WXPN

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WXPN-FM is the non-commercial public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania and the premier radio showcase for contemporary music that spans the progressive edges of rock, folk, rhythm and blues, and American roots. WXPN also produces programming for national syndication. Our signature program,World Café with David Dye is distributed by Public Radio International and broadcasts daily on more than 160 public radio stations nationwide. WXPN also produces the Peabody-Award winning Kids Corner, hosted by Kathy O'Connell. WXPN also produces the annual Singer Songwriter Weekend two-day music festival.

Series

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19 Pieces

Musicians on the Record features first-person accounts from artists who muse about meaningful albums in their lives

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Sep 28, 2005
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12 Pieces

Women Making Music is a series of 2-3 minute modules in which contemporary singer-songwriters offer first person accounts of their craft.

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Mar 03, 2005
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2 Pieces

Fall 2008 testimonials

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Feb 24, 2009

Latest Pieces

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Review of Eric Gales "The Story Of My Life"

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: May 01, 2008
  • Length: 03:26
  • Purchases: 5
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Kaki King amazes audiences with her wicked guitar. But don't call her a virtuoso!

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, KMXT, and WMNF


  • Added: Apr 25, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Review of "Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson" album by Blues Anatomy with producer Aaron Levinson interview

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WDNA, KKRN, KKRN, KHNS and more


  • Added: Apr 23, 2008
  • Length: 03:51
  • Purchases: 7
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Review of new album from The Mannish Boys "Lowdown Feelin'"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 23, 2008
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 4
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We haven't heard much from talented singer-songwriter Marc Cohn since his eponymous 1991 hit "Walking in Memphis". He talks about his new album an...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, KMXT, WMNF, and Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Apr 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Meet Francis Dunnery. The British singer-songwriter also considers himself a comedian, preacher and psychologist.

Bought by KMXT, KXOT Public Radio, and WMNF


  • Added: Apr 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Otis Taylor "Recapturing The Banjo" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KHNS, WEFT, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:39
  • Purchases: 6
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Review of the John Sayles film "Honeydripper" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:41
  • Purchases: 4
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Honeyboy Edwards "Roamin' & Ramblin'" [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KRCB 104.9, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 5
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2008 Grammys- MS Delta Bluesmen [WE WANT YOUR INPUT !!]

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KHNS, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and WEFT


  • Added: Apr 11, 2008
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 5