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Black History Month (Musicians from Philadelphia): Solomon Burke
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Musicians from Philadelphia
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Soul Singer Solomon Burke has had something of a comeback since his days with Atlantic in the 1960's. Tracey Tanenbaum profiles "the King of Rock ...

Bought by 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 06:13
  • Purchases: 1
Black History Month (Musicians from Philadelphia): Poet Ursula Rucker
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Musicians from Philadelphia
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Poet Ursula Rucker sets her smooth voice and sharp tongue to dance-worthy music.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2007
  • Length: 04:59
Black History Month: (Musicians from Philadelphia): Bassist Christian McBride
From: WXPN
Series: Black History Month: Musicians from Philadelphia
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Christian McBride is one of the jazz world's most sought after talents. He also leads his own band and is an ambassador for the music.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2007
  • Length: 05:28
AMERICA: HERE & NOW
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive special features America, with new live recordings of their classic hits, previews of songs from their upcoming double CD,...

Bought by WFUV


  • Added: Jan 18, 2007
  • Length: 57:10
  • Purchases: 1
INDIGO GIRLS: DIFFERENCES LIVE
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive radio special features exclusive live performances and conversation with the Indigo Girls.

Bought by North State Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KSJD, WLNZ, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 57:41
  • Purchases: 8
Nona Beamer: Hawaiian Elder
From: Heidi Chang
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Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Since she died ...

Bought by KZYX and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2006
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 2
Waylon Jennings: Nashville Rebel
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive radio special pays tribute to American music icon Waylon Jennings.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, WMMT, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Nov 09, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 9
Johnny Cash: Live at San Quentin
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary looks back on Johnny Cash's historic 1969 concert at San Quentin State Prison.

Bought by KRCB 104.9, Prairie Public, KGLT, WNIJ, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Nov 01, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 13
New Music Review: Jason Moran
From: KUT
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The low-down on the latest release by one of the brightest luminaries in modern jazz: 'Artist in Residence' by Jason Moran.

  • Added: Sep 27, 2006
  • Length: 02:56
Bob Wills: The King of Western Swing
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour documentary about legendary western-swing musician and bandleader Bob Wills.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, High Plains Public Radio, WDCB, WEZU, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 26
The Byrds (part 2): Farther Along
From: Joyride Media
Series: The Byrds: There is a Season / Farther Along
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The Second of two one-hour documentaries on The Byrds, covering 1968 to 1972: the groundbreaking country-rock years.

Bought by Prairie Public, KPSQ-LP, WMMT, KPVL, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 30
The Byrds (part 1): There is a Season
From: Joyride Media
Series: The Byrds: There is a Season / Farther Along
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The first of two one-hour documentaries on The Byrds, covering 1964 to 1967: the hitmaking years of the band's original five members.

Bought by Prairie Public, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KPVL, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 31
Austin City Limits Music Festival Wrapup
From: KUT
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Here's a quick overview of some of the news and highlights from the 5th annual ACL Music Festival

Bought by WUAL


  • Added: Sep 18, 2006
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 1
ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 5 of 5 - Critic's Picks
From: KUT
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Continuing coverage of the 2006 Austin City Limits Music Festival.

  • Added: Sep 14, 2006
  • Length: 04:38
ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 4 of 5 - The Jones Family Singers
From: KUT
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Coverage of the 5th annual Austin City Limits Music festival continues with this profile of one of the best gospel bands to emerge from the Lone St...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2006
  • Length: 05:29
ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 3 of 5 - 'What Made Milwaukee Famous' Profile
From: KUT
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Coverage of the 2006 Austin City Limits Music Festival continues with a profile of a band many believe to be the next big thing to break out of Texas.

  • Added: Sep 14, 2006
  • Length: 04:56
ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 2 of 5 - Centro-Matic Profile
From: KUT
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Coverage of the Austin City Limits Music Festival continues with this (stand-alone) profile of the band Centro-Matic.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2006
  • Length: 04:57
ACL FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Feature 1 of 5--Festival Preview
From: KUT
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The Austin City Limits Music Festival turns 5, and appears to be undergoing a subtle transition.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2006
  • Length: 03:55
The Changing of the Guard--The New Austin Sound
From: KUT
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Think you know what 'Austin music' sounds like? Now hear this!

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 18, 2006
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 1
Golden Smog - Another Fine Radio Hour
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive special spotlights the collaborative spirit behind Golden Smog, a roots-rock supergroup featuring members of Wilco (Jeff T...

Bought by Prairie Public, KGLT, WCPN, KDLG, WEOS and more


  • Added: Jul 24, 2006
  • Length: 01:00:35
  • Purchases: 9
Los Lonely Boys: Sacred Brotherhood
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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The Garza brothers, Henry, Jojo and Ringo - known professionally as Los Lonely Boys - join us for a very special one-hour music intensive radio spe...

Bought by The Texan Radio Network, Connecticut Public (WNPR), KDLG, and KSUT


  • Added: Jul 20, 2006
  • Length: 31:35
  • Purchases: 4
Chuck Berry: Hail Hail the King of Rock 'n' Roll
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music-intensive radio special celebrates the unforgettable music of Chuck Berry.

Bought by WUFT, WUFT, KFAI Minneapolis, KZYX, WDSE and more


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 01:01:35
  • Purchases: 20
Johnny Cash: The Last Highway
From: Tres Hombres Productions
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One-hour music intensive special celebrates the release of American V: A Hundred Highways, the all-new Johnny Cash album from his last studio recor...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEOS, AIFM, WCMU Michigan, and Public Interactive


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 59:36
  • Purchases: 5
Dixie Chicks: Taking the Long Way
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary details the making of Taking the Long Way -- the Dixie Chicks' first studio CD since a political statement mad...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPVL, KFOK-LPFM, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WEOS and more


  • Added: May 26, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 7
2006 Austin City Limits Festival Lineup and Reaction
From: KUT
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The highly celebrated music festival releases this years lineup. (Applause?)

  • Added: May 18, 2006
  • Length: 04:49