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They Say Its Your Birthday: The 40th anniversary of The Beatles White Album2008 marks the 40th anniversary of The Beatles' only double album. Its also one of the few major albums in rock history that is rarely called by its correct title, ever since it was quickly nicknamed "The White Album". Originally aired November 25, 2008. WYEP produced a series of recorded... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Teddy ThompsonTeddy Thompson in the WYEP Studio on June 6, 2008 |
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Discumentary: Bettye LaVette: "I've Got My Own Hell To Raise"Detroit soul singer Bettye LaVette spent four decades in the music industry and suffered many disappointments and missed opportunities. This 2005 release featured 10 covers of songs written by women including Lucinda Williams and Sinead OConnor and helped revive her career. |
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Mavis Staples InterviewWYEP's Rosemary Welsch interviews legendary Soul and Gospel singer Mavis Staples. Mavis Staples talks about a number of subjects including her family legacy, The Staples Singers, growing up in Chicago, the 2008 election, civil rights struggles, and her new live recording. Originally aired on... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Dawn LandesDawn Landes performed in WYEP Studios on June 17, 2008 |
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Discumentary: The Verve "Urban Hymns"Considered by many to be one of the most influential albums of the nineties, Urban Hymns remains timeless in content. Despite internal struggles, drug addictions and a large lawsuit from the Rolling Stones, The Verve were able to create an album with grand atmosphere and true sense of purpose. |
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WYEP Studio Session: The Sam Roberts BandSam Roberts performs in WYEP Studios on September 29, 2011 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Nickel CreekNickel Creek in the WYEP Studio on November 1, 2007 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Sonya KitchellSonya Kitchell in the WYEP Studio on May 16, 2006 |
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Good Old War - Calling Me Names |
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American Originals: Gamble & HuffAmerican Originals is WYEP's monthly series devoted to essential American artists and their music. In this episode we feature the work of Philadelphia Soul pioneers, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. |
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Third Thursday: White WivesWhite Wives perform at WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour on March, 10th 2012. |
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Discumentary: "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" SoundtrackIn order to properly set their revision of Homer's "Odyssey" in the American South in the 1930's, The Coen Brothers needed the right man for the job. They found it in T Bone Burnett who recruited John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch and many more to recreate songs from the... |
Prosody David EbenbackEllen Wadey interviews writer David EbenbackDavid Ebenback is the winner of the GLCA award in fiction for his book Between Camelots. He has also published short fiction in numerous literary magazines, including Denver Quarterly, Beloit Fiction Journal, and Crazyhorse. |
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Discumentary: Shuggie Otis "Inspiration Information"Rediscovered and re-released by David Byrne in 2001, this album holds up more now than it did in 1974. Far ahead of his time, Shuggie Otis and this album are cited as influences by many electronic artists today. The son of bandleader Johnny Otis, Shuggie only released two albums and performs live... |
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Third Thursday: Mark DignamMark Dignam plays WYEP's Local Music Happy hour on March 18, 2011. |
Third Thursdays at WYEP: Jon CheckJon Check at WYEP's local music happy hour, hosted by Mike Sauter.Jon Check at WYEP's local music happy hour, hosted by Mike Sauter. |
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Discumentary: PJ Harvey "To Bring You My Love"This is Polly Jean Harveys third album, and her big breakout success. After dissolving the band she made her first two discs with, Harvey set forth to explore new directions in music. This is the result, and the album that earned her success on MTV, Grammy nominations and top billing in many... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Tift MerrittTift Merrit performs in WYEP Studios on June 9, 2010 |
RPM: Tegan & Sara, Imelda May, AirA weekly podcast featuring current favorites from WYEP's DJs and staff.This week something for everyone with new picks from Tegan & Sara, Imelda May and Air. |
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Discumentary: Nick Drake "Bryter Layter"For Nick Drake's second album, Bryter Later, he re-teamed with producer Joe Boyd to produce a more upbeat and lush record. This CD also features musicians from Fairport Convention, The Velvet Underground, and The Beach Boys. Although not a big seller in it's time, Bryter Later (along with the other... |
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An Interview with Bettye LavetteRosemary Welsch talks with soul singer Bettye Lavette. Lavette, born in Detroit, talks about her experience in music before and after Motown. She also discusses the concept and recording of her new album, "Intrepretations: The British Rock Songbook". Original Air Date: 08/04/11 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Ani DiFrancoAni DiFranco in the WYEP Studios on July 8th, 2009 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Maia SharpMaia Sharp performs in WYEP Studios on July 17, 2009 |
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Discumentary: Stevie Wonder "Talking Book"This album was released in October of 1972 during what is considered Stevie Wonder's "classic period" and garnered the artist 3 Grammy Awards. Hailed as one of the greatest crossover albums of all time, it broke down the boundaries as it climbed to the top of both Billboard's rock and R&B charts. |
