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Folktale of Greetings
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Greetings!, Credit: Julia Meek
Hey there! It's Salutations, regards, and warm welcomes we're distributing this episode--so expect a most musical reception, on this Folktale of Gr...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WFIU and more


  • Added: Nov 07, 2016
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Financial Affairs
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Financial Affairs, Credit: Julia Meek
This week on Folktales, it's a world of finance we're investing in, through a most musical rate of exchange--you can bank on it!

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , and WFIU


  • Added: Apr 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 4
Folktale of Revenge
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Revenge, Credit: Julia Meek
Whether you believe in 'an eye for an eye', or 'turning the other cheek' there's musical recourse just for you--so don't get mad--get even--and be ...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR and more


  • Added: Apr 11, 2016
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Communication
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Communication, Credit: Julia Meek
According to Chip Heath: “The first problem of communication is getting people's attention.” If we may have yours, this episode 'transmits' a sampl...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), KLCC, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU and more


  • Added: Jan 12, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of Cover Songs
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Cover Songs, Credit: Julia Meek
This week, our faders are primed and beats matched for a chart-topping Folktale of Cover Songs! Better tune in, if you catch my riff?

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Fashion Statements
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Fashion Statements, Credit: Julia Meek
As Isaac Bashevis Singer observed: "What a strange power there is in clothing." Hear for yourself this week on the Folktale of Fashion Statements.

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Education
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: Folktale of Education, Credit: Julia Meek
We're traveling around the world of knowledge on this week's back-to-school edition of Folktales, in the finest of 'musical continuing ed' traditio...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , KCMJ Community Radio, and WFIU


  • Added: Sep 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
Road Dogs
From: Elias Schutzman
Caption: Laz & Elias, Credit: Aaron Henkin
Have you ever heard the expression, ‘Road Dogs’? It’s what they call long-haul truckers. It’s also what they call touring musicians...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 20, 2015
  • Length: 09:11
  • Purchases: 1
Around The Bend E35
From: Maximilian Eyle
Series: Around The Bend
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A close look at the relationship between rap and reggae, featuring artists from Stephen Marley to Michael Franti.

  • Added: Jul 18, 2015
  • Length: 59:50
Folktale of Libations
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: The Folktale of Libations, Credit: Julia Meek
We’re imbibing in music for, from and about intoxicating beverages around the world of good cheer this week. So here's to your joining us for the F...

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Gardening
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This week, we're asking: 'How does your garden grow?' in the finest of musical tradtions--hope you'll spend an hour just digging it!

Bought by WFIU, 'The Sea', WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), KUPR low power FM and more


  • Added: May 27, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of Dishonesty
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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On this week's Folktale, we're chasing guile, duplicity, and random acts of falsehood around the musical globe--and that's the truth!

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU and more


  • Added: Apr 03, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of Doubt
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Seeings believing...or is it? We're tracking 2nd guesses, hesitation and other doubtful acts through the music they have inspired this week--firmly...

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
WorldCanvass: Snapshot Brazil (Part 1)
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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An exploration of Brazil's diverse culture, complex past, artistic traditions, and modern aspirations.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2014
  • Length: 24:36
Island Musical Interlude
From: Paul Messing
Series: Paul Messing's Audio Producer's Grab Bag
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A relaxing interstitial piece that may put you in a brief tropical state-of-mind.

  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 01:24
Folktale of Joy
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This week's show is a literally lighthearted tour around the musical globe--so put on a happy face, let a smile be your umbrella, and tune in for t...

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, 'The Sea', WFIU, WLPR and more


  • Added: Aug 28, 2014
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Bonjour Chanson Series 15, Episode 71
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 15
Caption: Pierre Faa, Credit: © Jay Alansky
Enjoy six songs about love, about the search for meaning and even about a little black dress that found itself in a closet full of men's clothes. ...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 25, 2014
  • Length: 29:28
  • Purchases: 1
Live Wire Radio - Episode 247
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
Caption: Author Po Bronson, Credit: Jennie Baker for Live Wire Radio
Author PO BRONSON, musical trio T SISTERS, music by AYRON JONES AND THE WAY.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, KSRQ, Rhythm & News Service, 90.5 WESA, and KUNV


  • Added: Apr 17, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Dave Holland Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Bassist Dave Holland started his performing career in London. One night, he received word that a visiting musician from the states wanted to hire ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 09:46
The Peter Yarrow Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg. Wide ranging discussion from his relationship with Bob Dylan to the potential of viral video...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 16:54
The Taj Mahal Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg with Roots Music Icon Taj Mahal. A discussion about the genesis of roots music and the music ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 11:13
From Ukraine to Michigan: The Bandura Still Sings
From: Willis Arnold
Series: Local Music Worldwide
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Julian Kytasty is a world-renowned bandurist who's family and musical history can be traced from the Ukraine, through exile from Stalinist USSR, to...

  • Added: May 13, 2013
  • Length: 04:59
The Lomax Archives
From: Willis Arnold
Series: Local Music Worldwide
Caption: Records From Around the World, Credit: Willis Arnold
Step into the world of Alan Lomax, his archives, and his legacy - The Association of Cultural Equity. Featuring interviews with his daughter Anna ...

  • Added: May 13, 2013
  • Length: 05:38
Get Behind Me, Now Stay There - Episode 25
From: Get Behind Me , Now Stay There
Series: Get Behind Me, Now Stay There
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The Art and Entertainment News That You Want To Know! Featuring Musician Claes Cem and and Author Sergio Magana.

  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 58:01
Silent Seekers
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Most people know Sufism as the religion practiced by the whirling dervishes. But this mystical form of Islam has taken root in America, too.

  • Added: Mar 27, 2013
  • Length: 06:41