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The late great Preston Shannon is internationally recognized as the King of Beale Street. He gained international recognition during the 90’s after...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Jan 26, 2018
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 9
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Wildly fun, musically fearless and bursting with bravado, Alligator recording artists Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have created one of the blues’ mo...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), RadioFreePalmer, Public Radio East, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 05, 2018
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 8
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John Tefteller is a world-renowned collector of rare records and 78’s.

Bought by Public Radio East, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio, Public Radio East, KRPS and more


  • Added: Dec 29, 2017
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 7
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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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Elvin Bishop is a living legend whose great contributions to American music have been solidified by his induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fa...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , KRZA, KSRQ, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Nov 03, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 12
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Jimi Primetime Smith is back on the circuit from appearances at blues festivals to an upcoming live recording session. He was groomed to join the f...

Bought by WART FM, WYAP, WTJU, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Oct 13, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 9
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Alligator recording artist Tommy Castro is a Westcoast blues legend who is one of the most recognizable names in the business. The 2010 BB King Ent...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WEAA, Prairie Public, WTJU and more


  • Added: Oct 06, 2017
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 13
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Walkin’ Cane Mark learned from greats like Snooky Pryor and Nappy Brown. He was given his name by Willie Dixon and has been an established harmonic...

Bought by WART FM, WTJU, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 29, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Dorothy Ellis is better known by her stage name, Miss Blues. Today, Miss Blues is considered a legend in Oklahoma and appropriately resides in the ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KGOU, WTJU, Public Radio East, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 15, 2017
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 10
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Joe Nosek is a Wisconsin based harmonica ace and songwriter from Chicago who founded and fronts Chicago’s favorite houserocking party band, the Cas...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KMXT, Public Radio East, WTJU, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 01, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Harmonica Ace, Pierre Lacocque is the founder and leader of Mississippi Heat which has been a hallmark band in the Chicago area for decades and a f...

Bought by Public Radio East, WEAA, Public Radio East, WTJU, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 10
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Jimmy “Duck” Holmes is the embodiment of raw country blues. He is a celebrated and award winning country blues musician who is regarded as the last...

Bought by Public Radio East, WEAA, Public Radio East, WTJU, KRPS and more


  • Added: Aug 04, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Standing 6’ 5” 300 pounds, Sugaray Rayford is a formidable force. Critics consider him to be one of the greatest and last blues shouters; in the sa...

Bought by KDLG, Public Radio East, WTJU, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS and more


  • Added: Jul 28, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 8
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John Primer and Bob Corritore are two of the top names in the blues who celebrate their sophomore studio collaboration for Delta Groove Records wit...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WTJU and more


  • Added: Jul 21, 2017
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 10
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Jimi Primetime Smith was groomed to join the family business made famous by his mother, Chicago Blues legend Johnnie Mae Dunson “The Big Boss Lady....

Bought by WEAA, Public Radio East, Prairie Public, WTJU, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 07, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: MHL Talk Radio
Host Sonya Dunn explores the Air Force Research Laboratory in commemoration of its 100th anniversary.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2017
  • Length: 53:41
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Bill “Howl-n-Madd” Perry is a living delta blues legend who’s incredible story finds him rubbing shoulders and playing behind Little Richard, J.J T...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS, WTJU and more


  • Added: Jun 23, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Long recognized as one of the top blues harmonica players in the Houston area, Steve Krase shoots for big league prominence on his latest release "...

Bought by WLPR , WOUB, GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 16, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 9
From: WBAA
Series: What's New
Caption: Anne Akiko Meyers and John Clare, Credit: Dianne Donovan
We’ll hear some amazing 'fiddlers' including Anne Akiko Meyers, Tasmin Little, and Madeline Adkins on this episode of What’s New!

Bought by KMUN, KMUN, GCR (Global Community Radio), WETS, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jun 01, 2017
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 8
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The Cedric Burnside Project is comprised of the exciting duo of Cedric Burnside and Trenton Ayers of Holly Springs, Mississippi. Their latest album...

Bought by WLPR , GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WEAA, WTJU and more


  • Added: May 26, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: Laura Everett
The problem of outsourcing of education and mental health services in prisons to evangelical Christian ministries and the challenge transit violenc...

Bought by KPIP-LP and WETS


  • Added: May 19, 2017
  • Length: 57:59
  • Purchases: 2
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92 year old multi Grammy-nominated blues piano master, Henry Gray, is a living legend and a national treasure whose recording career spans seven de...

Bought by KMUW, WLPR , GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WEAA and more


  • Added: May 11, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 10
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Sharon Lewis is a Chicago blues diva who’s commanding vocals and strong song writing is celebrated on her second studio effort for Delmark Records,...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, WART FM, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 05, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Ramadan Tent Project 2016, Beaverton, Oregon
Xavier theologian brings theology down to earth and university students bring Ramadan to their community.

Bought by KWIT, KUNM, KPIP-LP, and WETS


  • Added: Apr 28, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 4
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Stevie J Blues is a veteran blues guitarist from Jackson, Mississippi who cut his teeth on the scene with the likes of Denise LaSalle, Shirley Brow...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS, WTJU and more


  • Added: Apr 28, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 7