Charles Maynes
Charles Maynes is a contributing producer with the Foundation for Independent Radio Broadcasting (FNR), an NGO that works for the development of quality public programming in Russia.
His association with the FNR dates to 2004, when the organization hosted him for a Fulbright fellowship year. Prior to that, he reported out of Russia from 1998-2001. Maynes' work has been heard on NPR, the CBC, the BBC and Deutsche-Welle, among others. Born in Washington D.C., he is currently based in Moscow.
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It was the closest thing to Muzak in Russia. This is the story of the rise, fall, and sudden resurgence of the music that dominated television and radio airwaves and whose spacey sounds made it the favorite of the USSR's cosmonauts.
A young Soviet 'Pioneer' (i.e. boy scout) squares off with the CIA -- will he live to tell the tale?
Nick Drake died in 1974, an unknown songwriter with three failed folk albums to his name. But fast forward to the present, and Drake is considered among the most important musicians of his time.
This hour: what happens when we open our ears to the surprising symphonies all around us.
This hour: a one way mission to mars, a Russian cosmonaut's favorite music, the Voyager golden record, the sound of the northern lights, and more.
This hour: two amazing musicians explored through the portal of two amazing documentaries.
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This year we honored the best audio work in the following categories: Best Documentary (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention), Directors Choice, Best New Artist, Best News Feature, Radio Impact.