B. J. Leiderman
Bernard Jay Leiderman (born February 14, 1956) is an American composer and songwriter. He is best-known for his theme music compositions for public radio programs, including National Public Radio's Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Wait Wait.. Don't Tell Me!, Science Friday, and American Public Media's Marketplace.
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B. J. Leiderman
- Full name
- Bernard Jay Leiderman.
- Born
- 1956
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer
- Education
- American University · Virginia Tech
- Honours
- Emmy Award
- Languages
- English
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Recorded at birth as Bernard Jay Leiderman.
Leiderman studied at American University and Virginia Tech. The recorded working language is English. Residence is recorded at Asheville. Distinctions recorded are Emmy Award.
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- 1.David, Menconi. Is NPR's BJ Leiderman for real?. The News & Observer. June 15, 2017.
- 2.Ragusea, Adam. BJ Leiderman: the manic-depressive minstrel of public media. Current. January 20, 2017.
- 3.YouTube 0MU6K8MBr78 "BJ Leiderman video montage of his themes for NPR"
- 4.Weaver, Laurie. The Story of BJ Leiderman. Our State. September 5, 2013.
- 5.BJ [Explicit] by BJ Leiderman. Amazon Music. May 6, 2017.
- 6.BJ Leiderman.
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