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- Length: 57:00
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A radio drama based upon the legendary life of Harriet Tubman, written and performed by Karen Jones Meadows..
- Added: Feb 04, 2010
- Length: 01:31:07
- Purchases: 2
Denise LaSalle is the reigning “Queen of Soul Blues,” and she’s not stepping down any time soon.
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Born in Drew, Mississippi, and now living in East St. Louis, Boo Boo Davis proudly says, “I am the blues.”
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This is a good mixture of music from the Sound of Philadelphia Soul to the funky James Brown sound, to the productions of Barry White and to the so...
Bought by WSLR
- Added: Jan 21, 2010
- Length: 58:04
- Purchases: 1
Harmonica legend Billy Boy Arnold is one of the creators of the Chicago blues sound and was a major influence on the British blues invasion of the ...
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- Length: 57:00
Bettye LaVette, the “Great Lady of Soul,” is so much more than a soul singer, melding all forms of American music.
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A victim of polio, Delta blues singer Cedell Davis developed a unique style of playing slide guitar with a table knife.
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A martial arts school in Chicago’s South Side reinforces community in a violent neighborhood.
Bought by Vocalo.org
- Added: Jan 14, 2010
- Length: 05:30
- Purchases: 1
The Funk Show: An interview with THE NEW BIRTH - A one hour (Part #2) interview with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Grou...
- Added: Dec 17, 2009
- Length: 58:11
A one hour interview of Soul music with LESLIE WILSON and MELVIN WILSON of THE NEW BIRTH SOUL R&B Group. This is one of three parts, each lasting o...
- Added: Dec 17, 2009
- Length: 58:24
New Orleans piano legend Eddie Bo died March 18, 2009, at the age of 79. In this show he shares his experiences at house parties, his friendship w...
Bought by KBRP Community Radio
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- Length: 57:00
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Gospel legend Marie Knight died August 30, 2009, at the age of 89. She was best known as the singing partner of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In this sh...
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The great Delta blues musician Sam Carr died September 21, 2009. In this show Sam shares his thoughts on learning he was Robert Nighthawk's son, t...
Bought by Northstate Public Radio
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- Length: 57:00
- Purchases: 1
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But Marshall had already earned a place in histor...
Bought by KERA, WAMC, WESM 91.3 FM, KUHF, Northstate Public Radio and more
- Added: Nov 19, 2009
- Length: 01:00:00
- Purchases: 13
For generations, African American orators have been demanding justice and equality, reminding America to make good on its founding principles of de...
Bought by WFIU, KJZZ, KERA, Troy Public Radio, WESM 91.3 FM and more
- Added: Nov 19, 2009
- Length: 59:59
- Purchases: 17
The musical history of MICHAEL JACKSON. The music of THE JACKSON FIVE (J5), THE JACKSONS and solo music of MICHAEL JACKSON are covered in this thre...
- Added: Oct 07, 2009
- Length: 54:30
- Added: Oct 05, 2009
- Length: 09:35
- Purchases: 3
This week we talk to lenders who are doing things differently and to people who are helping others stave off financial scammers.
- Added: Oct 01, 2009
- Length: 29:00
AAA music show featuring songs expressing a more meaningful side of life. This hour features an intmate chat with Eric Bibb.
- Added: Aug 04, 2009
- Length: 59:00
Lady E sings the blues and she knows what she's singing about. Fifteen years ago, her oldest son died. It was sudden, and a freakish accident. Lady...
- Added: Jul 07, 2009
- Length: 48:57
This year's college graduates weigh in on what's next for the American Dream, in this piece by Jordan Nelson of KOSU in Stillwater, Okla.
- Added: Jun 10, 2009
- Length: 03:33
Youth Radio's Ahmina James is on a mission to make "being green" colorless.
Bought by Vocalo.org, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KXOT Public Radio
- Added: Jun 02, 2009
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Reginald Dwayne Betts went from the high school honor roll to the penitentiary. He spent nine years in prison beginning at age 16 for a carjacking ...
Bought by KUOW, Vocalo.org, and New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Jun 02, 2009
- Length: 02:16
- Purchases: 3
An hour-long program of classic jazz, celebrating an American holiday marking the formal end of slavery. Perfect special for Juneteenth (Friday, Ju...
- Added: Jun 02, 2009
- Length: 58:57
- Purchases: 4
