PRX - Pieces for Topic: Music

Can't find it? Try Advanced Search
View by:

169 results


Vocalo Concentrate: Abusive Relationships, Procastination, and Tomorrow Kings
From: Vocalo.org
Piece image
"Moving in with him was a mistake because shortly after he became physically violent..." Unfortunately these situations are not uncommon and Nayl...

  • Added: Feb 04, 2011
  • Length: 31:20
Everyone Is Beautiful
From: One Hello World
Series: One Hello World
Caption: One Hello World, Credit: http://www.theonlymagicleftisart.com/
I realized the other day that I don’t think there is a single ugly person in this world. I think everyone is so beautiful. Then I realized that if ...

Bought by KUT, WNIN, PRX Remix, and KGLT


  • Added: Oct 05, 2010
  • Length: 01:43
  • Purchases: 4
Piece of My Heart: The Story of Janis Joplin
From: KUT
Piece image
Winner of the Grand Trophy 2011, International Radio Festivals! An intimate reconsideration of Janis' journey from a tiny Texas refinery town to t...

Bought by KCNP, Prairie Public, WRGY, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WCPN and more


  • Added: Oct 01, 2010
  • Length: 57:31
  • Purchases: 20
Janis Ian on Art of the Song
From: Art of the Song
Series: Art of the Song
Caption: Janis Ian , Credit: Press Photo
"I've rarely had more fun with an interview, or performance, for that matter. Thanks so much for letting me play!" Janis Ian ~ This week we celeb...

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, KNBA, WRNC-LP, and KFOK-LPFM


  • Added: Aug 14, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
A Musician's Life: Shelby Lynne
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Piece image
On this edition of "A Musician's Life" Tracey Tanenbaum speaks with Shelby Lynne. In 2001 she won a Grammy for best new artist. At the time, Lynne...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: May 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Rock and Roll Life of Debra Marquart
From: New Letters on the Air
Caption: Debra Marquart
Debra Marquart talks about her life growing up in rural North Dakota, her rebellious departure, and how she’s returned in her imagination. She rea...

  • Added: Unknown
  • Length: 29:00
Dolly Parton
From: Joyride Media
Piece image
Dolly Parton and friends talk about her history, songwriting, business savvy and philanthropy.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, Prairie Public, Troy Public Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 27, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 25
Lady T: Remembering Teena Marie (Part A)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: Teena Marie
A discussion with the late TEENA MARIE (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010). She discusses her long career and her rich musical history. This interv...

  • Added: Sep 23, 2009
  • Length: 59:43
The First Ladies of Philadelphia The Three Degrees (Part A)
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Funk Show
Caption: The Three Degrees (Helen Scott - middle)
The history of the musical group, the THREE DEGREES with special guest and long time member Helen Scott. Parts A, B and C are separate hours and c...

Bought by WVAS, NPR Illinois, and WEFT


  • Added: Sep 23, 2009
  • Length: 56:35
  • Purchases: 3
Gudrun Gut - Berlin Music Scene
From: Arndt Peltner
Piece image
Gudrun Gut is coming to the US for a couple of concerts - an interview

  • Added: Apr 09, 2009
  • Length: 30:05
A Musician's Life: Indigo Girls
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Piece image
On this edition of A Musician's Life with Tracey Tanenbaum folk-rock icons Emily Saliers and Amy Ray muse about their different musical and persona...

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Apr 07, 2009
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
A Musician's Life: Kristin Hersh
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The singer-songwriter best known for her indie-rock band "Throwing Muses" talks about her unorthodox, and involuntary approach to making music.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Virtuoso Voices - Jennifer Higdon (Personal Blue)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Piece image
"Blue Cathedral," written by Jennifer Higdon is one of the most performed contemporary orchestral works in the U-S. She composed it with her broth...

Bought by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM


  • Added: Sep 30, 2008
  • Length: :25
  • Purchases: 1
7. Kym Tuvim. Your piano teacher has a secret talent.
From: Joshua McNichols
Series: Day Job (2007-2008 series)
Piece image
Day Job is a look at how (Seattle) musicians pay the rent.

  • Added: Aug 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:10
A Musician's Life: Leslie Gore
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Piece image
In the early 1960's Leslie Gore's songs spoke to adolescents. With the British invasion, Gore lost her appeal to the teen set but she continued m...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Aug 19, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
A Musician's Life: Ani DiFranco
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
Piece image
Music icon Ani Difranco says she unconsciously wrote the same song over and over until she realized she was carrying old family wounds.

Bought by WGDR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 07, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Laura Hall
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
Utah factory worker Laura Hall believes in hip-hop music as a source of inspiration and education.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and Vocalo.org


  • Added: May 27, 2008
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 3
This I Believe - Annaliese Jakimides
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
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
Marfa Couples: Liz Lambert and Amy Cook
From: Marfa Public Radio
Piece image
A creative couple in Marfa, Texas, discuss their unique collaboration.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2007
  • Length: 28:52
Why the Dudes Dig Me
From: Live Wire! Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Personal essay by Courtenay Hameister, host of Live Wire Radio, featuring lots 'o' humiliating moments.

Bought by KZMU Moab Community Radio, KFAI Minneapolis, WNIN, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 04, 2007
  • Length: 07:54
  • Purchases: 4
Womemories 03 -- Shelley Graff
From: Bernadette Cahill
Piece image
Womemories Host Bernadette Cahill talks with Shelley Graff

  • Added: Apr 18, 2007
  • Length: 09:59
Virtuoso Voices - Jennifer Higdon (How I Compose)
From: Listener Directed Productions, Inc.
Series: Virtuoso Voices(tm)
Piece image
Composer Jennifer Higdon maintains a full schedule of commissions and enjoys more than 200 performances of her music a year. "Blue Cathedral" is o...

Bought by WITF and New England Public Media


  • Added: Mar 28, 2007
  • Length: :27
  • Purchases: 2
Experiencing the Blues: A Profile of Miss Lavelle White
From: KUT
Piece image
A pioneer of Texas rhythm and blues tells her story

  • Added: Feb 06, 2007
  • Length: 09:55
This I Believe - Joan Tower
From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe
Piece image
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
Interview with legendary folk singer PEGGY SEEGER
From: Out of Bounds
Piece image
The legendary Peggy Seeger talks about her life, music and travels

Bought by Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Jan 05, 2007
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1