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May 19, 2013 — Less than two years ago, she was a receptionist honing her phone-answering skills at a music organization in Birmingham, England. Now, she's got a record deal and critical acclaim, and she's touring the U.S.
May 19, 2013 — Toliver's music is anchored by the violin, on which he is classically trained. He says he discovered the instrument in fifth grade — and that in a way, it chose him.
May 18, 2013 — In the 1980s, he was Robi Rosa, the lead singer of Menudo at the boy band's peak of popularity. Rosa went on to write hits for bandmate Ricky Martin and develop a solo career. When Rosa was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, some of the biggest names in Latin music assembled to support him.
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Song: Mustang Sally by Hot Rods on Blocks
Jan 17, 2001 — Hot Rods On Blocks performing Mustang Sally live on The Radio Bob Show, January 17, 2001.
Left: Radio Bob--the early years: at the keyboard in 1967 (a very good year). Go to full article
Left: Radio Bob--the early years: at the keyboard in 1967 (a very good year). Go to full article
Musical Homecoming for Plattsburgh's Soovin Kim
Jan 05, 2001 — This weekend music lovers in the Plattsburgh area have an opportunity to hear a world-class string quartet. The ensemble has spent the past week giving workshops at schools around the region, and celebrating the homecoming of one of its voilinists, Soovin Kim. Joel Hurd tells us more. Go to full article
Theme Music Composed for the Morning New Hour
Jan 01, 2001 — Paul Siskind made a truly unique contribution to North Country Public Radio, composing the theme music used during our morning news hour and arranging it in many styles for different types of ensembles. Paul teaches composition and music theory at The Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Joel Hurd reports. Go to full article
Two Tuvan songs performed by Ional Sam
Dec 01, 2000 — Sixteen-year old Tuvan throat singer Ional Sam toured the Adirondacks in December 2000 as part of a visiting Russian delegation. Brian Mann recorded him in Ray Brook. Go to full article
Song: Early in the Morning by the King-Tones
Sep 26, 2000 — The King-Tones performing "Early in the Morning," live on The Blue Note. Recorded in the NCPR studio, September 26, 2000. Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Norwood Brass Firemen, Community Brass Band
Norwood, NY, Jun 05, 2000 — The Volunteer Fire Department Band of Norwood (more familiar to many as the Norwood Brass Firemen) dates back to the late nineteenth century. Varying over the years from... Go to full article
Two fiddle tunes performed by music historian Alice Clemens
May 08, 2000 — Alice co-founded the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame, which maintains an extensive archive and sponsors fiddling events each year. For her work as a preservationist and... Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Alice Clemens, Fiddler & Music Historian, Osceola
May 08, 2000 — Alice Clemens of Osceola started fiddling at the age of seven, learning dance tunes from her uncle, Art Colvin. For most of her life, she has played for parties and country... Go to full article
Song: Helplessly Hoping performed by the Singing Sinners
May 01, 2000 — The women's vocal ensemble Singing Sinners from St. Lawrence University performing Helplessly Hoping. Recorded in the NCPR studio, May 2000. Go to full article
Meet the Masters: Bill Smith, Basketmaker & Storyteller, Colton
Colton, NY, May 01, 2000 — Bill Smith is known throughout the Adirondacks and beyond as a master of many traditional arts of the region, including the making of split ash baskets. He also performs and... Go to full article
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