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WWOZ Street Talk-The Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indian Tribe
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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Since He was a kid, Wild Man Ivory wanted to be a mardi gras indian. It took a near death experience in Korea before that dream became a reality.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2007
  • Length: 10:16
Stefon Harris' "African Tarantella"
From: WIDR
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A review of Stefon Harris' latest album "African Tarantella...Dances with Duke"

  • Added: Jul 26, 2007
  • Length: 06:59
Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah on "Cosmopolitanism" -- and psychologist Marc Hauser on "The Moral Mind."
From: Jenny Attiyeh
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ThoughtCast speaks with Princeton philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah about his new book, "Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers" -- followe...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jul 09, 2007
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 1
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
Active Voice Radio 6-15-07: Gerald Horne- The Deepest South: The US, Brazil and the African Slave Trade
From: Chris Goldstein
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This week on AVR we're going to explore America's history of slavery with Gerald Horne, Morris Professor of African American studies at the Univers...

Bought by KSFR and KSFR


  • Added: Jun 15, 2007
  • Length: 29:33
  • Purchases: 2
Interview with songwriter Doc Pomus and his brother, Raoul Felder, Part 1
From: Louis Erlanger
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Interview with Brill Building songwriter Doc Pomus and members of his family

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Jun 01, 2007
  • Length: 01:04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Our American Generations - This I Believe Essays -Race
From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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5 Generations sharing their This I Believe essays on Race

Bought by WCNY, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and WUFT


  • Added: May 23, 2007
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE: FAMILY AFFAIR
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour music intensive radio documentary about Sly & the Family Stone, their music, their turbulent history, and the indelible marks they left be...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, WSGE, KMXT and more


  • Added: May 15, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 40
Virtuoso Voices - Awadagin Pratt (Role Model)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Athletes are often role models, as are some politicians and teachers. And musicians, like pianist Awadagin Pratt, can be considered role models as...

Bought by WITF


  • Added: May 01, 2007
  • Length: :28
  • Purchases: 1
Sisters in Action for Power
From: KBOO Youth Collective
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Breana conducts an interview with Chirece of SAP.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Mar 21, 2007
  • Length: 07:15
  • Purchases: 1
Daryl Davis - Klan - Destine Relationships - Part One
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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The quest for understanding between peoples is always challenging. But that challenge can be extremely intense, even dangerous, when an African-Am...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2007
  • Length: 28:47
Mandy Carter
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
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Social justice activists Mandy Carter organizes to connect struggles

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 19, 2007
  • Length: 08:36
  • Purchases: 1
Earl Pappy
From: SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network
Series: Passionate Citizens
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Kiah profiles her high school principal Earl Pappy

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Feb 15, 2007
  • Length: 07:37
  • Purchases: 1
Aaron Dworkin Sphinx
From: WDET Detroit Public Radio
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Celeste Headlee interviews Sphinx founder

  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 19:15
For Valentine's Day ... Trudy Pitts and "Mr C," in their own words
From: David Schulman
Series: Musicians in their own words
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Partners in music, and in life, for somewhere around 50 years ...

Bought by PRX Remix, KGLT, and KGLT


  • Added: Jan 17, 2007
  • Length: 07:20
  • Purchases: 3
Black Classical Masters: Moses Hogan series
From: David Person
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Series of programs featuring the music and words of arranger Moses Hogan

  • Added: Jan 10, 2007
  • Length: 19:24
Billy Higgins: A Tribute To The Legendary Jazz Drummer
From: Heidi Chang
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Billy Higgins was reportedly the most recorded jazz drummer in history. Higgins talks about his music and life. This profile also features intervi...

Bought by Marfa Public Radio, WNCU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, 90.5 WSNC, KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2007
  • Length: 09:14
  • Purchases: 6
Humankind: Meeting Hate With Love -- Stories of King and Gandhi
From: Humankind
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Explorations on the non-violence philosophies shared by King and Gandhi

Bought by KZYX, KUT, KPIK-LP, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WRGY and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2007
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 48
Interview with singer and human rights activist SAMITE known as "the soul of Africa"
From: Tish Pearlman
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Singer/composer and human rights activist SAMITE talks about his life and work

  • Added: Jan 05, 2007
  • Length: 28:00
The Big Payback-A Tribute to James Brown
From: Peter Bochan
Series: Shortcuts
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Tribute to The Godfather of Soul!

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Radio Catskill, WYSO, KFAI Minneapolis, KGLT and more


  • Added: Dec 27, 2006
  • Length: 25:25
  • Purchases: 6
It's King Biscuit Time
From: WKNO
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In an era when media monopolies dominate the airwaves, there still are independent voices and programs. King Biscuit Time is the longest running d...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 08:06
Buddy Guy: Can't Quit the Blues
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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Brand new one-hour music intensive radio special features legendary bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KCNP, KNKX, Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 46
R-Tist: Rap & Poetry
From: Tanya Ott
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Rap and poetry don't usually occupy the same space in most people's minds, but rapper R-Tist isn't "most people".

  • Added: Nov 15, 2006
  • Length: 11:10
Gospel Goes Classical
From: Tanya Ott
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Discussion with conductor who mixes classical, gospel, hip-hop, country and other genres

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Nov 14, 2006
  • Length: 13:50
  • Purchases: 1
Ed Bell's Sweetgum Bottom Blues
From: Tanya Ott
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Interview about a little-known, but influential Alabama bluesman

Bought by KCUR


  • Added: Nov 14, 2006
  • Length: 09:00
  • Purchases: 1

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