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SITPE # 1149
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
Caption: Shine On Brightly, Credit: Procol Harum
Deep and Suite.

Bought by KWMR, KHNS, KPVL, KEOS, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Dec 06, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 6
A Symphony of Hopes and Dreams
From: With Good Reason
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A recent classical music piece was inspired by the poetry written by children in Birmingham, AL, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bought by CI Dolphin Radio, KRPS, WNMU-FM, and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Dec 05, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
SITPE # 1145
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
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Good Stuff!

Bought by KWMR, KKRN, KPVL, KEOS, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Nov 15, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 6
SITPE # 1143
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
Caption: Black Sabbath
The Witching Hour.

Bought by KMXT, KWMR, KKRN, KPVL, WXXI Rochester and more


  • Added: Oct 25, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 7
STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 2 (Dennis Burke): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: (Left to right): Dennis Burke, Keni Burke, Jerome Bailey, Alohe Burke, Clarence Burke, Sr. , Clarence Burke, Jr., James Burke III , Credit: Buddah Records 1971 album "The Stairsteps"
This is the story of THE FIVE STAIRSTEPS from an original member Dennis Burke. He tells her story and discusses her life in a rare interview.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 52:41
A Conversation about Duke Ellington and Washington, DC
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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A look at the Washington, DC roots of Duke Ellington and their impact on his development as a musician and composer.

  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 08:41
SITPE # 1129
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
Caption: The Twain Shall Meet
The Twain Shall Meet.

Bought by KWMR, KEOS, KKRN, KPVL, and WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Jul 20, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 5
Show # 1125
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
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Finally...the Blues Project!

Bought by KWMR, KEOS, KPVL, and WXXI Rochester


  • Added: Jun 25, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 4
Show # 1121
From: Stephen R Webb
Series: Stuck in the Psychedelic Era
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You want Cream with that?

Bought by KKRN, KEOS, KWMR, KEOS, KPVL and more


  • Added: May 25, 2011
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 6
The Man Who Recorded the World - Alan Lomax
From: Open Source
Caption: Alan Lomax with unidentified man. [Library of Congress photo]
Open Source "Shorties" are 7 to 8 minute cuts of our best timely and evergreen material. Today, we're joining biographer John Szwed in thanking the...

Bought by PRX Remix, KPIP-LP, KMXT, and Louisville Public Media


  • Added: Mar 25, 2011
  • Length: 07:47
  • Purchases: 4
A Symphony of Hopes and Dreams
From: With Good Reason
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Some lovely pieces of music and some not-so-lovely pieces of history.

  • Added: Feb 24, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
Jack Norworth, September 1, 1959
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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You may not know his name, but chances are good you could sing, hum or whistle one of his tunes.

  • Added: Nov 12, 2010
  • Length: 03:00
MN Music Legend Lonnie Knight
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
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By Doug MacRostie. Lonnie Knight was there for the first digital recording. Yes, I'm serious. He was working as Staff Guitarist at Sound 80 when 3M...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2010
  • Length: 33:58
BGWM 090503hr2 Blind Alfred Reed, Shady Grove
From: Dan Sadowsky
Series: The Bluegrass With Mustard Show
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Deep immersion in Blind Alfred Reed covers and originals, an extended “Kontrast ‘n’ Kompare©” segment. Then onto, “More Than You Ever Wanted To Kno...

Bought by KVNF and KMXT


  • Added: Aug 04, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Georges Auric 10-15
From: All Classical Public Media
Series: The Score with Edmund Stone
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This week on The Score with Edmund Stone The Film Music of Georges Auric.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KPVL, WEKU, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
I Can Understand It: The Story of THE NEWBIRTH (Part B)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The New Birth
The Funk Show: An interview with THE NEW BIRTH - A one hour (Part #2) interview with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Grou...

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Dec 17, 2009
  • Length: 58:11
  • Purchases: 1
10 Greats You've Probably Never Heard
From: KUT
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Think you know music? NPR music critic Tom Moon has found ten artists you probably don't know...but should.

Bought by KLCC, KGLT, and North Country Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 16, 2009
  • Length: 55:16
  • Purchases: 3
The Beat Goes On #109: "The Bebop Singers"
From: Travis Parkin
Series: The Beat Goes On
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A handpicked selection of songs showcasing the best of the bebop jazz singers of the 40's, 50's and 60's--as well as a few modern era interpretatio...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2008
  • Length: 58:55
Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription Dose #8 - Spotlight on Eric Clapton
From: J. Duck
Series: Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription
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Spotlight on Eric Clapton as one Who Changed the way Guitar is Played and His Tremendous Influence on the Guitar Community ...

  • Added: Feb 21, 2008
  • Length: 58:00
Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription Dose #7- The Byrds/Buffalo Springfield Connection
From: J. Duck
Series: Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription
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The Byrds - Buffalo Springfield Connection and the impact they have on the global music community.

Bought by Prairie Public, KZYX, WTIP, and WTIP


  • Added: Jan 27, 2008
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 4
Berlin Without Walls - The Sound
From: WNYC
Series: Berlin Without Walls
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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 and WETS


  • Added: Jan 24, 2008
  • Length: 10:13
  • Purchases: 2
Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription Dose #5
From: J. Duck
Series: Dr. Ducks Guitar Prescription
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All Guitar Music - All the Time - From all Genre' - and a Party Too !

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Jan 12, 2008
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 1
Hoagy!
From: WFIU
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One-hour special exploring the life and music of legendary songwriter Hoagy Carmichael

Bought by KMUW and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Dec 19, 2007
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 2
Thelonious Monk, Tar Heel
From: The Center for Documentary Studies
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A musical portrait that explores the Jazz great's overlooked Southern roots.

Bought by WTJU, WNCU, KFAI Minneapolis, 90.5 WSNC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 08:05
  • Purchases: 6
The Emergence of Paul Simon
From: Paul Ingles
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Two-hour exploration of the seminal work of heralded songwriter Paul Simon as revealed by musicians, writers and fans and archival interviews with ...

Bought by WHRV, KSUT, WHYY, KZYX, Prairie Public and more


  • Added: Nov 01, 2007
  • Length: 01:59:03
  • Purchases: 17