Discovery
Exploring first time musical encounters and beloved favorites In many communities, noncommercial public radio music stations are often the only places where local listeners can find vast troves of American music and classical traditions. Public radio’s passionate, knowledgeable program hosts and local performance events surprise listeners with the unexpected. Stations set listeners on a path of life-long musical exploration and deepen everyone’s love of diverse genres and hard-to-find artists.
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A Day in the Life of a Public Radio Program Director: Radio MilwaukeeA Day in the Life of a Public Radio Program Director: Radio MilwaukeeWith a wide variety of stations and offerings, the Midwest...
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NON-COMMvention 2024 Brought Together a Resilient, Evolving Triple A FormatNON-COMMvention 2024 Brought Together a Resilient, Evolving Triple A FormatNoncommercial Triple A stations shared in their successes and excitement...
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Looking for an Extra Violin? Need a Video of Your Performance? Classical KING Has Got You CoveredLooking for an Extra Violin? Need a Video of Your Performance? Classical KING Has Got You CoveredSeattle’s classical station is transforming itself into a central community...
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The Rise of Urban Alternative Highlights the Best of Noncommercial RadioThe Rise of Urban Alternative Highlights the Best of Noncommercial RadioUrban alternative is building momentum nationwide and finding institutional support...
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KTSU Always Looks For Ways to Build Bridges For Future GenerationsKTSU Always Looks For Ways to Build Bridges For Future GenerationsThe Houston station combines its commitment to Texas Southern University...
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WMOT Found Its Roots And Went From The Radio Wilderness to Americana HavenWMOT Found Its Roots And Went From The Radio Wilderness to Americana HavenThe Middle Tennessee station decided to shift its format to...
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MVY Radio’s Commercial-to-Noncommercial Journey Broke the Radio MoldMVY Radio’s Commercial-to-Noncommercial Journey Broke the Radio MoldThe Martha’s Vineyard station’s evolution helps reshape the local public...
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Public Radio Music Day 2022 Celebrated the Power of the Local ScenePublic Radio Music Day 2022 Celebrated the Power of the Local SceneIn its third year, the national event focused on the...
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Third Coast Radio Is Proving That Mississippi Music Is EverywhereThird Coast Radio Is Proving That Mississippi Music Is EverywhereThere’s no rest for its DJs as it plays across...
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WQXR Fills Its Airwaves and Its City With A Mission To Broaden the Sound of ClassicalWQXR Fills Its Airwaves and Its City With A Mission To Broaden the Sound of ClassicalPushing to make classical music as varied and diverse as...
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KCRW’s Anne Litt Has The Best Job In the WorldKCRW’s Anne Litt Has The Best Job In the WorldThe first woman program director of music is busy building...
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Want a More Diverse Playlist? All Classical Portland Is Sharing The BlueprintWant a More Diverse Playlist? All Classical Portland Is Sharing The BlueprintTheir Recording Inclusivity Initiative finds new ways to not only...
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Public Radio Music Day 2021 Highlighted the Essential Work of Stations NationwidePublic Radio Music Day 2021 Highlighted the Essential Work of Stations NationwideDozens of stations participated in the second annual celebration of...
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Detroit Public Radio Station Encourages Listeners to Dance OnDetroit Public Radio Station Encourages Listeners to Dance OnWDET in Detroit, Michigan, had a solution for lockdown malaise:...
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The Drop 104.7 Offers Public Radio Something New Beyond What It Plays On AirThe Drop 104.7 Offers Public Radio Something New Beyond What It Plays On AirAs one of the five urban alternative public radio stations...
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Public radio music making Carolina audiences take notePublic radio music making Carolina audiences take noteNoteWorthy concerts pair gifted Black and brown artists from Charlotte’s...
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Nashville Public Radio’s 91Classical in the Music CityNashville Public Radio’s 91Classical in the Music CityIn a city renowned for its country music culture, Nashville...
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Radio Kansas's <i>Nightcrossings</i> Helps Listeners Discover the Evolving Sounds of New AgeRadio Kansas's Nightcrossings Helps Listeners Discover the Evolving Sounds of New AgeRadio Kansas's Nightcrossings helps listeners discover the blended sounds of...
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The Current is Discovering Minneapolis as your 28-Year-Old FriendThe Current is Discovering Minneapolis as your 28-Year-Old FriendThe Current gives its listeners a chance to broaden their...
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Authenticity Through Local Music DiscoveryAuthenticity Through Local Music DiscoveryWTMD and WXPN create authentic communities through local music discovery...
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WGUC Classics for Kids: Discovering Classical MusicWGUC Classics for Kids: Discovering Classical MusicWhat is it like to be a conductor and lead...
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Public Radio is Classical Music's Lifeline Across AmericaPublic Radio is Classical Music's Lifeline Across AmericaIn most cities noncommercial music stations are the only source...
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Public Radio Music Stations Boost Careers of Local ArtistsPublic Radio Music Stations Boost Careers of Local ArtistsMost noncommercial public radio stations have a mission to showcase...
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Interlochen Public Radio Makes Classical Music FunInterlochen Public Radio Makes Classical Music FunInterlochen Public Radio's morning feature Kids Commute gives kids and...
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WMOT Plays Rare Americana MusicWMOT Plays Rare Americana MusicWMOT digs deep into the roots of Americana, showcasing an...