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Hour 4: What is Jazz Singing?
From: PRX
Series: Jazz Singers
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The talents of jazz singing legends Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae, and Sarah Vaughan help us understand improvisa...

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  • Added: May 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:04
  • Purchases: 23
Hour 3: Straight Out of the Church
From: PRX
Series: Jazz Singers
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From early spirituals to gospel to blues to jazz, singing as an expression of deep emotion evolved, with the various strains blending into each oth...

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  • Added: May 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 22
Hour 2: Saturday Night Function
From: PRX
Series: Jazz Singers
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Jazz was born amidst revelry and ribaldry. Jazz vocals have, from the beginning, dealt with the earthier side of life. Artists such as Dakota Stato...

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  • Added: May 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 25
Hour 1: Steeped in the Blues
From: PRX
Series: Jazz Singers
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Over the years the blues has influenced countless jazz vocalists. In the program, Big Joe Turner, Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Billie Holiday, Etta Jon...

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  • Added: May 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 30
Jazz Singers Generic 30 Second Promo
From: PRX
Series: Jazz Singers
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This is 30 second promo for "Jazz Singers," a thirteen-hour series hosted by award-winning singer Al Jarreau. "Jazz Singers" illuminates every styl...

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  • Added: Apr 28, 2022
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 13
Beginnings, Middles & Ends
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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Songs from the JazzGrass canon regarding the starts, finishes & centers of things

  • Added: Apr 11, 2022
  • Length: 01:57:40
CJL-703 Leandro Lopez Varady: Jazz Interpretations of Ukrainian Folk Songs
From: Steve Rashid
Series: Chicago Jazz Live
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE our focus is Ukraine as we welcome the brilliant Argentinian pianist, Leandro Lopez Varady and his trio, with Kevyn ...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Mar 06, 2022
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Country Life
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Country Life, Credit: Julia Meek
Whoa! Slow down there, city boy. This week's edition of Folktales is just for you!

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


  • Added: Oct 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
When The Springtime Comes Again
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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A JazzGrass celebration of the vernal equinox...and beyond

  • Added: Mar 16, 2021
  • Length: 01:57:40
WoodSongs 798: The Fairfield Four and The McCrary Sisters
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: The legendary Fairfield Four perform on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes two of the most prominent and respected names in the worlds of pop, rock,...

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  • Added: Jun 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 39
A Musical Theatre Major & Her Family Stay Positive
From: Diana Opong
Caption: Ella Murphy (2019), Credit: Danielle Barnum Photography
One musical theatre major reflects on the support of her family, and how things have changed for her since COVID-19.

  • Added: May 25, 2020
  • Length: 09:02
Artist Playlist—Regina Frank Listens to Joan Jonas
From: Cathy Byrd
Series: Fresh Art International
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This episode is part of our Playlist series. We’re inviting artists, curators, architects, filmmakers, cultural producers and other listeners to sh...

  • Added: Sep 16, 2019
  • Length: 14:02
MAIDEN -- Tracy Edwards and Alex Holmes Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Alex Holmes and Tracy Edwards, San Francisco, CA 6/17/19, Credit: Andrea Chase
Tracy Edwards and Alex Holmes talk attitudes, trust, and smiling by choice.

  • Added: Jul 05, 2019
  • Length: 16:27
WoodSongs 948E: John Oates
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Caption: John Oates on the WoodSongs Stage
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcome one half of the best-selling duo of all time John Oates.

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  • Added: Nov 21, 2018
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 8
SCIENCE FAIR -- Dr. Serena McCalla, Cristina Costantini, and Darren Foster Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Cristina Costantini, Dr. Serena McCalla, and Darren Foster, San Francisco, CA 8/22/18, Credit: Andrea Chase
Dr. Serena McCalla, Cristina Costantini, and Darren Foster talk catching a spark, finding your tribe, and manipulating teenage boys.

  • Added: Sep 30, 2018
  • Length: 16:32
LOVE AND BANANAS -- Lek Chailert, Ashley Bell, and John Michael McCarthy Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Ashley Belle, John Michael McCarthy. and Lek Chailer, San Francisco, CA 5/25/18, Credit: Andrea Chase
Lek Chailert, Ashley Bell, and John Michael McCarthy talk choices, chirping, and how an elephant can be like a Prius.

  • Added: Aug 01, 2018
  • Length: 28:48
The Start of Escape
From: Zachary Eshleman
Caption: The sailboat "No Options" sails on the Gulf of Mexico, off of the coast of Mississippi. , Credit: Zachary S. Eshleman
It has always been my dream to live on a sailboat and travel the world. In this short audio piece, I invite the listener into the first step in the...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2018
  • Length: 05:03
WoodSongs 878: Linkin' Bridge and Run Boy Run
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: The powerful voices of Linkin' Bridge.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes singing group from the west end of Louisville, Kentucky and finalists on ...

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  • Added: Apr 13, 2017
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 9
Recent Releases Vol. 7
From: Brian Aust
Series: WoodWarbler's JazzGrass Radio Show
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The ongoing quest to present the best of what's on the JazzGrass New Shelf.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2016
  • Length: 01:53:40
Folktale of Prosperity
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Prosperity, Credit: Julia Meek
It's the horn of plenty a-blowing this folktale, and a wealth of good music--you can bank on it!

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


  • Added: Oct 18, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7
WoodSongs 857: Royal Southern Brotherhood and We Banjo 3
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: New Orleans music royalty Cyril Neville.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes an acclaimed U.S. soul-blues collective lead by Cyril Neville Royal South...

Bought by KENW, KENW, WDSE, WETS, WLPR and more


  • Added: Sep 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 9
T-REX -- Sue Jaye Johnson Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Sue Jaye Johnson, San Francisco, CA 5/4/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Sue Jay Johnson talks charisma, working fast, and fighting cultural stereotypes.

  • Added: Jun 13, 2016
  • Length: 14:15
PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW -- Princess Shaw Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Princess Shaw, San Francisco, CA 5/5/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Princess Shaw talks imagination, fighting through the storm, and the best day(s) of her life.

  • Added: May 24, 2016
  • Length: 16:02
BORN FREE Foundation -- Virginia McKenna & Will Travers Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Will Travers & Virginia McKenna, San Francisco, CA 4/20/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Virginia McKenna and Will Travers talk broken bones, elephant’s emotions, and taking a deep breath.

  • Added: May 18, 2016
  • Length: 26:28
GHOST TOWN TO HAVANA -- Coach Roscoe Bryant and Eugene Corr Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Coach Roscoe Bryant and Eugene Corr, San Francisco, CA 10/2/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Coach Roscoe Bryant and filmmaker Eugene Corr talk baseball, family values, and the importance of play.

  • Added: Oct 27, 2015
  • Length: 28:01