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Blue Dimensions H36: Rock-Steady Monk Tunes from Pianist Monty Alexander
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Pianist Monty Alexander offers reggae-fied versions of Thelonious Monk classics on his new album "Wareika Hill"

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMUN and more


  • Added: Sep 04, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Tapping into your Internal GPS to Guide your Success
From: Angel Livas
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On this week's WBB talk show, we feature two guests who are remarkable and dynamic examples of women walking in their purpose unapologetically.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
An Appetite for Success
From: Angel Livas
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On this week's WBB talk show, we're taking you on a journey to West Africa. That is where the soul of today's guest was marinated in tradition and ...

  • Added: Aug 12, 2019
  • Length: 59:59
Blue Dimensions H32: Saxophonist JD Allen reflects on the four-century African-American experience in his new album "Barracoon"
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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saxophonist JD Allen's music is informed by the African-American experience on his new album "Barracoon," and Chick Corea's "Spanish heart" overflo...

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Aug 07, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions H31: Blues From The Late David Kimbrough III
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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The vatrious blues styles and several names of the late David Kimbrough III

Bought by WMOT, Royalton Community Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KKRN, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions H29: Catherine Russell's "Alone Together," and a hard look at slavery and racism from the album "Songs Of Our Native Daughters."
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Catherine Russell's spirited new album, and a hard look at slavery and racism from the album "Songs Of Our Native Daughters."

Bought by WMOT, WRGY, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more


  • Added: Jul 17, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions H20: "400: An African American Musical Portrait" - 400 years of African-American experience in music from Avery Sharpe
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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bassist, composer, band leader Avery Sharpe's new album "400: An African American Musical Portrait" traces the African-American experience from the...

Bought by WMOT, WRGY, KKRN, WUFT, Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: May 15, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blues America 173 - James Armstrong
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Westcoast blues guitar veteran, James Armstrong talks about his studio effort 'Blues Been Good to Me.'

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio, KPSQ-LP, WEAA, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Apr 19, 2019
  • Length: 58:10
  • Purchases: 9
Blues America 170 - Charley Crockett
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Charley Crockett hails from the same Texas border town as Freddy Fender and has a unique talent for naturally mixing country with blues.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Prairie Public, WSLR, Raven Radio, WLPR and more


  • Added: Mar 08, 2019
  • Length: 01:56:08
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions H10: Eloquent Sadness from Dory Previn; Good Vibes (and Marimbas) from Stefon Harris
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Moving songs from the late singer-songwriter Dory Previn, and new music from Javon Jackson, Stefon Harris, and Christian McBride.

Bought by WMOT, GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 06, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
This Week in Blues History #1A - April 1-7
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History
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This time, we profile a handful of rare recordings from Big Joe Williams that became one of the few remaining legacies of post-war St. Louis blues.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2019
  • Length: 03:29
Blues America 168 - Christone Kingfish Ingram
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Alligator Records hottest new artist who gained internet fame prior to releasing his first studio single, Fresh Out, featuring Buddy Guy.

Bought by Prairie Public, KMUW, Raven Radio, WLPR , Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Mar 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:04
  • Purchases: 11
Blues America 167 - Thaddeus Krolicki
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Thad is a young guitar player on the Chicago blues scene who has performed with some of the areas most recognized legends.

Bought by Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WEAA, RadioFreePalmer, WCPN and more


  • Added: Feb 15, 2019
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 8
The Motherless Dollar Quartet’s Residency at the Icehouse in Minneapolis Continues This Monday
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Davu Seru, Credit: Andrea Canter
Davu Seru is a north Minneapolis composer who has been influenced by experiences in Chicago and Ghana, and it all comes out in his music. Davu lead...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2019
  • Length: 08:00
Blues America 166 - Toronzo Cannon
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Toronzo Cannon is recognized as one of Chicago's most popular and exciting bluesmen. The singer, songwriter and guitarist is part of the new genera...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WEAA and more


  • Added: Feb 08, 2019
  • Length: 58:02
  • Purchases: 10
Blue Dimensions H06: Trumpeter Abram Wilson on The Ferris Wheel To The Modern Day Delta
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from a very special 2007 album by the late trumpeter Abram Wilson - - and new music from Kamasi Washington, Nabaté Isles, and Roxy Coss

Bought by WMOT, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU, WRGY and more


  • Added: Feb 06, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Blues America 165 - Westcoast Johnny
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Johnny Burgin is a renowned bluesman who has established himself as a major player on the scene since arriving in Chicago for college during the ea...

Bought by Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WEAA, RadioFreePalmer, WCPN and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2019
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 8
Blues America 163 - 2018 Rewind Show
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Blues America Rewinds the tape to hear what 2018 sounded like with some of the best guests, music and features.

Bought by WEAA, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio), WOUB, WLPR and more


  • Added: Jan 10, 2019
  • Length: 58:13
  • Purchases: 7
Blue Dimensions H02: Sullivan Fortner, top-notch pianist, both as band leader and accompanist
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new album "Moments Preserved" from pianist Sullivan Fortner, and his special (and solo) accompaniment of singer Cécile McLorin Salvant.

Bought by KHNS, WMOT, KRCB 104.9, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 09, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Blues America 162 - Thornetta Davis
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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The Queen of Detroit Blues shares her story

Bought by KMUW, WEAA, WCPN, RadioFreePalmer, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2018
  • Length: 58:32
  • Purchases: 10
Blues America 161 - Christmas Show
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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A BBQ smothered Christmas special featuring various artists, including Oklahoma’s blues elder and reigning queen of the blues, Dorothy Ellis, bette...

Bought by WJAB, WJAB, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WEAA, WSGE and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2018
  • Length: 58:09
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions G50: New Music From Three Saxophonic Women
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new music from three great saxophone-playing women, Tia Fuller, Roxy Coss, and Vanessa Collier

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WRGY and more


  • Added: Dec 12, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blues America 160 - Lindsay Beaver
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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Lindsay Beaver is a multi-instrumentalist from Halifax, Nova Scotia who is the most recent young talent to sign with Chicago-based Alligator Record...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , KDLG, KBBI Alaska, WEAA and more


  • Added: Nov 30, 2018
  • Length: 58:12
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions G48: It's "Elementals" with Azar Lawrence and Benito Gonzalez
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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The latest album from saxophonist/composer Azar Lawrence "Elementals" featuring some sparkling playing by pianist Benito Gonzalez

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Nov 28, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Blue Dimensions G46: Cyrus Chestnut's Kaleidoscope, and the story of "See Line Woman"
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Cyrus Chestnut's musical journey on "Kaleidoscope" and the song "See Line Woman" from a 1939 field recording to 2018's "Life" album by Vivian Sessoms

Bought by WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WOUB and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9