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A tribute to Lyle Ritz, the "Father of Jazz Ukulele," who also played bass on many of the biggest pop hits in history as a member of the legendary ...
Bought by Oregon Public Broadcasting
- Added: Mar 15, 2017
- Length: 03:35
- Purchases: 1
100-second module, from our readings for May. An early computer composed classical music!
Bought by WEZU
- Added: Apr 25, 2014
- Length: 01:40
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Nov 06, 2012
- Length: 05:01
- Purchases: 1
Vocalist and pianist Eliane Elias talks about growing up in Brazil and her career in jazz.
- Added: Nov 05, 2012
- Length: 05:01
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
Hawaiian singer and guitar player, Bla Pahinui, is known for his own distinct voice and for carrying on the legacy of his father, Gabby Pahinui, on...
- Added: Apr 27, 2009
- Length: 09:20
- Purchases: 2
David Brown explains Brazilian music's love/hate relationship with the global stage.
- Added: Jun 19, 2008
- Length: 05:06
Ever since Lyle Ritz recorded the world's first jazz ukulele album in 1957, he earned the title, "Father of Jazz Ukulele." He was also a bass play...
Bought by PRX Remix, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and WYSO
- Added: Aug 07, 2007
- Length: 09:02
- Purchases: 3
Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Since she died ...
Bought by KZYX and WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Dec 03, 2006
- Length: 06:39
- Purchases: 2
Colorado musician who uses innovative technology plus an interdisciplinary approach to education to spark kids? interest.
- Added: May 10, 2006
- Length: 03:26
Famed pipa virtuoso Wu Man in her own words and her music
- Added: Oct 03, 2003
- Length: 04:50
- Purchases: 7
