Schools in America – The Open Mind – October 16, 1960 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Schools in America. In 1960, it was an area of concern. The fear was, we were lagging behind the Russians in our Educational systems, and this was going to play a huge part
Amber Arcades – in session at Grasnapolsky 2016 – Feb. 12, 2016 – VPRO/3VOOR12-FM – Netherlands – Amber Arcades – one of the newer lights on the musical horizon, recorded at Grasnapolsky 2016 in The Netherlands and recorded earlier this month by VPRO. Amber Arcades is the alter-ego of Annelotte
The Changing Presidency – NPR-National Town Meeting – 1975 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Presidency. In 1975, with the country reeling over Watergate and the White House now occupied by someone not elected to the highest office, the question arose as to just how much power the President
Savages – Live at BBC 6 Music Festival, Bristol – February 12, 2016 – BBC 6 Music – Savages, recorded live during the BBC 6 Music Festival in Bristol earlier today (February 12). Festival season is getting off to an early start – or maybe we’re anticipating Spring, or perhaps
Deportees – In Session for Sveriges Radio P3, Umeå – February 10, 2016 – Sveriges Radio – Deportees this evening – a Swedish Indie band who have been riding very high on Swedish charts, and have been referred to in some circles as a Svenska Coldplay, in session for Sveriges
Selling Of The President 1968 – Interview with Joe McGinniss – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Selling of The President in 1968. Much as the 1960 Presidential election changed the way politics was marketed to the American people, by 1968 it had become an industry and a science. During
Greece in chaos – Talk by Eugene Clay Special Envoy to Greece – February 4, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Greece was in a state of uproar and chaos, and had been for several years. Fighting both the Germans and Italians during World War 2. Going through an
Harry Truman’s Civil Rights Legislation – Chicago University Roundtable – February 6, 1949 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Harry Truman’s Civil Rights legislation. It was the fulfillment of a promise Truman made while campaigning for election (re-election) in 1948. It succeeded in alienating the South. So much so, that
Bayard Rustin – On Speaking Freely – March 3, 1969 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Bayard Rustin is a name synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s, but also was an Anti-War activist, campaigner for Gay Rights and economic stability within the Black community. As
The Clash – live at The Lochem Festival, The Netherlands – May 20, 1982 – VPRO-3VOOR12 The Clash this weekend. Recorded live at the Lochem Festival in the Netherlands on May 20th, 1982 and preserved for posterity by the venerable Netherlands radio network VPRO and their flagship station 3VOOR12-FM.
