CD/DVD 25th anniversary reissue of Paul Simon’s Graceland includes feature length documentary film.

Graceland. Paul Simon’s landmark Grammy-winner from 1986 (Album of the Year) explored the music of South Africa to create classics like “You Can Call Me All,” “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” “Homeless,” and the title track (also Grammy winner for 1987 Record of the Year). Tours continued for five years and introduced the world to Ladysmith Black Mambazo other South African musicians, including a few who remained in Simon’s touring bands through today.

CD/DVD reissue for giveaways. CD includes original album tracks, outtakes from the Graceland sessions and a new audio narrative track about the recording sessions.  Bonus DVD features feature-length Under African Skies documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger that premieres on A&E Network on May 25.

Free one-hour Radio Special. Features the classic tracks and outtakes from the reissue, rare live recordings from the Graceland tour, and insightful comments from the artist about the album’s creation and aftermath.  Produced by Joyride Media, Hosted by Rita Houston (WFUV – New York), the same team behind recent Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel specials that aired on hundreds of stations nationwide.  More details here.

Giveaways and film screenings. Use form below to request CD/DVD giveaways, the free radio special, and promotional screenings of the documentary film.  Track lists are below the form, which also lets you select promotions for the Heart Strange Euphoria box set.

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One hour special features Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, James McMurtry and more artists and songs inspired by the Occupy movement

Premiere Date: May 25. Signup now with online form below.

Music & Interview content. Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, James McMurtry, Jason Samel and more interviews tbd, plus songs from the Occupy This Album benefit release.

Occupy This Album. 4-cd set in stores May 15. More details online at http://musicforoccupy.org

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Adam Cohen (son of Leonard Cohen), releases new album Like a Man – in stores 4/3/2012 on Decca Records.  First US release since he fronted Low Millions for Ex-Girlfriends in 2004.

“…a real gem, an inspiring case of a late bloomer rising to what had to be a truly daunting challenge.” – Montreal Gazette.

“…a little beauty, a perfectly turned collection of measured, poetic, introspective, funny, philosophical and deeply romantic songs.” – The Telegraph (UK).

Sample Tracks. What Other Guy, Like a Man, Stranger, Out of Bed.  Going for AAA/Noncom adds March 5, also great for acoustic, folk and other specialty shows.  See live clips, official videos and more in the video playlist below.  What do you think?  Please leave comments below.

July/Aug 2012 tour with Rufus Wainwright. See these and other dates after the jump. * = festivals and other shows without Rufus. ++ = Adam, Rufus and Ingrid Michaelson.

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New one hour special to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album

Premiere Date: May 25. Signup now with online form below. Also great for any time this Spring and Summer, including holiday weekends. July 18 is Mandela Day in South Africa.

Music & Interview content. Paul Simon interview clips, original album tracks and alternate takes from the Graceland sessions. Full music list tba.

Program Delivery. Download or CD. Download links posted early April.

Graceland 25th anniversary reissues. In stores June 5 in a variety of audio & video configurations.

Under African Skies documentary. DVD included in the reissues, theatrical and festival screenings, A&E tv broadcast premiere on 5/25. Read the rest of this entry »

Jack Johnson live at annual Kokua Festivals with Eddie Vedder, Willie Nelson, Taj Mahal, G Love, Ziggy Marley and more.

Premiere Date: April 13. Signup now with online form below. Also great to air around Earth Day (4/22), Memorial Day, Jack Johnson’s birthday (5/18), Hawaii state holidays (6/11 – King Kamehameha Day, 8/17 – Statehood Day) or anytime this spring and summer.

Music & Interview content. Jack Johnson live at his annual Kokua Festivals with wide range of guests, plus brand new interviews with Johnson and others tba.

Jack Johnson & Friends – Best of Kokua Festival. New live album in stores 4/17 from Brushfire/Universal. 13 performances from 6 years of Johnson’s eco-minded music festival with Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and more. 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Kokua Hawaii Foundation.

Program Delivery. Download or CD. Download links posted early April.

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New Bob Marley one-hour special features his classic songs and content from the Marley theatrical documentary film.

Premiere Date: April 20. Signup now with online form below. Great to feature Bob Marley on 4/20! Rebroadcast opportunities include Black Music Month (June) or to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican Independence on Aug 6, 2012.

Music & Interview content. Bob Marley classics and interviews. Songs and commentators to be confirmed soon.  Music comes from Marley soundtrack in stores 4/17.

Marley. New documentary film in theatres and VOD April 20.  Directed by Oscar-winner Kevin McDonald (One Day in September).  “This documentary is the ultimate revelation of my father’s life,” said Ziggy Marley. “The family is proud to be able to have the world finally experience this emotional journey.”  More details here.

Program Delivery. Download or CD. See the DOWNLOAD LINKS section below for more on how to download.

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PBS Great Performances TV special premieres Jan 27 – great time to consider new or repeat broadcasts of the Duets II radio special.

PBS Premiere Date. Fri 1/27 9pm in most markets. Check local listings for most accurate information.  Confirmed broadcast dates and times will posted here soon.  More details are on the pbs website. DVD of this program hits stores 2/21.

Also timely for tour dates and Grammys. See schedule below with PAC and Casino venues in select markets Feb-June. The Duets II album is up for three Grammys on 3/12 – Pop Duo/Group Performance (with Amy Winehouse), Traditional Pop Album and Instrumental Arrangement (Queen Latifah track)

Music/Interview. The brand new duet recordings and interviews with many of the artists involved – Lady Gaga (pictured right with Bennett), John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Norah Jones, Michael Buble and more.  TV and radio specials both share similar content.

Program Delivery. CDs or downloads both available. See radio special download links below or at radiosho.ws/links

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Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye brings multinational hit album Making Mirrors to the US

“Somebody that I Used to Know.” One of 2011′s biggest hits in four countries – Australia, New Zealand, Belgium and The Netherlands. 5x platinum in Oz and nominated for winner of 7 ARIA awards. Also check out the video here or the playlist below.

Recent Press. “Sonically voracious…Gotye’s exemplary pop sense may be the big revelation of Making Mirrors, yet it’s his arty restlessness that will continue to keep him interesting.” – Pitchfork. “An under-the-radar pop star? Yep, it’s possible.” – Nylon. “Gotye has united the tastes of mothers and daughters, hipsters and bogans and even pop fans and metalheads.” – CMJ New Music Monthly. “it’s just pretty effing amazing.” – MTV Buzzworthy.

Strong US Radio Airplay. Top 20 on AAA and ALT radio charts and rising fast at both formats.  #1 on FMQB’s SubModern specialty show chart.

2012 US Tour Dates. Sold-out NY & LA showcases in Feb are followed by his first-ever US Tour in March – April. Dates include major East, West and Midwest markets, plus SXSW and Coachella as listed below. Please contact me for any promotion and station visit requests.

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One hour radio special with exclusive interview looks back on the themes he explored throughout his 20th century recordings.

Premiere Date. Friday Oct 14 – Great for Wynton’s 50th birthday on Oct 18. Also great anytime this fall, especially Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season.

Music/Interview. Exclusive Wynton Marsalis interview, music highlights from all points from his career.

Program Delivery. CDs or downloads both available. Download links from PRX, Dropbox, Airplay Direct and other services will be posted below in early August when ready.  Continue below for special signup form and more details to be added as they are confirmed.

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One hour special behind the making of Tony Bennett’s latest collection of duets with top artists from many genres.

Premiere Date. Friday Sep 16. Also great anytime this fall, especially Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season.  Separate modules with artist comments introducing full songs available for each track.

Music/Interview. The brand new duet recordings and interview with many of the artists involved.

Program Delivery. CDs or downloads both available. Download links from PRX, Dropbox, Airplay Direct and other services will be posted below in early August when ready.  Continue below for special signup form and more details to be added as they are confirmed.

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Career spanning special features archival Paul Simon interviews and solo career highlights

Available Now. Great for Paul Simon 70th birthday tributes anytime this fall, especially Thanksgiving, the winter holiday season or around his Oct-Dec US Tour dates.

Music/Interview. Archival interviews with Paul Simon intertwined with his favorite solo hits and album cuts to show the evolution of his creative process.

Program Delivery. CDs or downloads both available. See Download links below.  CDs mail the week of 10/24.  Continue below for special signup form and more details to be added as they are confirmed.

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Expanded double-disc reissues of Peter Tosh’s legendary first two solo albums – Legalize It (1976 – 35th anniversary) and Equal Rights (1977) in stores June 21 from Legacy Recordings.

Celebrate the life of one Reggae’s greatest artists. Legalize It launched his post Bob Marley / The Wailers solo career that spawned some of the genre’s most classic songs until his tragic murder in 1987.

Brand new masters of original albums. Features the anthems Legalize It, Why Must I Cry, Steppin’ Razor, Downpressor Man and others.

45 total bonus demos, outtakes, alt versions and dubs – all extremely rare, most are unreleased. 400 Years (outtake), Hammer (outtake), Get Up Stand Up (Extended Version),  Watcha Gonna Do (Original Mix), Legalize It (Dub Version), NORML 40th Anniversary PSA and so many more.

Download 10-track reissue sampler for airplay. Above featured tracks in a zip file of 256-bit mp3s.  Complete these fields to get the link.

Giveaways available for radio promotions, pledge drives. Complete form below.

Interview Tosh’s collaborators and family on the air, great for June Black Music Month Features. Contact me to schedule phoners with his children (Andrew, Dave, Niambe), Reggae producer/historian Wayne Jobson (aka “Native Wayne”) or Herbie Miller (Jamaican Music Museum).

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Acclaimed Bay Area folk/rock quartet returns with new album in stores May 10, 2011

Speeding Ticket and a Valentine. Features the uptempo Living Without You, folky Bird in Hand and Mona Lisa Smile, and many more great tracks for AAA, Americana, Folk and other specialty shows.

As featured in Sarah Brokaw’s new book Fortytude.   Click for USA Today excerpt and recent  Today segment for more.

See Tour dates and promo request form below. Release party concerts in SF (4/28-29) followed by more shows nationwide.  Contact me about station visits, ticket giveaways or to see the shows yourself.   Use form below dates to get CDs for pledge premiums or other giveaways.

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Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Carrie Rodriguez duets with Romantica’s Ben Kyle on new album of originals and covers.

We Still Love Our Country. In stores 2/1/11 from Ninth Street Opus.

Great tracks for AAA, Americana and Folk radio. Click play buttons or title links to hear their new original track Fire Alarm and Townes Van Zandt’s If I Needed You.  Use request form below to sign up for CD giveaways or pledge premiums.

“An Acoustic Cafe Evening” Tour this Feb with Erin McKeown and Mary Gauthier. See upcoming dates below and contact me to schedule any station visits.

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Canadian singer/songwriter US debut co-produced by Leonard Cohen and Pierre Marchand in stores March 1

In the midst of all the static, a voice of true feeling arises – a rare event!
Leonard Cohen – fan, mentor, co-producer

Great tracks for AAA and Folk radio. Click play buttons or title links to hear Unspoken, Unwinding and Escape.  Use request form below to sign up for CD giveaways or pledge premiums.

As Seen on tour with Chapin Sisters, Bob Schneider, Jesse Winchester. See upcoming dates below and contact me to schedule any station visits.

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In stores Feb 1, 2011 from Tuff Gong/UME

New free one-hour special for Feb 2011 explores  Bob Marley’s final concert.

Stanley Theater, Pittsburgh, PA – 9/23/80. Double disc release of the final Bob Marley & The Wailers concert is finally in stores Feb 1, 2011.

Interviews with Marley’s family, original concert promoters and fans. Will include footage recorded at 30th anniversary concert in Pittsburgh this past September.  More details soon.

Great for Bob Marley’s birthday (Feb 5). Feb is also both Black History Month and Reggae Music Month.

Use sign up form below.

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