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From: Tim Ayres
Series: Borderland Jukebox

On this program we talk with Amde Hamilton of the Watts Prophets, who reads poems from his book Me Today, You Tomorrow, and recounts how out of the...

The Lovers of The Poor

From: Will Duchon
Series: Words & Music

Poetry and music which reacts to racism and social unrest.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio

Fantastic Negrito and The Last Days of Oakland

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: Eric Arnold, Credit: Fantastic Negrito at the UC Theater in Berkeley, Ca

In the last three years, Fantastic Negrito, an Oakland-based black roots revivalist has gone from busking at bus stops to winning a Grammy and tour...

A Vietnam Soundscape

From: WHRV

Vietnam was the first war fought to a soundtrack, with over 4000 war-related songs written and recorded between 1965-73. The lyrics were patriotic,...

Bought by KHNS and WXXI Rochester

Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray

From: Nicki Stein

Caption: Mary D. Williams, Credit: ncstatecapitol.org

Throughout the summer of 2016, this country has been reeling in the wake of profound injustice. As racial tensions swell, is it possible that somet...

The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Deltron 3030

From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound

One of the greatest moments in 2013 came when Deltron 3030 made their long-awaited return. After 13 years, the teaming of Del the Funky Homosapien,...

Bought by KUCB, WLPR , and KRCB 104.9

David Simon: I'm A Storyteller

From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out

Caption: David Simon, Credit: American Library Association

In Treme, Simon explored New Orleans’ viability as an expression of its culture. After the 2005 levee failure, keeping New Orleans cuisine and musi...

Bought by Radio New Zealand

The 47% Mixdown-Mitt's Mess

From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up

"The 47% Mix" with Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Ethel Waters, Ry Cooder, Menomena, The Mills Brothers, Bing Crosby, Alan Price, a...

Bought by KVMR

JazzStories: Nat Hentoff

From: Murray Street Productions
Series: JazzStories

Since the 1960s, writer and producer Nat Hentoff has confronted the question "Is jazz black music.' He discusses the issue in a 2008 conversation w...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WCSU-FM, 90.5 WSNC, WNCU and more

Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project -- Part 2

From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives

Hancock talks about his collaboration with African and Latin American stars.

Ise Lyfe and Others Explore the Outlaw Image in Hip-Hop

From: Abbie Fentress Swanson

In rap music, being tough is often a pre-requisite for success. Long jail time, stolen guns and cars, and other outlaw antics beef up the thug image.

FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for Week of March 17, 2010

From: FuseBox Radio Broadcast
Series: FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah

Another 3 hour mixshow episode of Intelligent Hip-Hop Radio & 21st Century Black Radio of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & J...

An Evening with Steel Pulse

From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages

An hour of music and interviews with Reggae Greats, Steel Pulse recorded live in October of 2004, at the Historic Lensic Theater in Santa Fe, NM.

Bought by KZYX, WNCU, and Wyoming Public Radio

An Evening with Burning Spear Vol-2

From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages

Southwest Stages finishes off it's Evening of Music and Interviews Legendary Reggae Icons Burning Spear, recorded live at the Historic El Rey Theat...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KHNS, and WNCU

An Evening with Burning Spear Volume-1

From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages

An Evening of Music and Interviews Legendary Reggae Icons Burning Spear, recorded live at the Historic El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NM.

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KZYX, WJAB, KHNS, and WNCU

Tia Fuller

From: Reese Erlich

Tia Fuller plays sax with Biance's band and heads her own jazz group. She talks about problems women face as jazz artists.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio

“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”

From: Dred-Scott Keyes

IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...