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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 Unlimited #333 - Down Home Blues from Chance Records
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: J.B. Hutto’s raucous debut 78, from 1954, which includes a washboard solo played with a pair of spoons. Courtesy of the Big Joe Louis collection.
Join us as we dig into a healthy serving of Down Home Blues from Chance Records — a label owned and operated by Windy City businessman Art Sheridan...

Bought by KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Apr 14, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:59
  • Purchases: 1
Blues Unlimited #332 - Great Songwriters of the Blues, Part 3: Memphis Minnie
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Illustration by R. Crumb.
Join us as we aim the spotlight on Memphis Minnie — a guitar picking and blues singing force of nature whose influence is still being felt today. W...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:59
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
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 Unlimited #331 - The Blues Unlimited 5th Annual Year in Review Special: Best of 2018
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Our distinctive logo comes from a rare poster for the 1977 Beale Street Music Festival. Collection of the producer. Designer/artist unknown.
Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2018. We’ve picked out some highlights from the past year — here’s a hint: the ...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:59
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 Unlimited #330 - Mojos, Hoodoos, Gypsy Ladies & Magic Spells
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: A classic LP from Bobby Robinson’s Fire label, “Mojo Hand,” by Lightnin’ Hopkins.
Join us as we dive into a collection of songs that all deal with magic, hoodoo, voodoo, Gypsy ladies, fortune tellers, jinxes, black cat bones, goo...

  • Added: Jan 05, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:59
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
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
Blue Dimensions G40: Bass Clarinetist Todd Marcus, music inspired in and by Baltimore
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Bass clarinetist Todd Marcus celebrates his hometown, Baltimore. New music from Corcoran Holt, Mike Clark & Delbert Bump, and Danny Green. Old musi...

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


  • Added: Oct 03, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Blues Unlimited #329 - Legends of Bluesville, Part 7: Windy City Blues
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: This classic slice of vinyl, featuring the photographic work of Ray Flerlage, is considered a real standout of Homesick’s career.
Join us as we wrap up our ongoing series devoted to Bluesville Records. This time we’re in the Windy City of Chicago, as we enjoy vintage classics ...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
Blue Dimensions G38: John Coltrane's "Equinox Resolution" - - Trane's music by others and himself
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Celebrating the equinox with Coltrane's "Equinox" and his "Resolution," and more Trane music, performed by Trane and others

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


  • Added: Sep 19, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions G37: Opening Cécile McLorin Salvant's Window And Facing Christian Sands' Dragons
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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New music from two artists coming of age in a big way: singer Cécile McLorin Salvant and pianist Christian Sands. Also, music from the late pianist...

Bought by WMOT, KHNS, WRGY, WMHT, KKRN and more


  • Added: Sep 12, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions G35: "The Choice" — a hidden CD in Kamasi Washington's album "Heaven And Earth" — Is Our Choice
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Music from "The Choice," the hidden CD in the packaging of Kamasi Washington's double (actually triple) album "Heaven And Earth."

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


  • Added: Aug 29, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions G30: Lost, And Fortunately Found: Recordings Of John Coltrane, Woody Shaw, & Erroll Garner
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Newly issued in 2018, recordings of late and great jazz artists, John Coltrane, Woody Shaw, and Erroll Garner.

Bought by KHNS, WMOT, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WRGY, WMHT and more


  • Added: Jul 25, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions G29: "Heaven and Earth" from Kamasi Washington, while newly uncovered Coltrane album takes us in "Both Directions At Once."
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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"Heaven and Earth" the new double-album from musical adventurer Kamasi Washington

Bought by KZUM, KHNS, GCR (Global Community Radio), WMOT, WRGY and more


  • Added: Jul 18, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Blues Unlimited #328 - Legend of the Slide Guitar: Elmore James, Part 4
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Hand-painted photo of Elmore James courtesy of Blues Unlimited magazine. Inset: Some LP fan favorites.
Join us as we wrap up our tribute to the late, great Elmore James — legend of the slide of the guitar. From his early days in Mississippi to his la...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
Blues Unlimited #327 - Legend of the Slide Guitar: Elmore James, Part 3
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Hand-painted photo of Elmore James courtesy of Blues Unlimited magazine.
Join us for part three of our look at slide guitar legend, Elmore James. This time, we’ll focus on the remaining singles from his career — for such...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
Blue Dimensions G23: Cyrille Aimée Live, spirited performances by sparkling chanteuse of Michael Jackson and Stephen Sondheim songs
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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"Cyrille Aimée Live" - - new, energetic in-concert performances from singer Cyrille Aimée

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WMOT, WRGY, KKRN, WMHT and more


  • Added: Jun 06, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Blues Unlimited #326 - Legend of the Slide Guitar: Elmore James, Part 2
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Hand-painted photo of Elmore James courtesy of Blues Unlimited magazine.
Join us for part two of our look at slide guitar legend, Elmore James. This time, we’re in Chicago with the Broomdusters, as he lays down some clas...

  • Added: May 29, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
Blue Dimensions G13: "Harmony Of Difference" transcendent new music from Kamasi Washington
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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We'll feature "Harmony Of Difference," the latest work from saxophonist Kamasi Washington.

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


  • Added: Mar 28, 2018
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Blues Unlimited #325 - The Keepers of the Flame, Part 2: Nick Perls & Yazoo Records
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: Photo (bottom right): Nick Perls, Dick Waterman, Son House, Phil Spiro. Collection of Dick Waterman.
Join us for another installment of our ongoing series, "The Keepers of the Flame," where we aim the spotlight on those individuals who've made extr...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59
Blues Unlimited #323 - The Sam Phillips Masters, Part 2: Chess & Checker
From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: Blues Unlimited
Caption: The man at the controls, Sam Phillips; Inset: some of the releases he produced for the Chess brothers.
Join us as we continue our exploration of the blues recordings made by Sam Phillips. This time around, we’ll dig into the 78 masters he cut for the...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2018
  • Length: 01:58:59