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The Little Giant: A Tribute to Johnny Griffin
From: WBEZ
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A one-hour, music rich appreciation of the legendary Chicago-born jazz saxophonist. Griffin died at the age of 80 on July 25, 2008.

Bought by Vermont Public, WNIJ, WCPN, and WNCU


  • Added: Aug 26, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
The R&B Chronicles - Smokey Robinson
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by KPIK-LP, KRZA, KUCB, KUCB, WFSU and more


  • Added: Jul 17, 2008
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 8
The R&B Chronicles - Anita Baker
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WCSU-FM, KUCB, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 90.5 WSNC, and WNCU


  • Added: Jul 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:37
  • Purchases: 5
The R&B Chronicles - Parliment Funkadelics
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by Radio Catskill, WDCB, KUCB, WFSU, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jul 16, 2008
  • Length: 59:47
  • Purchases: 6
The R&B Chronicles - MAZE
From: WHRV
Series: The R&B Chronicles
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Historical look at R&B Music

Bought by WCSU-FM, WSGE, KUCB, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, WNCU and more


  • Added: Jul 15, 2008
  • Length: 59:46
  • Purchases: 6
KERA Commentary: Erykah Badu: Honey and Vinyl
From: KERA
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Dallas-based singer's latest video speaks to the enduring popularity of vinyl records.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2008
  • Length: 04:01
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - New Suit
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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A short profile with Big Chief Bo Dollis and keyboardist Willie Tee of the Mardi Gras classic "New Suit."

Bought by KSLU, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WNCU


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 3
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Mardi Gras Mambo
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
Caption: The Mardi Gras Kongs of Bacchus
This short piece talks with pianist Art Neville and drummer John Boudreaux about the Mardi Gras standard "Mardi Gras Mambo."

Bought by KSLU and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 2
Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Indian Red
From: David Kunian
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
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A short documentary featuring pianist Art Neville and bassist George Porter Jr. about the Mardi Gras standard "Indian Red."

Bought by KSLU, WABE, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jan 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:50
  • Purchases: 4
Jump for Joy - Duke Ellington's Celebratory Musical
From: WFIU
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Perfect for Black History Month (February), this one-hour special tells the story of Duke Ellington's musical "Jump for Joy"

Bought by WVIK, High Plains Public Radio, Wyoming Public Radio, KSUT, KCSM and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 37
KERA Commentary: Remembering Marchel Ivery
From: KERA
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A look back at the career and influence of the jazz saxophonist.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 04:01
Black Classical Masters: Moses Hogan series
From: David Person
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Series of programs featuring the music and words of arranger Moses Hogan

  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 19:24
Gospel Goes Classical
From: Tanya Ott
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Discussion with conductor who mixes classical, gospel, hip-hop, country and other genres

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Nov 14, 2006
  • Length: 13:50
  • Purchases: 1
Ed Bell's Sweetgum Bottom Blues
From: Tanya Ott
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Interview about a little-known, but influential Alabama bluesman

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Nov 14, 2006
  • Length: 09:00
  • Purchases: 1
Ed Bradley's First Love
From: Murray Street Productions
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WETA's David Ginder interviews Ed Bradley

Bought by KCUR and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Nov 09, 2006
  • Length: 07:43
  • Purchases: 2
Wheels within Wheels: Jazz Percussionist Nasar Abadey Contemplates Rhythm
From: Aaron Henkin
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Jazz drummer Nasar Abadey demonstrates his skills and shares his thoughts on the nature of rhythm

Bought by 90.5 WSNC and KVMR


  • Added: Oct 02, 2006
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 2
Surrender
From: Rigel Crockett
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A story about Prohibition, the Drug War, music, and Savannah?s maritime history music

  • Added: Apr 25, 2006
  • Length: 17:46
George Clinton Interview
From: Dan Kramer
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George Clinton Documentry

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KGOU, WNCU, WGBH Radio Boston, and KSFR


  • Added: Jan 20, 2006
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 5
The Untold Story of West Coast Jazz
From: Reese Erlich
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A musical exploration of this lyrical and controversial style of jazz

Bought by KMUW, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WDUQ, WILL and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2005
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 13
In the Spirit
From: WPSU
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A one-hour retrospective of 20th Century African-American Religious Music and Interviews

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WSGE, 90.5 WSNC, KLCC, KTNA and more


  • Added: Jan 13, 2005
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16