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Everybody Knows Leonard Cohen - Paul Ingles Music Archive Showcase #42
From: Paul Ingles
Series: Paul Ingles' Music Archive Showcase
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A tribute to singer/songwriting legend Leonard Cohen who passed away November 7, 2016 at the age of 82.

Bought by KFSK, KSJE, KUPR low power FM, WRVO Public Media, North State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 06, 2018
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 8
Takacs Quartet plays Mozart’s Spring Quartet #18-06
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: Played In Oregon
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The Takacs Quartet play Mozart’s “Spring” quartet number 14, from a concert last month in Portland.

Bought by WCNY, 'The Sea', WNIJ, Rhythm & News Service, KWAX and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 6
Ashe Bhosle's onions
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Ashe Bhosle in Kolkata, Credit: Sandip Roy
Once Asha effortlessly brought India to my kitchen in California. Now she transported me from a balmy night in a park in Kolkata to a foggy evening...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2017
  • Length: 06:00
The Working Tapes: Piano Player
From: Radio Diaries
Series: The Working Tapes
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In 1972, Studs Terkel interviewed hotel piano player Norman "Hots" Michels for his book "Working." Hots was the last live entertainment at the Sher...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 08, 2017
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 3
51 Tragic and Star-Crossed Lovers
From: KCME
Series: Dinner and a Movie
Caption: Film music you remember, even if you've forgotten the film.
From Romeo and Juliet to Jack and Rose, Dinner and a Movie explores films featuring star-crossed and tragic lovers whose relationships do not end i...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 08, 2017
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 2
Bonjour Chanson Series 22, Episode 106
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 22
Caption: By Courtesy of Alice Hejna, Credit: Denis Moron
An intriguing and engaging selection of French Language songs are introduced in English. No French language skills are required to enjoy the show.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 26:42
  • Purchases: 1
Folktale of the Afterlife
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of the Afterlife, Credit: Julia Meek
Let's face it--that 'final passage' is the most difficult stage of life for 'the departed' AND the loved ones left behind--and it's that road we tr...

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


  • Added: Feb 29, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 6
Last Cowboy Waltz - Rod Johnson
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: Country Songs
Caption: Kingwood Kowboy, Credit: Performed by Rod Johnson
It's his last cowboy waltz before she marries another cowboy next Sunday. Music & Vocals by Rod Johnson. Lyrics by Larry W Jones, Kingwood Kowboy.

  • Added: Nov 21, 2014
  • Length: 03:51
This Heart of Mine - Sanjay Lal
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: Country Songs
Caption: Singapore Cowboy Sanjay Lal
This heart of his will never mend until he finds true love, and then, it will take some time, he knows that it's true, for his heart to get over you.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2014
  • Length: 03:02
Dancing Under Bar Room Lights - Sanjay Lal
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: Country Songs
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Dancing under bar room lights is a delight unless her dancing is with someone else. Music & Vocals by the Singapore Cowboy, Sanjay Lal.

  • Added: Nov 03, 2014
  • Length: 02:42
Bonjour Chanson Series 13, Episode 65
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 13
Caption: Colorful Roofs in Québec City
A Mosaic of songs by Francophone artists that will delight you even if you do not speak a word of French. When you'll listen to the songs you'll k...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2013
  • Length: 27:46
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 13, Episode 61
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 13
Caption: Brussels, Mont des Arts
The French language songs in this episode are full of emotion, ranging from the expression of attachment to one's city to the proclamation of the b...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 05, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Those That Left Us in 2012
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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On this week's Rock School we'll be "celebrating" the deaths of those musicians who left us with great contributions to the music world. Macabre in...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 09, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Love the French Way 10 - Lost Beauty
From: Charles Spira
Series: Love the French Way
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I'll show courage, I'll channel my anger and let time go by, but it will take a lot more to cope with the loss of your beauty.

  • Added: Oct 13, 2012
  • Length: 04:33
Love the French Way 9 - Early September
From: Charles Spira
Series: Love the French Way
Caption: Et Maxence, aka Carole Nortier
The singer/songwriter 'Et Maxence' found her audience through the internet. Her song "Early September", about a relationship full of doubts, is in ...

  • Added: Oct 01, 2012
  • Length: 05:23
This Week in Texas Music History: Townes Van Zandt
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the second week of March (3/7): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at one of the states most gifted songwriters who went ...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
Kingwood Kowboy's Country Songs: Part 1
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: Country Songs
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Return to Yesteryear with "Kingwood Kowboy's Country Songs", classic and vintage country, cowboy and western songs written by the Kingwood Kowboy, ...

Bought by Raven Radio and Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Mar 20, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 2
Kingwood Kowboy's Country Songs: Part 2
From: Larry W Jones - Kingwood Kowboy
Series: Country Songs
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Return to Yesteryear with "Kingwood Kowboy's Country Songs", classic and vintage country, cowboy and western songs written by the Kingwood Kowboy, ...

  • Added: Mar 20, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:00
A Day in the life of a Singing Telegram
From: Becky Palmstrom
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Becky Palmstrom follows a day in a life of a singing telegram and asks – who uses singing telegrams in the 21st century? This segment profiles Gran...

Bought by KUT and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 12, 2011
  • Length: 04:16
  • Purchases: 2
03 - 'The more ye know, the less, the better!'
From: Raymond McCullough
Series: Celtic Roots Radio
Caption: Celtic Roots Radio - logo, Credit: Raymond McCullough
Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Celtic 'n' roots music 'n' craic from Northern Ireland, with music from: Shantalla, (...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2009
  • Length: 29:47
Come Soul, I Have Need Of Thee
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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A Maine folk singer struggles with his identity, since losing his voice to cancer.

Bought by KUOW and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 21, 2009
  • Length: 07:59
  • Purchases: 2
Aunt Sue or the salvation of a dying Cajun culture in Mamou Louisiana
From: Anton Foek
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Every Saturday cajun music is played in Freds lounge in Mamou

  • Added: Aug 07, 2008
  • Length: 34:48
The Beat Goes On #108: "Time Has Told Me: The Songs of Nick Drake"
From: Travis Parkin
Series: The Beat Goes On
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A beautiful collection of songs written by one of the most influential songwriters of the past 50 years, Nick Drake. Program includes selections r...

Bought by KMUN and KWMR


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 2