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Bhoot Chaturdashi
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Bugarik, a serpent with a human head part of "Ghosts, Monsters and Demons of India.", Credit: Courtesy of the artist, Samita.
First comes Halloween, and a few days later is Diwali (the Festival of Lights) and in between is Bhoot Chaturdashi! When the doors between this wor...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
An Old Ghost Story
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Ruskin Bond's book "When the Night Falls"
He met a pretty girl in Dehra Dun the hill station he lived in. And asked her to tea. And to set the romantic mood he suggested they turn off the l...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 26, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
Strange Enchantment: Jazz for Halloween
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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Music for the holiday from Duke Ellington, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Kay Starr, and others. We'll also hear comedian Lenny Bruce's impersonation of Drac...

Bought by KAZU Seaside, Calif.


  • Added: Oct 25, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Encore Episode: Comic Book Heroes
From: Wind & Rhythm
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Do you have a favorite superhero? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we listen to music inspired by comic book heroes, like Superman, Batman, and Won...

Bought by WRTI, WQCS, Delmarva Public Media, Interlochen Public Radio, KMFA and more


  • Added: Oct 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 9
The Masked Puja
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: A guard keeps visitors out of a Pandal during Durga Puja in Kolkata, India., Credit: Sandip Roy
It's Durga Puja time in India and if last year the theme was the disease and the virus this year it’s more about ways to emerge from the pandemic.

  • Added: Oct 19, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
Harvest of Souls
From: Desert Oracle
Series: Desert Oracle Radio
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We're back from the road with a new episode to celebrate the most glorious time of year: October, Autumn, Harvest, Fall, whatever you all it. With ...

Bought by KFCF FM


  • Added: Oct 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
21-50 Christmas Music, interviews: Liona Boyd, Mark Cruz
From: Tony Morris
Series: Classical Guitar Alive!
Caption: Tony Morris & Friends 2004 White House Christmas sign, Credit: Tony Morris
This week’s program features music for Christmas and interviews with American guitarist-composer Mark Cruz and Canadian guitarist Liona Boyd.

Bought by KUCO, Ohm Radio , KXIQ , WVIA, WETS and more


  • Added: Sep 07, 2021
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 62
21-46 Thanksgiving Music by Bach, Giuliani, Interviews: Mark Mancina, David Russell Interviews, and more
From: Tony Morris
Series: Classical Guitar Alive!
Caption: Christopher Parkening, Credit: EMI Records
This week’s edition of CLASSICAL GUITAR ALIVE! features music by Bach, Giuliani, Torroba, Frederic Hand, and a 2016 interview with 3-time Grammy-wi...

Bought by Ohm Radio , KXIQ , WVIA, KAAD-LP, KETR-FM and more


  • Added: Sep 07, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 63
UpFront Soul #2021.26 June 29-July 5 - Juneteenth Special
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Nat Turner Rebellion
We'll celebrate Juneteenth in style this week (we do celebrate Juneteenth every year on UpFront Soul) with music from Roberta Flack, The Nat Turner...

Bought by RADIOLEX, KAAD-LP, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WLPR , Georgia Public Broadcasting and more


  • Added: Jun 24, 2021
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 8
Picnics, Concerts and Fireworks
From: Wind & Rhythm
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How will you celebrate America's Independence Day? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we’ll play "Fourth of July" with music by George Cohan, Woody ...

Bought by KMFA, WUAL, WNMU-FM, KMFA, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Jun 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 14
The Songs That Won The War (Memorial Day Special)
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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From 1939 to 1945, as World War II raged on, American Popular Music responded. On Afterglow’s Memorial Day special, we look at the songs of World W...

Bought by KSKA, South Dakota Public Broadcasting - Radio, KRCB 104.9, KAZU Seaside, Calif., KSKA and more


  • Added: May 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Encore Episode: A Day for Moms
From: Wind & Rhythm
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On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, it is mothers that we pay tribute. So join us for this celebration of mothers, right here at the gathering place ...

Bought by WRTI, KTXK, KWAX, WQCS, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: May 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 11
La Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo
From: Wind & Rhythm
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Do you want a good way to celebrate Mexican culture this Cinco de Mayo? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we feature pieces all written by Mexican c...

Bought by WRTI, KWAX, GCR (Global Community Radio), KVNO, WBAA and more


  • Added: Apr 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 8
21-26 4th of July Music by American Composers
From: Tony Morris
Series: Classical Guitar Alive!
Caption: Scott Joplin
This week's edition of CLASSICAL GUITAR ALIVE! is a celebration of music by American composers, and features an interview with Giovanni De Chiaro, ...

Bought by KXIQ , WUAL, WVIA, WOSU, KMUN and more


  • Added: Apr 24, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 54
Dispatch 378 - Happy Holi!
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Little Chewie and Nozy wish you a colourful happy and safe Holi, Credit: Sandip Roy
Holi is a festival of playfulness and color, lots of color.

  • Added: Mar 30, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
Irish Composers
From: Wind & Rhythm
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What comes to mind when we mention the Book of Kells, St. James’ Gate, and Blarney Castle? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we feature the music o...

Bought by KWAX, KVNO, WNMU-FM, WRTI, KWAX and more


  • Added: Mar 10, 2021
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 11
Saraswati's Wisdom
From: KALW
Series: Sandip Roy's Dispatches from Kolkata
Caption: Worshipers with a figure of Saraswati, Credit: Sandip Roy
A childhood goddess that was once asked for help with math takes on a new significance in adulthood.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 15, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
Dedicated to Love
From: Wind & Rhythm
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To whom in your life would you dedicate a song? On this episode we listen to music composers who have dedicated music to very special people in the...

Bought by WRTI, KWAX, GCR (Global Community Radio), Delmarva Public Media, KMFA and more


  • Added: Feb 10, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 8
UpFront Soul #2021.06-February 9-15, 2021 - Carnival Spectacular
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: The Soul Rebels, Credit: Susan Dickson-Smith
It's Carnival time! We'll take you to the Crescent City with hot brass from the Soul Rebels, Rebirth Brass Band, the Sixth Ward All-Stars, and Los ...

Bought by KMXT, KAAD-LP, WOMR, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WOUB and more


  • Added: Feb 04, 2021
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 8
New NOT Normal
From: Eric Wayne
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The pandemic has exhausted all of us, but just as we’re letting our guard down it will come to town, just like Santa Claus.

  • Added: Jan 05, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
Music with Drink Pairings for the New Year
From: Wind & Rhythm
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How will you be bringing in the New Year? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we offer music… with drink pairings. We’ll hear works by Frank Ticheli...

Bought by WVIA, KWAX, KMFA, WUAL, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Dec 30, 2020
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 7
Messiah Selections
From: Wind & Rhythm
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What 18th-century oratorio has become a Christmas tradition? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm we listen to a special wind band presentation of Hand...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WBAA, KMFA, KVNO, and Delmarva Public Media


  • Added: Dec 23, 2020
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 5
Have Yourself a Very Quiet Christmas
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights Classic Jazz: Specials
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Night Lights pays tribute to the holidays in the mellowest of moods, with music from Joe Pass, Dave Brubeck, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and more. Joi...

Bought by KCME, WJAB, WVAS, WCQS, WVAS and more


  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
UpFront Soul #2020.51-December 21-27, 2020 Soulful Christmas Spectacular
From: WERU
Series: UpFront Soul with Sanguine Fromage
Caption: Cheech & Chong
I'll be sliding down your chimney with a sack full of soul! We'll celebrate the season with Cheech & Chong, Run DMC, and Miles Davis, hear a trio o...

Bought by WUFT, KMUN, KAAD-LP, WOUB, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more


  • Added: Dec 17, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 11