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Joseph Shabalala: the leader of Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo, In his own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Joseph Shabalala describes how the vision for Ladysmith Black Mambazo came to him in a dream -- in four-part harmony. Shabalala's voice takes on m...

Bought by Prairie Public, PRX Remix, KUOW, KMHD, KNAU and more


  • Added: Feb 09, 2009
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 9
Virtuoso Voices - JoAnn Falletta (Resist Perfection)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Performers, their teachers and their audience demand perfection. Since perfection really can't be achieved, that puts musicians in a compromising ...

  • Added: Nov 01, 2008
  • Length: :26
ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne on "An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport"
From: KUOW
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ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne discusses early sporting memories and his book "An Incomplete and Inaccurate History of Sport" KRAK

  • Added: Aug 28, 2008
  • Length: 18:27
The Accidental Advocate
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
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A transgendered man finds himself becoming an advocate for transgender rights, despite never wanting or planning to. KRAK

  • Added: Aug 20, 2008
  • Length: 18:25
Olympic Games Stamp Honors The Spirit Of The Games
From: Heidi Chang
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The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new stamp to commemorate the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. It was designed by Clarence Lee, a graphic artist...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2008
  • Length: 04:54
Hong Kong Democracy and the Chinese Human Rights
From: Anton Foek
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Hong Kong commemorated the Tiannanman Square massacre in Beijing.

  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 22:08
You May Approach The Bench Press
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
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Former state Supreme Court Justice Faith Ireland started lifting weights to help with chronic back pain. She was drawn to the power-lifters at he...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2008
  • Length: 09:07
King of Methlehem - Mark Lindquist
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
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Novelist and prosecuting attorney Mark Lindquist dives deep into the world of meth dealers in his new novel, The King of Methlehem. KRAK

  • Added: Jul 31, 2008
  • Length: 18:25
Active Voice Radio 6-25-08: Terry Aladjem - The Culture of Vengeance and the Fate of American Justice
From: Chris Goldstein
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Terry Aladjem of Harvard University discusses his new book that explores the psychology and philosophy of Vengence in America

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Jun 24, 2008
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
Damsel, Distressed
From: Eric Winick
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You're locked in your bathroom. Who will save you?

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, KUT, KUOW, and WILL


  • Added: Jun 19, 2008
  • Length: 13:10
  • Purchases: 5
Virtuoso Voices - Hilary Hahn (Finnish Rock)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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In classical music, labels and categories can provide a helpful context and entry point to enjoying a composer or composition. But they can also b...

  • Added: May 31, 2008
  • Length: :29
A Musician's Life: Martin Atkins
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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Drummer Martin Atkins is most associated with John Lydon's post sex pistols band PIL. But he's got his hands in all aspects of music, including te...

Bought by KMXT, KXOT Public Radio, and WMNF


  • Added: May 09, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
Mapping the Himalayas
From: Kamla Bhatt
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Ever wondered how the Himalayas got mapped? What is the connection between Rudyard Kipling's Kim and the the group that mapped the Himalayas?

  • Added: Mar 31, 2008
  • Length: 26:28
Near Miss
From: Berkeley J-School
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The story of a man who nearly missed being on a plane that crashed

  • Added: Mar 30, 2008
  • Length: 04:21
Willing for Trouble: Profile of Tibetan Poet & Freedom Fighter Tenzin Tsundue
From: The Tibet Connection
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Interview with a poet-activist who is inspiring a new generation of Tibetan youth

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 14, 2008
  • Length: 10:10
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Emanuel Ax (Clapping Wanted)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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For some, proper "decorum," is our connection with decency and doing things in a more civilized way. Pianist Emanuel Ax says there's a little too ...

  • Added: Feb 28, 2008
  • Length: :29
Cell Phone Santa
From: Scott Gurian
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An act of Christmas charity goes horribly awry

Bought by KZYX, New Hampshire Public Radio, Georgia Public Broadcasting, WTJU, KUOW and more


  • Added: Dec 18, 2007
  • Length: 04:23
  • Purchases: 17
The Sound of Young America Holiday Special 2007
From: Jesse Thorn
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Music and comedy for the holidays.

Bought by KMXT, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KUNM, Spokane Public Radio, NPR Illinois and more


  • Added: Nov 26, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Virtuoso Voices - Herbert Blomstedt (Separate but Equal)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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On the surface, it may seem like there is a world of difference between Beethoven's lighter, and light hearted Symphony No. 8 and his monumental Sy...

  • Added: Oct 31, 2007
  • Length: :20
Arts on the Air - Cinematographer Allen Daviau
From: Vanessa Finney
Series: Arts on the Air
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Interview with Oscar-nominated cinematographer

  • Added: Oct 20, 2007
  • Length: 01:45
Active Voice Radio 8-31-07 - Johnathan Mooney- The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal
From: Chris Goldstein
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Author Jonathan Mooney joins us to discuss his newest book The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal

Bought by WXXI Rochester, WXXI Rochester, and KSFR


  • Added: Aug 31, 2007
  • Length: 29:32
  • Purchases: 3
Is This The End of Harry Potter?
From: Bill Slammon
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Narration with vox pop interviews of kids and adults about the last Harry Potter book.

Bought by WXLV-FM and The PRX Podcast


  • Added: Jul 19, 2007
  • Length: 05:55
  • Purchases: 2
Active Voice Radio 6-29-07: Congressman Ron Paul and Journalist Clarence Page speak about Marijuana and Racism
From: Chris Goldstein
Series: Active Voice Radio
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Congressman ron Paul of Texas and Chicago Tribune Columnist Clarence Page discuss marijuana and racism

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Jun 28, 2007
  • Length: 29:45
  • Purchases: 1
NPR's All Songs Considered: The Music of Portugal
From: NPR Music
Series: All Songs Considered from NPR Music
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Bob Boilen discovers the music of Portugal.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM, KTRL, WUKY, WFIU, KSMU and more


  • Added: May 25, 2007
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 6
HEAT -- The Contenders
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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Singer/Songwriter Billy Bragg rewrites "The Internationale", Joyce Carol Oates spars with George Foreman, and Spalding Gray turns the tables on Joh...

Bought by Iowa Public Radio, WCPN, KERA, and WCQS


  • Added: Feb 28, 2007
  • Length: 58:31
  • Purchases: 4

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