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By the mid 1920s, Chicago had become, not only a hot bed of jazz, but the home of a thriving bootleg business. Hundreds of speakeasy’s sprung up ov...
- Added: Aug 19, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
To say that London was not known as a mecca for early jazz is an understatement, however, Britain adopted America’s music very quickly.
The Savoy ...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jul 01, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
She was known as “The Personality Girl,” with a singing style that crossed over between sweet and hot jazz-influenced presentations. Annette Hansha...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Apr 22, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
Cornetist Thomas Morris is somewhat of an obscure artist from the 1920s, although he was certainly very active recording with Clarence Williams, Si...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Apr 09, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 1
Despite the vast popularity of "That Rhythm Man," as Billy Cotton was known, his recognition did not reach the states like the bands lead by Ambros...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Apr 22, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
They have no band. No backup. No room for error. In a barbershop quartet the only instrument is the vocal chords.
- Added: Jun 07, 2010
- Length: 06:14
Supposedly someone asked Franz Josef Haydn why the Dona nobis pacem of his “Nelson” Mass was so exhilarating, and not the expected peaceful atmosph...
Bought by KVLU
- Added: Sep 08, 2009
- Length: 27:38
- Purchases: 1
This week we study great legends of the past—legendary performers, legendary recordings.
Bought by KVLU
- Added: Aug 24, 2009
- Length: 28:10
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Aug 07, 2009
- Length: 26:41
- Purchases: 1
A look into the teenage world of opera, give it a try, it's cooler than you think!
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Jun 22, 2009
- Length: 07:56
- Purchases: 1
The Grammy-nominated kings of Austin-American powerpop reemerge at SXSW '09 with a new batch of instant classics.
- Added: Mar 25, 2009
- Length: 55:36
A music-rich introduction to one of the year's biggest festivals
- Added: Sep 22, 2008
- Length: 53:55
An exclusive performance and interview for public radio, recorded before a live studio audience on the stage of PBS' Austin City Limits.
- Added: Aug 27, 2008
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 3
An interview with much-loved art-punks The Matches about touring, art, music, and tons more!
Bought by WXLV-FM
- Added: Mar 21, 2007
- Length: 15:19
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Jan 09, 2006
- Length: 57:56
- Purchases: 1
