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When Sunday Comes (promo)
From: With Good Reason
Series: Black History Month specials
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In 2019, Virginia joined just three other states in making Juneteenth a paid state holiday, recognizing it as a holiday for all Virginians.

Bought by KUHF, WKMS, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KXCV and more


  • Added: Jun 10, 2021
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 7
Michael R. Jackson talks about creating Black queer musical theater
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Michael R. Jackson, Credit: Zack DeZon
Michael R. Jackson takes us through the making of A Strange Loop his prize-winning musical about a Black queer musical theater writer.

Bought by KALW, KZUM, WMPG, and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Jun 07, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
Austin Musician Jonathan 'Chaka' Mahone
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Akins High School Spring 2021
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As one-half of Austin's 'Band of the Year,' (RAS) Riders Against the Storm, Jonathan 'Chaka' Mahone is a born musician. Knowing that it's truly 'bi...

  • Added: May 28, 2021
  • Length: 07:04
What's New? (May 2021)
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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Join us for a journey of musical discovery as we uncover newly released jazz treasures from artists like Nnenna Freelon, John Pizzarelli, Dara Tuck...

  • Added: May 22, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
Musician's Spotlight - Ranky Tanky Mspot Part Two - 791
From: John Floridis
Series: Musician's Spotlight
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Born in from the unique Gullah culture of the sea islands of South Carolina, Ranky Tanky bring a sumptuous blend of jazz, folk and gospel musical f...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer, Ohm Radio , WMUU-LP, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 09, 2021
  • Length: 29:34
  • Purchases: 4
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
Meet percussionist and 2021 NEA Jazz Master Albert “Tootie” Heath
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Albert "Tootie" Heath, Credit: Ghylian Bell and Mychal Watts
Percussionist Tootie Heath shares the rhythms of a Jazz Master.

Bought by KMUW and KZUM


  • Added: Apr 11, 2021
  • Length: 28:53
  • Purchases: 2
Meet 2021 NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Henry Threadgill, Credit: Nhumi Threadgill
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and 2021 NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill continues his work on music’s cutting edge.

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:48
  • Purchases: 1
Simply Mad About March
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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Every March, a number of college basketball teams square off in a tournament called March Madness. So, we thought we'd put up our own best players ...

  • Added: Feb 25, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
The National Endowment for the Arts presents Art Works
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: William Bell, Credit: David McClister
Meet 2020 National Heritage Fellow William Bell, noted singer, songwriting, and producer.

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
The National Endowment for the Arts presents Art Works
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Aaron Dworkin, Credit: Dwight Cendrowski
Violinist and Social Entrepreneur Aaron Dworkin-- Working for inclusion, diversity and excellence in classical music

Bought by Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:43
  • Purchases: 1
If It Sounds Good It Is Good - Monday Music Special featuring author Richard Manning Part One
From: John Floridis
Series: Montana Public Radio Special Programs - Related to Musician's Spotlight
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A Monday Music Special produced for Montana Public Radio featuring conversation with author Richard Manning. The interview focuses on his most rece...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 22, 2021
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 2
The Hip-Hop Gospel of Tupac Shakur: Daniel White Hodge
From: Sandburg Media
Series: Things Not Seen: Conversations about Culture and Faith [Standard Clock]
Caption: Daniel White-Hodge
Our guest Daniel White Hodge returns to Things Not Seen to discuss his recent book, Baptized in Dirty Water: Reimagining the Gospel According to Tu...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
Policing The Jig (promo)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason promo
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Francis O’Neill rose through the ranks to become a prominent Chicago police chief at the turn of the 20th century. But he’s mostly remembered as th...

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


  • Added: Dec 17, 2020
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 4
Policing The Jig (half)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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Francis O’Neill rose through the ranks to become a prominent Chicago police chief at the turn of the 20th century. But he’s mostly remembered as th...

Bought by KMUN, KRDP, Kansas Public Radio, WJCT, KVSC and more


  • Added: Dec 17, 2020
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 10
Policing The Jig (hour)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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Francis O’Neill rose through the ranks to become a prominent Chicago police chief at the turn of the 20th century. But he’s mostly remembered as th...

Bought by Ohm Radio , WMUU-LP, KEDT, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WTJU and more


  • Added: Dec 17, 2020
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 12
Policing The Jig (hour/no bb or bed)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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Francis O’Neill rose through the ranks to become a prominent Chicago police chief at the turn of the 20th century. But he’s mostly remembered as th...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, WCNY, KHEN-LP, and Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 17, 2020
  • Length: 52:00
  • Purchases: 4
Honor, Hope and Healing Monday Special - Bonus Segment
From: John Floridis
Series: Montana Public Radio Special Programs - Related to Musician's Spotlight
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A bonus segment to follow Montana Public Radio's Honor, Hope and Healing Monday Music Special program. This feature highlights the music of Charlie...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2020
  • Length: 10:55
How To Go Clubbing (hour)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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Bars, nightclubs, dance, and music have long held a special place in LGBTQ culture. But even as shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Pose bring that c...

Bought by KXCV, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WNYO, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WMUU-LP and more


  • Added: Oct 08, 2020
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 13
How To Go Clubbing (half)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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Bars, nightclubs, dance, and music have long held a special place in LGBTQ culture. But even as shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Pose bring that c...

Bought by Kansas Public Radio, WJCT, WFHB, KMUN, WJCU and more


  • Added: Oct 08, 2020
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 6
How To Go Clubbing (promo)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason promo
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Bars, nightclubs, dance, and music have long held a special place in LGBTQ culture. But even as shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Pose bring that c...

Bought by KXCV, WNED Buffalo, WCNY, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Oct 08, 2020
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 4
Celebrate Sonny Rollins' 90th Birthday!
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Sonny Rollins, Credit: john Abbott
We revisit a 2017 conversation with the legendary tenor saxophonist.

Bought by WCNY and Harford Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 29:44
  • Purchases: 2
As White As Classical
From: Dale McGowan
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The classical music world doesn't just happen to be so white. It worked hard to stay that way.

  • Added: Aug 24, 2020
  • Length: 23:38
Irma Thomas: The Influences and the Business
From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out
Caption: Irma Thomas, Credit: Rick Olivier
A return visit with singer Irma Thomas, who pays tribute to her musical influences - some surprising - and tells Gwen all about the bottom line of ...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Aug 14, 2020
  • Length: 51:59
  • Purchases: 1
Louis Armstrong / Ricky Riccardi: A Wonderful World
From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out
Caption: Louis Armstrong
Host Gwen Thompkins makes an exclusive visit to the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, NY, guided through Armstrong’s rare recordings and life...

Bought by KCNP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2020
  • Length: 52:00
  • Purchases: 1