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 David Kimbrough, Jr.'s album "Shell-Shocked"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Jul 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 5
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review of John Lee Hooker, Jr.'s album "Cold As Ice"

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


  • Added: Jun 28, 2006
  • Length: 03:17
  • Purchases: 6
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review of "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" a double CD reissue of very rare 78 RPM records

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Jun 23, 2006
  • Length: 03:02
  • Purchases: 5
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review of Adolphus Bell's debut CD "One Man Band"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Jun 15, 2006
  • Length: 03:26
  • Purchases: 5
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Two contrasting street musicians, recorded in 1960, left behind distinctive blues music and affecting stories.

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Jun 06, 2006
  • Length: 04:21
  • Purchases: 5
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review of new album "Otis Rush & Friends, Live At Montreaux 1986"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Jun 02, 2006
  • Length: 03:28
  • Purchases: 5
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review of new album "Way Back" by Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: May 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 5
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review of new harmonica album, "Blues File: Blues Harp Meltdown. Vol. 3: Legends"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: May 04, 2006
  • Length: 03:17
  • Purchases: 5
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review of new Irma Thomas album "After The Rain"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Apr 28, 2006
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 5
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review of new album "Listen At Me Good" by Harmonica Shah

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, and KUHB


  • Added: Apr 20, 2006
  • Length: 03:40
  • Purchases: 5