
The Sounds of America: The Guiding Light
The Guiding Light was originally created as a daily radio program in 1937. The 15-minute episodes aired during the day, sponsored by advertisers who targeted homemakers with commercials for soap and […]
The Guiding Light was originally created as a daily radio program in 1937. The 15-minute episodes aired during the day, sponsored by advertisers who targeted homemakers with commercials for soap and […]
“I didn’t choose the banjo. The banjo chose me.” Kermit the Frog, March 10, 2021 “Rainbow Connection” was composed by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher as the opening song for […]
Flaco Jiménez is a third generation button accordionist and songwriter who represents the best of Conjunto Tejano or Tex-Mex music. He has been performing for over 75 years. Released in 1992, […]
Every year, the U.S. Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to preserve for all time in the National Recording Registry. These recordings include music, speeches, public events, native languages, historical […]
A Thanksgiving Treat for the Ears. 1A salutes our American audio heritage with recordings selected by the Library of Congress to preserve for all-time in the National Recording Registry. These […]
Originally aired on 1A on July 3, 2020. Red, White, and the Blues is a 1-hour radio special spotlighting blues recordings selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National […]
During our series “The Sounds Of America” on 1A, we sampled some of the latest entries into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. In this 1-hour Memorial Day Special, we […]
The Science of Gratitude is a one hour documentary focusing on the latest information regarding the power (or lack of it) of being thankful. We hear research, expert opinion, and […]
“Riding with the King” In 2005 B.B. King turned 80 years old. BMP Audio teamed with Keb’ Mo’ and PRI to craft a one hour birthday salute. B.B. was in rare […]