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Friday January 29, 1999

Lost & Found Sound

Introduction to the Quest for Sound

January 29, 1999 • We invited listeners to phone us at 202-408-0300 and tell us about recordings they have saved, from their families, friends, public figures. Quest for Sound Curator Jay Allison tells us how we might use their material and why we care.

Introduction to the Quest for Sound

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Lost & Found Sound

Thomas Alva Edison, Part I

January 29, 1999 • Thomas Alva Edison founded recorded sound. He invented the repeating telegraph and the phonograph, among others. He was known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park," his hometown in New Jersey.

Thomas Alva Edison, Part I

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Friday January 2, 1998

Movies

The Experience of Filming 'Beloved'

January 2, 1998 • NPR's Vertamae Grosvenor reflects on how experiences of the past play out in present day relationships among black women.

The Experience of Filming 'Beloved'

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Sunday June 18, 1995

Pearl Jam

June 18, 1995 • Marcie Sillman of member station KUOW in Seattle about the rock group Pearl Jam and the end of its suit against "Ticketmaster." Pearl Jam last year announced a boycott of venues run by Ticketmaster. This past week the group said it was giving up its suit.

Pearl Jam

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Monday September 23, 1991

Etta Baker, Piedmont Blues Legend

September 23, 1991 • Etta Baker is credited with helping to spark the folk music revival of the 1960s -- no small feat for someone who didn't become a professional musician until she was in her 60s. Now, at the age of 78, Etta Baker has released her first solo recording, and this Thursday the National Endowment for the Arts will honor Baker and other artists as living national treasures for contributions made to America's folk heritage. Dean Olsher visited Baker at her home and has this profile.

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