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The Quiet Storm Independence Day Special (Week of June 26-July 2, 2017)
From: Skeeter Sanders
Series: The Quiet Storm
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"Smooth Jazz With a Touch of Soul From the Heart of the Green Mountains."

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Jun 19, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:40
  • Purchases: 1
2016-12-18 Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
From: Bill Childs
Series: Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child
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It's mostly holiday time, folks, and so we've got mostly holiday music!

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Dec 11, 2016
  • Length: 50:50
  • Purchases: 1
An Afterglow Soul Christmas
From: WFIU
Series: Afterglow (Jazz and American Popular Song): Specials
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An Afterglow holiday special for all classic soul fans! Some old-school soul versions of Christmas tunes, by Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Darlene Lov...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, Radio Catskill, WDET Detroit Public Radio, WVAS, KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Thanksgiving 2016
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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Here's a bunch of songs about thanks and turkeys and giving and stuff[ing].

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KRCB 104.9, KJJF, WDSE and more


  • Added: Nov 29, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Celebrate PI Day (3.14) with Songs About Pie
From: WMVY
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March 14th, expressed in numbers as 3.14 has become known PI day. And to celebrate the mathematical constant on PI day, you're encouraged to celeb...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2016
  • Length: 59:57
Halloween - 2016
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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This week it's simply a show dedicated to the lighter side of Halloween...candy, costumes, and cauldrons.

Bought by KSRQ and 89.1 Trapper Radio KNWT


  • Added: Nov 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
A Hip Holiday Mix with Paul Ingles (Vol. 1)
From: Paul Ingles
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Music History Producer Paul Ingles gently hosts an hour of pop, rock and soul holiday music. Paul Simon, Otis Redding, Charles Brown, Pretenders, ...

Bought by WTIP, North State Public Radio, RadioStPete Florida, KPSQ-LP, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2015
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 46
World Footprints Holiday Music Special
From: World Footprints LLC
Caption: Christmas Around the World taken at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan., Credit: Tonya Fitzpatrick
World Footprints shares the gift of holiday music from around the world.

  • Added: Dec 21, 2015
  • Length: 59:55
Toys for Christmas
From: Wind & Rhythm
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It was sad to hear that FAO Schwarz has closed it’s Manhattan store and although they plan to open another sometime in the future, this Christmas w...

Bought by 'The Sea', WNMU-FM, WYAP, WETD, and WVRU


  • Added: Nov 30, 2015
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 5
Happy Thanksgiving!
From: Rob MacClanahan
Series: The Time Traveler
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History of Thanksgiving celebration (bye bye Jack-O-Lantern)...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2015
  • Length: 02:31:19
Festivo Alt.Latino
From: NPR Music
Series: Alt.Latino
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For our holiday special we turn to the healing and uplifting power of the human voice with the Washington, D.C.-based group, Cantigas. The group's ...

Bought by High Plains Public Radio, WART FM, and WKAR


  • Added: Dec 23, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Compact Discoveries 239: Jewish Gems
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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New in 2014 for Hanukkah: Fifteen great Jewish tunes, including traditional folk songs, klezmer, dance music, and other festive songs.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2014
  • Length: 57:00
Carols the World 'Round - One Hour Version
From: WFIU
Caption: A Christmas market in Rostock, Germany, Credit: Carston Pescht
A celebration of the music and traditions that make up the Christmas season from the plains of Africa to the hills of Appalachia and beyond.

Bought by WNMU-FM, WUAL, and BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Dec 23, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Carols the World 'Round - Two Hour Version
From: WFIU
Caption: A Christmas market in Rostock, Germany, Credit: Carston Pescht
A celebration of the music and traditions that make up the Christmas season from the plains of Africa to the hills of Appalachia and beyond.

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WNMU-FM, KRPS, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, WUAL and more


  • Added: Dec 23, 2013
  • Length: 01:58:58
  • Purchases: 9
Thanksgiving - Songs of Thanks
From: KSLU
Series: Rock School
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It's the Thanksgiving show! What do different states eat for Thanksgiving? Everyone thinks their food is normal, but the differences between what s...

Bought by WRGY, WVTF, KTSW 89.9, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 12, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Joy to the World 2013 featuring Catherine Russell
From: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Series: Joy to the World
Caption: Joy to the World 2013
Jazz pianist Bob Thompson and his band welcome renowned vocalist Catherine Russell to celebrate the holiday season with favorites old and new.

Bought by WYAP, WCVE, WHRV, Allegheny Mountain Radio, KMUW and more


  • Added: Dec 11, 2013
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 11
Be My Valentine!
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Holiday Classics
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This show is a VALENTINES DAY variety music special featuring romantic Jazz, R&B & Blues classics. This will be a wonderful addition to your spec...

Bought by KREV-LP and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Dec 29, 2011
  • Length: 50:54
  • Purchases: 2
Soul Christmas!
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Holiday Classics
Caption: Soul Christmas (1968), Credit: Atco Records
SOUL CHRISTMAS! Here are some of the greatest Soul and R&B holiday winter classics ever recorded. Today on this show you will hear Christmas tunes...

Bought by KPSQ-LP, WHRV, KSLU, KRWG, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2011
  • Length: 55:39
  • Purchases: 57
Jingle Bell Jazz
From: Howard Burchette
Series: Holiday Classics
Caption: Various Artists: Jingle Bell Jazz (1962), Credit: Columbia Records
Ho Ho Ho! Start out your holiday with fun Christmas Jazz Classics. They are all here in one solid hour. This musical holiday program includes: "Win...

Bought by WUFT, KTXK, High Plains Public Radio, WICR, WMOT and more


  • Added: Nov 04, 2011
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 15
Record Bin Roulette-Yankee Doodle Dandies
From: John Kessler
Caption: Boom, Credit: Camera Slayer/ Flickr
We review our Top Ten patriotic songs, from Kate Smith to James Brown.

  • Added: Jun 27, 2011
  • Length: 03:43
Sly Crooner One Hour Christmas Special
From: Geoffrey Tozer
Series: Sly Crooner
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A Damon Runyon Christmas story set to music.

Bought by KRCB 104.9, Northeast Indiana Public Radio, KRPS, WNMU-FM, WDCV and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
Songs of the Troubles
From: Charles Lane
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Perfect for St. Pat's or any Celtic music hour.

Bought by WNMU-FM, WRVO Public Media, WTIP, WGBH Radio Boston, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and more


  • Added: Feb 11, 2007
  • Length: 58:27
  • Purchases: 10
Compact Discoveries 29: Variations on Very Familiar Tunes
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Variations on Auld Lang Syne and other familiar melodies for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day programming.

Bought by KUNM, WUAL, KENW, KAMU, 88.5 JAZZ FM Erie's Jazz Station and more


  • Added: Dec 24, 2006
  • Length: 57:30
  • Purchases: 16
Compact Discoveries 25: A Symphony for Santa Claus
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Fred Flaxman presents the delightful "Santa Claus Symphony" by William Henry Fry.

Bought by WUAL, WMNR, KENW, KRPS, KENW and more


  • Added: Dec 05, 2006
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 21
Compact Discoveries 114: NoEL with Noel
From: Fred Flaxman
Series: Compact Discoveries
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Unusual but beautiful Christmas music performed by pianist Noel Lester.

Bought by WVRU, WUAL, KENW, KAMU, KISU and more


  • Added: Oct 30, 2006
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 19