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Mythology
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A listener to the show suggested there are a rather large group of songs that deal with Mythology, and not just the Greek stuff. This week we'll t...

Bought by KWIT, KSRQ, Harford Community Radio, WOUB, and WYAP


  • Added: Feb 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Groupies
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week in 1969, Rolling Stone made their cover story, Groupies and Other Girls. It is generally believed this is where the word came into commo...

Bought by WNYO, KSRQ, Harford Community Radio, KWIT, and WOUB


  • Added: Feb 15, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Musicians in SNL Skits
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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How about some fun this week? What is the best use of a musician in an SNL skit? Not their music performance, but rather when they appeared in a ...

Bought by WNYO, KWIT, Harford Community Radio, WOUB, and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 07, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Story of Milli Vanilli
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It was this week back in 1990 that Milli Vanilli were outed as a fake band, dancing while backup singers performed the music. How did we get there...

Bought by WOUB, WNYO, WYAP, Harford Community Radio, KSRQ and more


  • Added: Nov 08, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
I Feel Good About How I Play
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2018 Martin Middle School Stories
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Lesliann interviews her friend and orchestra mate Selena about playing cello, with help from Maikayla.

  • Added: Jun 10, 2018
  • Length: 04:13
Bernstein Encore
From: Wind & Rhythm
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When Leonard Bernstein hosted the Young People’s Concerts in 1958, he started with the William Tell Overture and the black and white video captured...

Bought by 'The Sea', KTXK, WUAL, GCR (Global Community Radio), and KMFA


  • Added: May 07, 2018
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 5
A Fine-Tuned Story
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Stories Summer Institute 2016 Documentaries
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Tuning an accordion isn't just a matter of intonation. The sculpting of the reeds makes all the difference between those classic sounds, from Texas...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2016
  • Length: 07:22
Jim Conally, Banjo Musician
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: 2015 O Henry Middle School Stories
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Jim Conally reflects on his musical career, life journeys, and the sea.

  • Added: Jan 23, 2016
  • Length: 02:58
The 27th Annual Century Jazz Festival Heats it Up in Late January
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Century Jazz Ensemble, Credit: Don Jackson
The Century Jazz Ensemble is excited to play its biggest bash of the year this weekend. They’ll be playing the highlights from its repertoire, and ...

  • Added: Jan 20, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
Doggin' Around Part 1
From: KCSM
Series: The Annals of Jazz
Caption: Richard Hadlock
Host, Richard Hadlock starts a series of canine appreciation through "Dog Music". Dog titles and dog inspired music is featured.

  • Added: Jun 18, 2015
  • Length: 59:12
The Whammy Bar
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The whammy bar, the vibrato bar, the dive bar, it has lots of names and a long history in the world of guitars. Find out where it came from, who in...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
VoiceBox: The Real Glee
From: VoiceBox
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College a cappella experts Charlie Forkish, Bill Hare, Deke Sharon, Mickey Rapkin and Will Tarpeh exchange thoughts on the current state of the boo...

  • Added: Jul 11, 2012
  • Length: 58:01
St Cloud Symphony Orchestra Visits Star Wars
From: KVSC
Series: St. Cloud Area Arts & Culture Collage
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The Force was strong in Ritsche Auditorium when the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra performed a selection from Star Wars and previewed their season to...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Sep 17, 2010
  • Length: 27:46
  • Purchases: 1
Favorite Chopin
From: The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
Series: Art for Ears
Caption: Amanda Ratliff
Every dedicated listener surely has favorite Chopin performances.

Bought by KVLU


  • Added: Aug 07, 2009
  • Length: 26:41
  • Purchases: 1
Turning Points
From: The Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
Series: Art for Ears
Caption: Amanda Ratliff
Many times in the arts, in literature, in any discipline, a turning point in a story hinges on one decision, on one unfolding, on one change of dir...

Bought by KVLU


  • Added: Jul 02, 2009
  • Length: 28:36
  • Purchases: 1
This I Believe - Brian Eno
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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English musician Brian Eno believes group singing is good for the mind, body, spirit and community.

Bought by WEZU, Marfa Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, KFOK-LPFM, WEZU and more


  • Added: Feb 03, 2009
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 8
The Des Moines Metro Opera
From: Charles Richards
Series: Turn On The Lights
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Interviews with performers in the Des Moines Metro Opera.

  • Added: Jan 26, 2008
  • Length: 22:00
What does "Latino" and "Hispanic" really mean?
From: Andrew Reissiger
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There's so much diversity in the Americas. What does the term "Latino" or "Hispanic" really mean?

Bought by KZYX, KRZA, Delta College Public Radio, and Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Aug 24, 2006
  • Length: 04:14
  • Purchases: 4
"Why Music?" Country PSAs
From: MENC
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31 60-second PSAs by well-known country artists.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2004
  • Length: 32:49
"Why Music?" Pop/Country PSAs
From: MENC
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31 60-second PSAs by well-known pop and country artists.

  • Added: Mar 05, 2004
  • Length: 32:53
"Why Music?" Classical/Jazz PSAs
From: MENC
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17 60-second PSAs by well-known classical and jazz musicians promoting "Music In Our Schools" month (march).

  • Added: Mar 05, 2004
  • Length: 18:23