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This Week in Texas Music History: Jack Teagarden
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
This Week in Texas Music History: Oscar Julius Fox
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
This Week in Texas Music History: Majestic Theater
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
This Week in Texas Music History: Hole in the Wall
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
This Week in Texas Music History: Herb Ellis
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
This Week in Texas Music History: Jimmy Dean
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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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
Sessions at the Cactus: Eliza Gilkyson & Bob Mould
From: KUT
Series: Sessions at the Cactus Cafe
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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
In Beekeeping, Honey's Worth A Few Stings
From: Connecticut Public (WNPR)
Caption: Andrew Coté holds up a panel of bees., Credit: Chion Wolf
An intrepid producer braves several stings to tell a story about beekeeping and a beekeeper who has traveled the world to teach his craft.

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WFIU, New Hampshire Public Radio, KZYX, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 29, 2012
  • Length: 03:25
  • Purchases: 5
The Forensic Architect
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Caption: Chris Carley, Forensic Architect
That's a real job? Yup. A forensic architect finds out what's wrong with old buildings by understanding their history...and using a garden hose.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2011
  • Length: 05:00
Americana Nueva
From: Sam Margolis
Caption: Comanchero - Boston-based Americana Jam Band
The Americana music scene is thriving in New England, with a growing fan base and musicians alike. Boston has been a particular hot spot, with a g...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 14, 2011
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 1
Mike Doughty Talks Social Media, Addiction, and Songwriting
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Caption: Mike Doughty, Credit: Deborah Lopez
Producer Rebecca Lavoie talks with singer-songwriter Mike Doughty about his unusually interactive presence on social media sites, the new narrative...

  • Added: Feb 10, 2011
  • Length: 08:06
The Mikie Show #28, Manu
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Join us as we speak with Manu Mallikarjun. A former derivatives trader who changed course and is making a documentary I hope we all get to enjoy. ...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Dec 29, 2010
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
Floating School
From: michal rahfaldt
Series: COP16 Youth Voices from Africa
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Two teenagers from western Zambia embark on a journey across the river to visit schools in the flood plain. After seeing the serious challenges stu...

Bought by Radijojo World Children's Radio Network


  • Added: Dec 19, 2010
  • Length: 06:25
  • Purchases: 1
Lyuti Chushki: The Music of Bulgaria
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Lyuti Chushki: From Left to Right: Varol Saatcioglu (gaida), Bruce Sagan (gûdulka), Len Newman (tambura), Tzvety Weiner (vocals), Valeri Georgiev (kaval), Larry Weiner (tûpan)
It may not have as big an impact as the Brittish Invasion, but the folk music group, Lyuti Chushki are bringing their styling of traditional Bulgar...

Bought by WBEZ


  • Added: Jul 05, 2010
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 1
Diabetes Dining Club
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with diabetes. And, according to the official breakdown by the American Diabetes Associati...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 10, 2010
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 1
From Thoreau's rural journal to the future of farming - on ThoughtCast!
From: Jenny Attiyeh
Caption: Lovejoy Brook Farm, Credit: Jenny Attiyeh
From Thoreau's rural journal to the science of the mind to 36 arguments for the existence of God to classical music to the future of farming (whew!...

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 1
A Musician's Life: Steve Earle
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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Steve Earle had a lot in common with his songwriting hero the late Townes Van Zandt. Both spent time in Houston, both played guitar and both had h...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 08, 2009
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Bla Pahinui: Hawaiian singer and Guitar Player
From: Heidi Chang
Caption: Bla Pahinui: Singer and Guitar Player, Credit: Jon de Mello | The Mountain Apple Company
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...

Bought by WABE and PRX Remix


  • Added: Apr 27, 2009
  • Length: 09:20
  • Purchases: 2
A Well Read Book Fair
From: Emma Jacobs
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Dealers of Americana talk about the allure of old books.

Bought by Remix Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KUOW, and WBHM


  • Added: Apr 20, 2009
  • Length: 04:17
  • Purchases: 4
Obama Heads: Obama's Traveling T-Shirt Vendors
From: PRX
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WFDD's LeShea Agnew was outside North Carolina's Lawrence Joel Veterans Coliseum hanging with supporters before an Obama event. She met some polit...

  • Added: May 01, 2008
  • Length: 03:14
Serbian Church Choirs: A Musical Tradition
From: Cissy Rebich
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A musical documentary about Serbian Orthodox church choirs today

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Feb 13, 2008
  • Length: 25:10
  • Purchases: 1
Park Stories: Bandelier's Caretakers of Cultural History
From: Jim Williams
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The National Park Service continues its battle to fight graffiti at Bandelier National Monument's centuries-old cliff dwellings

  • Added: Dec 12, 2007
  • Length: 08:40
Quest_Geothermal
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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Solar and wind get all the press, but geothermal is poised for a comeback

Bought by WBEZ and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 16, 2007
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
Quest_Flying Cars
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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NASA is sponsoring a technology contest to revolutionize small planes -- and it's open to the general public.

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Aug 24, 2007
  • Length: 05:47
  • Purchases: 1
Quest_Longevity
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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The quest to extend lifespan, and ''healthspan'' to 100 years and beyond.

  • Added: Aug 24, 2007
  • Length: 05:46