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Salt Lick Sessions: Dre Scot
From: Salt Lick Incubator
Series: Salt Lick Sessions
Caption: Salt Lick Sessions: Dre Scot Episode, Credit: @iamdrescot
This episode, host Beane is hanging out with the R&B singer Ciara calls "a once-in-a-lifetime vocal talent”: Dre Scot. Known to many as two-time ...

  • Added: Nov 28, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
Up Close And Acoustic with Norman Taylor
From: Charlie Silvestri
Series: Up Close And Acoustic
Caption: Norman Taylor, Credit: Up Close And Acoustic
Norman Taylor is a Philly-based Country-Blues artist. His style is based around such blues greats as Robert Johnson and Skip James, along with mode...

Bought by KTNA


  • Added: Jul 04, 2023
  • Length: 56:20
  • Purchases: 1
WoodSongs 1017: Bobby Rush
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Blues legend Bobby Rush on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes GRAMMY winning blues legend Bobby Rush.

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KUAR, Radio Bristol, WVIK, Allegheny Mountain Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 47
Colin Cutler and Dr. Bacon
From: WNCW
Series: Appalachian Vibes
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Colin Cutler is an Americana and roots, guitar and banjo driven singer-songwriter based in Greensboro, NC. We discuss the juxtaposition between h...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2022
  • Length: 58:22
Fodder
From: Black Mountain Radio
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Poet Douglas Kearney and musician Val jeanty discuss their experimental hybrid album, Fodder.

  • Added: May 18, 2021
  • Length: 14:09
NL 21-18: Ellington Ending: Duke Ellington 1967-73, 4/26/2021
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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In the last years of his life, and no longer with the services of longtime writing partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington continued to compose mem...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:02
Professor Longhair's Legacy
From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out
Caption: Professor Longhair, Credit: Michael P. Smith © The Historic New Orleans Collection
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this show is devoted to “Fess” -- Henry Roeland Byrd, aka Professor Longhair - the pianist whose music fills the stree...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 51:58
  • Purchases: 1
Self Discovery, Spirituality, Happiness, Fulfillment, Living out your Life’s purpose and Soul Music with Josh Miles of JM and The Sweets.
From: Ken Grey
Series: Maximum Health Radio "Quality Living" with Dr Ken Grey Holistic Physician
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Soul Music with Josh Miles of JM and The Sweets. In this first ever radio interview and performance with Josh Miles we discuss Self Discovery, Spi...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 26:21
  • Purchases: 1
WoodSongs 837: Celebration of Muddy Waters with John Primer, Bob Margolin and Paul Oscher
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: John Primer and Bob Margolin have their mojo working.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon celebrates the music of Muddy Waters with three of his former bandmates and maste...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, Delmarva Public Media, KUAR, KTRL, KMUN and more


  • Added: Sep 17, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 42
NL 19-40: Our Delight: The Music Of Tadd Dameron, 9/30/2019
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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Music of the pianist and composer-arranger who left his stamp on the bebop and hardbop era, as well as an interview with Dameron biographer Paul Co...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2019
  • Length: 59:00
Blues America 117 - Tail Dragger
From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America
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The Tail Dragger got his name from the Howlin' Wolf and is one of the most notorious singers on the Chicago blues scene over the past 35 years. He ...

Bought by KMUW, WLPR , WYAP, KRZA, Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Dec 01, 2017
  • Length: 57:55
  • Purchases: 10
Fantastic Negrito and The Last Days of Oakland
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
Caption: Eric Arnold, Credit: Fantastic Negrito at the UC Theater in Berkeley, Ca
In the last three years, Fantastic Negrito, an Oakland-based black roots revivalist has gone from busking at bus stops to winning a Grammy and tour...

  • Added: Nov 19, 2017
  • Length: 29:00
The Bear Speaks
From: Carol Vassar
Series: Stories & Stuff
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He's a familiar face around Boston. Now hear what this mystery man has to say about music, race, street violence and bringing joy to the city he lo...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 14, 2017
  • Length: 06:10
  • Purchases: 1
2017 Silent Film Festival -- Anita Monga Interview.
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Anita Monga, San Francisco, CA 5/22/17, Credit: Andrea Chase
Anita Monga talks restoring fragments, revolutionary women, and honoring the legendary film preservationist, David Shepherd.

  • Added: May 30, 2017
  • Length: 20:20
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
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
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
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
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
HOLLYWOOD BEFORE THE CODE: SEX! CRIME! HORROR! -- Elliot Lavine Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Elliot Lavine, San Francisco, CA 2/17/16, Credit: Andrea Chase
Elliot Lavine talks the pleasures and perils of 35mm, seismic overhauls, and blows to the solar plexus.

  • Added: Feb 23, 2016
  • Length: 33:16
Episode 1542
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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This hour features tributes to Smokin' Joe Kubek, Dave Lyons, and great new release Blues music.

Bought by WJSU and WSGE


  • Added: Oct 14, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
3 1/2 MINUTES, TEN BULLETS -- Marc Silver Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Marc Silver, San Francisco, CA 6/16/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Marc Silver talks options, principles, and humanizing a statistic.

  • Added: Jul 22, 2015
  • Length: 20:04
Janiva Magness Interview (Episode 1528)
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Johnny Full-Time is joined for conversation and music by multiple Blues Music Award winner and BB King Entertainer of the Year, Janiva Magness.

Bought by KPVL and WJSU


  • Added: Jul 07, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
INFINITELY POLAR BEAR -- Maya Forbes Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Maya Forbes talks understanding social cues, having honest conversations, and being a sloppy dynamic team.

  • Added: Jun 19, 2015
  • Length: 09:18