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The Song Story: “What the World Needs Now Is Love”
From: John Del Vecchio
Series: The Song Story
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2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon in April of 1965. The song was written...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2015
  • Length: 07:09
Chef Vivian Howard
From: Tanner Latham
Series: Authentic South
Caption: Chef Vivian Howard, Credit: Tanner Latham
Vivian Howard is the chef at Chef and the Farmer in the small Eastern North Carolina town of Kinston. She also "co-stars" with her husband Ben Knig...

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jul 01, 2014
  • Length: 28:56
  • Purchases: 2
This Week in Texas Music History: Gus Johnson
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of November (11/15): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a talented drummer whose career was almost dera...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Yellow Rose of Texas
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of April (4/21): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at how one of the states most famous songs is based on...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Barbara Lynn
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of January (1/16): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a pioneering female R&B artist who is a triple th...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Cedric Haywood
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the last week of December (12/31): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at one of the state’s most versatile and prolific j...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: John Hardee
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of December (12/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a talented musician who traded in the nightclub...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
Hip Hop Hamlet at 75th season of OSF
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Caption: Hamlet at OSF, Credit: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 75th season with a fresh take on Hamlet.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and KLCC


  • Added: May 01, 2010
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 3
Under the Radar: The Best New Austin Music
From: KUT
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Who's the next Spoon, Shawn Colvin, or Stevie Ray Vaughan? Hear about the bands being hailed as "The Next Big Thing" from Austin...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 13, 2009
  • Length: 52:04
  • Purchases: 1
Austin City Limits: Into the Archives
From: KUT
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From Coldplay and My Morning Jacket to Lyle Lovett and Johnny Cash--its an hour of classic performances and the untold histories behind them.

Bought by KHNS, WCPN, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, North Country Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 02, 2009
  • Length: 54:14
  • Purchases: 6
The Best of South by Southwest Music 2009
From: KUT
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From the Decemberists to the Heartless Bastards, from Department of Eagles and Vetiver to the Low Anthem, Asa and beyond...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, KUNM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., NPR Illinois and more


  • Added: Mar 27, 2009
  • Length: 55:04
  • Purchases: 6
Buster Keaton rides into Carrboro, NC
From: nic beery
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Carrboro, NC celebrates the 80th birthday of Buster Keaton's classic "The General".

  • Added: Sep 27, 2007
  • Length: 05:17
Nona Beamer: Hawaiian Elder
From: Heidi Chang
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Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Since she died ...

Bought by KZYX and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2006
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 2