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Battle of the Big Bands on Oct 23 Honors Local Jazz Icon Merle Knudson
From: KBEM
Series: Twin Cities Weekend
Caption: Dave Graf (l) and Doug Haining (r), Credit: Phil Nusbaum
Merle Knudson was a saxophonist with a distinctive sound who also acted to help young jazz players get going. Phil Nusbaum talks to Doug Haining an...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2015
  • Length: 05:00
WoodSongs 815: Spinney Brothers & Roy Book Binder
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: WoodSongs Kid Silas Powell from Salem, WV performs on the broadcast.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes Canadian bluegrass from the Spinney Brothers plus folk blues master Roy B...

Bought by KENW, KBRW, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WETS, WOUB and more


  • Added: Sep 29, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 9
WoodSongs 799: John Berry and 10 String Symphony
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Caption: John Berry and his incredible voice on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes one of the finest voices in country music John Berry plus Nashville 5 str...

Bought by KENW, RadioFreePalmer, KJJF, WOUB, WLIW and more


  • Added: May 26, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 6
WoodSongs 797: T. Graham Brown and The Reverend Peyton’s Damn Band
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: The Reverend Peyton on the WoodStage Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes country soul vocalist T. Graham Brown plus high energy country blues trio...

Bought by KENW, Yellowstone Public Radio, WLPR , RadioFreePalmer, WLIW and more


  • Added: May 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 7
WoodSongs 788: Music Maker Blues Revue featuring Ironing Board Sam, Boo Hanks and Big Ron Hunter
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Ironing Board Sam brings the house down with his version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes three legendary blues artists from The Music Maker Relief Foundation - Ir...

Bought by KENW, RadioFreePalmer, KJJF, WOUB, WLPR and more


  • Added: Mar 06, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 6
Dayton Jones
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: New Artists
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A senior at Circle of Life School, Dayton shares his talents with listeners... A traditional Hand Drummer from Pine Point, Minnesota...Dayton Jones...

Bought by WGZS and KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 24, 2015
  • Length: 30:09
  • Purchases: 2
WoodSongs 786: Roni & Donna Stoneman and Doug Seegers
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Fiddlin John Maupin is only 8 years old and our WoodSongs Kid of week.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes one of the great banjo masters of our time Roni Stoneman plus brilliant 6...

Bought by KENW, RadioFreePalmer, WOUB, WLIW, and WLPR


  • Added: Feb 19, 2015
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 5
Youth Speaks Interview
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
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I sat down and talked with Angela Dy about Youth Speaks in Seattle.

  • Added: Jan 15, 2015
  • Length: 03:35
Bay Area Beats: San Francisco's Adriel Diaz shares his dreams
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents - Bay Area Beats
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Sunset Youth Services is an organization that supports transitional age youth and their families with things like parenting classes, food assistanc...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Oct 14, 2014
  • Length: 04:32
  • Purchases: 1
Sairam Has Perfect Pitch
From: Désirée Bayonet
Caption: Sairam Has Perfect Pitch, Credit: Megan Gabriel
This is a story about music and family and survival. Though not necessarily in that order.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2014
  • Length: 09:20
Beyond Idol: Alameda County’s foster youth show their talent
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
Caption: 2013 Beyond Idol grand finale championship at Yoshi's in Oakland, Credit: Beyond Emancipation
It’s audition day for Beyond Idol. Contestants pace around a large waiting area at Laney College, practicing softly to themselves as they wait for ...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2013
  • Length: 08:36
Reggie Richards Interview
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Throwback to January! Makalah interviews Bassist Reggie Richards while he was on tour with B.B. King.

  • Added: Jun 11, 2013
  • Length: 07:02
Combining Musical Traditions
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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Teenagers of the modern United States focus primarily on their own society's music and traditions. Brandon decided to deviate from this social norm...

Bought by KRZA


  • Added: Feb 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:29
  • Purchases: 1
Part 2 - Hip-hop Artist One Be Lo: What Does it Mean to be "American"
From: Noah Chandler
Series: Imagine 2050 Podcast
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Interview with indie hip-hop artist, One Be Lo.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2013
  • Length: 02:15
Culturology: Erika Kooda presents an essay about the results of her tryout with a a major drum corps program
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year she's been checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. In thi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jan 07, 2013
  • Length: 03:50
  • Purchases: 1
Centerstage Minnesota: Darin Bergsven and Youtube sensation Mippey 5
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Centerstage Minnesota
Caption: Darin Bergsven - "Out of Nowhere"
This week we feature an interview with Duluth Jazz guitarist Darin Bergsven produced for Northern Community Radio by Producer Amy Clark. Northern C...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 04, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caught Between Dreams and Family
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Core by Open Orchard Productions
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Malcolm, a 16 year old in Myanmar, bravely defies traditional culture. Against everything he has been taught, Malcolm breaks away from his parents’...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Sep 23, 2012
  • Length: 05:03
  • Purchases: 1
Tommy DeCarlo Interview
From: Youth Spin - KOOP 91.7 FM
Series: Interviews by Joey
Caption: Tommy DeCarlo
Interview with Tommy DeCarlo of the band Boston

  • Added: Jul 03, 2012
  • Length: 12:30
Keenan Cahill: YouTube Sensation
From: Dawn Newton
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Keenan Cahill has achieved worldwide celebrity while ovecoming incredible adversity. Many of today's biggest superstars like Katy Perry, 50 Cent, L...

  • Added: May 11, 2012
  • Length: 13:34
Hip Hop Dedication
From: Radio Rookies
Series: Radio Rookies: Coming Up in 2011
Caption: Staten Island 2011
A lot of teenagers want to make it big as artists--whether acting in movies, singing ballads on American Idol, or making it in the hip hop world. T...

Bought by KSFR, Vocalo.org, KUOW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 21, 2012
  • Length: 06:07
  • Purchases: 4
Say Yes to Unicycle
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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The extraordinary education of a Maine family

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 23, 2012
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 3
Sounds from a Green World
From: John Loftus
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The very best in Irish rock & pop music

  • Added: Oct 17, 2011
  • Length: 01:29:25
A Conversation with Sebastian Ruth
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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2010 MacArthur Fellow Sebastian Ruth talks about the community-based arts organization he founded, Community MusicWorks, which won a 2010 National ...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 05, 2011
  • Length: 27:12
  • Purchases: 1
Native Sounds: Derek Miller
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Sounds
Caption: Derek Miller, Credit: Courtesy of Lee Hyeoma and Derek Miller Enterprises.
Alex Epperson speaks with Native blues musician Derek Miller.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSQM 91.5 FM


  • Added: Jun 22, 2011
  • Length: 13:44
  • Purchases: 2
Native Sounds: Devin "Buddaz" Whirlwindsoldier
From: Vision Maker Media
Series: Native Sounds
Caption: Devin Whirlwindsoldier
Tobias Grant (Omaha) speaks with Native musician Devin Whirlwindsoldier.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSQM 91.5 FM, and KWIS 88.3 FM


  • Added: Jun 22, 2011
  • Length: 10:14
  • Purchases: 3