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Composer John Williams discusses the art of scoring films.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: John Williams
Over his fifty-plus year career, John Williams has written many of the most famous scores in Hollywood film history.

Bought by KGUA, KPIP-LP, and WNJR


  • Added: Jan 01, 2015
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 3
Current Classics Episode 6
From: Jim Villanueva
Series: Current Classics
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Your source for new music from Current AND Classic artists!

  • Added: Nov 04, 2014
  • Length: 01:08:51
Song Story S0.E4 - Nicole Atkins's "Girl You Look Amazing" (pre-season sneak-peek)
From: Eric Ginsberg
Series: Song Story
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Song Story features songwriters telling the true stories behind their original songs. This pre-season sneak-peek features songwriter and bandleader...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2014
  • Length: 11:04
Get Behind Me, Now Stay There - Episode 36
From: Get Behind Me , Now Stay There
Series: Get Behind Me, Now Stay There
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know!!! Featuring Country Star Doug Briney, Director Benjamin Wilkins, and the audiobook Dandelion ...

  • Added: Oct 24, 2013
  • Length: 58:20
ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US -- Morgan Spurlock Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Morgan Spurlock, San Francisco, CA 8/8/13, Credit: Andrea Chase
Director Morgan Spurlock talks the ferocity of fourteen-year-old girls, the innocence of young pop stars, and the logistics of camping in the Swedi...

  • Added: Sep 02, 2013
  • Length: 15:58
JazzStories: Dr. Lonnie Smith
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories
Caption: Dr. Lonnie Smith
"They name it -- they just come up with all kinds of names..."'Funk'... 'jazz' or... 'acid jazz.' Or they named it 'boogaloo.' We don't know anyth...

Bought by Prairie Public, WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, and WCSU-FM


  • Added: Mar 04, 2013
  • Length: 10:19
  • Purchases: 5
Episode # 35 - Castaway: Herb Ivy
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On December 3rd, Herb Ivy became the 35th Castaway on "Desert Island Discs"; as an on-air personality on WBLM radio he has seen phenomenal success ...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2012
  • Length: 01:27:27
Centerstage Minnesota: Darin Bergsven and Youtube sensation Mippey 5
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Darin Bergsven - "Out of Nowhere"
This week we feature an interview with Duluth Jazz guitarist Darin Bergsven produced for Northern Community Radio by Producer Amy Clark. Northern C...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 04, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Episode 05/18/2012 - "Best Of" Live Performances
From: "Deacon" Tim Plunkett
Series: The Back Road Radio Show
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Fans of the good-time, git-down music! Join us as we reach deep in to the Back Road Radio Show Studio Vault and find all of our favorite LIVE perfo...

Bought by KHNS


  • Added: May 21, 2012
  • Length: 59:51
  • Purchases: 1
RB 199: Be Great. Go Viral. (Rethinking Music IX)
From: The Berkman Center for Internet and Society
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Friend Of The Show, Assistant Director of Harvard Law School's Cyberlaw Clinic, and lecturer at Harvard Law School Chris Bavitz interviewed Dave He...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2012
  • Length: 39:14
Wynton Marsalis - Swinging into the 21st
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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Wynton Marsalis looks back on music from throughout his career, from the straight jazz to his more classical compositions.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KZMU Moab Community Radio, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 11, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF PHIL SPECTOR -- Filmmaker Vikram Jayanti on the interview 50 years in the making
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Vikram Jayanti, September 10, 2010, San Francisco, CA, Credit: Andrea Chase
Filmmaker Vikram Jayanti on lies, truth, and Hollywood Babylon in his doc, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF PHIL SPECTOR

  • Added: Sep 13, 2010
  • Length: 21:01
Native Sounds: Buffy Sainte-Marie
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Sounds
Caption: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Credit: Paquin Entertainment
Reporter Ben Kreimer speaks with Native media and music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KSQM 91.5 FM, and WGDR


  • Added: Jun 17, 2010
  • Length: 17:33
  • Purchases: 4
Creating Conversation
From: Sudan Radio Project
Caption: Surfing an internet cafe in Khartoum, Sudan., Credit: Associated Press
Analysis and exploration of current issues surrounding the conflict in Darfur.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Mr. Murdacity
From: Scott Thiry
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Audio documentary- A young white rapper out of North Side Minneapolis.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2009
  • Length: 05:08
John Fogerty Rides Again
From: Andy Cahn
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One-hour radio special from Tres Hombres set to premiere September 2009 celebrates the release of John Fogerty’s new album BLUE RIDGE RANGERS RIDES...

Bought by Prairie Public, WGZS, Prairie Public, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, KGLT and more


  • Added: Sep 01, 2009
  • Length: 57:03
  • Purchases: 7
The List: A Guide to SXSW Music 2009
From: KUT
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For one week each year, Austin, Texas becomes the center of the music universe. In this music-rich one-hour special, some of public radio's savvie...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio, KLCC, WXPN, and KGLT


  • Added: Mar 13, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 4
The Johnny Cash Show
From: Joyride Media
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Highlights from Johnny Cash's variety television program.

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WMMT, KFCF FM, KFOK-LPFM, KUOW and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 11
The Black Parade: An Interview With My Chemical Romance
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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Interview with My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way about his comic book series, music, stage antics and much more!

Bought by KUNM and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Sep 13, 2007
  • Length: 10:46
  • Purchases: 2
Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! An Interview With HelloGoodbye!
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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An Interview with the synth-rock band HelloGoodbye. In this interview, members of HelloGoodbye talk about bus boredom, their latest record, and muc...

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jan 15, 2007
  • Length: 08:25
  • Purchases: 1
Ed Bradley's First Love
From: Murray Street Productions
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WETA's David Ginder interviews Ed Bradley

Bought by KCUR and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Nov 09, 2006
  • Length: 07:43
  • Purchases: 2
Active Voice Radio Interview: The Podcast of MySpace Musicans with MUSIC!
From: Chris Goldstein
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An interview with Tyler Sheridan, host of the Podcast of MySpace Musicians.

  • Added: Mar 22, 2006
  • Length: 14:42
Street Music: Folk Songs for the Five Points
From: WFUV
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An online mixing board of the ethnically-diverse sounds of the streets on the Lower East Side of Manhattan

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 14, 2006
  • Length: 05:51
  • Purchases: 1
Controversy Over Sony's "root kit" CDs
From: KUOW
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Interview about fallout from Sony's failed attempt to protect music CDs from piracy.

  • Added: Nov 23, 2005
  • Length: 12:58
The Wire Episode 4: Good Vibrations
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: The Wire
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Episode four of The Wire, this episode investigates the birth of the synthesizer.

Bought by KUOW, KALW, KRUA, KXOT Public Radio, WMNF and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 52:54
  • Purchases: 12