PRX - Pieces for Topic: African-American
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Thelonious Monk: The Jazz Giant! is a one hour program highlighting some of the best works of composer Thelonious Monk.
- Added: Dec 27, 2021
- Length: 01:06:56
This week we talk more NBA Playoffs as two game 7s are the topic. We also
talk about Naomi Osaka as she withdraws from Wimbolen, and Kenny brings...
Bought by WYAP
- Added: Jun 22, 2021
- Length: 57:39
- Purchases: 1
Bassist Stanley Clarke helped invent jazz-rock fusion, and he's continuing to keep the music fresh.
- Added: Jul 27, 2017
- Length: 07:00
SOUL is a feeling. SOUL is from the root. SOUL is Free. SOUL is Ray Charles. SOUL is James Brown. SOUL is Aretha Franklin. SOUL is Nina Simone. SOU...
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WUFT, KISA Digital Studios, KPIP-LP, and WTIP
- Added: May 01, 2016
- Length: 59:59
- Purchases: 5
We are breaking down the barriers and showcasing truly powerful songs from some of the best African-American songwriters of all time. In our 2nd ho...
Bought by Mississippi Public Broadcasting and WJSU
- Added: Jun 18, 2015
- Length: 59:02
- Purchases: 2
The cornerstones for this program: Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday featuring several artists who benefited from the breakthrough recordings of Mami...
- Added: Dec 03, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 2
Today, few Americans know much about Josephine Baker. Why? It wasn’t because she lacked artistic skill or failed to remain relevant during a long c...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Oct 18, 2013
- Length: 18:38
- Purchases: 1
EDDIE HARRIS was an jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also flu...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WVAS, Radio New Zealand, and Prairie Public
- Added: Jan 12, 2013
- Length: 59:08
- Purchases: 4
This is a one hour musical program on the legacy of saxophonist KING CURTIS.
- Added: Dec 06, 2012
- Length: 58:16
- Purchases: 3
"CHEE CHEE & PEPPY" was a pre-teen / teenage R&B act of the early 1970's. They were a cross between MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL and PEACHES and HER...
- Added: Mar 28, 2011
- Length: 55:40
A profile of jazz piano great Herbie Hancock
Bought by WEKU
- Added: Jul 08, 2010
- Length: 05:41
- Purchases: 1
McCoy Tyner explains how he creates music for small groups, big bands and his Latin group
Bought by WEKU, North State Public Radio, and KGOU
- Added: Oct 06, 2005
- Length: 04:06
- Purchases: 3