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Caption: Johnny Dedroit's Band, Credit: c. 1926
In jazz of the 1920s, melody is defined by improvisation and the blue notes. Rhythm is characterized by syncopation and provided a dynamic foundati...

Bought by KCCU Radio, KCBX, and KWAX


  • Added: Jan 12, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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SHOW 911 (Air Dates: June 13 - 19, 2022) Our guest this week on Art of the Song is the legendary singer/songwriter, Jay Farrar. One of the founding...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Angelica Community Radio, KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, WCUW 91.3 FM and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
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Celtic music has inspired numerous video game scores.

Bought by WKAR, WNYE, Vermont Public, WBAA, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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"It's about learning new things and trying something different all the time."

Bought by WXXI Rochester, WKAR, WNYE, Vermont Public, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Hear music from the game that inspired HBO's hit TV series.

Bought by WKAR, WXXI Rochester, Vermont Public, WNYE, WBAA and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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The Legend of Zelda series boasts some of the most beloved scores in gaming history, with melodies that are woven into the fabric of video game cul...

Bought by KUCO, Vermont Public, WKAR, WBAA, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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"When you get something as cool as BioShock to score, that's your chance to spread your wings."

Bought by KUCO, Vermont Public, WKAR, WBAA, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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A new Final Fantasy title inspires as much excitement for its soundtrack as for the game itself, and 2023’s Final Fantasy 16 is no exception.

Bought by KUCO, Vermont Public, WKAR, WBAA, WNYE and more


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: Rabeca photo, Credit: Marla Klein
Rabeca formed to play at a cabaret in 2019. Group members enjoyed the experience and decided to form a group. Though keeping a group together was n...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 08, 2024
  • Length: 08:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This is not about opera. Instead, it’s the early history of three pioneering saxophonists 1920s and ‘30s that had a major impact on the future of j...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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SHOW 993 (Air Dates: Jan 8 - 14, 2024) Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm is our guest this week on Art of the Song. She is the d...

Bought by KRZA, WHRV, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WETS, High Plains Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 03, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
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SHOW 992 (Air Dates Jan 1 - 7, 2024) Our guests this week on Art of the Song are singer/songwriter Alice Howe and her producer/partner Freebo. Alic...

Bought by KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, KRCB 104.9, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KUNM and more


  • Added: Dec 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18
Caption: Earl Hines
During the first half of the 1920s, Chicago took center stage in the world of jazz. This era proved to be a highly innovative time for young musici...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WDCB, and KCBX


  • Added: Dec 25, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: British Biscuit Tin c.1920
Jazz and Christmas were not really considered well suited in the early 1920s. Eventually, as jazz became more popular, a perfect partnership evolve...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 19, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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SHOW 991 (Air Dates: Dec 25 - 31, 2023) As a part of our 20th anniversary celebration we revisit our 2020 interview with saxophonist/composer Paul ...

Bought by KHEN-LP, WHRV, KRZA, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, High Plains Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
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SHOW 990 (Air Dates: Dec 18 - 24, 2023) Our guest this week on Art of the Song is vibraphonist, composer, educator Nikara Warren. Born and bred in ...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 19
Caption: Victoria Spivey
The 1920s was a time when traditional gender roles were deeply ingrained in society. Women were expected to conform to certain standards of behavio...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Andy Kirk
On the previous program, the time was spent with the three primary “schools” of jazz: New Orleans, Chicago and New York. It’ now time to spend with...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 07, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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SHOW 989 (Air Dates: Dec 12 - 18, 2023) To continue our 20th year on the air, we revisit our interview with Jorma Kaukonen. In a career that has a...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KRZA, KHEN-LP, High Plains Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
Caption: Jelly Roll Morton
Although it’s understood that Jazz was born in New Orleans, its siblings did not stay in the Crescent City. First, they migrated to Chicago. Then i...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Nov 30, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Leading lady Tank (Tarriona Ball) of the two-time GRAMMY nominees, Tank and the Bangas, chats with host Beane (American Idol) about her childhood, ...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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SHOW 988 (Air Dates: Dec 4 - 10, 2023) As a part of our 20th anniversary celebration we revisit our 2019 interview with Jonatha Brooke. Jonatha has...

Bought by WHRV, KRZA, High Plains Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and more


  • Added: Nov 28, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Caption: Spirits of Rhythm
An often times ignored facet of jazz is its hidden language … or “jazz speak”. The music wasn't just about the notes on the page but the language ...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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SHOW 987 (Air Dates: Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2023) Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to interview some pretty amazing artists. Here we dust off a s...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KHEN-LP, High Plains Public Radio, WCUW 91.3 FM and more


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Caption: Pavel Jany, Credit: Andrea Canter
In Minnesota, guitarist Pavel Jany is best known for leading Ticket to Brasil, which performs Brazilian jazz. But since his early days in the Czech...

  • Added: Nov 17, 2023
  • Length: 08:01