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6 works, including SAINT-GEORGES: Violin Concerto in A, Op. 5, #2 (Mvt. 1 only) . Pilsen Radio Orchestra/Frantisek Preisler Jr.; Miroslav Vilimec, ...
- Added: May 27, 2024
- Length: 57:02
This week, we’re celebrating the rich baritone voice of jazz singer Johnny Hartman, who would have turned 100 years old on July 3rd. We’ll explore ...
- Added: Jun 19, 2023
- Length: 59:00
In the 1970s, singer Roberta Flack made a name for herself performing covers of songs by folk singers and other little-known artists, creating, in ...
- Added: May 23, 2023
- Length: 59:00
Nina Simone, the “High Priestess of Soul,” was an enigmatic and eccentric figure in the world of jazz. This week on Afterglow, we’ll feature Simone...
- Added: Feb 02, 2023
- Length: 59:00
A late-summer tribute mix of music, history and celebration featuring some of those who have left us--while striving to move the world towards a be...
- Added: Aug 21, 2022
- Length: 59:07
Few singers had as much of an influence on the next generation as the suave, full-throated “Mr. E” Billy Eckstine. This week, we’ll explore the wor...
- Added: Jun 10, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Music tributes to African-American figures such as Paul Robeson and Joe Louis from Count Basie, Clifford Jordan, Charles Mingus, and others.
Bought by WLRH, KRCU Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WJSU, WESM 91.3 FM and more
- Added: Jan 31, 2022
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 12
We usually think of Billie Holiday as a small-group singer, but she also worked with several big bands. This week on Afterglow, we’ll hear Holiday’...
- Added: Jan 28, 2022
- Length: 59:00
Longtime WCPN Cleveland/ideastream jazz programmer Dan Polletta has created "Songs for the Struggle- Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement." This is ...
Bought by WAER Syracuse, NY, KBEM, Wyoming Public Radio, WCPN, WDCB and more
- Added: Jan 05, 2021
- Length: 58:25
- Purchases: 6
- Added: Oct 26, 2017
- Length: 52:00
- Purchases: 2
Throughout the summer of 2016, this country has been reeling in the wake of profound injustice. As racial tensions swell, is it possible that somet...
- Added: Jul 25, 2016
- Length: 06:45
Cookin' with grease: Add some Coltrane for the winter, and THANKS to musicians who donated their time and talents to a recent radio fundraiser. The...
- Added: Dec 16, 2014
- Length: 01:59:56
- Purchases: 2
Leo Nocentelli is the legendary guitarist from the New Orleans group THE METERS. On this broadcast of THE FUNK SHOW he talks about his history and ...
Bought by WVAS
- Added: Mar 30, 2011
- Length: 59:09
- Purchases: 1
Some lovely pieces of music and some not-so-lovely pieces of history.
- Added: Feb 24, 2011
- Length: 29:00
This 55 min piece features excerpts from a Feb.24th tribute to folk singer Odetta at the Riverside Church in NYC. Performing artists include Pete S...
Bought by KMUW, Prairie Public, WSLR, Marfa Public Radio, WNMU-FM and more
- Added: Feb 26, 2009
- Length: 55:21
- Purchases: 6
One-hour special delves into the history and music of songwriting and singing team Ashford & Simpson.
Bought by WFUV, KPSQ-LP, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KPIP-LP, WSGE and more
- Added: Feb 04, 2009
- Length: 54:00
- Purchases: 19
- Added: Jan 15, 2009
- Length: 22:53
- Purchases: 1
6 minute radio piece with interviews and music about the New Orleans keyboadist, singer, and producer Willie Tee
- Added: Oct 19, 2007
- Length: 05:57
