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This Week in Blues History #5 - April 29-May 5
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History
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This time, we take a look at one historic day of recording — May 5th, 1937 — that changed the course of blues history.

  • Added: Mar 09, 2018
  • Length: 03:29
This Week in Blues History #3 - April 15-21
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History
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This time we profile Lightnin' Hopkins, who, in 1954, laid down some hard rocking sides for Herald Records.

  • Added: Mar 07, 2018
  • Length: 03:29
This Week in Blues History #2 - April 8-14
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History
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This time, we profile Etta James, who landed at the top of the Billboard R&B charts this week in 1955, with "The Wallflower."

  • Added: Mar 05, 2018
  • Length: 03:29
This Week in Blues History #1 - April 1-7
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History
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This time, we profile Elmore James, who was in a recording studio in Chicago, this week in 1953.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2018
  • Length: 03:29
Kindred the Family Soul & Natural Hair Revolution
From: WIL LAVEIST
Series: The Wil LaVeist Show
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Neo soul plus the move to chemical-free hair.

  • Added: Jan 19, 2018
  • Length: 55:00
The SOUL of Lennon and McCartney
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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The SOUL of Lennon and McCartney is a mix of Funk and Soul interpretations of the compositions of John Lennon, Paul McCartney. This program include...

Bought by WUFT, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, and WVAS


  • Added: Jan 13, 2018
  • Length: 01:01:01
  • Purchases: 3
Henry Louis Gates Jr. / Ken Burns
From: Colleen Nelson
Series: Overheard with Evan Smith
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On this episode of Overheard, two PBS legends. First a sit-down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. followed by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Feb 21, 2017
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Muhammad Ali (He Is The Greatest!)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was referred to by everyone as the “Greatest” and the “Champ”. This one hour program ...

Bought by KUPR low power FM, KISA Digital Studios, KPIP-LP, WVAS, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 04, 2016
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 6
What is Soul? (A Definition of a Music)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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SOUL is a feeling. SOUL is from the root. SOUL is Free. SOUL is Ray Charles. SOUL is James Brown. SOUL is Aretha Franklin. SOUL is Nina Simone. SOU...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WUFT, KISA Digital Studios, KPIP-LP, and WTIP


  • Added: May 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
The Jazz-O-Rama Hour #56: Modal, Free Bop, Piano Jazz and more...
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Modal, Free Bop, Piano Jazz Hour!, Credit: Lorie Kellogg
Jazz-O-Rama Hour was recorded live on the air at Pawling Public Radio in Pawling, New York, on January 5, 2016. It is an evergreen that can run any...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 12, 2016
  • Length: 59:44
  • Purchases: 1
Full Moon Hacksaw # 1513 (Hour 1 & 2) - 01/28/2016
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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How do you do, we have over 40 years associated with jazz radio here in the desert southwest. In hour one of this week's national broadcast, guest ...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KCMJ Community Radio, WVBI-LP, WYAP, and WOUB


  • Added: Jan 27, 2016
  • Length: 01:59:56
  • Purchases: 5
Watch Owl Promotional Series: THE MESSAGE
From: New Jersey Radio Exchange Network
Series: American Black Male Leadership Institute Radio
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The message from Dr Kimbro, Brian Courtney Wilson, and Robert Ferguson to all that surrounds the American Black Male Leadership Institute

  • Added: Dec 06, 2015
  • Length: 12:11
Black Music Month Radio Special (Hour 2)
From: D. Grant Smith
Series: The Appetizer Radio Show
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We are breaking down the barriers and showcasing truly powerful songs from some of the best African-American songwriters of all time. In our 2nd ho...

Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting and WJSU


  • Added: Jun 18, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 2
Opportunities for African Americans In Our World
From: New Jersey Radio Exchange Network
Series: American Black Male Leadership Institute Radio
Caption: Host Alfred Bundy
Host and one of the founders of the American Black Male Leadership Institute Alfred Bundy talks to three more individuals who's desire and determin...

  • Added: Apr 04, 2015
  • Length: 49:57
American Black Male Leadership Institute Radio Series
From: New Jersey Radio Exchange Network
Series: American Black Male Leadership Institute Radio
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Host Alfred Bundy provide coverage the endeavors of the American Black Male Leadership Institute (ABMLI)

  • Added: Aug 28, 2014
  • Length: 49:24
The Southwest
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Champion Records label
Overlooked as a gathering place for hot jazz in the 1920s, the Southwest sported some excellent musicians. Many went on to successful careers in th...

Bought by Radio New Zealand and KCBX


  • Added: May 07, 2014
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 2
Coming Out in Black History Month
From: KSFR
Series: Equal Time with Martha Burk
Caption: Host Martha Burk
Football star Michael Sam made a bit of Black history when he came out as gay this month. To do that ahead of the NFL draft took a lot of courage.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2014
  • Length: 02:30
The Dave Holland Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Bassist Dave Holland started his performing career in London. One night, he received word that a visiting musician from the states wanted to hire ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 09:46
Joe Robichaux & his New Orleans Boys
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Joe Robichaux
On the one had, you can say that pianist and arranger Joe Robichaux was a New Orleans musician, on the other, his unique sound set him apart from h...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Oct 24, 2013
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 1
Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: 1920s Race Record label
Singer, songwriter, pianist, singer and vaudeville and minstrel performer Perry Bradford, forever changed the sound of American popular music by co...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Feb 05, 2013
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 1
Ikey
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Banjo Ikey Robinson
Isaac L. “Banjo Ikey” Robinson was a multi instrumentalist jazz musician who specialized on banjo. Even when most musicians had stuffed their banjo...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Jan 15, 2013
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 1
Fresh Talk: Kesha Bruce
From: Cathy Byrd
Series: Fresh Art International
Caption: Kesha Bruce, Credit: Courtesy the artist
Artist, curator, art consultant and Fresh Rx contributor, Kesha Bruce talks to Cathy Byrd about her creative platforms and offers advice to artists.

  • Added: Jan 14, 2013
  • Length: 15:58
Moten to Basie
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Benny Moten
Benny Moten led the Kansas City Orchestra in the 1920s, arguably the most influential big bands of the era. His arrangements helped to create what...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 28, 2012
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 1
Soul Serenade (A Tribute to King Curtis)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: King Curtis
This is a one hour musical program on the legacy of saxophonist KING CURTIS.

Bought by KPIP-LP, WJAB, and WVAS


  • Added: Dec 06, 2012
  • Length: 58:16
  • Purchases: 3
From The Roots Came The Rapper (A Tribute to Joe Tex)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
Caption: Joe Tex "The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)" 1966 45 rpm picture sleeve, Credit: Atlantic Records
Joseph Arrington, Jr. better known as "JOE TEX", was one of the greatest soul singers in history. His style was different from a James Brown, a Wil...

Bought by KFCF FM, KPIP-LP, Prairie Public, KPIP-LP, and KHNS


  • Added: Dec 04, 2012
  • Length: 54:54
  • Purchases: 5