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Blue Dimensions E42: Damian Draghici, member of EU Parliament plays jazz on the Pan-flute
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Jazz on the pan flute from Damian Draghici, who is also a member of the Parliament of the European Union

Bought by WRGY, KKRN, WMHT, GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Oct 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions E24: The Wolf Is At The Door & We Are Welcoming Him In
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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The spotlight is on vibraphonist Warren Wolf, his new album "Convergence," and other recent projects featuring him.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WRGY, KKRN, WMHT, KCMJ Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Honest Abe departs Illinois and tales of three Valentinos
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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Abraham lincoln debates Stephen Douglas... and which Valentino is the real Valentine?

  • Added: Feb 05, 2016
  • Length: 02:38:59
Blue Dimensions D42: Conversation, and song, from Joanna Pascale
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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interview and songs from Joanna Pascale, who has a new album called "Wildflower."

Bought by KZUM, KEOS, WRGY, KSRQ, WMHT and more


  • Added: Oct 21, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions D31: A Trumpeter's Organ Quartet - Alex Norris, George Colligan, Gary Thomas, & Rudy Royston
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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New organ music, from the Alex Norris Organ Quartet, and Chris Foreman. Also sax-drum duets, new and old, and Vijay Iyer plays a classic Coltrane p...

Bought by KEOS, KPVL, WMHT, KSRQ, KKRN and more


  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Björk@MoMA: Enjoy
From: Sarah Lilley
Caption: "Big Time Sensuality" on MoMA's wall., Credit: Sarah Lilley
A 5-1/2 minute, sound-rich ride through the audio-guided Bjork exhibit (much lambasted in the press) at New York's Museum of Modern Art, March 8 th...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2015
  • Length: 07:51
Blue Dimensions D04: Cellist Maya Beiser Bangs On A Can & Plays The Blues.
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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avant-garde cellist Maya Beiser puts a unique spin on the blues on her new album "Uncovered"

Bought by KMUN, WRGY, KEOS, WMHT, KKRN and more


  • Added: Jan 28, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions D01: Coffee Songs, and Vibraphonic Jasons
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Songs about coffee (!) and new vibraphone music from Jason Marsalis and Jason Adasiewicz

Bought by KMUN, WRGY, WJSU, KEOS, KSUT and more


  • Added: Jan 07, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
The High Life: Living High Up
From: Pod Academy
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Lee Millam has lived in high-rise blocks of flats in London for years. In this podcast he explores the highs and lows of living high up, and also ...

  • Added: Sep 29, 2014
  • Length: 09:23
Online Privacy by Hana Worku
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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Does it matter that we are being watched? This story explores young people's views on social media and government surveillance. Produced at Vocalo ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 16, 2014
  • Length: 07:49
  • Purchases: 1
Blue Dimensions C35: Americana Jazz with Regina Carter and Julian Waterfall Pollack
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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New jazz that draws on folk music and music of the American South with violinist Regina Carter and pianist Julian Waterfall Pollack

Bought by KMUN, WMHT, KSUT, KKRN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Aug 27, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions C19: The Monktone Stomp, and The Colossus of Pat Martino
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
Caption: Lorenzo Grassi album cover
New music from guitarist Lorenzo Grassi, and previously unissued music of guitarist Pat Martino 

Bought by KMUN, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WJSU, KKRN, WMHT and more


  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blues & Beyond #326: bluesman Linsey Alexander has "Been There, Done That"
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Linsey Alexander has "Been There, Done That"

Bought by KSTK, KPVL, KTRL, WDNA, WRGY and more


  • Added: Sep 26, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 22
Blues & Beyond #325: Sea Shell Jazz with Steve Turre, and an "explosive" debut from Jim Holman
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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The latest from trombonist Steve Turre, who also plays sea shells

Bought by KSTK, WNMU-FM, KPVL, KTRL, WDNA and more


  • Added: Sep 19, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 18
Blues & Beyond #324: Mighty Mo Rodgers and his long love affair with old Cadillacs
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Mighty Mo Rodgers celebrates the old Cadillacs

Bought by KSTK, KPVL, WDNA, KMXT, WRGY and more


  • Added: Sep 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 18
Blues & Beyond #323: Banjo (Bela Fleck) Meets Piano (Marcus Roberts)
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Longtime mutual fans of one another, banjoist Bela Fleck and pianist Marcus Roberts cross an "imaginary divide"

Bought by KSTK, WNMU-FM, KPVL, WRGY, KRPS and more


  • Added: Sep 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 20
Blues & Beyond #322: Music of Joni Mitchell and Big Bill Broonzy
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Music of Joni Mitchell, both reinterpreted and played by the artist herself.

Bought by KSTK, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KPIP-LP, KPVL, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Aug 29, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 20
Blues & Beyond #321: "Talking Guitar" Paul Rishell
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Talking with blues guitarist Paul Rishell about "Talking Guitar"

Bought by KSTK, WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, KPVL and more


  • Added: Aug 22, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 16
Blues & Beyond #320: Boogie Woogie from Europe, new jazz piano from Lisa Hilton.
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Boogie Woogie from pianists Lluís Coloma and Bob Seeley.

Bought by KPVL, WRGY, KRPS, KPVL, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 16
Blues & Beyond #319: Blues from the late Johnnie Bassett
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Blues from Detroit bluesman Johnnie Bassett, who has died at age 76.

Bought by KSTK, WDSE, WRGY, KPVL, KRPS and more


  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 18
Blues & Beyond #318: rare Johnny Heartsman recordings, and new jazz from Josh Berman
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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rare, out-of-print Johnny Heartsman recordings never on CD

Bought by KSTK, WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, WOUB and more


  • Added: Aug 01, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 15
Blues & Beyond #317: Esperanza Spalding says "Jazz Ain't Nothing But Soul"
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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Jazzy neo-soul from Esperanza Spalding's album "Radio Music Society" and horn-driven new interpretations of country blues from the Heritage Blues O...

Bought by WJAB, KPVL, WRGY, KRPS, KPVL and more


  • Added: Jul 25, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 16
A Coral Chain
From: Third Coast International Audio Festival
Series: 2012 ShortDocs: Neighbor Stories
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"I'll interview you, then you interview someone else."

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 02:15
  • Purchases: 1
Bee A Good Neighbor - They'll Give You Gold
From: Third Coast International Audio Festival
Series: 2012 ShortDocs: Neighbor Stories
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The story of how I helped a neighbour move thousands of his tiny friends to a new home

Bought by The Story, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 02:59
  • Purchases: 4
Blues & Beyond #315: Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters), Kora Jazz Band, Bebo Valdés/Chico & Rita, Ray Bailey
From: WXPN
Series: Blues & Beyond
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The Son Of The Seventh Son (and his name is Mud)

Bought by WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, WOUB, KSQM 91.5 FM and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 14