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La Divina: Maria Callas at 100
From: WRTI
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A celebration of soprano Maria Callas's voice, life, and legacy in honor of her centennial.

Bought by WCLV and Interlochen Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 2
Rachmaninoff 150 – A Celebration
From: The WFMT Radio Network
Series: Holiday Specials from WFMT
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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth, acclaimed musicians discuss and perform his compositions, and Rachmaninoff himsel...

Bought by WGTE Public Media, KRPS, WHQR, WMNR, KENW and more


  • Added: Mar 01, 2023
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 15
17th Anniversary Extravaganza (JazzGrass Is Old Enough for a Driver's License)
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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Seventeen years on the air, now reaching 18 terrestrial stations and also globalcommunityradio.org, this is a celebration of what it means to be Ja...

  • Added: Oct 29, 2022
  • Length: 01:57:56
Gustav Mahler: Turmoil and Triumph
From: Charlie Warren
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"To write a symphony is, for me, to construct a world," said Mahler. Hear unique historical comment and quotes from biographers, authors, conductor...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and WHRV


  • Added: Jul 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:16
  • Purchases: 5
EP201 Reflecting Back
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A look back at the past 200 episodes of "Cruising the Blues With Mr. Jack".

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: May 19, 2022
  • Length: 59:28
  • Purchases: 1
Yom Hashoah
From: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Caption: Sounds Jewish, Credit: Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Just after Passover, we mark Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Tune in to the next Sounds Jewish for songs of sadness and resolve.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Apr 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Elvis Presley-All Mixed Up
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: Elvis Presley
Extended Tribute to Elvis Presley who left the building this week back in 1977 (August 16th)

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Aug 11, 2021
  • Length: 01:56:43
  • Purchases: 1
Ma Rainey-a Celebration of the Blues and African American Performance
From: Don McIver
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Using "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" film now out on Netflix, we look at how she influenced the blues with selections from her, Sterling Brown, Bessie...

  • Added: Feb 12, 2021
  • Length: 56:40
Pianist Joyce Yang Sees Colors When She Plays Music
From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250
Caption: Joyce Yang, Credit: KT Kim
Synesthete Joyce Yang describes the colors of Beethoven's Piano Sonata Op. 31 as she plays.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 02:37
The Two Beethoven Chords That Stopped Me In My Tracks
From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250
Caption: The New York Philharmonic performs at Bravo! Vail in 2019., Credit: Chris Lee
In Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony No. 3, his intention was to shock his audience.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 03:13
The Pianos Of Beethoven’s Time Weren’t Enough For Him
From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250
Caption: Dr. David Korevaar, Credit: Manfred Fuss
He wanted larger and louder. The stage was set for Beethoven, but being on the cusp of change had its challenges.

Bought by WHRV


  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 03:22
  • Purchases: 1
A los sucesores de Beethoven les fue difícil vivir en la sombra del mejor compositor de la historia
From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250
Caption: Ludwig van Beethoven, b. 1770
Cómo Ludwig van Beethoven proyectó una gran sombra sobre Haydn y Brahms, dos gigantes de la música que vinieron antes y después de él.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 03:14
Beethoven’s Successors Found It Hard To Live In The Shadow Of Classical’s GOAT
From: Colorado Public Radio
Series: Beethoven 250
Caption: Ludwig van Beethoven, b. 1770
Beethoven’s teacher, Franz Josef Haydn, was eclipsed by the genius of his young student. Later, a young Johannes Brahms spent decades writing his f...

Bought by WHRV


  • Added: Dec 14, 2020
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 1
Brubeck's 100th; Take Jazz
From: Wind & Rhythm
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On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate Dave Brubeck’s 100th birthday with a show all about jazz. Join us as we listen to Frank Tichelli, A...

Bought by WUAL, KWAX, GCR (Global Community Radio), KMFA, WBAA and more


  • Added: Dec 02, 2020
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 7
Recent Releases #27
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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A WoodWarbler's JazzGrass thank you to all of the phenomenal musicians who play bluegrass, jazz and that shapeshifting sonic fusion of these styles...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:40
Monterey Pop Festival Revisited
From: Brandi Howell
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Long before there was Coachella, Outside Lands Festival, and the popular music gatherings of today, the Monterey Pop Festival was the first of its ...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2020
  • Length: 31:44
UpFront Soul #2020.03 - January 20-26, 2020 - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This week, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll hear excerpts of his sermons, speeches, and interviews, along with funk,...

Bought by Prairie Public, KHNS, WOUB, WLPR , Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 16, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 8
#19-41 NSO Katherine Evans
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: Played In Oregon
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The Newport Symphony plays Ravel, Schubert, Hovhaness and more.

Bought by WNIJ, Rhythm & News Service, KWAX, and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 08, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 4
Music, Spirit & Protest: The Hippie Idea, Woodstock & Climbing PoeTree
From: Laura Flanders
Series: Laura Flanders & Friends
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Can music make a movement? This week, legendary music producer Danny Goldberg will reflect on 50 years since Woodstock and go in “Search of the Los...

Bought by KDNK and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Aug 15, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
UpFront Soul #2019.28-July 15-21
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Abdullah Ibrahim
We'll celebrate the 101st anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth with two hours of music from the South African anti-apartheid freedom movement. We'...

Bought by KSFR, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KHNS, KZUM, WLPR and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 8
1969-All Mixed Up
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: First Man On The Moon, Credit: 50th Anniversary
Traveling through Time & Space back to 1969 with Richard Nixon, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Walter Cronkite, Ted Kennedy, Arthur C. Clark, Ronald ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Jul 02, 2019
  • Length: 01:55:02
  • Purchases: 2
UpFront Soul #2019.13 - April 1-7 - In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This week, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, and mourn his death on the anniversary of his assassination (4/4/68). We'll hear from...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KZUM, WOMR, WLPR , KMXT and more


  • Added: Apr 01, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 6
The Best of The White Album Listening Party
From: Paul Ingles
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Beatle fans and musicians gather to re-experience The Beatles' top-selling album, which came to be known as The White Album. 11 of the best tunes ...

Bought by WSKG, WVPE, KUOW, KAZU Seaside, Calif., and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 07, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The WHITE ALBUM Listening Party - Hour 3 - Paul Ingles Music Archive Showcase #32
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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Part 3 of 3. Beatle fans and musicians gather to re-experience The Beatles' top-selling album, which came to be known as The White Album.

Bought by KFSK, KUPR low power FM, Maine Public Radio, and KSJE


  • Added: Aug 08, 2018
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 4
IN PRAISE OF RINGO: HIS BEATLES DRUMMING - Paul Ingles' Music Showcase #007
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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This special program explores Ringo Starr's drumming technique and style during his time with The Beatles. Includes a "Top Ten" of Ringo Drum Perfo...

Bought by KFSK, WPVM 103.7, KSJE, KUPR low power FM, North State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 12, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13