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Memphis Bound

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy

With the closure of Storyville in New Orleans, many talented musicians landed in Memphis before making their way to Chicago and New York.

Added: Jan 18, 2012
Length: 58:59

Racial Innocence

From: Guy Rathbun
Series: Turning Pages: Authors and Their Words

Caption: New York University Press, Credit: Trade card for Cottolene

Racial Innocence: Performing American Childhood from Slavery to Civil Rights by Robin Bernstein

Added: Jan 04, 2012
Length: 19:53

A Conversation about the U Street Arts Corridor in DC

From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works

Once known as the "Black Broadway," U Street is again a vibrant cultural place in the city, as evidenced by Arena Stage's smash production of Sophi...

Added: Jul 26, 2011
Length: 25:58

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, July 6, 1971

From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today

Armstrong was born in Storyville, a redlight district of New Orleans, 1901. His father left and his mother was probably a prostitute. He first lear...

Added: Jun 18, 2011
Length: 03:00

The Best of Clarence Clemons

From: Paul Ingles

Caption: Clarence Clemons (left) with Bruce Springsteen From Born To Run Album Jacket

Saxman Clarence Clemons, original member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died from complications following a stroke, June 18, 2011 at the age...

Bought by Radio New Zealand, Wyoming Public Radio, KMXT, KSUT, KBBI Alaska and more

Added: Jun 18, 2011
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 17

Pinetop Perkins - Remembrance

From: WXPN

Remembrance of the late great blues pianist Pinetop Perkins, a special report

Bought by KSFR

Added: Mar 22, 2011
Length: 04:05
Purchases: 1

A Conversation with Lou Gossett Jr.

From: Dr. Susan Flowers
Series: Your Life is Waiting Show

The show where extraordinary celebrities share their ability to adapt and thrive..."One Conversation at a Time!"

Added: Mar 14, 2011
Length: 40:40

Miles Davis: Bitches Brew

From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials

One hour special follows the creation and influence of Miles Davis' heaviest album.

Bought by WICR, WOMR, KPSQ-LP, WSKG, KFCF FM and more

Added: Aug 20, 2010
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 27

A Love Supreme

From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials

The making and influence of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."

Bought by 90.5 WESA, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WJAB, WMOT and more

Added: Apr 29, 2010
Length: 01:58:20
Purchases: 17

Paul Robeson: America's Sung Hero

From: Mark Lavonier

An exploration through the life and times of singer, activist, athlete and entertainer Paul Robeson.

Bought by WRVO Public Media and WRPI

Added: Dec 10, 2009
Length: 29:23
Purchases: 2

VOICES4theSoul Show 731

From: Lori Holladay

AAA music show featuring songs expressing a more meaningful side of life. This hour features an intmate chat with Eric Bibb.

Added: Aug 04, 2009
Length: 59:00

An Evening with Soulive

From: Southwest Stages
Series: Southwest Stages

An Hour of Funk, Jam and Soul Music with Soulive with Special Guest Vocalist Toussant, recorded live in August of 2006 at the Telluride Jazz Celebr...

Bought by Prairie Public

Added: Jul 29, 2009
Length: 58:24
Purchases: 1

Memories Of Michael Jackson's Music

From: Youth Radio

Young voices reflect on the late, great, King of Pop.

Added: Jul 15, 2009
Length: 02:39

“.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO FAITH, FEMINISM AND HIP HOP.”

From: Dred-Scott Keyes

IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...

Added: Mar 09, 2009
Length: 54:15

No Longer in Black and White

From: With Good Reason

Caption: Harry Belafonte, Credit: Library of Congress

In the new Obama era, is the term "African-American cinema" relevant anymore?

Added: Feb 25, 2009
Length: 29:00

A 'Miracle' Review

From: Kristen Balagtas

Insight (no spoilers!) on Spike Lee's latest film, A Miracle at St. Anna

Added: Sep 26, 2008
Length: 02:58

The Blind Boys of Alabama In Concert

From: WFUV

The Blind Boys of Alabama perform a live concert at the Cutting Room in Manhattan.

Bought by Prairie Public, KFCF FM, KMUW, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi) and more

Added: Jan 29, 2008
Length: 54:57
Purchases: 21

Thank God It's Friday-Dj King Assassin-Hip Hop/Rap/Mix

From: Craig Venegas

Hip Hop at it's best from the west coast to down south and the east!

Bought by KISU

Added: Nov 11, 2007
Length: 01:00:49
Purchases: 1

In Search of James Brown: An Appreciation (58:00 / 53:00 / 29:00 or 6:30 Feature)

From: Paul Ingles

In 1999, radio producers Paul Ingles and Joe Warnes went in pursuit of an interview with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown at a tour stop in Albuq...

Bought by KRVS, KGLP, WCBE, Radio New Zealand, WYSO and more

Added: Dec 25, 2006
Length: 57:57
Purchases: 30

Personality Profile of Bob Marley

From: Allan Martindale

Bob Marley' birth Anniversary is February 6th

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio

Added: Dec 13, 2006
Length: 09:26
Purchases: 1

AARON NEVILLE: BRING ON THE SOUL

From: Tres Hombres Productions

New one-hour music intensive radio special features Aaron Neville performing classics songs by the all-time great R&B artists who have inspired Aar...

Bought by WUFT, WUFT, KCMJ Community Radio, KMUW, WSLR and more

Added: Oct 01, 2006
Length: 56:39
Purchases: 11

Style Warz: an underground M.C. battle from the inside out

From: Aaron Henkin

A look at Baltimore's preeminent M.C. competition, Style Warz, from the perspective of the rappers who square off in front of a live audience to do...

Bought by WZBC