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Charlie Parker (Ep. 19)
From: Jeff Haas
Caption: Charlie Parker, the king of bebop
In this hour, it's the legendary story of how a Kansas City kid who didn’t like to practice became the king of bebop.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., WNMU-FM, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., WNMU-FM, KHNS and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 30
Remembering Dave Brubeck (Ep. 14)
From: Jeff Haas
Caption: Jazz all-star Dave Brubeck
In this hour, we remember the great Dave Brubeck—from his roots growing up on a California ranch, to his smash hit 1959 recording "Time Out," to hi...

Bought by KMUW, WCPN, KHNS, WVPE, KCPW Salt Lake City and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 30
Chet Baker (Ep. 22)
From: Jeff Haas
Caption: Cool jazz icon Chet Baker
Chet Baker's James Dean-like good looks and emotional trumpet playing represented everything that was cool about "cool jazz." But his life was the ...

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, WFAE, KPIP-LP, WCPN and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 31
Folktale of Hardship
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Obstacles of any sort are bitter pills to swallow, and what you make of them is often the final, and finest challenge. We're sharing musical reflec...

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


  • Added: Nov 25, 2014
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Dreamscapes
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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As Anais Nin would say: "Dreams are necessary to life". Take an hour to find out why, this week on Folktales, and in the meantime: Dream on...

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


  • Added: Oct 28, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Devotion
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Some people, and causes are worth the world, and that's the passion we're tracking this week, in the finest of musical modes. We're quite attached ...

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


  • Added: Aug 01, 2014
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of The Wheel of Fortune
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Like the song says: "What goes up must come down--spinnin' wheel got to go round..." And where does it land us? Hot on the trail of Lady Luck, in a...

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


  • Added: Jul 09, 2014
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 6
Liner Notes: Miles Davis
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
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Miles Davis is considered one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the 20th century. He added his voice to the narratives of our cul...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: May 27, 2014
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Folktale of Sacred Ground
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Sacred Ground, Credit: Julia Meek
A highly spritual journey through a world of 'musical belief'--hope you can join us for this uplifing tour.

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


  • Added: Apr 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 11
Riddles from the Border Regions 2/22/14
From: Joan VanBuskirk
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A STEM OF HERB ....

  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 01:30
Folktale of Patience
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Patience, Credit: Julia Meek
It's a steadfast journey this Folktale makes--around the musical globe--you'll want to join us, because, as they say in many a folkworld, patience ...

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


  • Added: Oct 02, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7
Miss America isn't fair enough… for Indians
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
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The fixation with being of 'fair' complexion would hurt Miss Davuluri - in India.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 17, 2013
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
Riddles from the Border Regions 9/7/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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THROUGH PHASES IT PASSES ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Sep 05, 2013
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Rumble Strip Vermont: After the Forgetting
From: Erica Heilman
Series: Rumble Strip Vermont
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A show about love, family and dementia, in two parts. First, a documentary, second, a followup interview.

  • Added: Jul 18, 2013
  • Length: 58:47
The Live Feed Presents: Steve Mireau
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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Steve Mireau is a source of inspiration. Within a minute or two of meeting him you'll realize why. Steve is a musician and motivational speaker who...

  • Added: May 29, 2013
  • Length: 31:13
Riddles from the Border Regions, 5/25/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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A FEARSOME FOE, THIS PHANTOM...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: May 24, 2013
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Girl Power....Interrupted
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Word of Mouth
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Conversations about where women are (and aren't) in pop culture, from the impact of "Free to Be You and Me" to the evolution of Wonder Woman.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WCPN, and NPR Illinois


  • Added: May 03, 2013
  • Length: 51:30
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Conflict
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Conflict, Credit: Julia Meek
We've all been warned to choose our battle carefully, and this week we're taking a listen to ALL sides of musical traditions on this issue--ready f...

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


  • Added: May 01, 2013
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Compassion
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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As they say in many a folk world, "Kindness, like a boomerang, always returns"--and on this week's edition, you'll find out that caring and sharing...

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


  • Added: Mar 08, 2013
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 10
Booking the Trend
From: Mitch Skinner
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Mitch Skinner finds out how to survive while selling traditional books.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 05:12
Great River Shakespeare Festival's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" Symposium, Part One
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of "Art Beat" we feature The Great River Shakespeare Festival's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" Symposium. We'll listen as Dr. Jane Cardu...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 05, 2013
  • Length: 22:39
  • Purchases: 2
Riddles from the Border Regions, 2/9/13
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
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SWIFTLY APPROACHING ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Jan 31, 2013
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Scott Dixon on "Enemy Alien" - A Play Reflecting Minnesota WWII History
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of "Art Beat" we find out how you can attend a free play reading this Friday, January 25th at the Lanesboro Commonweal Theatre. The...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 22, 2013
  • Length: 23:14
  • Purchases: 1
Fresh Talk: Ballroom Marfa
From: Cathy Byrd
Series: Fresh Art International
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On a Spring 2012 road trip in the American Southwest, Cathy Byrd meets members of Ballroom Marfa’s creative team to talk about their vision for a D...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2013
  • Length: 16:09
Glenn Frey Tribute on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
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All of us at Art of the Song are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Eagles founding member Glenn Frey on January 18, 2016. An inspiration t...

Bought by KREV-LP, KGLP, KUNM, WOMR, KAZU Seaside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Nov 29, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9