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Twice a year, WWOZ does a gut check with you. We ask you to judge us on whether we are doing good, non-commercial radio. It's your call. Your st...

  • Added: Mar 10, 2013
  • Length: 01:51:56
Caption: New Orleans Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Crescent City, NEW ORLEANS! Today, we will serve gumbo Christmas rhythms mixed with Jazz, R&B, Blues an...

Bought by WUIS, KRPS, WRST-FM Oshkosh, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Oct 05, 2012
  • Length: 50:49
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: A Doo-wop Christmas, Credit: http://www.ehobbytools.com/
This is a one hour Christmas music show featuring classics from the 1950's and the 1960's. The program is divided into three sets to allow space fo...

Bought by WUIS, WNMU-FM, Prairie Public, and KSQM 91.5 FM


  • Added: Oct 03, 2012
  • Length: 49:18
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Art Blakey (October 11, 1919 – October 16, 1990), Credit: Blue Note Records
ART BLAKEY known later as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina was a Jazz drummer and a pioneer of Be-bop and modern Jazz. This one hour program is an introduction...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 23, 2012
  • Length: 52:24
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: John Coltrane with Alice Coltrane
This musical introduction to the music of JOHN COLTRANE contains six songs and is one hour in length. It is divided into three segments which allow...

Bought by KSRQ and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jun 29, 2012
  • Length: 50:03
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968)
TWO HANDS, A GUITAR & GENIUS = WES MONTGOMERY is a one hour program that looks at the musical life of Jazz guitarist WES MONTGOMERY. The ten record...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 02, 2012
  • Length: 52:35
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges
This limited series of classical music will feature four composers of African descent and two musicians of African descent. On this program today...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2012
  • Length: 53:05
Caption: Sly & the Family Stone with Jerry Martini, Credit: Epic Records 1968
Original and founding member of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE'S JERRY MARTINI talks about the history of the group and his new cover band THE FAMILY STONE...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Apr 08, 2012
  • Length: 58:27
  • Purchases: 1
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This is a music program honoring the history of the African American soldier through song. The program includes three individual sets, and includ...

Bought by WESM 91.3 FM and WVAS


  • Added: Feb 05, 2012
  • Length: 50:18
  • Purchases: 2
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This show is a VALENTINES DAY variety music special featuring romantic Jazz, R&B & Blues classics. This will be a wonderful addition to your spec...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2011
  • Length: 50:54
Caption: The Dramatics (with Ron Banks bottom left)
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...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2011
  • Length: 55:22
Caption: Cubie Burke (with Christina Johnson with the Dance Theatre of Harlem), Credit: http://www.dancephotolibrary.com/dance.php
The "FIVE STAIRSTEPS and CUBIE" was a family pop act who released hit records from 1968 to 1969 on both Curtom and Buddha Records. CUBIE BURKE was ...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2011
  • Length: 48:54
Caption: Ashford & Simpson
The musical story of "ASHFORD & SIMPSON", today plus the celebration of the life of NICHOLAS ASHFORD (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011). ASHFORD & SIM...

  • Added: Sep 26, 2011
  • Length: 55:34
Caption: http://www.angelabofill.com/angelabofill
ANGELA BOFILL tells her story beginning with arranging and singing with RICARDO MARRERO. Her solo career began with the release of her first LP on ...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2011
  • Length: 54:24
Caption: Angel Bofill, Credit: www.angelabofill.com/
ANGELA BOFILL tells her story beginning with arranging and singing with RICARDO MARRERO. Her solo career began with the release of her first LP on ...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2011
  • Length: 50:09
Caption: Zuill Bailey
For your Fundraising campaign, cellist Zuill Bailey explains why each listener is an important voice on their Public Radio station. Use this 25 se...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Kansas Public Radio, and WSKG


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :25
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Janine Jansen
For your Fundraising campaign, violinist Janine Jansen talks about musical storytelling. Use this 22 second clip as a fundraising message during yo...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Kansas Public Radio, WHRV, and WSKG


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :22
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet talks about classical music's constant presence on Public Radio. Use this 17 second clip...

Bought by Kansas Public Radio and WHRV


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Menahem Pressler
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Menahem Pressler breaks down barriers. Use this 29 second clip as a fundraising message during your classica...

Bought by WHRV and WSKG


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :29
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Rafal Blechacz
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Rafal Blechacz celebrates classical music's universal language. Use this 18 second clip as a fundraising me...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
Caption: Yuja Wang
For your Fundraising campaign, Pianist Yuja Wang talks about classical music as a transformational experience. Use this 18 second clip as a fundrai...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
Caption: Gil Shaham
For your Fundraising campaign, violinist Gil Shaham endorses Public Radio as a wonderful musical meeting place. Use this 20 second clip as a fundr...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and Kansas Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :20
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Yuja Wang
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Yuja Wang has a reminder about the importance of listening and supporing classical music on Public Radio. Us...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :14
Caption: Robert Spano
For your Fundraising campaign, conductor Robert Spano talks about bringing music and the community together on Public Radio. Use this 18 second cl...

Bought by Kansas Public Radio and WSKG


  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Misha Dichter
For your Fundraising campaign, pianist Mischa Dichter explains that classical music is for everyone. Use this 18 second clip as a fundraising mess...

  • Added: Jul 27, 2011
  • Length: :18