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Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get: Ron Banks/The Dramatics (Part Three)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Dramatics Jackpot , Credit: Mca Special Products
Interview with the late RON BANKS, founder of the R&B vocal group THE DRAMATICS. Ron talks with HOWARD BURCHETTE about all of their hits, GEORGE CL...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Dec 21, 2011
  • Length: 57:47
  • Purchases: 1
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 2 (Cubie Burke): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Cubie Burke (with Christina Johnson with the Dance Theatre of Harlem), Credit: http://www.dancephotolibrary.com/dance.php
The "FIVE STAIRSTEPS and CUBIE" was a family pop act who released hit records from 1968 to 1969 on both Curtom and Buddha Records. CUBIE BURKE was ...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2011
  • Length: 48:54
Joni Mitchell's "Blue"
From: Paul Ingles
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Musicians, music writers, fans and Joni Mitchell herself reflect on Joni Mitchell's most revered album, "Blue," released in 1971.

Bought by WJCT, KUHF, WRGY, KMSU, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 25
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 1 (Part A): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Five Stairsteps & Cubie (1969)
PART A (1st hour) of Volume #1 of the Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps. Joining Howard Burchette is Clarence Burke, Jr., Clarence Burke, Sr. and...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:04
Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Alicia Corbett
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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"Alicia Corbett" by Charlie Pulkrabek. When I first saw Alicia Corbett play, it was about 1993, soon after she’d arrived in Minnesota from norther...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 02, 2011
  • Length: 32:11
  • Purchases: 1
The Great River Regional Library
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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Have you ever wondered where the money raised by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment goes and how the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is specifically af...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2010
  • Length: 29:15
A Conversation with Norman Corwin: Renowned Writer and Director from Radio’s Golden Age
From: KUOW
Caption: Norman Corwin with producer Katy Sewall, Credit: Corwin's staff
You’re probably familiar with Jack Benny and Orsen Wells - but do you know Norman Corwin? The widely acclaimed writer, director, and producer from ...

Bought by WRPI


  • Added: Nov 29, 2010
  • Length: 50:01
  • Purchases: 1
The Ghost of Heffron Hall with Patrick Marek Part 2
From: KQAL
Series: Don't Cha Know
Caption: Heffron Hall at St. Mary's University
In part two of our visit with Patrick Marek on the Ghost of Heffron Hall we learn of haunted happenings at the location itself. We also get to hear...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2010
  • Length: 24:34
Life Between Two Worlds: The Culture of Online Gaming
From: Nathan Bender
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A medium length audio documentary that discusses the impact of online gaming on today's society through a 'This American Life' style of storytelling.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2009
  • Length: 21:39
What's the Deal with D&D? An Audio Adventure in Dungeons & Dragons
From: Angie Tung
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If you've never played it, do you really know what it's all about? Don't knock it until you've tried it.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2006
  • Length: 34:42
Linda Ronstadt at 60 with her old friend, David Bromberg (short)
From: Steve Mencher
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Linda Rondstadt turns 60 with her friend David Bromberg.

Bought by WNKU and KUNM


  • Added: Jul 05, 2006
  • Length: 06:54
  • Purchases: 2
Johnny Cash: Personal File
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary hosted by Rodney Crowell explores Johnny Cash?s ?Personal File? home recording archive.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, WMMT, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 20
Roy Orbison: In Dreams
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour music intensive documentary presents rock music legend, Roy Orbison, through his own words and music, and comments by artists inspired by ...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KPIK-LP, KPIP-LP, KPVL, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 04, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 18
The Art of Spitting: a radio portrait of Slick Vic Low
From: Aaron Henkin
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Baltimore poet and MC Slick Vic Low reflects on his childhood and his longterm relationship with the microphone

Bought by KUCB


  • Added: Feb 17, 2006
  • Length: 07:59
  • Purchases: 1
The Emergence of Bob Dylan (1 or 2 hour special)
From: Paul Ingles
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THE EMERGENCE OF BOB DYLAN traces the incomparable artist's rise to the world stage. First hour can stand alone.

Bought by Louisville Public Media, KVMR, WUTC, KSRQ, KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Dec 01, 2005
  • Length: 01:57:55
  • Purchases: 15
Rolling Stones Radio Hour/Tim Ries Interview
From: Kevin Yazell
Series: Rolling Stones Radio Hour
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Exclusive interview with Sax Player Tim Ries discussing his new album and his experience working with the Stones

Bought by KMUW, KSRQ, KUHB, and WYOU


  • Added: Nov 05, 2005
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 4
The Wire Episode 7: The Wheels of Steel
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: The Wire
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Examines the use of the turntable in contemporary music.

Bought by KUOW, KVNF, KALW, KRUA, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 52:55
  • Purchases: 15
The Wire Episode 6: Welcome to the Machine
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: The Wire
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Examines electronic dance music.

Bought by KUOW, KALW, KRUA, KXOT Public Radio, WMNF and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 52:55
  • Purchases: 13
The Wire Episode 2: The Change of the Sound
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Series: The Wire
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Episode two of The Wire, this show explores how the manipulation of recorded audio with magnetic recording tape changed music.

Bought by KUOW, KVNF, KALW, KRUA, WMNF and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2005
  • Length: 52:55
  • Purchases: 13