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Sonny Turner: The Important Thing Is to Be Identified for One's Ability
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: Sonny Turner, Credit: Shefik
Identity - Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboar...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 02:04
M.C. El Bee: Not Changing That for Anyone
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: M.C. El Bee, Credit: Shefik
Identity - Author Larry Boatright, also known as M.C. El Bee in the hip-hop community, talks about the birth and propagation of hip-hop in the 1970...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:36
Tito Puente Jr.: You Have to Find Happiness in Being Grateful
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: Tito Puente Jr., Credit: Shefik
Happiness - Tito Puente Jr. is a bandleader. He is the son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente and the brother of local New York City meteorolo...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 02:13
EP137 Elmore James
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The music of Elmore James is explored in this episode.

  • Added: May 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:25
EP136 Marquise Knox
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A Young bluesman who's passion is keeping the flame of the Blues lit along with the acknowledgment of, and giving credit to, it's ancestral roots.

  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
Paul Ingles' MUSIC ARCHIVE SHOWCASE #110 - Little Richard: Rock 'n' Roll's Wild Child - An Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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A celebration of the whirlwind of early music produced by Richard Penniman, LITTLE RICHARD, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 87....

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, WGUC/ WVXU, KUPR low power FM, KSJE and more


  • Added: May 12, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Little Richard: Rock 'n' Roll's Wild Child - An Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
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A celebration of the whirlwind of early music produced by Richard Penniman, LITTLE RICHARD, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 87...

Bought by KBBI Alaska, Louisville Public Media, Spokane Public Radio, KALW, WVAS and more


  • Added: May 09, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
The Emergence of Janis Joplin (2 Hours)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Janis: Her Life And Music by Holly George-Warren
Music documentarian Paul Ingles presents a 2-hour exploration and celebration of the music of rock legend Janis Joplin featuring author Holly Georg...

Bought by WDDE, WGUC/ WVXU, KSJE, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Louisville Public Media and more


  • Added: May 06, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 8
Paul Ingles' MUSIC ARCHIVE SHOWCASE #109 - The Emergence of Janis Joplin - Hour 2
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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Music documentarian Paul Ingles presents Hour 2 or a 2-hour exploration and celebration of the music of rock legend Janis Joplin featuring author H...

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: May 05, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Paul Ingles' MUSIC ARCHIVE SHOWCASE #108 - The Emergence of Janis Joplin - Hour 1
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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Music documentarian Paul Ingles presents Hour 1 or a 2-hour exploration and celebration of the music of rock legend Janis Joplin featuring author H...

Bought by WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio, KUHF, KUPR low power FM, and KSJE


  • Added: Apr 29, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The United States of America v. Billie Holiday
From: Drew Darling
Series: Adagio
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A look into Billie Holiday's last year, and those whose mission it was to silence her.

  • Added: Apr 27, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
EP129 Jody Williams
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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An unsung guitar hero of the blues who made a BIG mark very few know about.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:01
EP21 Joanne Shaw Taylor
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A Brit Blues Gal from England's Black Country!

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:03
  • Purchases: 1
EP30 The Boogie Man
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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John Lee Hooker

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:52
  • Purchases: 2
EP38 Bonnie Raitt
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A musician who has had a passion for Blues since her early days in the Folk music scene in the late 60s, and has somehow carried the Blues over in ...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:27
  • Purchases: 1
EP39 Duke Robillard The “Duke” of the Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A founding member of the east coast band "Roomful of Blues", Duke Robillard is a master of many types of music related to Blues, Jazz and Swing.

Bought by KMUW and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:46
  • Purchases: 2
EP40 Joey Gilmore respects the blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A diversified musician who is truly due more recognition in the world of music.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 1
EP42 Ana Popovic
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Ana Popovic grew up in Serbia listening to her father's Blues records. Now she is herself a top name in the Blues world of musicians.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:13
  • Purchases: 1
EP68 Kenny Wayne Shepherd
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Mr Jack's Journey showcases the music talents of Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:56
EP70 Christmas 2017
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Mr Jack shows us the Christmas Blues of 2017

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WJAB, and KRPS


  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 3
EP69 Ilana Katz Katz
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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From the subway stations of Boston to venues along the East Coast. The blues of Ilana Katz Katz. Yes, Katz Katz.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:35
EP86 The Heather Newman Band
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska Heather Newman shows us the Blues are alive and well in that part of USA as well as others.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
EP80 Johnny Tucker
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
Caption: Johnny Tucker
Johnny Tucker was a sideman for many bands over the years beofre goinf solo. Now he has another album of his own to share with us today.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:08
EP83 Too Slim & the Tailgators
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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With 20 albums under their belt, Too Slim & the Tailgators show that the upper West Coast musicians can dish out the Blues just as heavy as any oth...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:12
EP113 Bad Influence
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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What? Blues coming from Washington DC? Yes indeed!

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:13