Tag: history
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Ep. 196: The Beat of the Land – Music’s Role in Native American Culture and Identity; with Anton Treuer, PhD
What role did music play historically in Native American culture, and in what ways has this changed or remained the same? How have Native musicians influenced modern music? Dr. Anton Treuer, author of “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask,” shares powerful insights into the deep connection between music, tradition,…
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Ep. 195: Classical Regenerated – AyseDeniz on AI, Creativity, and Bridging the Past and Future of Music
Award-winning pianist and composer AyseDeniz is expanding classical music’s reach by blending tradition and technology in fascinating ways. She’s using AI not only to bring classical music to new audiences but also to imagine what the legendary composers (think Chopin and Mozart) might have composed if they were alive in the digital age. AyseDeniz shares…
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Micro 16: Walk the Line from Spaghetti Westerns to Rocketman and beyond!
Ever wondered what really drives your favorite musicians? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on musician biopics and documentaries, revealing how these captivating films deepen our connection to music, inspire creativity, and uncover the hidden stories behind the songs we love. You’ll also learn the film theme that haunted me as a child!…
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Ep. 186: #HowDidThatHappen: The Star Spangled Banner, with author Tim Grove (re-run)
The Star Spangled Banner is the nickname of our flag, but it’s also the title of our national anthem. What should we know about how our national song came to be, and what makes it unique among national anthems around the world?
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Ep. 165: Breaking Boundaries: Breakdancing’s journey from the streets to the Olympic stage; with B-Boy London Reyes
Breaking expert and insider B-Boy London Reyes tells the behind-the-scenes story of breakdancing’s history as it evolves from a street art form to an official Olympic sport. We discuss the moment the Olympic-inclusion seed was first planted; the surprising economic impact of hip hop; how breaking saves lives; how an American “product” became a global…
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Ep. 134: How did music shape the exploration and settling of America’s west? The musical story within the Westward Expansion story; with author Laura Dean
“The pioneers carried only the clothes on their backs and the bare necessities in their wagons, yet they experienced a rich musical life in the wilderness… Each group wove their own thread of music into the colorful and diverse musical tapestry of the American West.” So begins Laura Dean’s historical account of the integral role…