Is pop punk finally back? After the success of WILLOW & Travis Barker’s “Transparent Soul” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u”, it’s safe to say that we are amidst a pop punk revival. This time around, Gen-Z is at the forefront, and artists like WILLOW, Meet Me @ The Altar […]
Check out SUBCULTURED: The underground clubs of virtual reality https://bit.ly/3Eto3jB At just 15 years old, Brandy Norwood proved herself to be the new “it girl” of the 90’s. After releasing her self-titled debut album “Brandy”, she instantly became a cultural phenomenon and a role model to young Black women around […]
Taiko drumming is an art form that balances music, dance, and athletics into a dynamic demonstration of Japanese culture. Check out KQED’s If Cities Could Dance here: https://bit.ly/KQEDCitiesSacYT In this episode, our host, Arthur Buckner, visits TaikoArts Midwest to learn how to play taiko, and Linda Diaz speaks with Tiffany […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-foundation-ulatb3/ Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield, the mastermind behind one of Hip Hop’s most iconic beats. In this music documentary, hosts Arthur “LA” Buckner and Linda Diaz delve into the history […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-foundation-ulatb3/ Arthur “L.A.” Buckner and Linda Diaz explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Featuring special guests Smack White, DNA, and Arsonal, we dive deep into the roots of […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-foundation-ulatb3/ We explore the incredible legacy of one of Hip Hop’s most iconic figures: Ms. Lauryn Hill. Join us as we delve into Hill’s journey as a singer, songwriter, and rapper, and examine the unique talent that propelled […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/fight-power-how-hip-hop-changed-world/ Drill music started in Chicago over a decade ago and has since spread to cities across the world. From London to New York City, we explore how this influential genre has inspired and shaped the rap scene […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/fight-power-how-hip-hop-changed-world/ Watch Hip Hop & the Metaverse: https://youtu.be/Cs2azOCBF1M We dive into the world of alternative Hip Hop and explore what it even means for Hip Hop to be called alternative. Our hosts, Arthur and Linda, take a deep […]
Watch Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/fight-power-how-hip-hop-changed-world/ Let’s dive into the world of beatboxing and discover how this vocal art form stacks up against traditional drumming. Linda Diaz teams up with the remarkable talents of The Beatbox House, a collective of world-champion beatboxers who […]
Linda Diaz explores the global phenomenon of Sierreño music through the lens of Gen Z musicians. She sits down with the Latin Grammy-nominated band Yahritza Y Su Esencia a band poised to take the Sierreno genre to new heights with their fresh perspective and unique sound. In Watsonville, CA, Linda […]
