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- Added: Oct 10, 2019
- Length: :12
In a theatrical musical, songs break out during the story line. In a radio musical, a story line breaks out during a set of music.
In the radio...
- Added: Sep 12, 2017
- Length: 29:38
A tribute to Lyle Ritz, the "Father of Jazz Ukulele," who also played bass on many of the biggest pop hits in history as a member of the legendary ...
Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting
- Added: Mar 15, 2017
- Length: 03:35
- Purchases: 1
Three stories about that elusive quality - musicianship.
- Added: Mar 06, 2017
- Length: 03:13
Billed as the world's smallest woman, Gloria Rhoden of St. Mary Jamaica understands the nature of true beauty.
- Added: Oct 14, 2016
- Length: 23:02
In the beginning, they went by the name, The Washingtonians.
But, it wasn’t long before they became one of the most recognizable bands in the coun...
- Added: Jun 13, 2016
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
Bandleader and violinist Bert Ambrose lead, by far, the most distinguished dance band in England in the latter 1920s and early 1930s.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Mar 23, 2016
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
As jazz emerged as the popular music of the 1920s, it was common to have the trumpet as the lead instrument, however, a few pioneering musicians wa...
- Added: Jan 20, 2016
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
Chicago based violinist Eddie South, The Dark Angel of the Fiddle, actually can be classified as worldwide.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jan 06, 2016
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
In the first decade of jazz, many trumpet players attempted to reach the level of musicianship set by Louis Armstrong. Two, in particular, were sta...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Oct 15, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Several of the songs heard in this program were never sold over the counter. If you knew the artist, you’d have to request it from the clerk, who w...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Sep 16, 2015
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
Phil Napoleon is considered a primary pioneer of jazz trumpet, and his playing profoundly affected Red Nichols and Bix Beiderbecke. He was one of t...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Apr 22, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
The music of composer, pianist, and painter George Gershwin. This tribute features many of his songs from the 1920s and '30s, and comments of some ...
Bought by Radio New Zealand and KCBX
- Added: Mar 30, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 2
The cornerstones for this program: Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday featuring several artists who benefited from the breakthrough recordings of Mami...
- Added: Dec 03, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
When we think of the Big Bands, it’s most often in terms of the Swing Era. Understandable, since those sweet and hot orchestra’s dominated the 1930...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jul 15, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
It’s an understatement to say that Georgia was not known as a mecca for early jazz; nevertheless, there are several quality musicians from the Atla...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Dec 02, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
In this episode of The Loop, Chris Medders talks about his transition from rapper to "beat" artist, his musical roots, and how his music is a perso...
- Added: Jul 26, 2012
- Length: 06:00
Production Assistant Tobias Grant (Omaha) speaks with Victoria Blackie (Dineh) about winning Debut Artist of the Year from the Native American Musi...
Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSQM 91.5 FM, and KWIS 88.3 FM
- Added: Jul 18, 2012
- Length: 08:11
- Purchases: 3
A review of the rock documentary about Hole drummer Patty Schemel.
- Added: Apr 18, 2012
- Length: 02:00
The latest audio story from FOTW Audio Productions; featuring the music of The Fascination Movement, Carlos Perón, and Olmec Head.
- Added: Sep 11, 2011
- Length: 08:10
Episode one explores the old sounds that have influenced the new sounds of Chinese alternative music.
- Added: Feb 10, 2011
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 3
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
- Added: Jul 08, 2010
- Length: 05:41
- Purchases: 1
Those who pursue a life in the spotlight have a lot of tough decisions to make about the things they choose to participate in. At the end of the da...
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jul 06, 2010
- Length: 13:00
- Purchases: 1
