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Those Casavants
From: Brent Johnson
Series: King of Instruments
Caption: Joseph Casavant
Canadian organ builder Joseph Casavant was born January 23, 1807 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. He constructed 17 organs in his lifetime, and although...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:00:00
That Silbermann Sound
From: Brent Johnson
Series: King of Instruments
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Andreas and Gottfried Silbermann were organ-building brothers whose lives spanned the latter 17th-century to the mid-18th century. One built instru...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:00:00
The Write Question - David Quammen - 342
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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David Quammen discusses his book, The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life. He also reads a short passage.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Yellowstone Public Radio, and KWMR


  • Added: Sep 19, 2018
  • Length: 28:57
  • Purchases: 3
Beethoven Symphonies
From: WBAA
Series: What's New
Caption: Ludwig van Beethoven, Credit: Josef Karl/Greg Firlotte
People throughout the world are familiar with and treasure Ludwig van Beethoven's Nine Symphonies. We'll feature not one, but TWO new sets of Beeth...

Bought by KMUN, KWAX, KTXK, WETS, WGTE Public Media and more


  • Added: Mar 13, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 8
NYC cocktail bars go vegan
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Successful cocktail lounge and restaurateur Ravi DeRossi went vegan. And then he began to turn his popular New York City establishments vegan, too....

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Dec 27, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
More non-vegan businesses are catering to vegans!
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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There's a very vegan business trend in Colorado Springs! Meet the latest non-vegan businesses (the owners aren't vegan either!) opening businesses ...

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Aug 15, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
The Making of a Main Street Vegan
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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This is the one-year anniversary episode of Easy Vegan with JL Fields! Victoria Moran returns to the show to talk about her latest project: the one...

  • Added: Aug 01, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Tofurky founder Seth Tibbott on the evolution of vegan meat
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Seth Tibbott founded Tofurky 35 years ago. He reflects on the evolution of vegan meat and the future of plant-based foods.

  • Added: Jul 04, 2016
  • Length: 28:26
Gluten-free vegan cooking
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Allyson Kramer, author of the recently released cookbook Naturally Lean: 125 Nourishing Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Recipes-All Under 300 Calories, on...

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 28:28
  • Purchases: 1
"Sh*t Vegans Say" activist Ari Solomon
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Ari Solomon, the genius behind the viral video "Sh*t Vegans Say" and director of communications for Mercy for Animals, on how anyone can be a vegan...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2016
  • Length: 28:29
Vegan cinnamon roll company rejects Shark Tank! deal and franchises in 40 markets.
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Cinnaholic, an all-vegan cinnamon roll shop, is set to open in 40 communities around the U.S. Learn why Shannon and Florian Radke rejected a $200,0...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Vegan activist spotlight: Katie Cantrell
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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The first of three VegFund-sponsored activist spotlight episodes: Katie Cantrell, founder and executive director of the Factory Farming Awareness C...

  • Added: May 23, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Robin Robertson's 100 Best Vegan Recipes!
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Robin Robertson talks about writing over 20 vegan cookbooks, veganizing family recipes, and offers cooking strategies for new vegans.

  • Added: May 02, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Vegan finds at Natural Products Expo West
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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Host JL Fields - Vegan Cook, Coach, and Consultant's interviews with Sol Natural (Macaccino!), New Grounds Food (Coffee nutrition bar!), Tofuna Fys...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
YOU can be a protein ninja
From: KCMJ Community Radio
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Prolific vegan cookbook author Terry Hope Romero talks about her latest book - Protein Ninja - and how vegan cooking and taste evolves over the yea...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Eat the vehicle (burritos!) and other vegan dietary advice
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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This week on Easy Vegan, Matt Ruscigno, MPH, RD, talks about a pragmatic approach to eating a vegan diet, common pitfalls when starting a vegan die...

  • Added: Mar 07, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
A chef's tips on holiday vegan cooking
From: JL Fields
Series: Easy Vegan with JL Fields
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New vegans, rejoice! Chef Stevie Winsborrow shares ways to eat simply and healthfully vegan over the holidays.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2015
  • Length: 28:30
Michael Verity's American Music #1
From: Michael Verity
Series: Michael Verity's American Music
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A 60-minute program by Americana Music expert Michael Verity. New Music by Carrie Rodriguez, Susan James, The Steel Drivers, Pharis and Jason Rome...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and WSLR


  • Added: Mar 07, 2013
  • Length: 58:20
  • Purchases: 2
Bluegrass WIth Mustard 2011 10-16.1
From: Dan Sadowsky
Series: The Bluegrass With Mustard Show
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Aired Oct 16, 2011 KAJX, Aspen Public Radio. Sometimes you don't want a you know, theme—just a good road mix. It's what BGWM strives for above all ...

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Oct 18, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master, Dan Morgenstern
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Dan Morgenstern, recipient of the 2007 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy, discusses the 2011 class of NEA Jazz Masters.

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 05, 2011
  • Length: 27:27
  • Purchases: 1
Compact Discoveries 144: More Moon Music
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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A second hour of classical, classic pop and jazz inspired by the moon.

Bought by KUCO, KENW, KAMU, KWAX, WCNH-LP and more


  • Added: Jul 17, 2008
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 11
Compact Discoveries 19: Aaron Copland, The Brooklyn Cowboy
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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The music of Aaron Copland.

Bought by WMNR, KALW, KENW, Eclectic 89.1 WBCX, WMRT and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2007
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 13
Compact Discoveries 122: "In the Beginning..."
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Great, original openings to classical music pieces.

Bought by Eclectic 89.1 WBCX, KUCO, KENW, KAMU, KENW and more


  • Added: Apr 06, 2007
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 17
Compact Discoveries 18: In Praise of Poulenc
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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The tuneful, original music of French composer Francis Poulenc.

Bought by WMNR, Eclectic 89.1 WBCX, KALW, WMRT, KAMU and more


  • Added: Jan 06, 2007
  • Length: 57:55
  • Purchases: 15
Compact Discoveries 107: The Color of Music, Part 1: Blue
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Music which, in color or mood, is blue, according to its title.

Bought by KENW, KUCO, KAMU, WQUB 90.3 FM, KENW and more


  • Added: Jul 13, 2006
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 19