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Singer songwriter Duncan Sheik feels much more at ease watching other people perform his work. He likes writing and recording his own albums but h...

Bought by WGDR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Nov 10, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 4

  • Added: Oct 15, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 20

  • Added: Oct 10, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 26
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Justin Townes Earle talks about his childhood as the son of songwriter Steve Earle, his teenage infatuation with drugs and alcohol and why he prefe...

Bought by WGDR and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 29, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
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In New Zealand Liam Finn's dad Neil Finn (of Split Enz and Crowded House) is royalty. Both in the U.S. and at home Liam is trying to establish him...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Sep 22, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Carrie Rodriguez thought she'd spend her career backing other musicians. Now the fiddler and singer songwriter has folks who back her plus a new a...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, WGDR, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KMXT


  • Added: Sep 12, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Interview and musical interludes by musician and songwriter Techung

  • Added: Aug 25, 2008
  • Length: 15:03
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The performer known for her 1995 hit "One of Us" is back with a new album. Joan recorded "Little Wild One" as a love letter to her adoped home of ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WGDR, and KMXT


  • Added: Aug 22, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 3
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In the early 1960's Leslie Gore's songs spoke to adolescents. With the British invasion, Gore lost her appeal to the teen set but she continued m...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Jeff Daniels is best known as a versatile actor but he says playing music gives him greater creative freedom.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Michael Penn is married to Aimee Mann-a member of indie-music royalty. He's also older brother to oscar-winning actor Sean Penn. Still Michael ha...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, and KMXT


  • Added: Jul 18, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Most people confuse Sam Phillips with the man who discovered Elvis Presley and Jonny Cash. But the Sam Phillps on this edition of the feature was ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KMXT, KXOT Public Radio, and New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 16, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 4
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Music icon Ani Difranco says she unconsciously wrote the same song over and over until she realized she was carrying old family wounds.

Bought by WGDR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 07, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
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As the cliche goes Jeb Loy Nichols marches to his own drummer. It makes his life difficult. But his singularity helps yield great music

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Jun 20, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Interview of Chris Kokesh a fabulous Fiddle and Guitar player

  • Added: May 30, 2008
  • Length: 04:34

  • Added: May 29, 2008
  • Length: 07:00
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Exploration of Dennis Wilson's solo album "Pacific Ocean Blue" and rare, unreleased "Bambu" sessions.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, Radio New Zealand, KFAI Minneapolis and more


  • Added: May 27, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
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When Jason Isbell left the Southern Rock band Drive by Truckers last year he shocked the group's intensely loyal fan base. Emotionally and creativ...

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and WMNF


  • Added: May 01, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
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We haven't heard much from talented singer-songwriter Marc Cohn since his eponymous 1991 hit "Walking in Memphis". He talks about his new album an...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KXOT Public Radio, KMXT, WMNF, and Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Apr 21, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 5
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A fascinating 55-minute three-way conversation between host Mike Cuthbert, the extravagantly gifted and knowledgeable Ramsey Lewis, and his compani...

Bought by WFIU and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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In this series, we examine various aspects of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, in both modern and historical context. From the players themselves...

Bought by WDAV Classical Public Radio, NPR Station Showcase with PRX, and WETS


  • Added: Jan 24, 2008
  • Length: 09:59
  • Purchases: 3
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This radio special celebrates the release of Ringo Starr's new studio album "Liverpool 8" as Ringo shares his thoughts on the album, plays songs fr...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2008
  • Length: 55:10
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Highlights from Johnny Cash's variety television program.

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WMMT, KFCF FM, KFOK-LPFM, KUOW and more


  • Added: Nov 14, 2007
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 11
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An interview with well-known emo/indie rock band The Academy Is...

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: May 18, 2007
  • Length: 07:55
  • Purchases: 1
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A CD series with an ear for folklife

  • Added: Apr 09, 2007
  • Length: 15:11