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For the third week of December (12/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a talented musician who traded in the nightclub...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the fourth week of October (10/25): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at an accomplished songwriter who is probably best...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:51
For the third week of September (9/23): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a traveling folklorist who encountered everyone...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the third week of August (8/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at the original “Mr. T.”
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the last week of July (7/29): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a classically-trained musician who was best known for...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the second week of April (4/11): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a venue that brought world-class entertainment to ...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the second week of June (6/15): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a venue with a small name that had a big impact on ...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:41
For the first week of August (8/5): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a jazz legend who got his start because of an out o...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the second week of August (8/10): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a country singer who found his fortune at the bre...
- Added: Jul 30, 2012
- Length: 01:40
For the second week of September (9/14): Texas music scholar Gary Hartman recalls an unexpected incident that helped propel the state`s punk music ...
- Added: Jul 26, 2012
- Length: 01:30
Episode 4 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. The legendary, Ray Benson, takes the stage for an interview and performance, and footage of Patty Larkin's 1...
- Added: Jul 19, 2012
- Length: 59:01
Episode 3 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Folk singer-songwriter, Sahara Smith, and legendary country-rock musician, Jesse Winchester, take the stage ...
- Added: Jul 19, 2012
- Length: 59:01
Episode 2 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Folk singer, Eliza Gilkyson, and alternative rocker Bob Mould take the stage at the Cactus.
- Added: Jul 19, 2012
- Length: 59:01
Episode 1 of 'Sessions at the Cactus'. Roots rock legend, Alejandro Escovedo and indie folk duo, The Civil Wars take the stage at the Cactus.
- Added: Jul 19, 2012
- Length: 59:01
Paul Simon recalls the creative sparks and controversies surrounding his landmark album, "Graceland"
Bought by KPSQ-LP, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WUKY and more
- Added: May 17, 2012
- Length: 59:30
- Purchases: 14
Without sight, the blind must rely on the soundscapes around them to navigate through a world of audio overload. To truly experience this world, Pr...
Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KUOW
- Added: May 12, 2012
- Length: 05:54
- Purchases: 3
Minneapolis and New Orleans may be an entire country apart, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the feasts of Mardi Gras in our own way.
Cul...
- Added: May 12, 2012
- Length: 05:22
Of our five senses, sound and taste might not seem to have that much in common. But if you ever find yourself at a fast food joint that blasts the...
- Added: May 12, 2012
- Length: 05:12
We all know a bad translation when we see one… or do we? I spoke with Jay Rubin, translator for the best-selling author Haruki Murakami, among othe...
- Added: May 11, 2012
- Length: 11:35
The Cleveland International Film Festival's line-up of great documentaries.
- Added: Apr 14, 2012
- Length: 28:30
The groundbreaking soundtrack of "The Descendants," marks the first time a Hollywood movie has ever been scored entirely with Hawaiian music.
It fe...
- Added: Feb 17, 2012
- Length: 07:17
Have you ever wondered how that busy politician or celebrity found the time to write a book? They didn't. Ghostwriting an big part of the publishin...
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WABE, New Hampshire Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WRST-FM Oshkosh and more
- Added: Jan 17, 2012
- Length: 06:20
- Purchases: 6
Snappy, Stretcho, and Criss-Cross are like brothers. Together they are The Suspenders Juggling Troupe from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Suspenders ...
Bought by KUER and New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Dec 02, 2011
- Length: 04:35
- Purchases: 2
Intimate acoustic set by Rosanne Cash and her husband, John Leventhal in their living room (aka Zone C). Includes exclusive live recordings of son...
Bought by KPSQ-LP, KOSU, NPR Illinois, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more
- Added: Nov 21, 2011
- Length: 54:00
- Purchases: 10
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr look back on the year they almost broke up but decided put out a little album called "Achtung Bab...
Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WUKY and more
- Added: Nov 21, 2011
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 8
