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New Music From Lalah Hathaway
From: KMUW
Series: Soulsations
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This week, new music by the talented Lalah Hathaway. Also, the celebration continues during Stevie Wonder month. We’ll hear from filmmaker David P...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WGZS, RadioFreePalmer, KHNS, KSLU and more


  • Added: May 09, 2024
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 6
"Everlasting" with Jody Watley
From: KMUW
Series: Soulsations
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Jody Watley, former member of the hit 70’s group Shalamar, has out a new single, “Everlasting." We’ll also enjoy a new feel good gospel tune "Wind...

Bought by KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], WGZS, KHNS, KSLU, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Apr 25, 2024
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 6
Episode #727 - Lil Greenwood
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
The "Juke In The Back" pays tribute to the great R&B vocalist, Lil Greenwood. You'll hear her greatest early recordings from 1950-1954, before she ...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KCSM, KJZX-Austin, WHRV, WOUB and more


  • Added: Apr 07, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Musician's Spotlight - Sona Jobarteh - 865
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
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Singer, songwriter, composer Kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh visits with host John Floridis on this edition of Musician's Spotlight. Sona is a master...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WVTF, and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Apr 06, 2024
  • Length: 58:31
  • Purchases: 3
Got To Get You Into My Life
From: KMUW
Series: Soulsations
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We'll be jamming to Yuna's single, "Relax Your Mind," plus grooves from Barry White, Ashford & Simpson and a "Thank you" gospel tune from Ledisi. ...

Bought by WGZS, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], KHNS, KSLU, KCUR and more


  • Added: Mar 20, 2024
  • Length: 59:28
  • Purchases: 6
Blue Dimensions M10: "Queen Rising" from violinist Kersten Stevens with Christian McBride
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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"Queen Rising" a new album from violinist Kersten Stevens with Christian McBride as co-arranger and producer

Bought by KMUN, KJZX-Austin, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KHNS, WJSU and more


  • Added: Mar 06, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
UpFront Soul #2024.08 - March 5-11 - Women's History Month
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Diana Ross
Celebrate Women's History Month with UpFront Soul! We'll hear from Abbey Lincoln, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Roberta Flack, plus trailblazers...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMUN, WOMR, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Mar 04, 2024
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 15
S08 Ep26: One Life: Margaret Bonds, 2/24/2024
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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Margaret Bonds was allowed to study at Northwestern University - but not to use any of their other facilities. This week, a look at the life and m...

  • Added: Feb 23, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
AG 24-10: Carmen McRae On Decca, 3/4/2024
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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Carmen McRae was one of the most respected jazz singers in the business for four decades. This week, we’ll explore her early recordings for the Dec...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
S08 Ep24: Women of Color: Composers, Part 7, 2/10/2024
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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This week, we highlight outstanding compositions by women of color.

  • Added: Feb 09, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
WoodSongs 1009: Dom Flemons and Burnett Sisters
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: “The American Songster” Dom Flemons on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes Dom Flemons co-founder of the Grammy®-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops pl...

Bought by Allegheny Mountain Radio, KMSU, KEDT, KCHW, KUPR low power FM and more


  • Added: Feb 07, 2024
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 72
S08 Ep23: Women of Color: Performers, Part 7, 2/3/2024
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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This week we hear performances from women of color making their mark in the classical music world.

  • Added: Feb 02, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
WoodSongs 1072: Sugar Harp and Gail Ceasar
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Sugar Harp on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes Alabama bluesman Sugar Harp plus Piedmont blues artist Gail Ceasar.

Bought by KDLG, KTRL, KMXT, KBRW, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 31, 2024
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 39
New music from BJ The Chicago Kid
From: KMUW
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Hear a new silky soul single, “Never Change,” by BJ the Chicago Kid, featuring the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire’s, Phillip Bailey. Also, new gospe...

Bought by WGZS, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], RadioFreePalmer, KSLU, KHNS and more


  • Added: Jan 25, 2024
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 6
Musician's Spotlight - Patti Nolan - 858
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
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Missoula based jazz singer and song interpreter Patti Nolan joins host John Floridis for her first visit to Musician's Spotlight. Born in Seattle,...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Jan 16, 2024
  • Length: 59:14
  • Purchases: 2
Episode #712 - Mabel Scott
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
Mabel Scott was an incredibly versatile artist. She was a pianist, pop vocalist, R&B chanteuse and could shout the blues with the best of 'em. Howe...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, WHRV, KJZX-Austin, WUTC, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 24, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
S08 Ep13: Women of Color: Leaders, Part 4, 11/25/2023
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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An episode dedicated to women of color who are conductors and organizers in the classical music world.

  • Added: Nov 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
Episode #705 - Big Mama Thornton
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
Willie Mae Thornton was a trailblazer, who in making her own rules paved the way for other groundbreaking female artists like Janis Joplin and Mado...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, WHRV, KJZX-Austin, WOUB, WUTC and more


  • Added: Nov 05, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 7
Episode #702 - Lavern Baker, Pt. 2 - 1954-56
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
This week, the "Juke In The Back" looks at how one of R&B's greatest voices, LaVern Baker, got her start. It's part two of a two part feature on th...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KCSM, KJZX-Austin, WHRV, WOUB and more


  • Added: Oct 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Episode #701 - Lavern Baker, Pt. 1 - 1949-54
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
This week, th "Juke In The Back" looks at how one of R&B's greatest voices, LaVern Baker, got her start. It's part one of a two part feature on the...

Bought by KCSM, Royalton Community Radio, WHRV, KJZX-Austin, WOUB and more


  • Added: Oct 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Womenfolk #230920
From: Ellen Stanley
Series: Womenfolk Radio
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Deidre McCalla's 50th Anniversary Interview

  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 01:58:02
S08 Ep04: Women of Color: Composers, Part 6, 9/23/2023
From: WCNY
Series: Feminine Fusion
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This week, works by women of color from the early 20th century to today.

  • Added: Sep 08, 2023
  • Length: 58:29
Episode #692 - Faye Adams
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
This week's "Juke In The Back" highlights the short, but important career of Faye Adams. DJ Alan Freed called her "The little gal with the big voic...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KJZX-Austin, WHRV, WOUB, WUTC and more


  • Added: Aug 06, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
Episode #690 - Christine Kittrell
From: Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
Caption: Juke In The Back with Matt The Cat, Credit: Public Domain
Nashville truly earned its nickname as "Music City" during the 1950s as it was not only the home of Country Music, but also a hotbed for a thriving...

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, KJZX-Austin, WHRV, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WUTC and more


  • Added: Jul 23, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 8
Musician's Spotlight - Melody Angel - 843
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
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Chicago based blues singer and guitarist Melody Angel joins host John Floridis to talk about her career, her blues pedigree (cousin of the iconic m...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Jul 03, 2023
  • Length: 58:31
  • Purchases: 2