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Got Them Blues: A History
From: ARTSEDGE
Series: Blues Journey
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Overview of how the Blues became the most important music to develop in Ameica in the 20th century

Bought by WETD and WCVE


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 06:23
  • Purchases: 2
Blues, What You Mean To Me
From: ARTSEDGE
Series: Blues Journey
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Common themes in the Blues

Bought by WCVE


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1
A Musician's Life: Michael Franti
From: WXPN
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Singer, songwriter and activist Michael Franti reflects changes in his approach to music making over the years.

Bought by KUSP and KUT


  • Added: Oct 16, 2006
  • Length: 04:38
  • Purchases: 2
Mavis Staples
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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Gospel and Soul singer David Dye reports on Mavis Staples and her family's beginnings and artistic evolution.

Bought by KPIP-LP, WUMB, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Northwest Public Broadcasting, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Feb 09, 2006
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 5
Al Green
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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Host David Dye reports on soulman Al Green, the musical legend who has learned to balance the spiritual and secular in his music and his life.

Bought by KPIP-LP, WUMB, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., 90.5 WSNC, KCUR and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:22
  • Purchases: 6
Linton Kwesi Johnson
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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England's Linton Kwesi Johnson is the inventor of dub poetry. He's also been making reggae music about the Black experience in Great Britain since...

Bought by KPIP-LP, WUMB, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 3
Shemekia Copland
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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David Dye reports on Shemekia Copland, a young blues singer who's been compared to Koko Taylor and Tina Turner

Bought by KPIP-LP, WUMB, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 6
Richie Havens
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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Folk artist Richie Havens is best known for his marathon performance at Woodstock. In this profile--hosted by David Dye--Richie Havens talks about...

Bought by KPIP-LP, WUMB, KEOS, and KBUT Crested Butte, Colo.


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:10
  • Purchases: 4
Michael Franti
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
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This profile of rapper Michael Franti offers insight into the evolution of an artist. Hosted by World Cafe's David Dye

Bought by KPIP-LP, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KUSP, Musicians' Radio, and KWCW


  • Added: Feb 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:24
  • Purchases: 5
Musicians on the Record: Buddy Guy
From: WXPN
Series: Musicians on the Record
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Blues man Buddy Guy reflects on his favorite album, B.B King's "Live at the Regal".

Bought by Musicians' Radio, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KDLG, Prairie Public, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 17, 2005
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 5
Ray Charles - Criteria
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles speaks about his criteria when writing music. (1995)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1
Ray Charles - Teacher
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles recalls the frustration he delivered to his early piano teacher. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:58
  • Purchases: 3
Ray Charles - Kinds
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles comments on the labels given to the music he played. (1995)

Bought by WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 1
Ray Charles - Child
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles explains what kind of music was around him growing up. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WUAL, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 3
Ray Charles - Nat Cole
From: WGBH Radio Boston
Series: Moments of America
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Musician Ray Charles remembers his early career as a Nat “King” Cole sound-alike. (1995)

Bought by WNCU, WUAL, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 3