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Afghan Profile of Doug Fraser
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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interview with guitarist

  • Added: Jun 06, 2008
  • Length: 03:56
How does Music affect your life?
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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people's oppinions on life

  • Added: Jun 05, 2008
  • Length: 02:39
J-Kronic's Got You Lifted!
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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Teacher By Day, Rapper By Night

  • Added: Jun 05, 2008
  • Length: 05:51
DJ Madness with Mark Mfuni
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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Mark Mfuni is the CEO, Producer, and DJ at Point Z Studios in Portland, OR

  • Added: Jun 05, 2008
  • Length: 05:23
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Handa Wanda
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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In this short piece, the musicians who participated in the recording of the Mardi Gras standard "Handa Wanda" recall its origins and recording.

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 1
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Do Watcha Wanna
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Caption: Honey Bannister - Flag Boy - <br>Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Credit: Erika Goldring
An explanation of the history and recording of the Mardi Gras Standard "Do Watcha Wanna" by the mighty Rebirth Brass Band

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 1
Angelique Kidjo - The Bells At Dawn
From: Rob Mason
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Tony Visconti and Santana discuss the making of Angelique Kidjo's Djin Djin.

  • Added: Aug 30, 2007
  • Length: 56:33
Guardian of the Groove: New Orleans Drummer and Composer James Black
From: David Kunian
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One hour documentary with interviews and music about the life and music of New Orleans drummer and composer James Black

Bought by WNCU, NPR Illinois, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Aug 17, 2007
  • Length: 59:51
  • Purchases: 3
B-Side: Clues
From: B-Side Radio
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B-Side's Tamara Keith plays "Clue" with a couple of friends as we explore mysteries and clues.

  • Added: May 11, 2007
  • Length: 29:00
Country songwriting legend Bobby Braddock talks about love, life and his new book, Down in Orburndale.
From: Katie Ball
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In this interview country music songwriting legend talks about growing up in rural Florida and how it affected him as a songwriter.

  • Added: May 05, 2007
  • Length: 16:24
Interview with Connor Reagan
From: KBOO Youth Collective
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KBOO Youth's Zoe A. Interviews Connor, a Los Angeles musician

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Apr 26, 2007
  • Length: 08:19
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Jennifer Higdon (Audience Reviews)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Feedback can be helpful, informative or devastating. Musicians constantly receive feedback, invited and uninvited, and some of Jennifer Higdon's h...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Mar 28, 2007
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 2
Billy Higgins: A Tribute To The Legendary Jazz Drummer
From: Heidi Chang
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Billy Higgins was reportedly the most recorded jazz drummer in history. Higgins talks about his music and life. This profile also features intervi...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, WNCU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, 90.5 WSNC, KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2007
  • Length: 09:14
  • Purchases: 6
Virtuoso Voices - Evelyn Glennie (All or Nothing)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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All her life, Evelyn Glennie dreamed of becoming a solo percussionist, with the ardent support of family and friends. When it came time to make he...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Sep 26, 2006
  • Length: :32
  • Purchases: 2
Virtuoso Voices - Leila Josefowicz (Playing John Adams)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Two modern day rebels meet up in this clip that introduces Leila Josefowicz's performance of (either) Adams' Road Movies or his Violin Concerto. Th...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Aug 31, 2006
  • Length: :33
  • Purchases: 2
The Art of Spitting: a radio portrait of Slick Vic Low
From: Aaron Henkin
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Baltimore poet and MC Slick Vic Low reflects on his childhood and his longterm relationship with the microphone

Bought by KUCB


  • Added: Feb 17, 2006
  • Length: 07:59
  • Purchases: 1
Peter Noone interview
From: Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)
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An interview (via telephone) with Peter Noone.

Bought by KUSP


  • Added: Nov 17, 2005
  • Length: 20:50
  • Purchases: 1
Chuck Campbell: In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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A master testifies on the sacred steel guitar

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, PRX Remix, KMHD, KNAU, WHQR and more


  • Added: Oct 26, 2004
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 6
Tift Merritt: In her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Drinking sherry with the angels, and other tales from a Southern songwriter.

Bought by The Story, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KMHD, WTMD, WNCW and more


  • Added: May 25, 2004
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 7
Dar Williams: ENCORE In her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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The first thing a songwriter needs is a good topic sentence. Or maybe not ...

Bought by KMHD, WNCW, and KNAU


  • Added: May 18, 2004
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 3
Gillian Welch ENCORE: In her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Gillian Welch reconsiders the fate of a fallen American hero: Elvis Presley.

Bought by PRX Remix, The Story, KGLT, KMHD, WNCW and more


  • Added: Mar 29, 2004
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 6
Rene Marie: in her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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A dynamic jazz singer demonstrates how she used to imitate Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan -- and why she put imitation behind her as she found h...

Bought by KVNF, PRX Remix, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KMHD, WHQR and more


  • Added: Mar 09, 2004
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 7
Jim Lauderdale: In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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An eclectic country musician describes how he sent Ralph Stanley to the Dairy Queen, and a few other tricks of a songwriter's trade.

Bought by PRX Remix, KMHD, KNAU, East Village Radio, WVPE and more


  • Added: Mar 04, 2004
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 7
Luther 'Captain Luke' Meyer: In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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A rich-voiced bluesman rediscovered by the Music Maker Relief Foundation remembers what it was like performing during the '50s and '60s in the inf...

Bought by The Story, KMHD, and KNAU


  • Added: Feb 24, 2004
  • Length: 06:18
  • Purchases: 3
Carla Cook: In her own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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The Grammy-nominated vocalist talks about finding a place in jazz for funk, gospel, and pure joy.

Bought by WMPG, KMHD, KNAU, East Village Radio, WVPE and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2004
  • Length: 04:27
  • Purchases: 6

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