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Caption: The home of bluesman Memphis Slim, a historic site next to the Stax Museum. A partnership with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra plans to turn this house into a place where musicians can practice and record.
It has been more than 50 years since a small recording company moved into the old Capitol Movie theater on East McLemore Avenue, and took the name ...

Bought by Public Radio Remix


  • Added: Apr 20, 2013
  • Length: 04:37
  • Purchases: 1
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Freedom Rider "Rip" Patton tells his story about taking that eerie ride to Jackson, Mississippi.

  • Added: May 18, 2012
  • Length: 04:47
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The official radio companion to the MARLEY documentary film in theatres and homes on April 20, 2012.

Bought by WMMT, KSRQ, and WCAI / WNAN


  • Added: Apr 13, 2012
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Diabetes among African-American adults has reached epidemic proportions. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Souls -- an innovative public health program in Ba...

Bought by WAMC


  • Added: Jan 21, 2012
  • Length: 06:33
  • Purchases: 1
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Wynton Marsalis looks back on music from throughout his career, from the straight jazz to his more classical compositions.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN, WAMC, KIOS-FM Omaha Public Radio, WUIS, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Oct 11, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
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One-hour radio special looks back on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's influence on the music and culture of Philadelphia

Bought by KGLT, KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WNCU, New Hampshire Public Radio, WRNC-LP and more


  • Added: Jan 11, 2008
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
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This new hour of music and conversation will feature Chaka Khan's career as one of R&B's leading female vocalists, and her influence on contemporar...

Bought by KIDE Hoopa Tribal Radio 91.3fm, WMNF, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, WHRV, WPVM-LP and more


  • Added: Sep 14, 2007
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 11
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One-hour music intensive radio documentary about Sly & the Family Stone, their music, their turbulent history, and the indelible marks they left be...

Bought by WFAE, KUT, KFOK-LP, KHEN-LP, KWMR-FM and more


  • Added: May 15, 2007
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 35
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A profile of Governor Deval Patrick, his history making election and his place in the new politics of race nationally.

Bought by KFAI, WCPN, KUT-HD, WFIU, WNPR and more


  • Added: Feb 21, 2007
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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Brand new one-hour music intensive radio special features legendary bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music.

Bought by Prairie Public, Radio New Zealand, KVMR, WCAI / WNAN, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 20, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 26
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One-hour music intensive documentary about Fats Waller, one of America's great composers and performers of the 20th century.

Bought by Prairie Public, KMUW, KOSU, Red River Radio Network, North Country Public Radio and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2006
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 26
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This new music-intensive one-hour special features the Dirty Dozen Brass Band?s unique tribute to their New Orleans home on the one-year anniversar...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KRPS, KALW, North Country Public Radio, Morehead State Public Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 01, 2006
  • Length: 59:12
  • Purchases: 17
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Somali taxi drivers in Portland Maine sit with their frustrations, hopes, and memories.

Bought by WMPG


  • Added: May 24, 2006
  • Length: 06:44
  • Purchases: 1
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Hip hop migrates to Cuba, and back again

  • Added: Feb 02, 2006
  • Length: 05:51
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Part one of a two-part special on W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues and Soul

Bought by Prairie Public


  • Added: Sep 02, 2005
  • Length: 09:35
  • Purchases: 1
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Part 2 of a two-part special on W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues and Soul.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2005
  • Length: 06:23
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Al Sharpton visits conservative stronghold Colorado Springs

  • Added: Aug 31, 2005
  • Length: 05:57
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Feature on a Farmers Market that Provides Nutrition for an Impoverished Community

Bought by KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 30, 2005
  • Length: 09:39
  • Purchases: 1
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This one-hour music intensive radio special salutes legendary keyboardist Herbie Hancock.

Bought by KGLT and Lower Cape Communications


  • Added: Aug 11, 2005
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 2
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The history of Chuck Berry and rock & roll.

Bought by 90.5 WSNC, WHQR, and Public Radio East


  • Added: Jan 05, 2005
  • Length: 07:16
  • Purchases: 3
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Prisoner freedom after a 17 year wrongful conviction.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2004
  • Length: 06:30