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In this series I'll take you to cities, towns, and areas in America. There we'll talk to a few local young musicians, and listen to their music.

  • Added: Apr 07, 2017
  • Length: 03:11
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Chicago is often thought of as the most violent city in America, which can partly be attributed to the city's drill rap music scene, which glorifie...

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  • Added: Apr 06, 2017
  • Length: 06:07
  • Purchases: 1
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In this piece, Connor commemorates the 30th anniversary of U2's massively successful 1987 album, The Joshua Tree, discussing the record and what ha...

  • Added: Mar 28, 2017
  • Length: 06:56
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For a girl that wasn't supposed to be here, Destiny Roberts has a mission. It's to spread love and acceptance through her music. KFAI's Erianna Jil...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2017
  • Length: 04:51
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In the fifth installment of Connor's series reviewing The Cure's discography, he talks about 1983's Japanese Whispers.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2017
  • Length: 05:11
Caption: Barack Obama and Kendrick Lamar at the White House, Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment
The second in a two-part series on how Obama interacted with popular music and how popular music responded to the Obama years. This part talks abou...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2017
  • Length: 07:20
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Two members of George Washing Machine kick off the RBL Radio show with some of their favorite RBL songs, crazy skits, and personal tales about Moll...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2017
  • Length: 52:20
Caption: Barack Obama and Ludacris, meeting in 2006 in Chicago, Credit: Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
The first in a two-part series on how Obama interacted with popular music and how popular music responded to the Obama years. This part goes throug...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2017
  • Length: 12:07
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In this piece, Connor counts down his 20 favorite albums released in 2016, with his three favorite songs on each.

  • Added: Feb 01, 2017
  • Length: 05:10
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Ever write a fan letter you regret? Part 1 of Unlikely Celebrity Obsessions features some truly misguided fan mail and a special appearance by Garf...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2017
  • Length: 29:10
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You've heard it on a street corner, in a cafe, but in a...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2017
  • Length: 05:18
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In this episode of #HipHop Chronicles its Chuck D's And You Don't Stop Radio, featuring Wildman Steve (Songs In the Right Direction) , Flatline (Hi...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2016
  • Length: 01:55:36
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Jacob Woody currently attends Lake Park High School. Hes been playing music for a few years now and he just released his first Cd.....

  • Added: Nov 08, 2016
  • Length: 46:10
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Carlee and Jacob talk about Old Time Country Music and Jacob's budding music career.....

  • Added: Oct 26, 2016
  • Length: 57:12
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Travel back in time to the 80s to hear girls who were Hungry Like The Wolf for their favorite band.

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  • Added: Oct 09, 2016
  • Length: 23:19
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: "Breathing: American Sonnets", Credit: Susan Cook
Child prodigies need the chance to find themselves- the moment they become ‘spellbound’ because they have found the field their gift has been looki...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2016
  • Length: 07:04
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Oh, Trouble is an acoustic/indie music group made up of: Otoniel Rodriguez, Ethan Erickson, Jon Hunter, Simon Hodapp andGabe Nelson.... These guys ...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2016
  • Length: 51:56
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The exploration and storytelling into the reasons why we follow the bands that we do continues as we look into the power of adolescence to influenc...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
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There are songs and artists that stick with us over time. It's what makes us true fans of their work. This week, I'll open up the doors of my music...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: The unique sounds of Darlingside on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes master Canadian guitarist plus Indie Folk band from Cambridge, MA Darling...

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  • Added: Jul 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Caption: Edmunt Catlin on the drums with the group Hoaxer, Credit: Lee Tran
Edmund Catlin is a young Twin Cities drummer who, while still in college, plays in a variety of jazz bands. To Edmund, playing jazz requires a comb...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 06:53
Caption: Charlie Lincoln, Credit: Andrea Canter
How do you become a jazz musician? The key just may be persistence. You can take lessons and school courses, but if you really want to play jazz…we...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 05:21
Caption: A didgeridoo
In this piece from WTIP North Shore Community Radio's Youth Radio Project, Youth Producer Henry explores the history of the didgeridoo, an indigeno...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2016
  • Length: 01:41
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Lynden interviews cook county resident Sam Meyer who lives in Hovland and releases electronic music as Southp4w

  • Added: Jun 13, 2016
  • Length: 04:25
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Performing at the annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic is the penultimate opportunity for musicians of any age. And if you watch closely, you c...

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2016
  • Length: 58:29
  • Purchases: 1