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Pete Seeger on "We Shall Overcome"
From: Blank on Blank
Series: Blank on Blank
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Folk music legend Pete Seeger explains the history behind the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome", and why this famous song has many brothers ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Troy Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, XRAY.fm, KWEMradio.com/KWEM LP and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2011
  • Length: 06:34
  • Purchases: 17
A Drum Is Always With Me
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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In Portland, a small community exists around the public performance of Middle Eastern music and dance. Portland is also home to an Iraqi community ...

Bought by WMPG, KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jan 11, 2011
  • Length: 08:26
  • Purchases: 3
Piece of My Heart: The Story of Janis Joplin
From: KUT
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Winner of the Grand Trophy 2011, International Radio Festivals! An intimate reconsideration of Janis' journey from a tiny Texas refinery town to t...

Bought by KCNP, Prairie Public, WRGY, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WCPN and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2010
  • Length: 57:31
  • Purchases: 20
Handsworth Evolution
From: Robin Valk
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Calypso, Reggae, Rap, Soul, Asian Rap and Sound Systems in Birmingham, England, in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 50:12
  • Purchases: 1
Every Little Curve In The Road
From: Susan O'Leary
Caption: Musician Stuart Mason
Interview with guitarist Stuart Mason (Molly's Revenge, Little Black Train) about making a living as a musician, writing new songs in an old tradit...

  • Added: Jun 25, 2010
  • Length: 53:00
Earl Wild at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam
From: Boyce Lancaster
Caption: Pianist Earl Wild
Pianist Earl Wild performed before an enthusiastic audience at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam to celebrate his 90th birthday.

Bought by WFIU and BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Feb 24, 2010
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 2
The Godfather of Ambient Chamber Music
From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music
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Harold Budd started out as a jazz drummer in the 1950s, then became a student of Schoenberg style serialism. Against that backdrop, he revolted th...

Bought by KUT and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Diary of a Mad NYC Cyclist: A Newsical
From: Paul Fischer
Series: What's the Frequency, Kenneth? a newsical series
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lifelong cyclist/broadcast journalist, Paul Fischer, on the pleasures and pitfalls of city biking. I'll take you road-biking in Central Park, where...

Bought by KMUN and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 15, 2010
  • Length: 54:31
  • Purchases: 2
I'm White And I'm Mennonite
From: Rachel Yoder
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A personal essay examining music, race, and identity

Bought by PRX Remix and Remix Radio


  • Added: Jan 13, 2010
  • Length: 13:42
  • Purchases: 2
Brainhilda and I
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Carole Starr was a dedicated violinist, until a brain injury left her with a rare hearing disorder. Suddenly the music Carole loved dearly became s...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, and SALTcast Podcast


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:51
  • Purchases: 5
Following Phish before the internet (3:30)
From: Lydia Wilson
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As the Phish reunion tour wraps up, a Phish-head fan reflects on following the band before the internet. (3:30 version)

  • Added: Dec 04, 2009
  • Length: 03:33
Following Phish before the internet
From: Lydia Wilson
Caption: Phish playing Hampton Coliseum in VA, Credit: http://yamar2001.wordpress.com
As Phish reunion tour wraps up, a Phish-head fan reflects on following the band before the internet.

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Dec 04, 2009
  • Length: 05:35
  • Purchases: 1
Flory Jagoda
From: With Good Reason
Series: Folklife FieldNotes
Caption: Flory Jagoda (right) teaches Ladino songs., Credit: Morgan Miller
"Don't open your mouth. Just sit and play. Keep on playing."

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Oct 02, 2009
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Harmonic Healing
From: Diane Lee
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This is a sneak peek into the harmonica culture of senior citizens from Gulfport Senior Citizens' Harmonica Club.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 20, 2009
  • Length: 04:49
  • Purchases: 1
From Out Of The Blues
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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A profile of a blues musician in Maine.

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Jun 22, 2009
  • Length: 06:18
  • Purchases: 1
Dear Dish,
From: Katie Ball
Caption: Nathaniel and Roberto Aguilar, Credit: Lori Grey
A melodic fan letter to the band Dish - one of loss, acceptance, and hope.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2009
  • Length: 06:04
  • Purchases: 1
A Journey through Tibetan Music
From: The Tibet Connection
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Interview and musical interludes by musician and songwriter Techung

  • Added: Aug 25, 2008
  • Length: 15:03
Global Warming Rap
From: Terrascope Youth Radio
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Music and VoxPop blend into a hard-hitting critique of America's response to global warming

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KUOW


  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:03
  • Purchases: 3
7. Kym Tuvim. Your piano teacher has a secret talent.
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
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Day Job is a look at how (Seattle) musicians pay the rent.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:10
4. RA Scion, hip hopper and leaf blower
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
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Day Job is a look at how (Seattle) musicians pay the rent.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
2. Whiting Tennis, artist and folk-rock guitarist
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
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A Look at How (Seattle) Musicians Pay the Rent

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 1
1. Colin Wolberg, rock star and... panel manufacturer?
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
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How (Seattle) Musicians Pay the Rent

  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 03:03
Enter Night Audio Montage
From: Deanna Neil
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A collection of stories, dreams, nightmares and lullabies

  • Added: May 23, 2008
  • Length: 04:55
VOICES4theSoul Show 722
From: Lori Holladay
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AAA Music show featuring songs that express a more meaningful side of life. This hour features songs from Van Morrison, Keb Mo, Avril Lavigne and m...

  • Added: May 21, 2008
  • Length: 59:01
Live from Austin: Joe Ely
From: KUT
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Americana Music legend Joe Ely, recorded live on the soundstage of Austin City Limits

Bought by Prairie Public, KZYX, North State Public Radio, The Texan Radio Network, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Feb 27, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8