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Actor Wayne Carr's life on the stage: It was meant to be.
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Caption: Wayne Carr as Pericles caught in storm at sea., Credit: Teresa Wood
From Pericles to Tupac Shakur, Wayne Carr has the uncanny ability to embody fully-realized characters.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2015
  • Length: 28:30
Singer-Songwriter Macy Gray
From: Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano
Series: The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano
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Right before she is about to perform at Chicago City Winery, Singer-Songwriter Macy Gray sits down with the host of The Dinner Party To Go podcast,...

  • Added: Dec 03, 2015
  • Length: 23:18
Stars for Freedom (Hour Long Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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The little-known story of how black actors and entertainers in Hollywood contributed their money, connections, and fame to aid the civil rights mov...

Bought by WCNY, WVAS, Vermont Public, WRPI, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle and more


  • Added: Aug 21, 2015
  • Length: 53:53
  • Purchases: 10
Stars for Freedom (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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The little-known story of how black actors and entertainers in Hollywood contributed their money, connections, and fame to aid the civil rights mov...

Bought by WJCT, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WKCC, KRDP, KENW and more


  • Added: Aug 21, 2015
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 6
Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence and Mr. Flowe
From: Kenneth Flowe
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"Look out for some more hits." Music Producer Amen-Ra sat down with me for a telephone interview and it turns out he aint finished yet!

  • Added: Apr 27, 2015
  • Length: 05:29
First Novel to TV Series: Author Jason Mott and “The Returned"
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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Jason’s first novel was inspired by a dream in which his late mother visited him. He goes on to describe his day job while he was writing the book ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Feb 19, 2015
  • Length: 09:55
  • Purchases: 2
Poet Tim Seibles: In Conversation
From: NPR Illinois
Series: Quiddity
Caption: Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program
From Split This Rock in Spring of 2014, Quiddity sits down with poet Tim Seibles

  • Added: Dec 09, 2014
  • Length: 18:13
The Gospel Roots of Rock and Roll (Hour Long Version)
From: With Good Reason
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Sister Rosetta Tharp electrified 1930s audiences with her singing and guitar playing. "The Godmother of Rock and Roll" influenced the music of Elv...

Bought by KZUM, KISA Digital Studios, Interlochen Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KSFR and more


  • Added: Oct 03, 2014
  • Length: 53:57
  • Purchases: 23
THIS AIN'T NO MOUSE MUSIC -- Chris Strachwitz, Chris Simon, & Maureen Gosling Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Chris Simon,Chris Strachwitz & Maureen Gosling, San Francisco, CA 9/3/14, Credit: Andrea Chase
Chris Strachwitz, Chris Simon, & Maureen Gosling talk first recordings, Jim Crow, and why this music matters.

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Sep 28, 2014
  • Length: 26:38
  • Purchases: 1
America the Beautiful (Half Hour Version)
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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A stirring collection of patriotic music performed throughout U.S. history by African Americans, sometimes in the face of public hostility. Also, s...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WUFT, WJCT, WFHB, WLIW and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2014
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 6
Choclatt Jared on Conversations with Allan Wolper
From: Conversations with Allan Wolper
Series: Conversations with Allan Wolper, WBGO.ORG
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Choclatt Jared has played his bucket drums on 42nd Street, at the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, the Academy Awards, and on Saturday Night Live. H...

  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 30:13
Actor Yolonda Ross Talks 'Go For Sisters' And 'Treme'
From: WWNO
Caption: Yolonda Ross
Yolonda Ross is a lead in John Sayles' latest independent film, "Go For Sisters". Her filmography includes Antoine Fisher, Shortbus, and HBO's "Tre...

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Apr 25, 2014
  • Length: 04:21
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Carol Fran
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
Caption: Carol Fran performing at the 2013 National Heritage Fellowship Concert, Credit: Michael G. Stewart
Louisiana Swamp blues singer, composer and pianist Carol Fran looks back at her sixty year career.

Bought by KRVS


  • Added: Mar 20, 2014
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 1
GIMME THE LOOT -- Adam Leon Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Adam Leon, San Francisco, CA 4/20/12, Credit: Andrea Chase
Adam Leon talks anxiety attacks, passing the smell test, and taking what New York threw at him.

  • Added: Mar 29, 2013
  • Length: 14:44
PN 233 - Doug Seroff - 'Ragged But Right'
From: Mark Hayes
Series: Passing Notes
Caption: Passing Notes
Doug Seroff, co-author of a book about some of the most popular songs of the ragtime era, talks about his part in writing the comprehensive study '...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:00
Opera in the Coalfields
From: With Good Reason
Series: With Good Reason: Weekly Half Hour Long Episodes
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From jazz in the city to opera in Appalachia.

Bought by WJCT, KPIP-LP, and WABE


  • Added: Jul 16, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Steve Edwards Soul Show (21) Hr 1 & 2 Featuring Alphonse Mouzon Live On The Phone!
From: Steve Edwards
Series: Steve Edwards Soul Show 2012 Series
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A mini milestone has been achieved as we celebrate our 21st edition of the 2012 Series with smoking hot tunes and a live phone interview with jazz ...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2012
  • Length: 01:58:37
MARLEY -- Ziggy Marley Interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Ziggy Marley, Half Moon Bay, CA 4/19/12, Credit: Andrea Chase
Ziggy Marley talks reggae, filmmaking, and overcoming fear.

  • Added: Apr 25, 2012
  • Length: 08:06
Steve Edwards Soul Show 2012 Series Edition (6)-Soul , Funk & Civil Rights! HR1
From: Steve Edwards
Series: Steve Edwards Soul Show 2012 Series
Caption: Host/Producer, Credit: Steve Edwards
A Twist of Soul , Funk and Civil Rights is the story of Edition 6 of The Steve Edwards Soul Show. It is a musical tribute the the artists that laid...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2012
  • Length: 59:02
THE GUARD -- John McDonagh
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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Filmmaker John McDonagh talks embracing serendipity, racism as a character device, and when stunt work goes wrong.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2011
  • Length: 17:49
A Conversation with Hank Jones
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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NEA Jazz Master Hank Jones reflects on his marvelous career tickling the ivories.

Bought by KUCR 88.3 fm Riverside, Calif., KMUW, and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 25, 2011
  • Length: 24:53
  • Purchases: 3
THE HELP -- Emma Stone interview
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
Caption: Emma Stone, San Francisco, CA 7/11/11, Credit: Andrea Chase
Emma Stone talks courage, civil rights, and working from the outside in.

  • Added: Jul 21, 2011
  • Length: 07:32
THESE AMAZING SHADOWS -- Filmmakers Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton on their documentary
From: Andrea Chase
Series: Behind the Scenes
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THESE AMAZING SHADOWS -- Filmmakers Paul Mariano and Kurt Norton talk The National Film Registry, censorship, and THE BIRTH OF A NATION.

  • Added: May 09, 2011
  • Length: 19:25
New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli and his music (Part C)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Meters , Credit: www.sundazed.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 56:00
  • Purchases: 1
New Orleans Funk: Leo Nocentelli (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Leo Nocentelli, Credit: http://www.nocentelli.com/
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...

  • Added: Mar 30, 2011
  • Length: 01:09:14