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WoodSongs 880: Ruthie Foster and Sally & George
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: The phenomenal Ruthie Foster.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcome vocal powerhouse from Austin, Texas Ruthie Foster plus East Nashville base...

Bought by KDLG, KJJF, WETS, WOUB, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: May 04, 2017
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 10
Blue Dimensions F18: Jazz from the South Side, rising star jazz pianist Alexis Lombre
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Music and conversation with Chicago jazz pianist Alexis Lombre whose debut album "Southside Sounds" came out this year.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio, WRGY, GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.5 WSNC, KKRN and more


  • Added: Apr 26, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
NL 17-19: Postwar Prez: Lester Young 1945-1950, 5/1/2017
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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Jazz scholar and Lester Young box-set annotator Loren Schoenberg joins us as we look at the music the saxophonist made in the years following a dif...

  • Added: Apr 20, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
Blue Dimensions F16: "Made In America" - Bobby Watson's tribute to the accomplishments of African-American innovators
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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featuring: Bobby Watson's album "Made In America" that celebrates some high-achieving African-Americans and their accomplishments. Also new music f...

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


  • Added: Apr 12, 2017
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Chuck Berry-All Mixed Up
From: Peter Bochan
Series: All Mixed Up
Caption: Chuck Berry
Celebrating Chuck Berry-One of founding fathers of Rock & Roll with tributes from Keith Richards, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Carl...

Bought by Prairie Public and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 20, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:55
  • Purchases: 2
Martin Luther King, Jr. (Happy Birthday Dr. King)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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This one hour musical program commemorates the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the music is rare and this would a splendid program t...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., KUCB, WORT, Spokane Public Radio, WSLR and more


  • Added: Dec 29, 2016
  • Length: 01:02:29
  • Purchases: 27
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO -- Raoul Peck Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Raoul Peck, San Francisco, CA 11/7/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Raoul Peck talks defining moments, constructing mythologies, and finding the right title.

Bought by WCPN


  • Added: Dec 10, 2016
  • Length: 23:00
  • Purchases: 1
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST -- Julie Dash Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Juie Dash, Mill Valley, CA 10/14/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Julie Dash talks cultural authenticity, validation, and the unexpected gifts of Hurricane Hugo.

  • Added: Dec 04, 2016
  • Length: 14:38
Blue Dimensions E45: Two Non-alphanumeric Philadelphia Pianists
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Featuring the new albums" #knowingishalfthebattle" from Orrin Evans and "The Truth Of What I Am > The Narcissist" from George Burton

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


  • Added: Nov 09, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions E42: Damian Draghici, member of EU Parliament plays jazz on the Pan-flute
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Jazz on the pan flute from Damian Draghici, who is also a member of the Parliament of the European Union

Bought by WRGY, KKRN, WMHT, GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Oct 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Episode 1626
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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A blowout farewell edition of our weekly program after eight plus years of broadcasting!

Bought by KNVC Carson City Community Radio


  • Added: Aug 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Lionel Loueke brings Afrobeat to jazz
From: Reese Erlich
Series: Jazz Perspectives
Caption: Lionel Loueke performs at Montreal Jazz Festival, Credit: (c) 2016 Reese Erlich
Guitarist Lionel Loueke brings the sounds and rhythms of Benin to the world of jazz.

Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY


  • Added: Aug 05, 2016
  • Length: 07:02
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 1625
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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A variety of styles from within the Blues spectrum, all off new and recent album releases.

Bought by KSRQ and WJSU


  • Added: Jul 06, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Episode 1624
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Big name new releases and truly independent Blues

Bought by WJSU


  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 1623
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Great new release Blues albums covering a wide variety of the genre's different styles.

Bought by WJSU


  • Added: Jun 21, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 1622
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Back from vacation, Johnny Full-Time has a huge stack of new CDs that recently arrived.

Bought by KSRQ and WJSU


  • Added: Jun 16, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Blue Dimensions E24: The Wolf Is At The Door & We Are Welcoming Him In
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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The spotlight is on vibraphonist Warren Wolf, his new album "Convergence," and other recent projects featuring him.

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


  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
The 2016 San Francisco Silent Film Festival -- Anita Monga Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Caption: Anita Monga, San Francisco, CA 5/15/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Anita Monga talks color, tattoos, and Rene Clair.

  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 22:47
Episode 1621
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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New release Blues music from a mixture of established names and young superstars on the rise.

Bought by KSRQ and WJSU


  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
PRESENTING PRINCESS SHAW -- Princess Shaw Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Princess Shaw, San Francisco, CA 5/5/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Princess Shaw talks imagination, fighting through the storm, and the best day(s) of her life.

  • Added: May 24, 2016
  • Length: 16:02
Episode 1620
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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New release Blues albums have their songs filling this week's playlist, representing a broad variety of Blues styles.

Bought by WSGE


  • Added: May 19, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Classical Composers & Musicians of African Descent Vol. II
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Florence Price, Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Price
This is a classical music program highlighting composers and musicians of African descent. This is one part of a limited music series.

Bought by KWAX and WNMU-FM


  • Added: May 17, 2016
  • Length: 01:02:29
  • Purchases: 2
The Jazz-O-Rama Hour #58: Variety
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Caption: Joe Bev hosts an hour of classic jazz "Variety"., Credit: Lorie Kellogg
The Jazz-O-Rama Hour with Joe Bev "Variety" - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Buddy Rich, Max Roach

Bought by Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: May 17, 2016
  • Length: 59:41
  • Purchases: 1
AGENTS OF CHANGE -- Ramona Tascoe and Abby Ginzberg Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Dr, Ramona Tascoe & Abby Ginzberg, San Francisco, CA 5/5/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Ramona Tascoe and Abby Ginzberg talk raised consciousness, protective armor, and being willing to die for a cause.

  • Added: May 15, 2016
  • Length: 31:09
Episode 1619
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Big time new release Blues music, and a couple crossovers by Country artists, populate this week's playlist.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: May 10, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2