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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67 Pieces

A grab bag of musicians muse about the creative and mundane aspecs of their lives. WXPN's Tracey Tanenbaum hosts this ongoing five minute weekly series

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  • Updated: Apr 17, 2008
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2 Pieces

Guest DJs talk about the music that inspired them in their formative years and what they listen to now, in their off-hours.

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  • Updated: Feb 08, 2004
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4 Pieces

Four separate features profile African American artists who have ties to Philadelphia

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  • Updated: Feb 04, 2007
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6 Pieces

a series of profiles celebrating black musicians in and their contributions to popular music

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  • Updated: Feb 02, 2006
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64 Pieces

A weekly exploration of blues and related musical forms

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  • Updated: Sep 26, 2012
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144 Pieces

The Blues File is a weekly snapshot of a topic in this culturally significant genre.

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  • Updated: Mar 22, 2005
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7 Pieces

A half-hour weekly show featuring in-studio performances from emerging independent musicians

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  • Updated: Sep 24, 2008
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0 Pieces

A series of short-form pieces that WXPN used to galvanize listeners during our predrive & membership drive in fall 2008.

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  • Updated: Jan 05, 2009
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2 Pieces

An live hour of spoken word, poetry and song produced by the Writers House on the University of Pennsylvania

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  • Updated: Mar 31, 2005
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4 Pieces

A series of concerts from the Philadelphia PA area by blues artists from Mississippi

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  • Updated: Jul 25, 2013

Latest Pieces


  • Added: Dec 28, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
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Holiday Show with Doug Munro & Nicole Henry

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  • Added: Dec 21, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
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Interview with Bob Riesman, author of Big Bill Broonzy biography

Bought by KMUW, Prairie Public, WRGY, KRPS, KREV-LP and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 17
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Program devoted to guitarist Hubert Sumlin, who died December 4, 2011

Bought by WRGY, KMUW, KRPS, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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Feature new album "Undeniable" from guitarist Pat Martino

Bought by WRGY, KRPS, KFOK-LPFM, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Nov 30, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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Interview with Bruce Iglauer, owner of Alligator Records

Bought by KMUW, KRPS, KFOK-LPFM, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Nov 23, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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Chicago blues musicians pay tribute to their predecessors on a new album "Chicago Blues A Living History The (R)evolution Continues"

Bought by WRGY, KRPS, KFOK-LPFM, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Nov 02, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
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Keb Mo's latest album "The Reflection" is featured

Bought by WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Oct 26, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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Music from Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Mojo Buford, members of Muddy Waters band who recently passed away, new Trombone Shorty, Sanchez and Blancha...

Bought by WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, KPVL, WOUB and more


  • Added: Oct 19, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
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New album from jazz pianist Lisa Hilton

Bought by WRGY, KPVL, KRPS, WOUB, KPVL and more


  • Added: Oct 05, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14