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Suzan-Lori Parks Shows Up!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Suzan-Lori Parks, Credit: Tam Shell
“Making the world, not just living in it”: Suzan-Lori Parks discusses her current play, “Sally and Tom.”

Bought by WMPG, KMUN, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KZUM and more


  • Added: Apr 15, 2024
  • Length: 29:28
  • Purchases: 7
Remember, Celebrate, and Sing: Geoffrey Lamar Wilson
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Laamar at First Ave's Best New Bands show in 2024, Credit: James Napoli
In the wake of the police killing of Philando Castile, North Minneapolis native Geoffrey Lamar Wilson turned to music as an act of protest and reme...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2024
  • Length: 05:39
The National Endowment for the Arts celebrates author Mat Johnson
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Mat Johnson takes a satirical look at race and identity.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WNJR, and KVSC


  • Added: Feb 27, 2024
  • Length: 29:56
  • Purchases: 3
Bonus Edition: Meet Jazz Great Gary Bartz
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Caption: Gary Bartz, Credit: Alan Nahigian
In this tuneful 59 minute podcast, 2024 NEA Jazz Master Saxophonist Gary Bartz talks about his life and career, touching on his roots, influences, ...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2024
  • Length: 59:01
Meet National Heritage Fellow Tap Dancer Reggio McLaughlin
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Reggio McLaughlin, Credit: Reggio McLaughlin
Tap Dancer and 2021 National Heritage Fellow, Reginald “Reggio the Hoofer” McLaughlin tap-dancing from Chicago’s subways to stages around the world.

Bought by WDCB, WMPG, RADIOLEX, Spokane Public Radio, and KZUM


  • Added: Feb 21, 2024
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
Cord Jefferson talks about directing and writing "American Fiction" his first film!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Cord Jefferson, Credit: Dennis Gocer
Screenwriter and Director Cord Jefferson discusses his critically acclaimed film, “American Fiction” which is a satirical exploration of popular cu...

Bought by KMUN, WMPG, KECG, WDCB, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Feb 06, 2024
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 8
Making their Mark
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Caption: Rekhet and Anura Si-Asar run In Black Ink, Credit: J. M. Maddix
Nestled in the Rondo community of St. Paul, among the burgeoning business district of a revitalized neighborhood, is a publishing entity ready and ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2023
  • Length: 05:34
Women on Screen (hour/no bb or bed)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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After new episodes drop, fans of TV shows take to social media to dissect what they just saw.

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., Royalton Community Radio, and KHEN-LP


  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 52:00
  • Purchases: 4
Women on Screen (half)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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After new episodes drop, fans of TV shows take to social media to dissect what they just saw.

Bought by Kansas Public Radio, WFHB, WRMU, KXCV, KVSC and more


  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 9
Women on Screen (hour)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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After new episodes drop, fans of TV shows take to social media to dissect what they just saw.

Bought by WORT, WTJU, WMUU-LP, KEDT, and WRGY


  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 5
Women on Screen (promo)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason promo
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After new episodes drop, fans of TV shows take to social media to dissect what they just saw.

Bought by KXCV, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Aug 31, 2023
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 3
Celebrate the blues with musician Phil Wiggins
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Phil Wiggins, Credit: Bibiana Huang Matheis
We're revisiting 2017 National Heritage Fellow and Blues Harmonica Player Phil Wiggins who brings it all home in this music-rich conversation.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WCPN, and WMUU-LP


  • Added: Jul 25, 2023
  • Length: 29:32
  • Purchases: 3
TSSAAPR230621: Emergent '23 Music from Kassa Overall, Rasheed Ali, more
From: Mike Canton
Series: The Soul Show (3 hours, with soft ending after Hour 2))
Caption: soulshowmike.org
The Soul Show debuts the latest installment of Rasheed Ali's "1968" series, plus creative jazz/hiphop work by Kassa Overall on 2023's "Animals" rel...

Bought by WPVM 103.7, RADIOLEX, WYAP, KCHW, and KRZA


  • Added: Jun 21, 2023
  • Length: 02:56:57
  • Purchases: 5
Meet Drummer and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Louis Hayes, Credit: Janette Beckman
Drummer and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes talks about his long and distinguished career as a musician.

Bought by WDCB, KMUW, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KZUM and more


  • Added: Feb 27, 2023
  • Length: 28:54
  • Purchases: 6
Bringing a Harlem Renaissance Playwright to the Stage
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Timothy Johnson
Director Timothy Johnson talks about bringing the brilliant work of Harlem Renaissance playwright Eulalie Spence to the stage.

Bought by WDCB, WSLR, RADIOLEX, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif. and more


  • Added: Feb 21, 2023
  • Length: 28:57
  • Purchases: 8
THE EMERGENCE OF MARVIN GAYE - E1 of 2 - [1961 - 1971]
From: Paul Ingles
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Music specials host Paul Ingles and a panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye. This first of 2 ...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), RadioStPete Florida, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., KAZU Seaside, Calif., WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Feb 17, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
John Penny’s Jazz Recycles Many Jazz Styles and He Reflects on Jazz Cultural Backgrounds
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: John Penny, Credit: Andrea Canter
Guitarist John Penny Is in touch with many jazz styles, and he uses many as sources for his new compositions. Also, when John performs, he offers i...

  • Added: Feb 12, 2023
  • Length: 08:00
CRUISIN' WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: An Appreciation (Optional Hour #2)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Smokey Robinson & Stevie Wonder perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards
Hour 2 of CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles and features a more music intensive colle...

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WUTC, North State Public Radio, WRVO Public Media, KUHF and more


  • Added: Feb 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
CRUISIN' WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: An Appreciation
From: Paul Ingles
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CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles who is joined by three top music writers and educat...

Bought by WJCT, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WUTC, Prairie Public, KSJE and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
LOUDMOUTH -- Josh Alexander Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Josh Alexander talks synchronicity, ecstatic truth, and allowing the Rev. Al Sharpton to write his own story.

  • Added: Dec 13, 2022
  • Length: 18:26
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
Kevin Washington and Ra Spirit Combine Spirituality with Diasporic Outlook
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: jazz88 logo 2022, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Kevin Washington views himself as an artist in the tradition of Pharaoh Sanders and john and Alice Coltrane, of spirituality and healing. When Kevi...

  • Added: Oct 14, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Kevin Washington and Ra Spirit Combine Spirituality with Diasporic Outlook at Walker West Performance
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: jazz88 logo 2022, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Kevin Washington views himself as an artist in the tradition of Pharaoh Sanders and john and Alice Coltrane, of spirituality and healing. Kevin lea...

  • Added: Oct 14, 2022
  • Length: 08:00
Actor Jacob Ming-Trent talks about the heater
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Jacob Ming-Trent
Jacob Ming-Trent talks about his career on stage playing Shakespeare, why he left and why he returned.

Bought by RADIOLEX, KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., PRX Remix, KZUM, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 09, 2022
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 5
THE EMERGENCE OF STEVIE WONDER (SINGLE HOUR VERSION)
From: Paul Ingles
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The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in this special (offered this month of June - A...

Bought by WJCT, KUNM, KGOU, KZMU Moab Community Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Jun 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14