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Jazz-O-Rama #8: "Phorgotten Pioneers"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Joe Bev hosts an hour of rare Jazz 78s., Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
Joe Bev hosts an hour of rare 78 RPM recordings of early, forgotten Jazz pioneers.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Feb 11, 2013
  • Length: 58:38
  • Purchases: 3
An Hour With John Pizzarelli
From: Capital Public Radio
Caption: John Pizzarelli, Credit: www.johnpizzarelli.com
Join Gary Vercelli for music and conversation with jazz musician and author John Pizzarelli.

Bought by KMUW and Prairie Public


  • Added: Feb 06, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Juicy Lyrics
From: Koenraad Kamphuijs
Series: The Legends of the Rocking Dutchman
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The lyrics in the Rhythm& Blues of the forties and fifties were often humorous, juicy and sexually hinting.

Bought by KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Dec 22, 2012
  • Length: 01:00:37
  • Purchases: 1
08: Gold Mines & Gum Boots
From: Everything Sounds
Series: Everything Sounds
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Everything Sounds explores the the origins and sounds of South African gumboot dancing.

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Dec 20, 2012
  • Length: 12:53
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota: Kevin Bowe and the Okemah Prophets interview, and an essay from Sasha Mercedes
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Kevin Bowe
Kevin Bowe is a veteran of the Minneapolis music scene. His success has come in a variety of roles. Kevin Bowe is a songwriter for musicians like K...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 23, 2012
  • Length: 58:27
  • Purchases: 2
VoiceBox: Singing All The Way To The Polls
From: VoiceBox
Caption: singing canditates
VoiceBox host Chloe Veltman and composer & arts blogger Brian Rosen explore election season songs and the history of presidential candidates’ singi...

  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 58:00
Classics for Kids - November 2012 Leonard Bernstein Program 4 - American Composers with a Boston Connection
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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Many American composers lived and worked around Boston.

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KUHF, and KVLU


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 3
Classics for Kids - November 2012 Leonard Bernstein Program 3 - Operettas in English
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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Defining the operetta with many examples including Bernstein's "Candide."

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KUHF, and KVLU


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 3
Classics for Kids - November 2012 Leonard Bernstein Program 2 - Bernstein and Musical Theater
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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A Look at Bernstein's Great Broadway Productions

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KUHF, and KVLU


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 3
Classics for Kids - Leonard Bernstein Program 1 - About Leonard Bernstein
From: WGUC/ WVXU
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The Life and Music of Leonard Bernstein

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston, KUHF, and KVLU


  • Added: Oct 16, 2012
  • Length: 06:30
  • Purchases: 3
Culturology: Erika Kooda presents an inside look at high school marching band competition
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: Erika Kooda
During the school year she'll be checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. This is the second installment of that series of essays.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KPIK-LP


  • Added: Oct 02, 2012
  • Length: 03:10
  • Purchases: 2
The Lion
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Willie "the Lion" Smith
He was a master ”Tickler”. Stride piano is the term attached later to a specific rhythmic style where the left hand follows the pattern of the rig...

  • Added: Sep 07, 2012
  • Length: 58:54
Muggsy
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Muggsy Spanier, Credit: photo by Charles Peterson
The origin of his nickname is disputed. Regardless of the reasons, Francis Joseph Julian Spanier was simply known as Muggsy. Before Bix Beiderbeck...

  • Added: Jul 12, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
I Like to Singa
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen wrote some of the greatest hits jazz and popular music, including the entire score to the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. But there a...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2012
  • Length: 58:58
06 - ‘Aye, there y'are now! Where are ye?’
From: Raymond McCullough
Series: Celtic Roots Radio
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Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Belfast, Northern Ireland: with music from: Throwed Together, Rodney Cordner/Jean-Pierre Rudolph, Quagmyre, Sharon...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2012
  • Length: 29:32
WorldCanvass: The Arts in India
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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Conversations and live musical performance based on international themes.

  • Added: Jun 05, 2012
  • Length: 01:55:01
WorldCanvass: Italian Art and Culture
From: Joan Kjaer
Series: WorldCanvass
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Conversations and live musical performance based on international themes.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2012
  • Length: 01:55:01
Tribute Don Cornelius
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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A tribute show to the former host and creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius.

Bought by 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station


  • Added: Apr 24, 2012
  • Length: 59:07
  • Purchases: 1
Bands with One or No Remaining Members
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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These bands are still playing and/or touring with either one or no original band members.

Bought by 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station


  • Added: Apr 24, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Warren's Notes
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Harry Warren
In 1922 composer Harry Warren created his first hit, "Rose of the Rio Grande," with lyrics by Edgar Leslie. From that successful launch came a prod...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
What is Hip?: Emilio Castillo & the Tower of Power Vol. III
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Tower of Power , Credit: Amazon.com
The story of the great horn band THE TOWER OF POWER. A special interview with founder Emilio Castillo about the history of this legendary band.

Bought by WUFT


  • Added: Mar 30, 2012
  • Length: 01:00:23
  • Purchases: 1
Pro-Putin, Anti-Putin
From: Julia Barton
Caption: Alexander Yellin., Credit: Julia Barton
Thousands of protesters gathered in the months before the re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Putin’s supporters and detractors bo...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Coconut
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Coconut Grove nightclub, Credit: soulsafari wordpress
In 1921, the Coconut Grove nightclub was the place to see and be seen. Hollywood stars frequently the club located in a peaceful rural setting sur...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2012
  • Length: 58:57
Territorial Bands of the 1920s
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: the Club McKenzie: Your 1920s Jazz Speakeasy
Caption: Edythe Turnham & her Band
The early history of  jazz often leaves out some very talented musicians simply because they didn’t move to Chicago or New York.

  • Added: Jan 11, 2012
  • Length: 58:59
Rolling Stones Radio Hour/2011 Year In Review
From: Kevin Yazell
Series: Rolling Stones Radio Hour
Caption: PRX default Piece image
A look at the highlights of the Stones' activities during 2011.

  • Added: Dec 22, 2011
  • Length: 01:00:00

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