WXPN

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Description

WXPN-FM is the non-commercial public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania and the premier radio showcase for contemporary music that spans the progressive edges of rock, folk, rhythm and blues, and American roots. WXPN also produces programming for national syndication. Our signature program,World Café with David Dye is distributed by Public Radio International and broadcasts daily on more than 160 public radio stations nationwide. WXPN also produces the Peabody-Award winning Kids Corner, hosted by Kathy O'Connell. WXPN also produces the annual Singer Songwriter Weekend two-day music festival.

Pieces

LIVE at the Writers House: Writers who work at Penn
From: WXPN
Series: LIVE at the Writers House
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This edition of LIVE at the Writers House features poets and writers from the University of Pennsylvania community.

  • Added: Apr 01, 2005
  • Length: 59:01
Women Making Music: Mary Gauthier
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Mary Gauthier is a Nashville based performer who has used her rich life experience as fodder for her material.

Bought by KBUT, KBUT, KUT, Public Interactive, NPR Station Showcase with PRX and more


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 7
Blues File: Hubert Sumlin
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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In this Blues File reviewer Jonny Meister offers up his thoughts on Hubert Sumlin's new album "About Them Shoes."

Bought by WEFT, WQJC, KUHB, KDLG, and WVAS


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 5
Blues File: Precious Bryant
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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This piece showcases new work by blueswoman Precious Bryant

Bought by WEFT, WQJC, KUHB, and KDLG


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:47
  • Purchases: 4
Blues File: Michael Hill
From: WXPN
Series: Blues File
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New York bluesman Michael Hill is a fiery guitarist, gifted songwriter, and

Bought by KKRN, WEFT, WQJC, KUHB, and KDLG


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 5
Women Making Music: Tori Amos
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Tori Amos has always had a one of a kind take on music making. In this three minute vignette she talks about the changes pregnancy and motherhood...

Bought by WSGE, KBUT, KBUT, KUT, WCOM and more


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 7
Women Making Music: Joan Baez
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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In this "Women Making Music" vignette folk icon Joan Baez ponders her evolution in both her personal and artistic life since her beginnings as a pe...

Bought by WSGE, KBUT, WAMC, WYOU, KBUT and more


  • Added: Mar 23, 2005
  • Length: 03:12
  • Purchases: 9
Women Making Music: Erin McKeown
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Singer songwriter Erin McKeown muses about her artistic process and fascination with Judy Garland in WXPN's continuing series of short modules call...

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 8
Women Making Music: Jolie Holland
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Jolie Holland is a Texas-born singer-songwriter with an impressive musical vocabulary and a wandering spirit. The newcomer muses about her life in...

Bought by KBUT, WAMC, Vermont Public Radio, KBUT, KUT and more


  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:45
  • Purchases: 9
Women Making Music: k.d. lang
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Genre defying performer k.d. lang remarks on her life in music as WXPN continues it's "Women Making Music" vignettes.

Bought by WSGE, KSRQ, KBUT, KBUT, KUT and more


  • Added: Mar 16, 2005
  • Length: 03:03
  • Purchases: 9
Women Making Music: Lucinda Williams
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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In celebration of Women's History Month our Women Making Music series continues with words and music from Alt. Country singer-songwriter Lucinda Wi...

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  • Added: Mar 09, 2005
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 8
Women Making Music: Suzanne Vega
From: WXPN
Series: Women Making Music
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Veteran singer songwriter shares insights about her music as part of WXPN's Women's history month series Women Making Music.

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  • Added: Mar 04, 2005
  • Length: 02:43
  • Purchases: 9
Michael Franti and His Roots
From: WXPN
Series: Artists and their Musical Roots
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Michael Franti spins music by some of his most enduring influences.

Bought by WSLR, KUSP, KSFR, KBUT, KTNA and more


  • Added: Feb 13, 2004
  • Length: 08:53
  • Purchases: 9
Keb Mo and his Musical Roots
From: WXPN
Series: Artists and their Musical Roots
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Blues man Keb Mo talks about his music and his inspirations.

Bought by KISU, KCUR, KZYX, and WMPG


  • Added: Feb 08, 2004
  • Length: 13:12
  • Purchases: 4
Songs of Freedom - A World Cafe special
From: WXPN
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Living in a democratic society doesn't just mean speaking your mind. It means singing your heart out.

Bought by KPBS, North Country Public Radio, WBAA-AM, WMUB, WNIJ and more


  • Added: Sep 18, 2003
  • Length: 02:00:00
  • Purchases: 6
Kids Corner: Youthful Vision
From: WXPN
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A program for the entire family, designed to help understand the root of our democracy - the United States Constitution

Bought by WBAA-AM and WILL


  • Added: Sep 18, 2003
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2

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Staff of WXPN

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Robert Drake (Admin)
Producer / Host
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Bruce Warren (Admin)
Program Director
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Chris Williams (Admin)
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Kimberly Junod (Admin)
Producer, World Cafe and Conversations from the World Cafe
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Jonny Meister (Admin)
Blues and Jazz host Blue Dimensions
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Quyen Shanahan
VP for Development
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Deb Ashmore
Dir., Ind. Giving
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John Bartol (Admin)
Director Non Broadcast Distribution
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Beth Warshaw (Admin)
line producer
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Jared Styles (Admin)
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Eric Schuman (Admin)
Host/Producer