PRX - Pieces for Tone: Unusual

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Alan Lomax was one who documented many styles and genres of music for the Library of Congress. This show examines Lomax's interview and recordings ...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:58
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In June of 1880, a series of extraordinary events began to unfold that sent a man most of the country agreed was completely unqualified to be presi...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2012
  • Length: 15:33
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He was shy, geeky ... a genius ... and helped turn the tide in World War II.

  • Added: Apr 28, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
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Even if you've never heard of Grace Hopper, she changed your life.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2010
  • Length: 03:00
Caption: Buddy Holly
A ninety minute documentary about Buddy Holly and the Crickets, celebrating his life & music, on the anniversary of "The day The Music Died".

Bought by Prairie Public, Prairie Public, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, and KGLT


  • Added: Jan 23, 2009
  • Length: 01:24:23
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Bowie at Takapuwahia Marae in Porirua NZ, Credit: Ngati Toa tribe
This documentary looks back at the 25th Anniversary of David Bowie's "Serious Moonlight" visit to New Zealand. It recounts Bowie being welcomed by ...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jan 15, 2009
  • Length: 20:48
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Feb 15, 2008
  • Length: 37:32
  • Purchases: 4