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Love is the Message: The Story of Philadelphia International Records
From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
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One-hour radio special looks back on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's influence on the music and culture of Philadelphia

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Radio New Zealand, KGLT, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18
Dear Martin: Jazz Tributes to Martin Luther King Jr.
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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Perfect for Black History Month (February)or MLK Day (January), Night Lights presents this one-hour program of jazz tributes to Dr. Martin Luther K...

Bought by Northwest Public Broadcasting, Radio Catskill, WVPE, WSLR, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: Jan 07, 2008
  • Length: 59:04
  • Purchases: 66
Remembering Jazz Sax Master Frank Morgan (27:14 / 7:20)
From: Paul Ingles
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The late jazz sax master Frank Morgan tells his remarkable story in material recorded in 2006.

  • Added: Dec 27, 2007
  • Length: 34:38
Chris Calloway: A Jazz Life of Her Own (29:00 / 21:30 / 9:33 / 7:20)
From: Paul Ingles
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Jazz singer Chris Calloway, daughter to the legendary singer and band leader Cab Calloway, died August 7, 2008. Chris recalls her father's legacy ...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, KGLT, and WVRU


  • Added: Dec 23, 2007
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 3
Jump for Joy - Duke Ellington's Celebratory Musical
From: WFIU
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Perfect for Black History Month (February), this one-hour special tells the story of Duke Ellington's musical "Jump for Joy"

Bought by WVIK, High Plains Public Radio, Wyoming Public Radio, KSUT, KCSM and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 37
Max Roach--Drums Unlimited
From: Ben Shapiro
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Master drummer Max Roach recounts his own extraordinary journey, from the era of the Jim Crow south to the creation of modern jazz, from the civil ...

Bought by WFIU, High Plains Public Radio, WSLR, KCSM, KMUW and more


  • Added: Dec 17, 2007
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 47
Blues File: Jimmy Blythe
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of Jimmy Blythe "Messin' Around Blues"

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN and more


  • Added: Dec 12, 2007
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 7
Thelonious Monk, Tar Heel
From: The Center for Documentary Studies
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A musical portrait that explores the Jazz great's overlooked Southern roots.

Bought by WTJU, WNCU, KFAI Minneapolis, 90.5 WSNC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 08:05
  • Purchases: 6
"We Mobin'": Mics, Plus Beats, Minus Walls
From: Aaron Henkin
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If music is made on the street, why record it in a booth?

Bought by WABE


  • Added: Nov 16, 2007
  • Length: 13:40
  • Purchases: 1
Blues File: Warner Williams & Jay Summerour
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of "Down 'N' Dirty" by Warner Williams & Jay Summerour

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, WEFT and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2007
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 6
Thank God It's Friday-Dj King Assassin-Hip Hop/Rap/Mix
From: Craig Venegas
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Hip Hop at it's best from the west coast to down south and the east!

Bought by KISU


  • Added: Nov 11, 2007
  • Length: 01:00:49
  • Purchases: 1
Blues File: Adam Gussow "Journeyman's Road"
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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interview with harmonica player and author Adam Gussow

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and WQJC


  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 5
KERA Commentary: Remembering Marchel Ivery
From: KERA
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look back at the career and influence of the jazz saxophonist.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2007
  • Length: 04:01
WWOZ Streettalk - Terence Blanchard explains "A Tale of God's Will: Requiem for Katrina"
From: David Kunian
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Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard talks about his latest work: "A Tale of God's Will: Requiem for Katrina"

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Nov 02, 2007
  • Length: 05:56
  • Purchases: 1
Blues File: Philadelphia Jerry Ricks
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of life and music of Philadelphia Jerry Ricks

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, and WEFT


  • Added: Oct 25, 2007
  • Length: 03:55
  • Purchases: 4
WWOZ Street Talk - an Elegy for Willie Tee
From: David Kunian
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6 minute radio piece with interviews and music about the New Orleans keyboadist, singer, and producer Willie Tee

  • Added: Oct 19, 2007
  • Length: 05:57
Blues File: L. A. Blues Alliance
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of L. A. Blues Alliance album "What A Life"

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, and WEFT


  • Added: Oct 18, 2007
  • Length: 03:44
  • Purchases: 4
Global Echoes: Mbira Project Crew
From: Katie Burningham
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Short feature about the Mbira, or African thumb piano, for BBC Radio Oxford

  • Added: Oct 08, 2007
  • Length: 07:49
Blues File: Lurrie Bell
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review Lurrie Bell "Let's Talk About Love"

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Oct 05, 2007
  • Length: 03:18
  • Purchases: 4
Mississippi Porches (3:30)
From: Jake Warga
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Life on Mississippi Porches

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Sep 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
Blues File: Nappy Brown
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of Nappy Brown album "Long Time Coming"

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, KKRN, and WEFT


  • Added: Sep 20, 2007
  • Length: 03:23
  • Purchases: 4
What's the Word? Hip-Hop in the World
From: Modern Language Association
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Hip-Hop in Cuba, South Africa, and the Islamic world

Bought by CI Dolphin Radio, WLIW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KMXT and more


  • Added: Sep 17, 2007
  • Length: 29:45
  • Purchases: 10
The Soul of Chaka Khan
From: Joyride Media
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This new hour of music and conversation will feature Chaka Khan's career as one of R&B's leading female vocalists, and her influence on contemporar...

Bought by KMUW, Harford Community Radio, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WJAB and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2007
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 16
Blues File: Bobby Rush
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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review of album "Raw" by Bobby Rush

Bought by KKRN, KKRN, WEFT, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Sep 13, 2007
  • Length: 04:54
  • Purchases: 4
You Got To Know How To Pony: The Story of Chris Kenner
From: David Kunian
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A 34 minute documentary about the New Orleans singer and songwriter Chris Kenner.

  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 34:19

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