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The Spectacular Legacy of Erich Kunzel
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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Celebrating the life and music of Erich Kunzel with a two-hour special.

Bought by WNYC, WNMU-FM, WDAV Classical Public Radio, WUAL, Yellowstone Public Radio and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2009
  • Length: 01:58:52
  • Purchases: 6
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
Lady E: Twice A Child
From: Charles McGuigan
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Lady E sings the blues and she knows what she's singing about. Fifteen years ago, her oldest son died. It was sudden, and a freakish accident. Lady...

  • Added: Jul 07, 2009
  • Length: 48:57
Classical Guitar Alive 09-24: Folk-Influenced Music/Dale Kavanagh Interview
From: Tony Morris
Series: Classical Guitar Alive!
Caption: Guitarist Dale Kavanagh, Credit: courtesy Amadeus Duo
This week's edition of Classical Guitar Alive features music inspired by folk music and an interview with Canadian guitarist Dale Kavanagh.

Bought by Ohm Radio , WICR, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KXIQ , New Hampshire Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 23, 2009
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 42
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
Virtuoso Voices - Manuel Barrueco (Art 101)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Caption: Manuel Barrueco
The innate romantic flavor of music from Spain, Mexico and South America is at the heart of its charm and appeal. But it has been known to tempt p...

  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: :23
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
NEA Jazz Master Toots Thielemans on his Musical Upbringing.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Toots Thielemans talks about being inspired by music at age 5.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Dec 16, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 8
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
Caption: PRX default Piece image
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
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A music therapy session with 10 year old Christian

  • Added: Nov 06, 2008
  • Length: 06:22
America Swings
From: Sallie Bodie
Caption: Chester Whitmore
The Golden Age of Harlem dance comes alive in Seattle

  • Added: Nov 02, 2008
  • Length: 06:51
Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
From: Baltimore Public Media
Series: Ascending - Baltimore School for the Arts
Caption: PRX default Piece image
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
Fundraising Voices: Produced Funders - Orli Shaham (Instant Feedback)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Caption: Orli Shaham, Credit: Christian Steiner
For your On-Air Fundraising: these pieces have been designed to give stations three options for using and creating a fundraising spot with a major ...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), KUHF, WSKG, Wisconsin Public Radio, North State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 31, 2008
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 6
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
Caption: PRX default Piece image
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 (Touches a Nerve)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Gustav Mahler was, without question, a gifted melody writer with the ability to get every possible sound and color out of the orchestra. In additi...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2008
  • Length: :32
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
Virtuoso Voices - David Russell (Unashamed French)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Guitarist David Russell has a thing for French music. He likes the freedom. Use this 20 second clip to introduce guitarist David Russell playing ...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2008
  • Length: :20
The R&B Chronicles - Gladys Knight & the Pips
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WSGE, KUCB, WNCU, KUT-HD, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Jun 25, 2008
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 5
The R&B Chronicles - Donny Hathaway
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WDCB, KUCB, WFSU, 90.5 WSNC, and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 24, 2008
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 5

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