PRX - Pieces for Tone: Sound-Rich

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For the first time, the Latino vote had a direct and measurable impact on the 2016 election. QPM takes a look at Latino politics from the viewpoint...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2016
  • Length: 11:20
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Guitar music is one of the strongest points and Latin American and Spanish music. In this program, we include 19th century guitar music from Perú a...

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  • Length: 58:29
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Time, of course, is a key element of music. Music develops itself in time. We talk about keeping time and beating time. Let’s see how composers fro...

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  • Length: 58:29
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Enjoy some of the many musical treasures found in the archives and cathedrals of Latin America. We will feature music from the 16th to 19th century...

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  • Length: 58:30
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has inspired much music in Latin American culture. Though closely associated with American Halloween festiv...

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  • Length: 58:29
Caption: Miguel del Aguila, Credit: Donna Granata
Three-time Grammy nominated Uruguayan-born American composer, Miguel del Aguila, shares insight into his most recent lauded composition, Concierto ...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge


  • Added: Aug 21, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Chico Freeman
Jazz saxophonist Chico Freeman talks about his famous father, Von Freeman, and about his experiences living in Europe. Freeman has now returned to ...

  • Added: Aug 04, 2016
  • Length: 30:00
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Tuning an accordion isn't just a matter of intonation. The sculpting of the reeds makes all the difference between those classic sounds, from Texas...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2016
  • Length: 07:22
Caption: Anna Vasquez, Deborah S. Esquenazi, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera, Sam Tabet, Elizabeth Ramirez, Credit: Andrea Chase
The San Antonio Four talk hope, faith, and waking up to freedom.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 29:57
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As part of the Latin plays jazz series, this particular show features latin jazz renditions of legendary pianist Herbie Hancock performed by Latin ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, KMUW, WJAB, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WICR and more


  • Added: May 18, 2016
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 8
Caption: Roberto proudly shows off his bike in front of the original headquarters of the Puerto Rican Schwinn Club near Knickerbocker Ave. in Bushwick., Credit: Jack D'Isidoro
The Schwinn bicycle has a rich history in New York’s Nuyorican communities. In many of these enclaves, you’ll find members of riding clubs showing ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 25, 2016
  • Length: 05:30
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Elizabeth Perez working at City Hall, Credit: Valeria Fernandez
From civil disobedience to civic accountability, youth that can’t vote are making the voice of the Latino community heard in local politics and at ...

Bought by WDBM, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WRIR


  • Added: Apr 17, 2016
  • Length: 10:06
  • Purchases: 3
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Guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque and the rising stars Kaia String Quartet, are featured in exclusive recordings of works for guitar and string quartet ...

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  • Length: 58:29
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Considered one of the greatest Argentinian poets of the first half of the 20th century, Alfonsina Storni, along with Frida Kahlo and Virginia Woolf...

  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:42
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The Chicago Panamerican Ensemble has built a solid reputation over the years. The group, led by pianist Beatriz Helguera and cellist Andrew Snow ha...

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  • Length: 58:30
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The Latino Music Festival celebrated this year its 10th anniversary with a spectacular program presented all across Chicago. Fiesta features a sele...

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  • Length: 58:30
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An Hour of Jazz (Latin Jazz Percussion) is an enjoyable program for all listeners of all ages. It will keep your toes tapping.

Bought by KZYX, WSLR, and WTIP


  • Added: Feb 16, 2016
  • Length: 59:12
  • Purchases: 3
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Tributes from one composer to another have been a favorite practice since the Renaissance. In this program Fiesta showcases delightful works dedica...

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  • Length: 58:30
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The Latino Music Festival celebrated this year its 10th anniversary with a spectacular program presented all across Chicago. Fiesta features a sele...

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  • Length: 58:29
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21st century music has broken away from the cage imposed by the 100-year-old tradition of “experimental”, “contemporary”, “new music” and/or “avant...

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  • Length: 58:30
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“Saudade” is a Portuguese term connoting “homesickness” and “nostalgia.” Composers from different countries and eras have experienced this feeling ...

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  • Length: 58:30