Tag: history
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Micro 50: Silent Night, Shared Light – The Christmas Truce and Music’s Power to Unite (re-run)
One hundred ten years ago this Christmas Eve, music sparked an unexpected moment of peace on a war-torn battlefield. Hear how a simple carol transformed a battlefield and ushered in peace, connection, and joy. Music has a profound ability to unite, heal, and foster humanity even in the darkest times. May this powerful story of…
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Micro 39: Glensheen, Billy Joel & How Music Brings History to Life
What if music could do more than entertain – what if it could bring the past to life? I recently experienced firsthand how music can transform history from distant facts into powerful stories we feel, remember, and carry with us. Discover how songs and stories connect us to the past in ways we never expected.
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Micro 33: One Nation Under a Groove – A musical microadventure at NMAAM
What if you could step inside a song — and history itself? A visit to Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music is a full-body, full-heart adventure into the sounds that shaped a nation. It’s a place where rhythm, resilience, and innovation come alive.
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Micro 31: House of David: How Music Shaped Ancient Lives – and Still Shapes Ours Today
What if music wasn’t just background sound but a powerful force shaping history? In Amazon Prime’s House of David, music isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. From battlefields to royal courts, grief to celebration, this ancient drama reveals music’s timeless role in human connection, healing, and transformation. Join me as we explore…
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Ep. 200: Country Music History is American History; with The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Katherine Palmer, DMA
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is both an incredible in-person experience AND an education and outreach hub that reaches beyond its onsite visitors. We discuss the Taylor Swift Education Center, innovative resources available to parents and educators everywhere, and music’s ability to foster connection and cultural awareness.
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Micro 24: Silent Night, Shared Light – The Christmas Truce and Music’s Power to Unite
One hundred ten years ago this Christmas Eve, music sparked an unexpected moment of peace on a war-torn battlefield. Hear how a simple carol transformed a battlefield and ushered in peace, connection, and joy. Music has a profound ability to unite, heal, and foster humanity even in the darkest times. May this powerful story of…