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January 1953 was a busy month for recording in Chicago, involving sessions, this week, with “Homesick” James Williamson and Johnny Shines.
- Added: Jul 21, 2018
- Length: 03:29
January 1953 was a busy month for recording in Chicago, involving sessions, this week, with Elmore James, Arthur Spires, and Johnny Williams.
- Added: Jul 17, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile “Open the Door, Richard” — a 1947 novelty record that quickly embedded itself into the American consciousness.
- Added: May 15, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile Son House and B.B. King, who both made historic live appearances in Chicago the Saturday night before Thanksgiving, 1964.
- Added: Apr 19, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile James “Beale Street” Clark — barely a footnote in blues history — who recorded an enduring classic, this week in 1945.
- Added: Apr 12, 2018
- Length: 03:29
HOUR ONE: "Hip Hop Future" - "Straight Outta Compton" turns 30 this year and hip hop has more influence than ever. What will it change next? HOUR...
- Added: Apr 12, 2018
- Length: 01:58:59
This time, we profile Windy City keyboard legend Little Johnny Jones, who was in the studio with Muddy Waters and Leroy Foster in 1949.
- Added: Apr 07, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, who recorded an iconic slice of down home blues, "That's All Right," this week in 1946.
- Added: Apr 04, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Mississippi guitarist Tommy Johnson, who cut one of the prophetic masterpieces of the blues, this week in 1928.
- Added: Apr 03, 2018
- Length: 03:29
HOUR ONE: "Why Make Art?" - Most of us stop making art around middle school. What can we learn from the people who never stopped? HOUR TWO: "Gate...
- Added: Mar 02, 2018
- Length: 01:58:58
A look at the pianist and composer's early life and career, including an interview with Monk biographer Robin D.G. Kelley.
- Added: Sep 29, 2017
- Length: 59:00
An hourlong program of classic jazz, exploring a collection of influential jazz material know as "The Birth of the Cool" recorded by a circle of mu...
Bought by Radio New Zealand
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
An hour-long program featuring performances of songs with lyrics by author Langston Hughes, including recordings by Nina Simone, June Christy, Jame...
Bought by WNMU-FM, KVNF, WCPN, WMOT, Northeast Indiana Public Radio and more
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 58:58
- Purchases: 11
Three people who are engaged in one part of the community organizing efforts going on around the country to secure racial equity. All three share i...
- Added: Oct 27, 2016
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 4
Before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, he had to announce the death of W.E.B. Du Bois. The crowd fell into tears.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jan 20, 2016
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
We asked a number of different stakeholders for their top ideas about improving the relationship between citizens and their law enforcement officer...
Bought by KUHF, KTOO, WRGY, RadioFreePalmer, WCPN and more
- Added: Jul 01, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 14
In honor of Independence Day, a former radio DJ joins us to play a selection of patriotic songs sung by African Americans. (And more...)
- Added: Jun 03, 2015
- Length: 28:58
- Purchases: 11
This stirring hour show of American music and literature begins with
patriotic musical performances by the likes of Marian Anderson, Paul
Robeson, ...
Bought by WVTF, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, KHNS, WUTC, WVTF and more
- Added: Jun 03, 2015
- Length: 53:56
- Purchases: 38
The cornerstones for this program: Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday featuring several artists who benefited from the breakthrough recordings of Mami...
- Added: Dec 03, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
One of the most important writers of the Black Arts Movement, Sonia Sanchez recently completed her term as Philadelphia's first Poet Laureate. This...
- Added: Feb 14, 2014
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 3
Afrika Bambaataa's vinyl archive was on display for one month in New York City.
- Added: Aug 22, 2013
- Length: 12:04
- Purchases: 2
In his new book, professor Lawrence Blum provides insight into a rigorous high school course on race and racism.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jul 15, 2013
- Length: 28:59
- Purchases: 1
This week's stories are about assumptions-- and we all know what happens when people make them. Stories by Kay Brockwell, Jim Frey, and Patrice Mel...
- Added: Dec 26, 2012
- Length: 29:00
Over the past decade, Mexican drug traffickers trying to get their products to the U.S. have had a spiritual “protector.” Her name is Santa Muerte—...
Bought by WJCT
- Added: May 14, 2012
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 1
A review of the Rwandan genocide drama.
- Added: Apr 12, 2012
- Length: 01:59
