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This Week in Texas Music History: Cedric Haywood
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the last week of December (12/31): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at one of the state’s most versatile and prolific j...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: John Hardee
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of December (12/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a talented musician who traded in the nightclub...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Rodger Miller
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the fourth week of October (10/25): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at an accomplished songwriter who is probably best...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:51
This Week in Texas Music History: John Lomax
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of September (9/23): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a traveling folklorist who encountered everyone...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Jack Teagarden
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the third week of August (8/20): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at the original “Mr. T.”

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Oscar Julius Fox
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the last week of July (7/29): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a classically-trained musician who was best known for...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Majestic Theater
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the second week of April (4/11): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a venue that brought world-class entertainment to ...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Herb Ellis
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the first week of August (8/5): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a jazz legend who got his start because of an out o...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week in Texas Music History: Jimmy Dean
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the second week of August (8/10): This week, Texas music scholar Gary Hartman takes a look at a country singer who found his fortune at the bre...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:40
This Week In Texas Music History: Texas Punk Scene
From: KUT
Series: This Week in Texas Music History
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For the second week of September (9/14): Texas music scholar Gary Hartman recalls an unexpected incident that helped propel the state`s punk music ...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2012
  • Length: 01:30
Paul Simon Graceland
From: Joyride Media
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Paul Simon recalls the creative sparks and controversies surrounding his landmark album, "Graceland"

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Prairie Public, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WUKY and more


  • Added: May 17, 2012
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 14
U2: Achtung Baby
From: Joyride Media
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Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr look back on the year they almost broke up but decided put out a little album called "Achtung Bab...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WUKY and more


  • Added: Nov 21, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Paul Simon: Songwriter
From: Joyride Media
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Archival Paul Simon interviews from various moments of his career are intertwined to show the evolution of his creative process. Hosted by Rita Ho...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, Prairie Public, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 17
Sting: The Solo Years
From: Joyride Media
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Brand new one-hour special features exclusive Sting interview looking back on music from his solo career.

Bought by KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KPVL, WUKY, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Sep 30, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 11
Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams
From: Joyride Media
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New one-hour radio special traces how Hank Williams’ “lost notebook” of unrecorded songs were found and set to music for new recordings by Bob Dyla...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., Harford Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, KPIP-LP and more


  • Added: Sep 21, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 20
Stages: 10 Years of ACL Fest
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
Caption: The Shade Tree at Zilker Park
September 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. What started out as a modest two day affair heavy on regional ...

  • Added: Sep 06, 2011
  • Length: 55:44
10 Touchstones of the Texas Blues
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
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It got its start in the oilfields, ranches, and lumber camps of the early 1900s. And it went on to reshape American music. Join music historian Al...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Jul 30, 2011
  • Length: 54:39
  • Purchases: 1
100 Songs that Messed with Texas
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
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On this episode, we explore songs that challenged the stereotypes of Texas music. Though "country" music may be what the Lone Star State is most we...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 22, 2011
  • Length: 56:24
  • Purchases: 1
"A Backstage Pass at Austin City Limits"
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
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On this edition of Texas Music Matters, we take a behind the scenes tour of the award-winning PBS show Austin City Limits. This show features rare ...

Bought by KGLT


  • Added: Jul 13, 2011
  • Length: 54:27
  • Purchases: 1
Texas Music Matters featuring homages by Alejandro Escovedo, Adele, Steve Earle, Bright Light Social Hour...and more!
From: KUT
Series: Texas Music Matters
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The musical ‘homage’ seldom gets the credit it deserves. Done artfully, the ‘cover song’ can both refer to the past and hint at a new direction fo...

  • Added: Jul 08, 2011
  • Length: 56:57
Words & Music by Billy Joel
From: Joyride Media
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Billy Joel looks back on his career as a songwriter.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KPSQ-LP, Harford Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, Radio New Zealand and more


  • Added: Nov 11, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
From Super Heroes to Star Wars: A Collectible Obsession
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Attkinson's Star Toy Museum, Credit: Courtesy of Andrew Hiller
A Hungarian Princess Leia, a six foot long Millenium Falcon, and over 13,000 other Star Wars toys live in Stephen Atkinson's home turned Museum. S...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KUT, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 10, 2010
  • Length: 06:34
  • Purchases: 3
Austin City Limits: Into the Archives
From: KUT
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From Coldplay and My Morning Jacket to Lyle Lovett and Johnny Cash--its an hour of classic performances and the untold histories behind them.

Bought by KHNS, WCPN, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, North Country Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 02, 2009
  • Length: 54:14
  • Purchases: 6
Dazed and Confused
From: KUT
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Was the music of the '70s THAT awful?

Bought by KGLT


  • Added: Jun 11, 2009
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 1
Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969
From: Joyride Media
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Rare, archival interviews with Simon & Garfunkel, newly released live recordings and exclusive comments from old friends tell the story of a legend...

Bought by WHRV, KPIP-LP, WMMT, KCLU, KFOK-LPFM and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18