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The Tail Dragger got his name from the Howlin' Wolf and is one of the most notorious singers on the Chicago blues scene over the past 35 years. He ...

Bought by KMUW, WLPR , WYAP, KRZA, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Dec 01, 2017
  • Length: 57:55
  • Purchases: 10
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For the last week of March (3/31): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a legendary singer whose unusual voice almost kept h...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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For the first week of October (10/2): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a pioneering business woman whose life was a thre...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
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Steve Earle had a lot in common with his songwriting hero the late Townes Van Zandt. Both spent time in Houston, both played guitar and both had h...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 08, 2009
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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A short profile of Philadelphia born DJ, remixer and record producer King James Britt

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Feb 12, 2007
  • Length: 05:13
  • Purchases: 1
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Soul Singer Solomon Burke has had something of a comeback since his days with Atlantic in the 1960's. Tracey Tanenbaum profiles "the King of Rock ...

Bought by 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 06:13
  • Purchases: 1
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Poet Ursula Rucker sets her smooth voice and sharp tongue to dance-worthy music.

  • Added: Feb 06, 2007
  • Length: 04:59
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Christian McBride is one of the jazz world's most sought after talents. He also leads his own band and is an ambassador for the music.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2007
  • Length: 05:28