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


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

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


  • 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