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The Beat Goes On #107: "The History of Swamp Pop"
From: Travis Parkin
Series: The Beat Goes On
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A handpicked collection of songs that traces the history of 1950's and 60's Swamp Pop, a musical genre indigenous to the Acadiana region of south L...

Bought by KMXT, Panhandle Community Radio, KSRQ, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), and NPR Illinois


  • Added: Sep 11, 2007
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 5
Why Give to Public Radio
From: Live Wire! Radio
Series: Live Wire
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Piece created for Oregon Public Broadcasting regarding why the president of the Fiona Richie fan club might give to public radio.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2007
  • Length: 02:54
The Changing Face of Amazonia, a love story.
From: Anton Foek
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The Amazon region is changing rapidly. Experience a different change.

  • Added: Aug 06, 2007
  • Length: 05:20
Kasper Hauser: Mundo de Perros
From: Jesse Thorn
Series: Comedy From Kasper Hauser
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A visit to the set of Mundo de Perros

Bought by KRCC-FM and KUSP


  • Added: Feb 24, 2007
  • Length: 04:55
  • Purchases: 2
All Pets Radio Show (Holiday Pet Safety)
From: Bill Clanton
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How to keep your pets safe during the Holidays.

Bought by WUFT and WHFR


  • Added: Dec 15, 2006
  • Length: 53:34
  • Purchases: 2
genial - word of the day
From: Charles Hodgson
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The story behind the word "genial"

  • Added: Nov 24, 2006
  • Length: 03:45
Shodekeh: The Human Beat Box
From: Aaron Henkin
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An audio portrait of Shodekeh, master of vocal poly-rhythms

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, PRX Remix, KGOU, KCUR, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Oct 03, 2006
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 5
Mind Control: Neural Rhythms and the Beat of the Brain
From: Aaron Henkin
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An exploration of the therapeutic technique of neurofeedback and its goal of recalibrating the rhythms of the brain

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, KUOW, and CKMO


  • Added: Sep 29, 2006
  • Length: 08:40
  • Purchases: 3
Michael and the Silver Fox
From: Jackson Braider
Series: Tales of an Irish M.D.
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Michael, a fisherman's gilly in the County Mayo, uses all his wits to get a rare pelt.

  • Added: Jul 07, 2006
  • Length: 04:08
Michael and the Mare
From: Jackson Braider
Series: Tales of an Irish M.D.
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Michael, a fisherman's gilly in the County Mayo, discovers there's more than one way to skin a horse!

  • Added: Jun 26, 2006
  • Length: 09:07
'The Mad Russian': Reflections of a Cold War Wrestling Villain
From: Aaron Henkin
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Pro wrestler Nikolai Volkoff used to infuriate Cold War crowds with his singing of the Soviet National Anthem --- now he's a 55-year-old grandfathe...

Bought by WXDU and WMPG


  • Added: Mar 29, 2006
  • Length: 15:28
  • Purchases: 2
Black Classical Masters series: Bobby McFerrin
From: David Person
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Profile of classical and jazz artist Bobby McFerrin, with interview excerpts

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, 90.5 WSNC, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2006
  • Length: 30:02
  • Purchases: 3
Keeping Secrets
From: Aaron Henkin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A story about what happens when we hold on to secrets, and what can happen when we let them go...

Bought by PRX Remix, KUT, Spokane Public Radio, and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Dec 15, 2005
  • Length: 17:15
  • Purchases: 4
The Untold Story of West Coast Jazz
From: Reese Erlich
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A musical exploration of this lyrical and controversial style of jazz

Bought by KMUW, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WDUQ, WILL and more


  • Added: Oct 17, 2005
  • Length: 29:04
  • Purchases: 13
Shakespeare in prison
From: KCPW Salt Lake City
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Low-functioning inmates gain self-esteem through a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

  • Added: Jul 28, 2005
  • Length: 04:11
Broadway Revisited
From: Art Hilgart
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Broadway Revisited: Global Broadway--- Exporting Intellectual Property

Bought by WILL


  • Added: Apr 05, 2005
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 1
A Disturbance in the Force
From: Aaron Henkin
Caption: PRX default Piece image
An internet video game addict loses all bearing on the boundary between fantasy and reality.

Bought by PRX Remix, PRX to iTunes, WBHM, New Hampshire Public Radio, Audible and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2004
  • Length: 16:00
  • Purchases: 7
Virginia
From: Jeff Brown
Series: The American State Songbook
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Do you know your state song?

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Mar 04, 2004
  • Length: 06:13
  • Purchases: 1
Delaware
From: Jeff Brown
Series: The American State Songbook
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Do yo know your state song?

  • Added: Mar 04, 2004
  • Length: 02:14
The Mascot
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Caption: PRX default Piece image
If you can't make it as a professional mascot, what's your back-up plan?

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, SALTcast Podcast, KZSC, and WUAL


  • Added: Feb 29, 2004
  • Length: 06:15
  • Purchases: 5
California
From: Jeff Brown
Series: The American State Songbook
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Do you know your state song?

  • Added: Dec 15, 2003
  • Length: 03:21
Massachusetts
From: Jeff Brown
Series: The American State Songbook
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Do you know your state song?

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 15, 2003
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 1
RIT Video Game Masters
From: David Clements
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Video Games

  • Added: Oct 07, 2003
  • Length: 07:23