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A Shortcut Through 2021
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Stephen Sondheim, Credit: Al Hirschfeld
A retrospective of the entire year, including the major political, cultural and emotional events, with music and celebrations of those who've left us.

Bought by The Pulse--Messiah College Radio, KAAD-LP, RadioFreePalmer, KVSC, Hawaii Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 13
A Shortcut Through 2020
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A final look at an impossible year, 12 months of incredible drama, played out over the world stage in an hour long retrospective

Bought by KMUN, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KKRN and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2020
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 13
YOU SHOULD KNOW JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE: An Appreciation (2 hour version)
From: Paul Ingles
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A deeper dive into the career of critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle, This program contains a thoughtful, heart-felt survey ...

Bought by Prairie Public, KLCC, and KWMR


  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
You Should Know Justin Townes Earle: An Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Justin Townes Earle (1982 - 2020)
Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle is celebrated in an hour long retrospective of his musical journey, including comments f...

Bought by WGUC/ WVXU, KMSU, KHNS, KSRQ, KUHF and more


  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Remembering Hal Blaine - Session Drumming Sensation
From: Paul Ingles
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America's top session drummer for over 50 years is honored in a music-filled hour from music historian Paul Ingles.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WRGY, KSRQ, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KGLT and more


  • Added: Mar 12, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
The 2018 Musician Memorial Special
From: Paul Ingles
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The 2018 MUSICIAN MEMORIAL SPECIAL honoring Aretha Franklin, Tony Joe White, Dolores O'Riordan, Roy Hargrove, Mac Miller, Roy Clark, Marty Balin an...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KAZU Seaside, Calif., WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WRGY, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Dec 11, 2018
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 30
The 2016 Musician Memorial Special
From: Paul Ingles
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There's no getting around it. 2016 seemed like an especially costly year in the world of music with the deaths of far too many favorites. Music p...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WUTC, KGLP, KHNS, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Dec 21, 2016
  • Length: 58:50
  • Purchases: 9
A Shortcut Through 2016
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Muhammad Ali
An immersive retrospective of one of the most turbulent years in history, with political upheavals, worldwide economic meltdowns, racist confrontat...

Bought by KVSC, KSRQ, KUNM, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KZYX and more


  • Added: Dec 20, 2016
  • Length: 59:14
  • Purchases: 9
A Shortcut Through 2015
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
Caption: Moment of Zen 2015
A unique retrospective of the past year, including audio of the major events of 2015--the cultural highs and lows, mixed with music of the year and...

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KMSU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Talking Information Center, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 22, 2015
  • Length: 59:39
  • Purchases: 7
All Mixed Up-East Village
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: The Fillmore East, 105 Second Avenue
A mix of music,mayhem and madness turn this week's episode into a dramatic blend of current and unbelievable events, celebrations, and tributes.

  • Added: Mar 31, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:23
George Jones: He Stopped Loving Her Today
From: Devon Strolovitch
Series: Inside the National Recording Registry
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George Jones, Bobby Braddock, and Hazel Smith tell the story behind one of the saddest songs ever written, selected for the National Recording Regi...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, KGLT, and KUT


  • Added: Apr 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:08
  • Purchases: 3
The List: A Guide to ACL Fest 2011
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
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Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Kanye West, My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire...the headliners are impressive. But musical discovery is the heart and soul o...

  • Added: Sep 09, 2011
  • Length: 56:26
Winnipeg Folk Festival Day 3 Hour 3
From: KVSC
Series: KVSC at the Winnipeg Folk Festival
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With help from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, KVSC has sent Wayne Bergerson, host of Frets on Saturday mornings, and long-time KVSC d...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2010
  • Length: 01:18:15
Under the Radar: The Best New Austin Music
From: KUT
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Who's the next Spoon, Shawn Colvin, or Stevie Ray Vaughan? Hear about the bands being hailed as "The Next Big Thing" from Austin...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2009
  • Length: 52:04
  • Purchases: 1
Grateful Dead/The Dead parking lot (with producer voiceover)
From: Brad Horn
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A soundrich experience from the parking lot of The Dead's show in Albany, New York on April 17, 2009.

  • Added: Apr 30, 2009
  • Length: 03:25
Grateful Dead/The Dead parking lot (natural sound only)
From: Brad Horn
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A sound collage from the parking lot of The Dead's show in Albany, New York in April 17, 2009.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2009
  • Length: 03:28
THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT: The Music of Bo Diddley and His Disciples
From: Paul Ingles
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To mark the passing of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, Paul Ingles hosts an hour of music from Bo's songbook as well as music from some of the ma...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., Prairie Public, KMUW, Radio New Zealand, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Jun 03, 2008
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 37