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UpFront Soul #2023.45- November 7-13, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell
We'll celebrate Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday with Charles Mingus and Herbie Hancock, play songs for Scorpios by the Kashmere Stage Band, Aaron Die...

Bought by WOMR, Prairie Public, KAAD-LP, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KZUM and more


  • Added: Nov 04, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 12
Episode #704 - Rosco Gordon
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" spotlights the "Prince of Primitive Cool," Rosco Gordon. His mostly self-penned tunes, feature his unique blend o...

Bought by KTRT RADIO INC, Royalton Community Radio, KJZX-Austin, WOUB, WHRV and more


  • Added: Oct 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
UpFront Soul #2023.44- October 31-November 6, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Miles Davis
We'll hear meditative music from Miles Davis, Alice Coltrane, and Curtis Mayfield, spin sweet soul from Sam Cooke and Joan Armatrading, and bring y...

Bought by WOMR, RADIOLEX, KHNS, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KZUM and more


  • Added: Oct 28, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 13
Blue Dimensions L44: Wayne Escoffery's "Like Minds"
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new music from saxophonist Wayne Escoffery from the album "Like Minds" and from saxophonist George Coleman in concert at Smalls Jazz Club in New Y...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KMUN, KJZX-Austin, Royalton Community Radio, WRGY and more


  • Added: Oct 25, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
Episode #703 - Spooky Halloween Rhythm & Blues
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
Halloween has always been a frightfully good time of the year for the "Juke In The Back." This year, Matt The Cat, along with Miss Rosie and Bobby ...

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


  • Added: Oct 22, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Episode 1: And That Happened…
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Series: Speaking Our Truths: The -Ism Youth Files
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Youth experienced challenges on their mental health during the pandemic that still continue to this day.

Bought by WMUU-LP


  • Added: Oct 21, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 2: World On Fire
From: Dmae Lo Roberts
Series: Speaking Our Truths: The -Ism Youth Files
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Social activism by youth during and after the pandemic helped their mental wellness.

Bought by WMUU-LP


  • Added: Oct 21, 2023
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1
UpFront Soul #2023.43- October 24-30, 2023 Soulful Spooktacular!
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
We'll spin spooky tunes from Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Stevie Wonder, Rockwell and Redbone, Toots and the Maytals and The Jimmy Castor Bunch!

Bought by WOMR, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Prairie Public, KZUM, KAAD-LP and more


  • Added: Oct 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 11
Blue Dimensions L43: Ron Blake's identity is clear on his album "Mistaken Identity"
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new music from saxophonist Ron Blake from his album "Mistaken Identity"

Bought by KMUN, KJZX-Austin, GCR (Global Community Radio), Royalton Community Radio, KHNS and more


  • Added: Oct 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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
UpFront Soul #2023.42- October 17-23, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Isaac Hayes
We'll hear songs about the power of love from The Barons, Sam Cooke, and Joan Armatrading, head back to Woodstock and Dance to the Music with Sly a...

Bought by Raven Radio, WOMR, KZUM, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 14, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 12
WoodSongs 1051: Torznzo Cannon and Ben Levin
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Toronzo Cannon on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes electrifying Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon plus Cincinnati blues pianis...

Bought by KTRL, Radio Bristol, KMSU, Allegheny Mountain Radio, KEDT and more


  • Added: Oct 12, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 60
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
UpFront Soul #2023.41- October 10-16, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: The Voices of East Harlem
We'll fly high with The Voices of East Harlem, hear a rehearsal take of Miles Davis' "In A Silent Way," and tip our hats to birthday Librans with C...

Bought by WOMR, Prairie Public, RADIOLEX, Georgia Public Broadcasting, KZUM and more


  • Added: Oct 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions L41: We're "Still Listening" to the new album from pianist & composer Jahari Stampley
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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featuring music from pianist/composer Jahari Stampley's album "Still Listening"

Bought by KMUN, KMUW, Royalton Community Radio, WRGY, KHNS and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
The Ballad of the Brown King
From: The WFMT Radio Network
Series: Holiday Specials from WFMT
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Dr. Louise Toppin, a preeminent performer and scholar specializing in the concert repertoire of African American composers, presents the world prem...

Bought by KTEP, WUFT, WCQS, WWNO, WRKF and more


  • Added: Oct 04, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 82
Episode #700 - Open The Door, Richard!
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, for the 700th episode of "Juke In The Back," Matt The Cat digs deep into the racks n' stacks o' shellac to bring you a solid hour on tha...

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


  • Added: Oct 01, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
UpFront Soul #2023.40- October 3-9, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Fishbone
We'll hear funky and soulful covers from The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Jimmy McGriff, Billy Paul, and Fishbone, get the spirit with a live performance fr...

Bought by RADIOLEX, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Prairie Public, KAAD-LP, KZUM and more


  • Added: Sep 29, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:43
  • Purchases: 13
Blue Dimensions L40: On "Between Two Worlds" Terell Stafford explores the balance of work and personal life
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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"Between Two Worlds" the new album from trumpeter Terell Stafford, and new music from Hilario Durán, Dave Goldberg, Mike Clark, and Aaron Diehl.

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KMUN, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KHNS and more


  • Added: Sep 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
Episode #699 - Red Robin Records
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" salutes one of R&B's greatest unsung labels, Red Robin Records. Bobby Robinson started Robin Records in 1952. It ...

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


  • Added: Sep 24, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
UpFront Soul #2023.39- September 27-October 2, 2023
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Alice Coltrane
We'll spin a spiritual side from Alice Coltrane, spend some time Hangin' Out with Bobby Hutcherson, and enjoy some Chocolate Milk and Black Sugar.

Bought by KMUN, WOMR, RADIOLEX, KZUM, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Sep 23, 2023
  • Length: 01:57:24
  • Purchases: 14
WoodSongs 1086: Larry & Joe and Sistah La La
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Larry & Joe on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes Larry & Joe two master musicians who merge Appalachian bluegrass with tra...

Bought by KUCO, KMUN, KBRW, WEJP-LP 107.1, Radio Bristol and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 38
Blue Dimensions L39: Lonnie Liston Smith's album in the "Jazz Is Dead" series
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Lonnie Liston Smith in the "Jazz Is Dead" album series

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KJZX-Austin, KMUN, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KHNS and more


  • Added: Sep 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
Episode #698 - Chuck Willis, Pt. 2 - 1954-58
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
"Juke In The Back" completes its 2 part special on the great Chuck Willis. This week, in part 2, we focus on Chuck's amazing crossover success in t...

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


  • Added: Sep 17, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10

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