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A Musician's Life: Wendell Holmes (of the Holmes Brothers)
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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The Holmes Brothers have been entertaining audiences with their uplifting blend of gospel, blues and R&B for three decades. Their latest album "Fe...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 27, 2010
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Chisholm's High Drama Blues on Centerstage MN
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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When I was told, "I'll be bringing a digital piano," to the session for Centerstage MN, I thought it was a fancy way to say "keyboard." Nope. I'll ...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 24:41
The Best of 'On The Record'
From: KUT
Caption: The Hold Steady
Your favorite artists talk about their favorite artists.

  • Added: Aug 03, 2009
  • Length: 56:06
Virtuoso Voices - John Corigliano (Embracing the Unknown)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: John Corigliano
Before a new piece of music is played for the first time – before it is judged either a masterpiece or a disaster, it exists in a state of musical ...

  • Added: May 29, 2009
  • Length: :19
Told and Retold :Spring
From: Sarah Montague
Caption: "Robert Bly & Gioia Timpanelli
A Seasonal celebration of storytelling : Spring

Bought by North Country Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 06, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Kathy Mattea
From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song
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West Virginia born, Nashville songcatcher Kathy Mattea talks with John & Viv about the creative process behind her recent release Coal. Deeply pers...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
Afropop Artists Celebrate Human Rights: The UN Declaration at 60
From: Matt Payne
Caption: Beninese Chanteuse Angelique Kidjo
This special edition of Afropop Worldwide looks at the 60th Anniversary of the U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights through the eyes (and m...

Bought by WNCU, KZYX, KRCB 104.9, and KSFR


  • Added: Dec 08, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Amazing Grace
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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The story of "Amazing Grace"- a piece of music that has an extraordinary impact on American history.

Bought by WVIK, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WJAB, WLRH, WKMS and more


  • Added: Dec 04, 2008
  • Length: 50:34
  • Purchases: 11
AUTISM AND MUSIC THERAPY 2008--SHORT
From: WOSU
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A music therapy session with 10 year old Christian

  • Added: Nov 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:22
Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
From: Baltimore Public Media
Series: Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
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Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts explores the lives of students at this amazing school in Baltimore

  • Added: Oct 07, 2008
  • Length: 43:58
Virtuoso Voices - Vladimir Ashkenazy (Cancellation Clause)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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When describing Beethoven's astonishing accomplishments as a composer, it's hard to know where to start. Pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy ...

Bought by WETS


  • Added: Sep 30, 2008
  • Length: :26
  • Purchases: 1
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars (:20 Promo)
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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"Here on Earth - Radio Without Borders" is Wisconsin Public Radio's live international talk program and podcast. (Promo for program "Chanting Monks...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: :20
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars (Billboard)
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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The billboard for the "Here on Earth" program "Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars."

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: 01:00
Here on Earth: Chanting Monks - The New Pop Stars
From: Wisconsin Public Radio
Series: Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders
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Preview "Here on Earth," Wisconsin Public Radio's international talk program and podcast. In this edition, host Jean Feraca introduces us to a grou...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
  • Length: 52:35
Doug Yule, From Rock Icon to Violin Craftsman
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
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Legendary rock producer Brian Eno once said that only a thousand people bought The Velvet Underground's first record. But every one of them, he add...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2008
  • Length: 09:24
Virtuoso Voices - Ivan Fischer (Mahler's Nature)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Ivan Fischer, Credit: Courtesy of the Budapest Festival Orchestra
Who knows where inspiration truly comes from? It's different for anyone, but inspiration can strike anytime. Conductor Ivan Fischer says Mahler o...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2008
  • Length: :32
Ballistic Bassist
From: Pulse of Portland Music Project
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Interview of Sean Nowland an amazing bass player from portland.

  • Added: May 28, 2008
  • Length: 07:23
Virtuoso Voices - Orli Shaham (In Mozart's Hand Prints)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Orli Shaham, Credit: Photo by Christian Steiner
Pianist Orli Shaham's most recent recording is an all-Mozart disc she made with her brother Gil. She's played Mozart all of her life, and fittingl...

Bought by WHRV


  • Added: Apr 30, 2008
  • Length: :27
  • Purchases: 1
Old World Beat
From: With Good Reason
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The sounds and history of Klezmer music, once rooted in the Jewish religious tradition, now played on festival stages, nightclubs and concert halls...

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 29:45
  • Purchases: 1
Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band: Live in Dublin
From: Joyride Media
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Highlights from a live concert in Dublin by Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WSLR, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KCMJ Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 08, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER? THE GYUTO MONKS!
From: The Tibet Connection
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What happens when 14 Gyuto monks need a place to spend the night? The Tibet Connection's own Sarah Wilkinson and her family recently played host t...

Bought by KUNM and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: May 25, 2007
  • Length: 12:04
  • Purchases: 2
Old Maid Aunts
From: Bernadette Cahill
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The Story of a Song

  • Added: Apr 18, 2007
  • Length: 05:19
HEAT -- The Beginning of the End
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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Just before Nelson Mandela's release from prison, John Hockenberry speaks with South African musician Johnny Clegg and political comedian Jimmy Tin...

Bought by KZYX, WCPN, KLCC, KERA, WCQS and more


  • Added: Feb 28, 2007
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 6
Fanna Fi Allah
From: KVMR
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Young Female American Tabla player becomes 1st woman to play at Pakistan Qawwali festival in 600 + years

  • Added: Oct 04, 2006
  • Length: 17:59
Virtuoso Voices - Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Hears Music Everywhere)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Travel can be a demanding part of the musician's life. But pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet says going on the road is one of the best perks to being a ...

Bought by WITF, New England Public Media, and BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Aug 31, 2006
  • Length: :20
  • Purchases: 3