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Before his classic period in the 1970s, “Little” Stevie Wonder was a teenager trying to find his sound. We explore the highs and lows of his first ...

  • Added: May 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Screen shot of Lil Ns X's Instagram account
All over the world we denigrate the importance of the “pursuit of happiness.” It can be seen as selfish and we lead circumscribed lives in order t...

  • Added: Oct 12, 2021
  • Length: 06:00
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Plus: Meet The Most Successful Arranger In The History Of Pop Music

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Feb 20, 2019
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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The national news media is mesmerized by a president who runs the White House like a reality show. Jen Rice takes a look at the weird relationship ...

  • Added: Aug 24, 2018
  • Length: 57:42
Caption: Cassandra Cole, Credit: Drew Jonell
Cassandra Cole is a local songwriter who writes pop songs reflecting sometimes hard realities. In a recent conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Cassandr...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Cassandra Cole, Credit: Drew Jonell
Cassandra Cole is a local songwriter who writes pop songs reflecting sometimes hard realities. And her songs are the center of attention in her sin...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: American Roots Review poster, Credit: Angela Livieri
Larry Long of Minneapolis has travelled the world singing about hard working people. Larry also creates performances of the American Roots Revue, w...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2018
  • Length: 08:00
Caption: Knock, Write, Call, Talk
Many a hit song has been written about communicating by letter, telephone, telegram, knocking and more.

Bought by WMNR and WEZU


  • Added: Oct 05, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:48
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Les Boréades de Montréal, Credit: boreades.com
We’re featuring some covers and popular music with classical groups on this episode.

Bought by KMUN, WNMU-FM, WETS, KMUN, WETS and more


  • Added: Aug 02, 2017
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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While studying in Sweden in the 1980s, a Minnesota college student heard a band on the radio he really liked. So he bought the CD. When he got home...

  • Added: Sep 19, 2016
  • Length: 06:06
Caption: Music Director Willie Aaron leads the Harry Nilsson Chorus, Credit: Gabriel Szoke
The late singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson is, and always was, a musician's musician. In Los Angeles, a chorus of Harry-philes hope to use the power ...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 10, 2016
  • Length: 05:17
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Bill Pohlad, San Francisco, CA 5/1/15, Credit: Andrea Chase
Bill Pohlad talks audience interpretations, casting two actors in one role, and how truth is stranger than fiction.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2015
  • Length: 13:05
Caption: American Jukebox Debut on WMNR
On December 30, 2006 American Jukebox premiered on WMNR Fine Arts Radio. This is that first show.

Bought by WUFT, KSRQ, KKWE Niijii Radio, and WSLR


  • Added: Mar 19, 2015
  • Length: 02:01:44
  • Purchases: 4
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The economy of popular music has shifted. With so many ways to listen to music for free, artists have had to develop other ways to make money. The...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2015
  • Length: 03:29
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This standard edition of American Jukebox also features several selections from Bette Midler's November 2014 release of "It's The Girls," her homag...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2014
  • Length: 01:55:36
Caption: Ruji C., Credit: Ruji C.
This one features a never-before-released live recording of Portland party band Sparkle Princess Forever practicing some badass pop songs in my bas...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2013
  • Length: 06:26
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Join us as we have another insightful conversation with our dear friend psychotherapist, Dr. Glenn Berger. This time we’re talking about greatness ...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2013
  • Length: 28:02
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Hi there and welcome to episode fifty-five! We love music so we are very excited to have had a chance to speak with Curtis McCrary, Executive Direc...

  • Added: Oct 13, 2012
  • Length: 28:02
Caption: Alexander Yellin., Credit: Julia Barton
Thousands of protesters gathered in the months before the re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Putin’s supporters and detractors bo...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 27, 2012
  • Length: 04:13
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The Dramatics Jackpot , Credit: Mca Special Products
Interview with the late RON BANKS, founder of the R&B vocal group THE DRAMATICS. Ron talks with HOWARD BURCHETTE about all of their hits, GEORGE CL...

Bought by WVAS


  • Added: Dec 21, 2011
  • Length: 57:47
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Dahlia Gallin Ramirez and Bill Rousseau, Credit: Gabriela Hasbun
What's an unknown band to do after pouring blood, sweat, tears, and its own money into making the most awesome record ever?

Bought by PRX Remix and KUT


  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 20:45
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Ron Banks (top left) and the Dramatics, Credit: http://www.myspace.com/therealdramatics
Interview with RON BANKS, founder of the R&B vocal group THE DRAMATICS. Ron talks with HOWARD BURCHETTE about all of their hits, GEORGE CLINTON, TH...

Bought by WJAB


  • Added: Oct 29, 2009
  • Length: 55:14
  • Purchases: 1
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From the Decemberists to the Heartless Bastards, from Department of Eagles and Vetiver to the Low Anthem, Asa and beyond...

Bought by KRCB 104.9, KUNM, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., NPR Illinois and more


  • Added: Mar 27, 2009
  • Length: 55:04
  • Purchases: 6