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Georgia Stomps
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
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It’s an understatement to say that Georgia was not known as a mecca for early jazz; nevertheless, there are several quality musicians from the Atla...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Dec 02, 2013
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 1
Liner Notes: Pannonica de Koenigswarter
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Pannonica de Koenigswarter
Known as "Nica" or "The Baroness" Pannonica de Koenigswarter was a jazz patron who supported artists such as Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker, bo...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Nov 12, 2013
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 1
Jon Herington on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
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An in studio interview with songwriter and Steely Dan sideman Jon Herington.

Bought by KRCB 104.9, WRNC-LP, and Delta College Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 11, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Opening Acts
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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One of the most memorable things about a concert is the opening act. Some can be great, while others can be quite the contrary. This week on Rock...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 08, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
My Country Music Magic
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Country Music Series
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This one hour program takes a look at the best of the African American Country music artists both present and past. The program features Grand Ole ...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KPIP-LP, KPIP-LP, and WEZU


  • Added: Nov 03, 2013
  • Length: 53:40
  • Purchases: 5
A Modern Moment in Entertainment, 90 Years Ago. The Middle Edges #102
From: Teosson Wells
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Today, few Americans know much about Josephine Baker. Why? It wasn’t because she lacked artistic skill or failed to remain relevant during a long c...

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Oct 18, 2013
  • Length: 18:38
  • Purchases: 1
Charles Manson and the Beatles
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This show features music related to the Charles Manson murders. Manson was convinced that The Beatles were speaking to him through their music, ur...

Bought by KMXT and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 16, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Pam McKissick Without Reserve: The Auctioneer's Chant
From: Auction Network Productions
Series: Pam McKissick Without Reserve
Caption: Host Pam McKissick
Host Pam McKissick and her special guests take listeners inside the mysterious world of the Auctioneer's chant and explore the fascinating professi...

  • Added: Oct 08, 2013
  • Length: 01:36:23
The Top Ten Peace Songs of All Time (Peace Talks Radio) [1 hour/ Newscast Compatible Length 54:00]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Caption: Did Bono and U2 Make the List?
The hosts of Peace Talks Radio present a special program counting down the Top 10 Peace Songs since the late 1960's. Also featured are honorable me...

Bought by KUOW and KUNM


  • Added: Oct 08, 2013
  • Length: 53:58
  • Purchases: 2
Sly Stone: The Alpha and the Omega of the Funk!
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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SLY STONE (Sylvester Stewart) is Rock, he is Funk and he is Soul. He is the one benchmark that all of the other bands and musicians mimic when they...

Bought by KPIP-LP and WSLR


  • Added: Oct 07, 2013
  • Length: 57:24
  • Purchases: 2
A Halloween R&B Funky Party
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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One hour of Halloween fun with R&B and Soul classics that you will enjoy. Your host is IGOR - the Music Monster!

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Oct 06, 2013
  • Length: 57:04
  • Purchases: 4
50007 - The Age of Telemann
From: Otto Schulze
Series: The Age of Telemann
Caption: Georg Phillip Telemann
50007 - The Age of Telemann

  • Added: Oct 01, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
50003 - The Age of Telemann
From: Otto Schulze
Series: The Age of Telemann
Caption: Georg Phillip Telemann
50003 - The Age of Telemann

  • Added: Sep 30, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
Johnny Mathis
From: South Carolina Public Radio
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Jazz & pop vocalist Johnny Mathis has been wowing listeners since the 1950s with his dynamic voice backed by lush arrangements of ballads like “Cha...

Bought by KMXT and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 24, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Live Feed at MWMF 2013: The Pines
From: KQAL
Series: The Live Feed
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On this episode of "The Live Feed" we visit with The Pines and hear part of their performance from MWMF 2013 at The Historic Masonic Temple in down...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 24, 2013
  • Length: 37:49
  • Purchases: 1
Twin Cities Weekend Sept 28, 2013. Program for Sept 23-26, 2013
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Gary Schulte, Credit: promotional photo
Piece centers on a swing dance hosted by the Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove, MN. We hear from Gary Schulte, the swing violinist leading the tr...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2013
  • Length: 05:00
Patti Austin
From: South Carolina Public Radio
Series: Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version
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Vocalist Patti Austin made her debut at age four at the Apollo Theatre. In her career she has been a prolific session musician and top performer on...

Bought by Vermont Public, KISU, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 17, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Top Ten Peace Songs of All Time (Peace Talks Radio) [2 hours or 1 hour]
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Series: Peace Talks Radio: Weekly Hour Long Episodes
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The hosts of Peace Talks Radio present a special program counting down the Top 10 Peace Songs since the late 1960's. Also featured are honorable m...

Bought by Morehead State Public Radio, KUOW, KUOW, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Sep 16, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 4
James Ingram
From: South Carolina Public Radio
Series: Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version
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R&B singer/songwriter James Ingram rose to prominence with the 1982 hit “Baby, Come To Me” (a duet with Patti Austin) and continued a string of suc...

Bought by KISU, KFOK-LPFM, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 10, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 3
Barry Manilow
From: South Carolina Public Radio
Series: Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version
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Pop icon Barry Manilow got his start arranging for TV and writing commercial jingles. He was Bette Midler’s pianist before he recorded his 1974 bre...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KUOW, KISU, KFOK-LPFM, and KUOW


  • Added: Sep 04, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 5
"Mutt" Lange
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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The story behind the producer with the Midas Touch. "Mutt" Lange not only produced huge hits for A/C D/C, Foreigner and Def Leppard, but he also c...

Bought by KFOK-LPFM and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 03, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Eric Hutchinson
From: South Carolina Public Radio
Series: Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version
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Singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson self-released his first album after his record label folded, and he soon found himself in the top ten on the iTun...

Bought by KUOW, KISU, KFOK-LPFM, and KUOW


  • Added: Aug 27, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 4
Back To Memphis
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Soul Roots
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Memphis like New Orleans is know for good food, rich history and music. It also is the home of some of the greatest soul music in American history....

Bought by KFCF FM, WUFT, KPIP-LP, and WJAB


  • Added: Aug 25, 2013
  • Length: 58:10
  • Purchases: 4
Rob Schwimmer
From: South Carolina Public Radio
Series: Song Travels with Michael Feinstein News Friendly Version
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Composer/pianist Rob Schwimmer has worked with top artists including Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler, has penned scores for Osca...

Bought by Vermont Public, KUOW, KISU, KFOK-LPFM, and KUOW


  • Added: Aug 20, 2013
  • Length: 53:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Art Of Vanessa Gamble
From: KQAL
Series: Art Beat
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On this episode of, Art Beat - we visit with the star of Nautilus Music Theatre's production of "I Am Anne Frank" out of St. Paul Minnesota. We cau...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KSRQ, and KVSC


  • Added: Aug 16, 2013
  • Length: 22:50
  • Purchases: 3

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