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This time, we profile blues piano mystery man, Black Bob — who was in the studio this week with Memphis Minnie, in 1935.
- Added: Apr 02, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile Wynonie Harris, who hit the top of the Billboard Rhythm & Blues charts with "Good Rockin' Tonight," this week in 1948.
- Added: Mar 21, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Woodrow Adams, who made his recording debut in Memphis, this week in 1952.
- Added: Mar 16, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Wilbert Harrison, who landed at the top of the R&B charts in 1959 — but created a headache for producer Bobby Robinson.
- Added: Mar 16, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile harmonica wizard Little Walter, who cut "the national anthem of blues harmonica," this week in 1952.
- Added: Mar 14, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we take a look at one historic day of recording — May 5th, 1937 — that changed the course of blues history.
- Added: Mar 09, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time we profile Lightnin' Hopkins, who, in 1954, laid down some hard rocking sides for Herald Records.
- Added: Mar 07, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Etta James, who landed at the top of the Billboard R&B charts this week in 1955, with "The Wallflower."
- Added: Mar 05, 2018
- Length: 03:29
This time, we profile Elmore James, who was in a recording studio in Chicago, this week in 1953.
- Added: Mar 05, 2018
- Length: 03:29
Did you dress yourself this morning, or did an entire industry?
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Nov 30, 2017
- Length: 09:59
- Purchases: 1
Head Blender Kevin Martin talks about the art of blending sour and barrel aged beers
Bought by XRAY.fm
- Added: Jun 12, 2017
- Length: 29:24
- Purchases: 1
Some refugees in Chapel Hill are finding a way to reconnect with their native farming tradition.
- Added: May 19, 2016
- Length: 04:02
In today's podcast, we explore the deep connection between food and culture. Jon Rubin of the Conflict Kitchen in Pittsburgh and the rest of the Ra...
- Added: Dec 30, 2015
- Length: 11:49
Does your morning coffee taste better from your favorite mug?
Scientists now realize that what we eat is just a small part of our dining experie...
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and PRX Remix
- Added: Nov 23, 2015
- Length: 09:56
- Purchases: 3
Playing in a pit orchestra is often a forgotten and thankless task. So why would a talented musician spend time there instead of going for the glor...
- Added: Jan 15, 2015
- Length: 09:00
Sixteen year old Ifrah Abshir had a rocky start with computer science, but she eventually fell in love with it. The tech industry has been trying t...
- Added: Jan 14, 2015
- Length: 05:33
Pianist and bandleader Oliver Naylor formed his own band in 1923, and a year later entered the Gennett Studios to record his first session.
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Nov 10, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 1
Often imitated, but never duplicated, the "Jucy Lucy" is a Minneapolis food favorite. In this piece, learn the backstory and true mark of this icon...
- Added: Sep 28, 2014
- Length: 03:58
Overlooked as a gathering place for hot jazz in the 1920s, the Southwest sported some excellent musicians. Many went on to successful careers in th...
Bought by Radio New Zealand and KCBX
- Added: May 07, 2014
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 2
In-vessel digester technology converts food scraps and other organics into rich compost quickly and efficiently, with the possibility of revitalizi...
- Added: Mar 27, 2014
- Length: 02:31
You could not find two more opposite musicians forming a partnership: Stephane Grappelli and Django Rienhardt. In the early ‘30s they created the h...
- Added: Feb 07, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
In 2011, the Martin’s sold their home in Central California’s wine country, gave away the furniture, and stuffed their art, clothes and small treas...
- Added: Jan 27, 2014
- Length: 23:51
The Starr Piano Company opened the doors to their new recording studio in Richmond, Indiana in 1916. The first few years they waxed the standard fa...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Jan 16, 2014
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
On the one had, you can say that pianist and arranger Joe Robichaux was a New Orleans musician, on the other, his unique sound set him apart from h...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Oct 24, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
Today’s image of Bing Crosby is that is was a Crooner, possibly one of the finest in American popular music, however, he was much more than that. P...
Bought by KCBX
- Added: Oct 01, 2013
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 1
