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AG 22-04: Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen, 1/17/2022
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
Caption: Jimmy Van Heusen with Frank Sinatra in the 1950s. Van Heusen and Sinatra met in the 1930s and collaborated over the next 40 years, Credit: NPR
This week on the show, we’ll feature the many songs of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, as performed by his good friend Frank Sinatra, including “Come ...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
Matthew Decker: We Go Through Things in Life That We Really Can't Control
From: Shefik Macauley
Series: Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues
Caption: Matthew Decker, Credit: Shefik
Friendship - Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2021
  • Length: :59
AG 22-02: The Artistry Of Stephen Sondheim, 1/3/2022
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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This week, we remember the artistry of American songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and his many contributions to the American songbook, like “Small World...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
2021 MUSICIANS MEMORIAL (Single Hour)
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Charlie Watts, Dusty Hill, Mary Wilson
On the 2021 Musicians Memorial Special, music host Paul Ingles remembers a partial list of some of the major artists, from multiple music genres, w...

Bought by KVMR, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, Spokane Public Radio, KAAD-LP, KSJE and more


  • Added: Dec 14, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 43
The Apple Seed - Christmas with The Apple Seed 2021
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: The Apple Seed
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In this episode, we'll fill an hour with stories designed to help you celebrate Christmas. Stories include the legend of La Befana, who brings toys...

Bought by KSJE, KSJE, Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920, KTXK, KUHF and more


  • Added: Dec 13, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
  • Purchases: 6
A Hip Holiday Mix with Paul Ingles (Vol. 2)
From: Paul Ingles
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Music History Producer Paul Ingles gently hosts another hour of pop, rock and soul holiday music. Otis Redding, James Brown, John Prine, Willie Nel...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, Morehead State Public Radio, WXPR, WSLR and more


  • Added: Dec 07, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 22
AG 22-01: Bing Crosby Duets, 12/27/2021
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow
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As the elder statesman of jazz, Bing Crosby would often share the stage with many of the great singers of his day. This week on Afterglow, we’ll fe...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
Getting to Know You (Encore from 09/04)
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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As Simply Timeless begins a new fall season, we'd like to take this opportunity to get to know you a little better. Join host Jay Daniels for selec...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
Life Is Music (Encore from 08/28)
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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When we listen to the world around us, we can hear rhythms, harmonies, and melodies. Life really is filled with music. Join host Jay Daniels for "l...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
New Kenne Thomas CD Recalls Great 1950s Chicago Saxophone Jazz
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: KBEM logo, Credit: Tim Nyberg (Octane Creative)
Kenne Thomas has a new CD called Yesterdays. Kenne is a drummer. But his major reference point is the saxophone sound he heard as a kid growing up ...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
New Kenne Thomas CD Recalls 1950s Chicago Saxophone Jazz
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Kenne Thomas, Credit: Diane Thomas
Kenne Thomas has a new CD called Yesterdays. The CD release event takes place at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Tuesday November 9 at 7PM. Kenne is a d...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
The Struggle of Aníbal Troilo
From: Classic107.3
Series: Tango with Cally
Caption: Aníbal Troilo
The music, life and times of superstar orchestra leader and bandoneon soloist Aníbal Troilo.

Bought by WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Oct 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Piazzolla’s Teachers
From: Classic107.3
Series: Tango with Cally
Caption: Astor Piazzolla
The teachers and mentors who helped Tango master Astor Piazzolla find his sound.

Bought by WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Sep 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
I'm Coming, Virginia
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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We continue our “Getting to Know” series with a trip to the South. Join your host, Jay Daniels, as we journey to Virginia - a place that Jay called...

  • Added: Sep 12, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
I Hear Music: Songs About Songwriting (Funder)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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On this fundraising episode of Afterglow, we get a little self-reflective, and explore songs from the Great American Songbook all about the art of ...

Bought by KRCU Public Radio and WDCB


  • Added: Sep 01, 2021
  • Length: 50:00
  • Purchases: 2
Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival Celebrates Local Bluegrass Music Labor Day at Minnehaha Falls
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Alan Jesperson, Credit: Craig Evans
The annual Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival, held 1-7 PM on Labor Day at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis presents the best of local bluegrass, plu...

  • Added: Aug 30, 2021
  • Length: 08:00
183: Telling the Bees
From: Trace Kerr
Series: Brain Junk
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The last episode of 4 with wonky sound. We got all the bugs out. (get it...bugs- cause its an episode about bees. *nudges in dad joke* Many cultur...

Bought by WRFA-LP


  • Added: Aug 18, 2021
  • Length: 04:56
  • Purchases: 1
Year in Review: 1988
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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Travel with us to 1988 as we explore some of the top jazz albums of that year. Join me, Jay Daniels, for music from artists like Betty Carter, Joe ...

  • Added: Aug 17, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
YOU SHOULD KNOW NANCI GRIFFITH
From: Paul Ingles
Caption: Nanci Griffith
A one-hour version of an appreciation of the music and life of revered singer-songwriter NANCI GRIFFITH who died August 13, 2021 in Nashville at th...

Bought by WUTC, KNCT FM, WNMU-FM, Spokane Public Radio, WRVO Public Media and more


  • Added: Aug 16, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 26
Music Is Life
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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This week, we celebrate the impact of music upon our lives - especially the impact upon the life of our host, Jay Daniels. Join Jay as he shares th...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
Through the Universe: A Trip to the Moon
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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To celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, we bring you this special feature, "A Trip to the Moon." Hear songs about our celestial...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:41
CJL-615 Fumée Gypsy Project: The Music of Irene Higginbotham
From: Steve Rashid
Series: Chicago Jazz Live
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This week on CHICAGO JAZZ LIVE we’re going back to our archives to welcome vocalist Christy Bennett and her Fumée Gypsy Project, featuring Art Davi...

Bought by WLPR and WDCB


  • Added: Jul 13, 2021
  • Length: 57:01
  • Purchases: 2
Through the Universe: The Planets
From: Simply Timeless Radio
Series: Simply Timeless (Subscribable)
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Our trip to the heavens continues this week with a musical tour of the Solar System. We'll explore the planets as we hear songs by Miles Davis, Din...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2021
  • Length: 01:50:40
A MEDITATION ON AMERICA Music Mix - Hour 2
From: Paul Ingles
Series: 10,000 Good Songs
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Great for on or near the Fourth of July...or other patriotic holidays. Second of 4 music mix hours featuring a host of performers expressing the c...

Bought by KHNS, KRPS, KXCV, WXXI Rochester, WHYY and more


  • Added: Jun 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 18
Full Moon Hacksaw #1795 (Hour 1 & 2) - 06-24-2021
From: KRDP
Series: Full Moon Hacksaw
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All decades except the 2010s are covered in this episode, and the missing period is the next record cued up…Meat & potatoes if you will, we start w...

Bought by WMOT, KRZA, WYAP, WVBI-LP, WOUB and more


  • Added: Jun 22, 2021
  • Length: 02:00:02
  • Purchases: 7

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