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This I Believe - Paul Thorn
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Songwriter Paul Thorn believes religion and faith in God should come without fear and intimidation.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KBGA 89.9 FM


  • Added: Aug 05, 2008
  • Length: 06:01
  • Purchases: 3
Virtuoso Voices - Hilary Hahn (Not My Job)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Arnold Schoenberg pioneered a composition method and style known as "12-tone music". Melodies and harmonies were created from a predetermined sequ...

  • Added: May 31, 2008
  • Length: :23
Virtuoso Voices - Orli Shaham (Winds in the Graveyard)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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From a bone chilling graveyard scene, to the sound of a heart beat that slows down and finally stops beating, Prokofiev's First Violin Sonata has j...

  • Added: May 31, 2008
  • Length: :23
Virtuoso Voices - Hilary Hahn (More to Come)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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The soloist faces a number of temptations in the Sibelius Violin Concerto, especially the magical moments at the beginning. For Hilary Hahn, the t...

  • Added: May 31, 2008
  • Length: :27
A Conversation with Ramsey Lewis
From: AARP Radio
Series: Prime Time Radio
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A fascinating 55-minute three-way conversation between host Mike Cuthbert, the extravagantly gifted and knowledgeable Ramsey Lewis, and his compani...

Bought by WFIU and 90.5 WSNC


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:02:00
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe - Yo-Yo Ma
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma believes in embracing many cultures and finding something to love in each of them.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WTJU, KGUA, WEZU, WTJU and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2008
  • Length: 03:06
  • Purchases: 14
This I Believe - Annaliese Jakimides
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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It took a personal tragedy for Annaliese Jakimides to begin to look for the silver linings in life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Feb 27, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 3
Thoughts in Sound Episode #1 Brian Eno: Architect of Ambience
From: John Diliberto
Series: Thoughts in Sound
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Rock's leading conceptualist ponders the meaning of sound and music

Bought by KGOU and KVMR


  • Added: Jan 07, 2008
  • Length: 05:02
  • Purchases: 2
Virtuoso Voices - Julia Fischer (Art v Commerce)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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All performers face numerous pressures, from career choices to wardrobe selection. Young musicians and teenage actors are often pressed to grow up...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2007
  • Length: :22
Virtuoso Voices - Julia Fischer (Never too Young)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Violinist Julia Fischer often finds that she has to defend her age and her generation. The up and coming 24* year old admits she bristles a bit wh...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2007
  • Length: :29
Marfa Couples: Liz Lambert and Amy Cook
From: Marfa Public Radio
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A creative couple in Marfa, Texas, discuss their unique collaboration.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 28:52
This I Believe Pledge Spot - Musicians on Creativity
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Three musicians talk about their belief in creativity.

Bought by WEZU, Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEKU, New England Public Media, and KJZZ


  • Added: Sep 17, 2007
  • Length: 03:33
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - George Bowering
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Canadian poet George Bowering believes human intellect is the closest thing we have to the divine.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Aug 22, 2007
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 3
Virtuoso Voices - Yolanda Kondonassis (Who's Hovhaness?)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Traditionally, composers have gone beyond their own national boundaries for their creative inspiration. One composer who frequently thought and co...

Bought by WITF


  • Added: Jun 26, 2007
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 1
Hollywood Hills And Suburban Thrills: An Interview With The Academy Is...
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
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An interview with well-known emo/indie rock band The Academy Is...

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: May 18, 2007
  • Length: 07:55
  • Purchases: 1
It's Just A Matter of Time
From: Ryan Scammell
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Everything's stuck in the past when Liza Minnelli plays a concert in Coney Island.

Bought by PRX Remix and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: May 17, 2007
  • Length: 14:01
  • Purchases: 2
This I Believe Pledge Spot - What Music Means to Me
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Composer Joan Tower talks about what music means to her

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, KTXK, WEZU, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota and more


  • Added: Mar 07, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 15
HEAT -- Stories We Can Tell
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: HEAT with JOHN HOCKENBERRY
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John swaps stories with Singer/Songwriter Luka Bloom, Storyteller Mike Feder and Lynda Barry

Bought by WCPN, KLCC, WGBH Radio Boston, KERA, and WCQS


  • Added: Feb 28, 2007
  • Length: 58:34
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Christian McBride
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Jazz bassist Christian McBride believes being cool leads to a longer, happier and more productive life.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and WEKU


  • Added: Feb 02, 2007
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 4
This I Believe - Joan Tower
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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Composer Joan Tower believes music nourishes us, encourages us to feel, and connects us to one another.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, WEKU, KJZZ, and WABE


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 5
This I Believe - Bela Fleck
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
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In life and in music, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck believes in figuring out his own way of doing things.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2007
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 3
Celebrate Radio FM: 01
From: Elz Manes
Series: Celebrate Radio FM
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Sample Celebrate Radio show for FM/AM syndication

  • Added: Jan 19, 2007
  • Length: 29:52
Virtuoso Voices - Joshua Bell Clip (Religious Regardless)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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The power of music is so strong for some it takes on religious proportions. That's the case for violinist Joshua Bell. Music IS his religion, whe...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Nov 30, 2006
  • Length: :23
  • Purchases: 2
Virtuoso Voices - Andrew Litton (Classical Responsibility)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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The ideal job is one that's also your favorite hobby. Conductor Andrew Litton says making music is both his job and his passion - and both come wi...

Bought by WITF, New England Public Media, and WBST


  • Added: Sep 28, 2006
  • Length: :27
  • Purchases: 3
Virtuoso Voices - Evelyn Glennie (Percussion is Universal)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
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Evelyn Glennie may be one of the only full-time percussion soloists, but she reminds us we all have some kind of drum in our past. Use this 21 sec...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Sep 02, 2006
  • Length: :21
  • Purchases: 2