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Well, here it is, our third and final episode discussing “The Birth of the Blues.” This has been a difficult and convoluted story and it required an awful ...read more
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This week, we continue our look at the “birth” of the blues with the second of our three-part series.
To simplify a very complex subject, it could be ...read more
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Of all the shows that we have planned for the “How Music Changed” series, we anticipate that none of them will pose as many challenges as “The Birth of the ...read more
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With today’s show, we conclude our two-part series on the work of Phil Spector. The first show documented his rise to the pinnacle of fame, as a record ...read more
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Few non-performers can qualify for status among the most influential musicians of all time, but nobody could deny Phil Spector’s touch on the music ...read more
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This is the second hour dedicated to the songwriting couples of New York’s Brill Building.
Due to the massive number of hits, the diversity, and the ...read more
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In the world of music, there are few topics trickier to discuss than the birth of jazz. The reasons are simple; First of all, the subject matter is ...read more
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Our next two shows will focus on the music created by songwriters associated with the Brill Building. There’s a lot of material that came from that part of ...read more
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THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC, AND INCORPORATING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
With today’s show, we attempt to explain just how the American ...read more
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When blues enthusiasts mention the ‘three Kings of the blues,” they are usually referring to Albert, Freddie, and B.B. King. For our purposes, though, we ...read more
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