephotolibrary.com/dance.php
The "FIVE STAIRSTEPS and CUBIE" was a family pop act who released hit records from 1968 to 1969 on both Curtom and Buddha Records. CUBIE BURKE was ...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2011
  • Length: 48:54
Caption: (Left to right): Dennis Burke, Keni Burke, Jerome Bailey, Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke, Sr. , Clarence Burke, Jr., James Burke III , Credit: Buddah Records 1971 album "The Stairsteps"
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from an original member Dennis Burke. He tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 52:41
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 54:43
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo, Credit: Chess Records
SUGAR PIE DE SANTO is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 23, 2011
  • Length: 55:15
Caption: Sugar Pie de Santo , Credit: Chess Records
Sugar Pie de Santo is a singer, dancer, band leader and song writer who is responsible for the hit with Etta James "In The Basement". She has recor...

  • Added: May 16, 2011
  • Length: 55:18
Caption: The Three Degrees with Helen Scott, Credit: www.thethreedegrees.com/
The history of the musical group,THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and can be ...

Bought by NPR Illinois


  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 55:57
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Teena Marie , Credit: Cash Money Records, Universal
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2011
  • Length: 58:43
Caption: Josh White Jr. , Credit: Silverwolf
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2011
  • Length: 54:27
Caption: Judy White
Interview and discussion on the subject of the legendary JOSH WHITE with his son JOSH WHITE, Jr. his daughter JUDY WHITE-GOARD and his granddaughte...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2011
  • Length: 53:43
Caption: The Meters , Credit: www.sundazed.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Leo Nocentelli, Credit: http://www.nocentelli.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 01:09:14
Caption: Chee Chee & Peppy circa 1981 , Credit: Branding Iron
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 56:04
Caption: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie (1969)
PART A (1st hour) of Volume #1 of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr. and...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:04
Caption: The New Birth, Credit: RCA Records
An interview with THE NEW BIRTH - A one hour (Part C) interview with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Group. An inside sto...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2009
  • Length: 58:58
Caption: The Newbirth  (R&B Soul Group), Credit: RCA Records
A one hour interview of Soul music with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Group. This is one of three parts, each lasting o...

Bought by WJAB and WVAS


  • Added: Dec 17, 2009
  • Length: 58:24
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: The Lowrider Band (Harold Brown & Howard Scott), Credit: http://www.lowriderband.com/
Howard Scott and Harold Brown, who now tour as THE LOW RIDER BAND are two original members of the band WAR. They both tell their story about their ...

Bought by Prairie Public, WJAB, and WVAS


  • Added: Oct 06, 2009
  • Length: 57:27
  • Purchases: 3