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"I don't ever want you to open for me again" said Sarah Vaughan. The diva was paying her a compliment, but the modest Dianne Reeves didn't' know that.
Bought by WMOT, Delmarva Public Media, KREV-LP, WCSU-FM, 90.5 WSNC and more
- Added: Mar 11, 2011
- Length: 06:18
- Purchases: 8
- Added: Dec 09, 2010
- Length: :42
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On her way home from her grandmother's funeral in 1996, Carmen happens to meet a remarkable African-American guitarist in a thrift shop in North Ca...
- Added: Nov 24, 2010
- Length: 07:24
- Purchases: 3
What do you believe? Talking about Faith. Contributions by: Matthew Lawrence, Rachel Blatt, and Brice Peterson.
- Added: Nov 08, 2010
- Length: 30:39
On this edition of Don't Cha Know we introduce Dr. Rich MacDonald. We will get to learn about what inspired him to be a musician, hear stories of w...
- Added: Oct 23, 2010
- Length: 03:41
A car accident on the way to a Radiohead concert at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia sets the scene for a life-changing encounter at a Waffle House out...
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- Added: Oct 05, 2010
- Length: 15:24
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Some bands are getting creative about making a political spectacle, by becoming the protest themselves, and using the internet to make their messag...
- Added: Sep 08, 2010
- Length: 10:54
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The Infernal Noise Brigade debuted at the Seattle WTO protests in 1999. Jill Friedberg from KBCS in Seattle has their story.
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- Added: Sep 08, 2010
- Length: 08:26
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Marching bands from North Carolina to Portland, Oregon are bringing humor, politics, and a unique sound to the streets.
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- Added: Sep 08, 2010
- Length: 09:49
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We look at how political marching bands are stirring up public spaces; from the streets, to supermarkets to your facebook feed.
Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KVSC
- Added: Sep 08, 2010
- Length: 29:00
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Backpack vs. Gangsta, Rap vs. Hip-Hop, Church vs. Secular. This episode will explore the ever changing labels that have divided our culture and why...
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- Added: Jul 06, 2010
- Length: 11:49
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Those who pursue a life in the spotlight have a lot of tough decisions to make about the things they choose to participate in. At the end of the da...
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- Added: Jul 06, 2010
- Length: 13:00
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- Added: Jul 06, 2010
- Length: 09:49
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Introducing rapper-turned-chef Sam Terrell. Produced by Shawn Wen.
- Added: May 14, 2010
- Length: 07:57
In which the author contemplates the many things about the classic Charlie Daniel's song that make no sense whatsoever.
- Added: Apr 11, 2010
- Length: 04:10
An observation on the city of Columbus, GA and the arts departments of Columbus State University told with sounds of the street and downtown founta...
- Added: Mar 24, 2010
- Length: 04:14
- Added: Mar 19, 2010
- Length: 01:38
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As the Phish reunion tour wraps up, a Phish-head fan reflects on following the band before the internet. (3:30 version)
- Added: Dec 04, 2009
- Length: 03:33
As Phish reunion tour wraps up, a Phish-head fan reflects on following the band before the internet.
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- Added: Dec 04, 2009
- Length: 05:35
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WAMU's Bluegrass Country presents a Father's Day Special - Me & Dad
- Added: Oct 12, 2009
- Length: 23:00
The entire housekeeping staff at Hyatt hotels in the Boston area was fired recently. Temporary workers making half their hourly wage replaced them...
- Added: Oct 02, 2009
- Length: 05:07
A masterful songster recorded by two folklorists, fifty years apart.
Bought by KUER, PRX Remix, KZMU Moab Community Radio, WTIP, and WAMU
- Added: Sep 16, 2009
- Length: 03:30
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Andy learns how to play the recorder.
- Added: Jun 21, 2009
- Length: 05:46
This piece is part of a quartet series called HiPapa Days.
DAD DAYS ARE EVERGREENS- Any day the nature of the piece fits the news of the day or ...
- Added: Jun 12, 2009
- Length: 08:30
13-year old Kyla Middleton aspires to do great things. She sings on the album Give Us Your Poor. It’s a CD of celebrities and homeless musicians....
- Added: Jun 12, 2009
- Length: 01:27
