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This week, we celebrate singer and film star Judy Garland. We’ll chronicle her music career and feature many of her recordings from the 1940s to th...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
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We continue our tribute to the late Tony Bennett, with a look at some of his sessions with solo piano, highlighting his work with jazz pianist Bill...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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On this Afterglow special, we’ll continue our tribute to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away at age 96 on July 21st. We'll feature recordings h...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif.


  • Added: Jul 25, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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On this Afterglow special, we pay tribute to the incomparable Tony Bennett, who just passed away at age 96. We’ll explore the early artistry of his...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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Songwriter Paul Simon has been delighting our ears with melodies for over 50 years. This week on Afterglow, we’ll explore jazz interpretations of h...

  • Added: Oct 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Joni Mitchell at Newport Folk Festival - 2022
Joni Mitchell's re-emergence onto the stage at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival had music specials producer Paul Ingles joining the multitude of musi...

Bought by KGLP and Prairie Public


  • Added: Jul 30, 2022
  • Length: 17:08
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Judy Garland in 1946
On this special, we celebrate singer and film star Judy Garland on what would have been her 100th birthday (June 10, 2022). We’ll chronicle her mus...

  • Added: May 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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It’s been 30 years since Natalie Cole swept the Grammy Awards with the album Unforgettable… With Love. This week on Afterglow, we pay tribute to Co...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, we remember the artistry of American songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and his many contributions to the American songbook, like “Small World...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Veteran percussionist Joe Chambers has a new release of some samba but we pick a standard specifically for melody. Billy Holiday continues with gue...

Bought by KHNS, KRZA, WMOT, WOUB, KJZX-Austin and more


  • Added: Feb 23, 2021
  • Length: 01:59:59
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Leonard Slatkin, Credit: RCA
Leonard Slatkin on Corigliano Symphony #1

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Feb 13, 2020
  • Length: 02:21
  • Purchases: 1
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Pianist George Li plays works by Chopin, Liszt and Rachmaninoff

Bought by WCNY, KWAX, Rhythm & News Service, and KMXT


  • Added: Aug 01, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4

  • Added: May 04, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Matthew Mahaffey with Phil Nusbaum, Credit: Connie Shaver
Next Saturday night at the Ordway in Saint Paul, The Oratorio Society of Minnesota presents The Greatest Generation. The production is a tribute to...

  • Added: May 03, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
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The Newport Symphony and violinist Bella Hristova play Beethoven

Bought by WCNY, WNIJ, Rhythm & News Service, KWAX, and KMXT


  • Added: Apr 19, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 5
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Part 2 of our celebration of the Schubert Ensemble of London.

Bought by WCNY, WNIJ, Rhythm & News Service, and KWAX


  • Added: Jan 17, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Film music you remember, even if you've forgotten the film.
From Romeo and Juliet to Jack and Rose, Dinner and a Movie explores films featuring star-crossed and tragic lovers whose relationships do not end i...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 08, 2017
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 2
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A poor rejected man looks out his lowly cabin window at the big mansion on the hill where he knows she is not happy.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2014
  • Length: 03:16
Caption: Ann Rabson, Credit: Courtesy Alligator Records
Remembering Ann Rabson - highly regarded boogie-woogie pianist, songwriter, and founding member of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women.

  • Added: Feb 12, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
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The volunteer choral group, Evensong, specializes in singing the last music their audience will ever hear.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 18, 2012
  • Length: 09:23
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Ian Williams
Songwriter Ian Williams discusses his approach to writing songs for the Seattle Rock Orchestra, inspired by Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Nov 29, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Acoustic/Electric Ballad

  • Added: Mar 04, 2007
  • Length: 03:30