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Blue Dimensions E45: Two Non-alphanumeric Philadelphia Pianists
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Featuring the new albums" #knowingishalfthebattle" from Orrin Evans and "The Truth Of What I Am > The Narcissist" from George Burton

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


  • Added: Nov 09, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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
Preview of Upcoming Special "The Emergence of Otis Redding"
From: Paul Ingles
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A 14:30 sampler of comments and music from an upcoming public radio special on the legendary soul singer Otis Redding. Commentators in this previe...

Bought by KGLT


  • Added: Sep 09, 2016
  • Length: 14:27
  • Purchases: 1
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
The Speed of Sound with Kyle Meredith: Deltron 3030
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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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


  • Added: Mar 14, 2016
  • Length: 07:01
  • Purchases: 3
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
Full Moon Hacksaw # 1492 (Hour 1 & 2) - 09/03/2015
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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Meat & potatoes Les McCann & Houston Person begin our journey up and down hills & valleys, then along the Long Yellow Road with Toshiko & Tabackin....

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KCMJ Community Radio, WVBI-LP, KPVL, WYAP and more


  • Added: Sep 02, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:56
  • Purchases: 6
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
This is The Blues
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2015
Caption: Austin musician Sly Campbell, Credit: Joe Hollowy
An illustrative profile of the Austin's Long Branch Inn weekly blues jam, coordinated by Harold McMillan of DiverseArts Culture Works.

  • Added: Jul 12, 2015
  • Length: 05:19
Around The Bend E28
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Around The Bend
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The first of the post-college series, this episode brings you Max's roots reggae picks along with exclusive, unreleased material from Stick Figure ...

  • Added: May 28, 2015
  • Length: 58:53
Full Moon Hacksaw # 1469 (Hour 1 & 2) - 03/26/2015
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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Hacksaw handles Horace who hounds Holloway and Harris, later even Hess. Have to hand it to hoards who happen to hit it hard. Violinist Stephane Gra...

Bought by WVBI-LP, KPVL, WYAP, and WOUB


  • Added: Mar 24, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:51
  • Purchases: 4
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
Beyoncé Made Me A Feminist
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
Caption: Beyonce
Teen radio journalist, Lilli Carlsen, traces how her journey to become a feminist directly corresponds to musical artist Beyonce’s lyrics. For many...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 27, 2015
  • Length: 06:41
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota Feature: A Primer from Charlie Pulkrabek on Funk and Soul Singer Sonny Knight
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota Features
Caption: Funk and Soul Musician: Sonny Knight, Credit: Charlie Pulkrabek - 10/25/14
Sonny Knight considers himself blessed. If that's true, he is being rewarded for his positive attitude, and incredible amount of patience. It began...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 26, 2015
  • Length: 09:29
  • Purchases: 1
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
John Coltrane’s “Offering: Live at Temple University”
From: Mark Gunnery
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Marc Steiner Show producer Mark Gunnery shares an appreciation and review of the latest John Coltrane release, Offering: Live at Temple University....

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 24, 2014
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 1
1970s Black Rock, or the Ties that Bind
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
Caption: a band called death
Recently at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, Ayana Contreras caught a documentary about Death, a 1970s all-black proto-punk band out of Detroit. The do...

Bought by WFHB and XRAY.fm


  • Added: Oct 16, 2014
  • Length: 08:18
  • Purchases: 2
Reclaimed Soul: The Wonder of Stevie
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s the case, then Stevie Wonder should know the feeling of flattery well. His son...

Bought by WFHB


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 13:30
  • Purchases: 1
Reclaimed Soul: Women Behind Megastars
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
Caption: Betty Davis, former wife of Miles Davis
This week, Ayana Contreras brings us vintage music from women whose careers were overshadowed by their associations with megastars. From the ex-wif...

Bought by WDBM


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 13:30
  • 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
Liner Notes: Charlie Rouse
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Charlie Rouse
Charlie Rouse was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist and much sought-after sideman. He is known primarily for his collaboration with Thelonious...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 14, 2014
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 1
James Brown:The Hardest Working Man in Show Businessl (Live Recordings)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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James Brown is one of the most recognizance and important figures in modern music during our lifetime. During this program we will explore some of ...

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KFCF FM, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public, and WJAB


  • Added: Jan 14, 2014
  • Length: 59:09
  • Purchases: 5
The Taj Mahal Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg with Roots Music Icon Taj Mahal. A discussion about the genesis of roots music and the music ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 11:13
Jelly Role Morton
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Jelly Role Morton
Born Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe in New Orleans right before the turn of the 20th Century, Jelly Role Morton is credited as one of the founding father...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 21, 2013
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 1