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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
This week, I’ll introduce you to the music of two underrated female singers, revered among jazz aficionados: Lorez Alexandria and Ethel Ennis.
- Added: Jan 09, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Nelva Williamson came to StoryCorps with her son Timothy J. Harris to reflect on a life in the classroom and her commitment to shedding light on hi...
- Added: Aug 30, 2022
- Length: 02:53
Romance - Leaveil Degree is a member of The Whispers. The group scored 15 top-ten R&B singles, and eight top-ten R&B albums, with two of them, "The...
- Added: Mar 25, 2022
- Length: 01:30
Today we're talking to Rhonda Sewell, the first director of belonging & community engagement at the Toledo Museum of Art. Although Rhonda is fillin...
Bought by WRFA-LP
- Added: Sep 28, 2021
- Length: 06:08
- Purchases: 1
Every day, we get to hear the sounds of new jazz being released by talented artists from around the world, and this week, we share some of those di...
- Added: Jul 23, 2021
- Length: 01:50:40
Join us for a journey of musical discovery as we uncover newly released jazz treasures from artists like Nnenna Freelon, John Pizzarelli, Dara Tuck...
- Added: May 22, 2021
- Length: 01:50:40
Perfection is overrated. Artist Kay Black creates custom dolls that reflect imperfections as true, one-of-a-kind beauty.
- Added: Apr 23, 2021
- Length: 02:30
Every March, a number of college basketball teams square off in a tournament called March Madness. So, we thought we'd put up our own best players ...
- Added: Feb 25, 2021
- Length: 01:50:40
From: David Condos
Before the pandemic, a group of older Nashvillians founded a free line dancing class at the Hadley Park Community Center. The bonds they’ve formed ...
Bought by iPondr
- Added: Oct 01, 2020
- Length: 05:06
- Purchases: 1
Wishes - Yolanda Franklin-Moore is Fashion Designer and Owner of Xande Fadee, an innovative fashion and accessories line. She is a highly skilled f...
- Added: Jul 06, 2020
- Length: 01:11
Perseverance - American R&B singer and actress Melba Moore is a 4-time Grammy Award nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performa...
- Added: Jul 06, 2020
- Length: :56
Hospitalist Meghan O'Brien recounts the frustration of caring for a homeless patient who would rather be on the streets.
- Added: Jun 06, 2019
- Length: 32:47
Soulful mix for one of best singers ever---Aretha Franklin
- Added: Aug 16, 2018
- Length: 59:16
- Purchases: 2
Lana Williams is serving life without parole. Here she describes a typical day.
- Added: May 19, 2016
- Length: 03:39
This story explores Michelle Obama's early life, expectations surrounding her ascendency as First Lady, and the impact she will leave on the office...
Bought by WWNO, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., WHCP-LP Cambridge, WTJU, CI Dolphin Radio and more
- Added: Mar 21, 2016
- Length: 06:33
- Purchases: 12
J. California Cooper loved playing with paper dolls--even as an adult.
- Added: Feb 08, 2016
- Length: 01:00
Many families with LGBTQ members across generations are personally familiar with the “coming out” conversation.
Deidra Robinson and her father, Wi...
- Added: May 08, 2015
- Length: 02:02
Rowena Gore-Simmons speaks with her daughter, Kenya Gore, about the year Rowena spent in prison.
Bought by WEZU
- Added: Mar 15, 2013
- Length: 01:56
- Purchases: 1
An hour of Music & Interviews with Koko Taylor, recorded live at the 2003 KBAC Summer Blast Music Festival in Santa Fe, NM.
Bought by KMUW, North State Public Radio, and KGOU
- Added: Jul 24, 2009
- Length: 58:28
- Purchases: 3
Therese Peterson started volunteering as an actor in the the Underground Railroad Reenactment tour in late 2005. She says that if she wasn't given...
Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KZYX, 90.5 WSNC, KVNF, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more
- Added: Apr 28, 2009
- Length: 04:29
- Purchases: 15