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Discumentary: The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds"The Beach Boys came of age with this album, which represented a new direction for the group. Filled with the Boys' perfect harmonies and Brian Wilson's obsessive production, Pet Sounds is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Jenny Owen YoungsJenny Owen Youngs performs in WYEP Studios on November 2, 2009 |
Prosody Nikki AllenJan Beatty interviews poet Nikki Allen.Nikki Allen is the author of 12 chapbooks, and has published work with The Incredibly Thin Collective, The New Yinzer, Encyclopedia Destructica and various poetry slam anthologies. She is editing a sex anthology called The Living... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Joe GrusheckyJoe Grushecky performs in WYEP Studios on October 30, 2009 |
Prosody Lori WilsonJan Beatty interviews poet Lori Wilson.Lori Wilsons new book, House Where a Woman, was published by Autumn House Press. Poems have appeared in journals such as Southern Poetry Review and in the anthology, Along These Rivers, Poetry and Photography from Pittsburgh (... |
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Discumentary: Joan Baez "Diamonds & Rust"Folk artist and activist Joan Baez released her album "Diamonds and Rust" in 1975. Now considered one of her seminal works, the album went gold. Its title track, a ballad that explored her relationship with Bob Dylan, proved to be one of her biggest hits, and eventually hit number 35 on the pop... |
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2009 Local Year in Review ShowCindy Howes spotlights the best Pittsburgh local music from 2009. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Michael Franti & SpearheadMichael Franti & Spearhead in the WYEP Studio on November 13, 2008 |
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Discumentary: The Band "The Band"The Band's second album is considered a masterpiece. Recorded in a pool house rented from Sammy Davis Jr., this album features songs like "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" (which was a hit for Joan Baez) and "Up On Cripple Creek." |
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Election Night: This is Really HappeningWhen Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected President, not everyone was happy about it. FreeZone correspondents Anthony and Aaron discuss the complicated reaction to race and politics that happened after Election Night. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Joe GruscheckyJoe Gruschecky in the WYEP Studio on February 21, 2008 |
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Discumentary: Van Morrison "Astral Weeks"The former lead singer of Them released his second solo album which became a favorite of critics. The album was recorded in two days in a New York City studio and was ranked as the 19th greatest album of all time, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Garrison StarrGarrison Starr performs in WYEP Studios on March 8, 2011 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Anne McCueAnne McCue in the WYEP Studios on May 14th, 2007 |
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The Band - "The Last Waltz" Trailer |
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Third Thursdays : Ben ShannonBen Shannon performs at Third Thursdays, WYEP's local music happy hour on March 21, 2013. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Billy PriceBilly Price in the WYEP Studios on July 25th, 2006 |
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Record Stories: Jerry's RecordsRecord Stories is a series highlighting local record stores in honor of Record Store Day. |
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Author Neil Gaiman Guest DJs at WYEPAuthor Neil Gaiman guest DJs The Afternoon Mix with Rosemary Welsch on November 12, 2012. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Josh RitterJosh Ritter in the WYEP Studios on July 24th, 2012. |
Prosody Anthony VaralloJan Beatty interviews Anthony VaralloAnthony Varallos book of stories, OUT LOUD, was selected by Scott Turow as winner of the 2008 Drue Heinz Literature Prize (University of Pittsburgh Press). His first collection, THIS DAY IN HISTORY, won the 2005 John Simmons Short... |
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Discumentary: Sinead O'Connor "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got"I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is O'Connor's sophomore album and the follow up to 1987's The Lion and the Cobra. Her hit song Nothing Compares to you, written by Prince helped propel her to stardom. It was her no-nonsense approach of the album influenced several female singer-songwriters from... |
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American Originals: Lucinda WilliamsA hour featuring the songs of Lucinda Williams, including covers, collaborations and tributes. American Originals is a monthly series devoted to essential American artists and their music. |
Third Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents Tom BriedingThird Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents Tom BriedingThis month Third Thursdays feature Tom Brieding. Third Thursdays is WYEP's monthly local music happy hour. |
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Discumentary: Pearl Jam "Vs."Eddie Vedder and Company were coping with the new found fame from their debut album when they recorded this follow-up. This album sealed them a hardcore fan base with seven of its twelve songs becoming hits. |


