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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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Musicians on the Record 
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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Women Making Music 
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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WXPN Listener Testimonials 
2 Pieces

Fall 2008 testimonials

  • From: WXPN
  • Updated: Feb 24, 2009

Latest Pieces

A Musician's Life: Laura Veirs
From: WXPN
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Seattle based musician Laura Veirs says she had to appreciate the little victories in her quest to become a full-time performer.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KMXT, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 17, 2006
  • Length: 04:48
  • Purchases: 3
A Musician's Life: Amy Rigby
From: WXPN
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Amy Rigby sees herself as a mild mannered woman unless of course, she's writing a song or performing in front of an audience.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Oct 16, 2006
  • Length: 05:05
  • Purchases: 1
A Musician's Life: Michael Franti
From: WXPN
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Singer, songwriter and activist Michael Franti reflects changes in his approach to music making over the years.

Bought by KUSP and KUT


  • Added: Oct 16, 2006
  • Length: 04:38
  • Purchases: 2
A Musician's Life: Joseph Arthur
From: WXPN
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For singer songwriter Joseph Arthur making music is an act of liberation.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Oct 13, 2006
  • Length: 04:32
  • Purchases: 1
A Musician's Life: Charlie Musselwhite
From: WXPN
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Blues harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite reflects on his life as a blues musician. The blues has helped him through hard times, including the mu...

Bought by KCSM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WQJC, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 13, 2006
  • Length: 05:26
  • Purchases: 4
Blues File: Drink House To Church House
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of CD-DVD combo "Drink House To Church House, Vol. 1" documenting modern rural blues

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Oct 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 5
A Musician's Life: Dave Alvin
From: WXPN
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Songwriter Dave Alvin reflects on performing with his brother in the band the Blasters and his first bad review.

Bought by KSFR, KMXT, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 3
A Musician's Life: Janis Ian
From: WXPN
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Folk singer Janis Ian reflects on her long career including mistakes she's made along the way.

Bought by KMXT and KUT


  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 05:06
  • Purchases: 2
A Musician's Life: T-Bone Burnett
From: WXPN
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The musician and record producer talks about his addiction to sound and his work on the film "Oh Brother Where Art Thou"?

Bought by WQJC and KUT


  • Added: Oct 11, 2006
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 2
Blues File: Blues Around The World
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of "Blues Around The World" a new collection of international blues

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, KKRN, KHNS, WEFT and more


  • Added: Oct 05, 2006
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 6

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Staff of WXPN

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Bruce Warren (Admin)
Program Director
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Kimberly Junod (Admin)
Producer, World Cafe and Conversations from the World Cafe
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Quyen Shanahan
VP for Development
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John Bartol (Admin)
Director Non Broadcast Distribution
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Jared Styles (Admin)
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Eric Schuman (Admin)
Host/Producer
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Kim Winnick (Admin)
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Emily Costello (Admin)