PRX - Pieces for Topic: Historical
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In the 1970s, singer Roberta Flack made a name for herself performing covers of songs by folk singers and other little-known artists, creating, in ...
- Added: May 23, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Few singers had as much of an influence on the next generation as the suave, full-throated “Mr. E” Billy Eckstine. This week, we’ll explore the wor...
- Added: Jun 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
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
The Founding Father of Rock and Roll
Bought by KCSM and KAZU Seaside, Calif.
- Added: Oct 26, 2017
- Length: 52:00
- Purchases: 2
At this point in our lives, we get inspired by what goes wrong in jazz, turning the past to good account. Bossa to Bobby Dourough, a warning from t...
- Added: Jul 21, 2015
- Length: 01:59:57
- Purchases: 3
Chet Baker's James Dean-like good looks and emotional trumpet playing represented everything that was cool about "cool jazz." But his life was the ...
- Added: Feb 09, 2015
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 31
Cookin' with grease: Add some Coltrane for the winter, and THANKS to musicians who donated their time and talents to a recent radio fundraiser. The...
- Added: Dec 16, 2014
- Length: 01:59:56
- Purchases: 2
One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.
Bought by WFUV, KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPIP-LP, WSGE and more
- Added: Feb 04, 2009
- Length: 54:00
- Purchases: 19
NEA Jazz Master Dave Brubeck on the Power of Music and Exchange.
Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WICR, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 01:29
- Purchases: 18
"Out of the Ashes: Teatro la Fenice" is a feature on the tragedy and triumphant return of this iconic Venetian opera and music house.
Bought by WHQR
- Added: May 25, 2004
- Length: 17:14
- Purchases: 1