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The Spanish Hour 2421: Profile: Francisco Tárrega
From: Candice Agree
Series: The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree
Caption: Guitarist Slava Grigoryan
On this edition of The Spanish Hour, we explore the genius of the composer known as the “Sarasate of the guitar.” Francisco Tárrega’s works are cha...

Bought by KUER, WCQS, KMUN, KVNO, WRGY and more


  • Added: May 19, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 43
The Spanish Hour 2403: Music for a Pilgrimage
From: Candice Agree
Series: The Spanish Hour with Candice Agree
Caption: Hymnus peregrinorum “Dum pater familias” fragment from Codex Calixtinus
From as far back as the ninth century, perhaps earlier, pilgrims have followed El Camino de Santiago to the shrine of St. James in Compostela. On t...

Bought by KUER, GCR (Global Community Radio), KSJE, KMUN, WCQS and more


  • Added: Jan 14, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 35
Bonjour Chanson Series 41, Episode 205
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 41
Caption: By Courtesy of Coline Rio, Credit: Manon Villemonteil
A kaleidoscope of Francophone artists, each presenting one of their songs, will delight you. No French language skills are called for to enjoy the...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jul 23, 2022
  • Length: 28:35
  • Purchases: 1
Eastward Bound
From: Israel Story
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For decades, Israeli radio stations ignored Mizrahi tunes and exclusively played music rooted in Ashkenazi traditions. That began to change in the ...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2018
  • Length: 21:07
Iron and Gold
From: Israel Story
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The story of a song that began the music careers of two Israelis each representing vastly different versions of what the future of Israel may hold

  • Added: Dec 13, 2018
  • Length: 32:43
Americas3
From: KQAL
Series: Culture Clique
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What does it mean to be an American? Whether you’re from North America, South America or Central America, the group Americas3 will show you how we ...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2018
  • Length: 29:34
Hatikvah
From: Israel Story
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It took the words of a misfit poet and a Romanian folk melody to create Israel's first viral song - and it's national anthem. Now, decades later, w...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2018
  • Length: 12:13
Bonjour Chanson Series 27 Episode 131
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 27
Caption: By Courtesy of Léopoldine HH, Credit: Calypso Baquey
French Language Popular Music with its beautiful melodies and voices can be addictive. We bring the best artists and songs to you with an English c...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2018
  • Length: 29:08
  • Purchases: 1
Without Music, What Would You Do?
From: Stories from Deep in the Heart, a project of Texas Folklife
Series: Gus Garcia YMLA 2017 Stories
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Austin-based composer and Atash director Roberto Riggio brings new perspectives on playing to young musicians.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 11:43
Africa's Beating Heart (feature)
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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The daffodils are blooming, days are getting longer, and gardeners are feeling those familiar twinges of excitement. At the same time, about eight ...

Bought by KENW, Radio Newark, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 24, 2017
  • Length: 03:45
  • Purchases: 3
Bonjour Chanson Series 23 Episode 113
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 23
Caption: Courtesy of Laurent Lamarca, Credit: Magali Boyer
Six Francophone artists are introduced in English with one of their songs. You can enjoy the show without knowing any French. Relax and sit back.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 06, 2017
  • Length: 29:23
  • Purchases: 1
Jazz / Arabic Fusion Comes to Studio Z in Saint Paul
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Oudyano, Credit: Margie O'Loughlin
We live in an era where most people have multiple music styles available to them. On top of that, there is so much travel, that players representin...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2017
  • Length: 04:59
Bonjour Chanson Series 22, Episode 109
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 22
Caption: By Courtesy of Carole Masseport, Credit: Hélène Bozzi & Nina Testut
An engaging selection of French Language Popular Music songs introduced in English. You do not need any French language skills to enjoy the show, ...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 11, 2016
  • Length: 27:41
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 21, Episode 103
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 21.
Caption: By Courtesy of Cyprès, Credit: Antoine Presles
Up-and-coming as well as well-known Francophone Singer/Songwriters treat us to their beautiful songs. You do not need French language skills to en...

  • Added: Jul 01, 2016
  • Length: 27:15
Bonjour Chanson Series 21, Episode 101
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 21.
Caption: Courtesy of Flo Zink, Credit: Annie Claire Hilga
Listen to six beautiful French language songs. You can enjoy the show without any French language skills.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: May 22, 2016
  • Length: 27:57
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 20, Episode 97
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 20
Caption: By Courtesy of Pierre Meige, Credit: Arno Bouvier
We bring a selection of French Language Popular Music spanning the period from 1950 to 2016 to English speaking audiences. No French language skil...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 29:33
  • Purchases: 1
The Speed of Sound: Destroyer
From: Louisville Public Media
Series: The Speed of Sound
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Have you heard the new album from Destroyer? It’s called Poison Season and it’s sits right at number one for me for Album of the Year. It has ever...

Bought by KUCB, KSUT, and KRCB 104.9


  • Added: Dec 14, 2015
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 3
Bonjour Chanson Series 19, Episode 91
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series19
Caption: Courtesy of Tire le Coyote, Credit: Martin Bureau
6 Francophone artists each interpret one French Popular Music song. They are introduced in English. No French language skills are required to enj...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 31, 2015
  • Length: 28:19
  • Purchases: 1
Minnesota's Tango band, Mateo’s Rogue Tango
From: KBEM
Series: Minnesota Music Profiles
Caption: Scott Davies, Credit: Dan Corrigan
Scott Mateo Davies is a career ethnic musician, with great interests in certain styles of the Spanish world. Recently he told Phil Nusbaum abiut se...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2015
  • Length: 05:08
Bonjour Chanson Series 18, Episode 88
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 18
Caption: Courtesy of Anis, Credit: Dimitri Coste
We introduce French Chanson to English speakers. The legendary artists from yesterday and the songs that are listened to in Paris, Brussels and Mo...

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  • Added: Sep 13, 2015
  • Length: 28:25
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 18, Episode 87
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 18
Caption: Courtesy of Marie Cherrier, Credit: Marc Lubrano
We bring French Language Popular Music to English speakers. No French language skills are required to enjoy the show. Placing very different song...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 17, 2015
  • Length: 27:52
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 18, Episode 86
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 18
Caption: Courtesy of Pomme, Credit: Lucie Sassiat
The best of French Language Popular Music brought to English speakers. Get acquainted with a young woman, only 19, who writes her own songs and in...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 26:52
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 17, Episode 84
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 17
Caption: Stephanie Blanchoud, courtesy of Ms. Blanchoud, Credit: Sabine Meier
This episode of Bonjour Chanson has an international flavor. Belgium takes the lead with two contributors and one of the French participants starte...

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 28:40
  • Purchases: 1
Bonjour Chanson Series 17, Episode 82
From: Charles Spira
Series: Bonjour Chanson Series 17
Caption: By Courtesy of Lili Cros and Thierry Chazelle, Credit: Arno Lame
A kaleidoscope of French Language Songs Introduced to English Speakers. No need to understand French to enjoy the show.. The songs range from joyfu...

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  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 27:46
  • Purchases: 1
Cuban Charanga Music Comes to Studio Z in St Paul
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Charanga Tropical, Credit: Walter Horishnyk
Doug Little leads Minnesota’s great Charanga Band, Charanga Tropical. Charanga is a substyle of salsa, one that adds three violins to the mix. The ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 04, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1