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Gems of Bluegrass 1107 Heavy Bluegrass Burdens
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil Nusbaum, Credit: Claire Nusbaum
Many bluegrass songs depict heavy burdens borne by characters in songs, and by us listeners. That's the subject of this Gem of Bluegrass.

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Jan 29, 2011
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 1
Bluegrass Review #1107
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: The Bluegrass Review
Caption: Phil Nusbaum, Credit: Claire Nusbaum
Program for Feb 22 - 28, 2011

Bought by WEZU, KUCB, WXXI Rochester, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, WAMU and more


  • Added: Jan 29, 2011
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 7
Gems of Bluegrass # 1106 Bluegrass History and Bluegrass Culture
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil Nusbaum, Credit: Karen Van Norman
To folk music scholars, a style of folk music represents a specific group of people, but also has relationships with surrounding cultures. For a lo...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920 and WAMU


  • Added: Jan 23, 2011
  • Length: 09:29
  • Purchases: 2
Gems #1102 Traditional Tunes into Performance Music
From: Philip Nusbaum
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, piece for Jan 8 - 14, 2011. Others use any time.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2010
  • Length: 05:58
Gems of Bluegrass # 1053 Dumb Guys
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, piece for Jan 25 - 31, otherwise use anytime

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 30, 2010
  • Length: 06:23
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #1052 Jimmy Martin
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, show for Dec 18 - 24, 2010. For othrs, use any time.

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 21, 2010
  • Length: 03:17
  • Purchases: 1
Genms of Bluegrass #1047 Interesting Demises
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, program for Nov 13 - 19, 2010. For all others, use anytime.

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 29, 2010
  • Length: 08:18
  • Purchases: 1
Gems #1046 Banjo breakdowns role in creating progressive acoustic music
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, piece for Nov 6 - 12, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 24, 2010
  • Length: 07:37
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass # 1043 The Evolution of Little Cabin Home
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, piece for Oct 16 - 22, 2010. FOr others, use anytime

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 03, 2010
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
When You Cross a Line
From: Carnegie Council
Series: Global Ethics Corner
Piece image
When balancing life's complex tensions, how do you know when you've crossed a line?

  • Added: Sep 27, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Gems of Bluegrass #1041 Heavy Burdens
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, piece for Oct 2 - 8, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Sep 11, 2010
  • Length: 09:40
  • Purchases: 1
Gems #1028 tenor voice passion
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, show for July 3 - 9, 2010. For others, anytime.

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  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #1022 Sentimental Songs, Nostalgic Songs and Bluegrass
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil w/ Zeitfunk award 2010, Credit: Karen Van Norman
for regular users, piece for May 22 - 28, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: May 04, 2010
  • Length: 04:46
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #1011 Approaches to Bluegrass Banjo plaing
From: Philip Nusbaum
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for regular users, show for March 6-12, 2010

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Feb 07, 2010
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 1
Gems #1321 The George Jones - Bluegrass Connection
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Piece is not an obit; more of a celebration, Intro could be: Certain artists seem to be transcendent. Regardless of their musical niche, their work...

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 08, 2009
  • Length: 08:12
  • Purchases: 1
Gems 947 New Camptown Races Evolution
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Piece image
piece suggested for Nov 13 - 19, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Nov 05, 2009
  • Length: 05:37
  • Purchases: 1
Gems # 946 Evolving the Deal
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
program suggested for Nov 6 - 12, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: 06:39
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #945
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
piece suggested for October 31 - Nov 5, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 05:11
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #942 Why Not More Harmonica in Bluegrass
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
segment suggested for Oct 10 - 16, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 05:58
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass $941: Kind of Bluegrass Evolution
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
for weekly users, this is the program suggested for Oct 3-9, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2009
  • Length: 08:24
  • Purchases: 1
Jazz Time Vol. 2 - The Best in Mainstream Jazz
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Jazz Time
Caption: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
One hour of classic Jazz in three segments. The show is hosted by Howard Burchette. The sets include vocals and instrumentals.

Bought by WTIP, Spokane Public Radio, and KSJD


  • Added: Sep 29, 2009
  • Length: 58:20
  • Purchases: 3
Gems 938 Musical Moods of Bluegrass Founder Bill Monroe
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
One reason for the popularity of Bill Monroe and his high regard among musicians is the variety of moods he expressed through music, and the depth ...

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Sep 01, 2009
  • Length: 06:59
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #937 Work and Realism
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Bluegrass has a number of songs that reflect on working. The nature of the work has changed over the years. But even if it’s office work, it exacts...

Bought by WTIP, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, Prairie Public, and WAMU


  • Added: Aug 21, 2009
  • Length: 05:51
  • Purchases: 4
Gems of Bluegrass 939 The Importance of the New Lost City Ramblers
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
piece suggested for Sept 19 – 26, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Aug 21, 2009
  • Length: 06:31
  • Purchases: 1
Gems of Bluegrass #936 Styles of Banjo Playing
From: Philip Nusbaum
Series: Gems of Bluegrass
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Program suggested for Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2009

Bought by WAMU


  • Added: Aug 19, 2009
  • Length: 05:07
  • Purchases: 1