Praise to NPR. A true music lover paradise.

drë · Post by **drë** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:03 am

National Public Radio (npr.org) ROCKS! \m/

I have been hooked on it for about the last 6 months now, and I wanted to make some recommendations for their musical content.

They have a daily show called <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/r ... =13">FRESH AIR</a> with Terry Gross from 3-4pm, and about 60% of their topics are music related. Interviewing musicians, composers, music biographers, and music historians. The other 40% range from mostly politics to religion to entertainment. But we’re only interest in the music portion of it right.

Here’s some links to music related episodes people here might enjoy.
You can listen to the online

Steve Reich at 70
Man, it introduced me to Steve Reich a renowned minimalist composer. Listening to his stuff was a sense of fresh air, and pretty much the reason why I wanted to recommend the show to music fans.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=6209213

Probing the FBI's Files on John Lennon
Historian Jon Wiener was a consultant on the new documentary The U.S. vs. John Lennon
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=6082349

Sam Cooke's 'Dream Boogie'
Biographer Peter Guralnick's book Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke is now out in paperback. He follows the life of rhythm and blues legend Sam Cooke, from his roots in gospel music through his legendary career as a singer and songwriter whose hits include "You Send Me," "Bring it on Home to Me," "Only Sixteen" and many others.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=5788186

Thom Bell, Building the Sound of Philadelphia
Producer, composer and arranger Thom Bell was one of the prime originators of the Sound of Philadelphia, creating hits with the Delfonics such as "La La La Means I Love You" and "Didn't I Blow Your Mind." Bell was born in Jamaica and moved to Philadelphia at age 5.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=6181419

Another NPR recommendation would be <a href="http://www.echoes.org/">ECHOS</a> Friday and Saturday nights.
Never though i could drive while listening to this type of music, but now i actually look forward to it.

And another good show would be <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/r ... gId=2">All Things Considered</a>

Wow.. maybe I should have put this on a BLOG…nevermind that’s for pussies.

Phil. Redmon. · Post by **Phil. Redmon.** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:11 am

Yeah, man, that Thom Bell interview was awesome. Whatta guy!

Erwin Cloibhofer · Post by **Erwin Cloibhofer** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:28 am

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roymond · Post by **roymond** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:16 pm

NPR is gold. But it's not a radio station and that's its strength. It is a production and distribution system that is supported by membership stations who program their own content, with a little tax money to keep transponder space on satellites in the air. Since much of the staple programs are of such high quality, you will hear All Things Considered (NPR), Prarie Home Companion (MPR), Car Talk (WGBH), and a zillion other pieces from across the country. Mixed in is local product and news and open formats. If you ever have an opportunity to work in public radio, grab it. They're amazing people and the product reflects it.

Erwin Cloibhofer · Post by **Erwin Cloibhofer** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:44 pm

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Tonamel · Post by **Tonamel** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:48 am

wormsweater wrote:All Songs Considered.

<a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/asc/">YES.</a>

It's in my top three favorite podcasts (along with <a href="http://web.mac.com/lileks/iWeb/Lileks.c ... .html">The Diner</a> and <a href="http://coverville.com/">Coverville</a>).

Erwin Cloibhofer · Post by **Erwin Cloibhofer** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:58 pm

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drë · Post by **drë** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:59 am

wormsweater wrote:Coverville! It's been so long since I last listened! Thanks for reminding me about it.

Coverville is great, thanks for the recommendation.

Praise to NPR. A true music lover paradise.

Praise to NPR. A true music lover paradise.

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