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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
Martin Woods on Challenges for Black Opera Singers
From: WBEZ
Series: Vocalo Presents
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Martin Woods talks to Audra Wilson about the challenges and the rewards of being a Black Operatic Baritone from the West Side of Chicago, and takin...

Bought by WFHB


  • Added: Sep 15, 2014
  • Length: 08:55
  • Purchases: 1
Detroit punk band, ahead of its time
From: Michigan Radio
Caption: Hackney Brothers, Credit: Facebook
In the mid 1970s, three teenage brothers from Detroit formed a band. That’s not exactly an unusual story. Motown history is full of bands that made...

Bought by WDBM, New Hampshire Public Radio, and Delta College Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 15, 2013
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 3
"Marathon Man" of Jazz Celebrates a Lifetime of Making Music
From: Rebecca Sheir
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Andrew White may very well be the most famous jazz legend... you've never heard of.

  • Added: Sep 24, 2012
  • Length: 07:00
Mardi Gras Indian Music
From: 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The Musical Tradition of New Orleans' Black Indians

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, WTJU, New Hampshire Public Radio, WBHM and more


  • Added: Feb 16, 2007
  • Length: 06:44
  • Purchases: 10
Black Classical Masters series: Bobby McFerrin
From: David Person
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Profile of classical and jazz artist Bobby McFerrin, with interview excerpts

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, 90.5 WSNC, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2006
  • Length: 30:02
  • Purchases: 3
The Untold Story of West Coast Jazz
From: Reese Erlich
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A musical exploration of this lyrical and controversial style of jazz

Bought by KMUW, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WDUQ, WILL and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2005
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 13
An Unlikely Partnership
From: KVMR
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A California State Prisoner/Poet and a Swedish Classical Composer create "Frihet for de fanga" (Freedom for the prisoners)

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 08:37
  • Purchases: 1