What do My Chemical Romance and Beethoven have in common? The answer: Romanticism. 20 years ago, MCR came out with an icon of emo music – The Black Parade. But the history of this album goes back much further, all the way back to the 1800s. We explore how romanticism […]
How did this cover of a Bob Dylan song by Miriam Makeba and Nina Simone help inspire revolutions? In the 1960s and 70s ‘I Shall Be Released’ became an anthem of the era in both South Africa and the US. What did these musical movements have in common? How did […]
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show caused outcry, but did you know that this isn’t a new phenomenon? Taking a look back at the backlash against disco music and Disco Demolition Night in 1979, we can see a pattern of dance music becoming the sight of political controversy. From jazz […]
For more funk, check out the Independent Lens documentary WE WANT THE FUNK! Watch the full documentary on the PBS YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3RwIXWs Watch the full documentary on the PBS app: https://bit.ly/3YubfVm FOLLOW INDEPENDENT LENS: YouTube @independentlens What happened when American Funk made it’s way to Brazil? The answer is […]
#SoundFieldPBS #IndependentLens #FunkMusic #FunkBasslines What are the ingredients of a funky bass line? The simple, syncopated bass lines of funk have influenced modern music from hip-hop to K-pop but what makes them so funky? Arthur L.A. Buckner gets a lesson from bassist Nik West and talks to funk scholar Rickey […]
Take the 2024 PBS Audience Survey! https://to.pbs.org/2024SurveySF What do DJ’s do? It’s a question that’s plagued the internet for years. Are they just pressing buttons or is there more to it? Linda Diaz explores the history of DJing and DJ culture from radio to music festivals. Linda interviews DJ Jarreau […]
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 […]
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 […]
