That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along in Episode 12 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with Ian Barnett (Mallow).
Tag: history
What Songs Were Defined by Their Solos?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along in Episode 11 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with Kirk Hamilton.
What Are Your Favorite (Unexpected) Holiday Tracks?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along in Episode 10 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation.”
How Did Your Parents Influence Your Taste in Music?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along with podcast host/historian Hughie Stone Fish in Ep 9 of “Themes and Variation”
Which Songs Changed Pop Music Forever?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along with podcast host/historian Charlie Harding in Ep 8 of “Themes and Variation.”
A Brief History of Synthesizers (Video)
In this brand new video from Soundfly, we explore the history of synthesized sound from the 19th century to the present, with many stops in between.
The Story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Wrongly Convicted Boxer and Dylan’s Muse
Today we explore the story of Bob Dylan’s “The Hurricane,” which helped raise awareness and support for wrongly accused boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.
Making It in Hell: The Lomax Prison Song Recordings from Parchman Farm, 1933–69
We explore in audio, photo, and text, the history of John and Alan Lomax’s multiple visits to Parchman Farm to record prisoners’ work songs between 1933-69.
A Historical Primer on Prison Music
Music in prisons has long been considered a key device for rehabilitation. Amanda Petrusich examines its history, from Ellington to Cash and The Clash.
Stravinsky & Jazz: Yes, Even Classical Music Is Influenced by Black American Forms
Stravinsky’s music and the music of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane have been compared to Cubism, is jazz the connector? We trace the influences.