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Encounts Wild Sounds
From: Encounters: Radio Experiences in the North
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Why do we love wild sounds? and what makes them worth saving?

Bought by KMXT and KTRT RADIO INC


  • Added: Jan 16, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Phenology Show with John Latimer
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Phenology Show
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 17:21
Life Through a New Lens
From: Learning Matters
Series: Paul Vallas in New Orleans
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One actor from the cast of the new HBO television show "Treme" is doing more than just acting.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Apr 22, 2010
  • Length: 03:57
  • Purchases: 1
NEA Jazz Master Artie Shaw on Show Business
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA JAZZ MASTER ARTIE SHAW WAS ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF PLAYING HIS CLARINET. BUT HE NEVER REALLY CARED MUCH ABOUT THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MUSIC.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio, KVSC and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Artie Shaw on Not Looking Back
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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ARTIE SHAW WAS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS FIGURES IN JAZZ. HE ONCE WROTE AN EPITAPH FOR HIMSELF WHICH READ, HE DID THE BEST HE COU...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2009
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 8
One Hour Biography of T Rex
From: Steve Damien
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This is a one hour look at the history of the band T. Rex, hosted by Steve Damien from WLUW 88.7FM Chicago. This show features full songs from thei...

Bought by KBYS 88.3 FM and Panhandle Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 28, 2009
  • Length: 59:47
  • Purchases: 2
Branford Marsalis on NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock’s classic “Headhunters”.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Branford Marsalis explains how NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock's "headhunters" created shockwaves in the Jazz Community.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Sep 10, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods on Being a Jazz Warrior
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods explains that great jazz artists never lose their curiosity.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Sep 03, 2009
  • Length: :59
  • Purchases: 10
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on Getting a Gig at Birdland
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis remembers Joe Glaser getting his band a gig at Birdland.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis on the Power of Music
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis Discusses how gospel music influenced him and his style of music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 13, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 9
Say Wot?
From: Eddy Durnan
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A reflection on English language accents in Britain and elsewhere.

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, CKMO, and KVSC


  • Added: Jul 21, 2009
  • Length: 29:58
  • Purchases: 3
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Joining The Miles Davis Sextet
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses joining The Miles Davis Sextet and his first gig.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb On Moving to NYC
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb discusses his decision on moving from Washington, DC to New York City.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 7
NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb's Drumming Approach
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Jimmy Cobb on how the drummer defines the band and his approach to drumming.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Being A Child Prodigy
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes how he got a recording contract when he was nine years old.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 9
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On His Pop Career
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes why he switched to the pop world.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master George Benson On Miles Davis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson on being mentored by Miles Davis.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF and more


  • Added: Apr 22, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 8
NEA Jazz Master George Benson on Jazz vs. Pop
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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George Benson describes his favorite music.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Apr 21, 2009
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 7
Dialog in the Dark
From: Marianne Gardner
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Visually impaired guides lead sighted visitors through the dark

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Nov 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 1
WWOZ Street Talk- The Threadheads
From: David Weinberg
Series: WWOZ- Street Talk
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The story of how the threadheads have helped the New Orleans music community

  • Added: May 31, 2008
  • Length: 06:22
Paradise Lost: Military Training in Makua Valley
From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact
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Making Contact intern Samson Reiny reports on what happens when the military takes over historically sacred land and on how people are fighting bac...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2008
  • Length: 29:00
Benny Goodman: Flyin' Home
From: Joyride Media
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One-hour radio documentary explores Benny Goodman's life and music, and the impact it had on both jazz and popular culture.

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif., WDCB, Prairie Public, Harford Community Radio, WDCB and more


  • Added: Jul 11, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 21
Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band: Live in Dublin
From: Joyride Media
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Highlights from a live concert in Dublin by Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WSLR, Prairie Public, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KCMJ Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 08, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
What Cheer? Brigade Plays Recess
From: Megan Hall
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Our best gig ever: What Cheer? Brigade marching band performs at local elementary schools

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 27, 2007
  • Length: 01:42
  • Purchases: 1
Biography of Leonard Cohen 1HR
From: Steve Damien
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A one hour look at this Canadian singer songwriter, featuring various songs from his career.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, Prairie Public, KREV-LP, KGOU, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 7