🎫 Tickets for Justin Hawkins Rides Again tour in London & Liverpool: https://tinyurl.com/kneukve2 The Black Keys have released a new song called Beautiful People. I was a huge fan of some their earlier albums, I really loved them. Let’s have a listen to this and see what new direction they’re […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ We explore where the blues came from and how it went on to influence many modern genres of music. From Delta Blues pioneers like Robert Johnson and Son House […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ We visited the Mexican-American band La Santa Cecilia to learn how they mix latin genres with pop and rock. They told us about a Dominican style rhythm called Bachata […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Dubstep became a viral sensation a decade ago, but at the height of its popularity it vanished. Dubstep came from UK garage music in the 90’s, influenced by the […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Busking, also called street performance is the act of playing in public for donations. The tradition goes back to ancient history and has launched the careers of artists Robin […]
How can musicians use expressive markings such as tempo, dynamics and articulation to make the playing more expressive? Playing with feel and expression is one of the most important things for musicians. However, it can be very difficult to do when there are so many things to think about. What […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Charlie Parker, also known as bird, is a legendary jazz musician who has influenced many of today’s genres and helped develop the genre bebop. Bebop is a subgenre of […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Bomba is an ancient genre of resistance from Puerto Rico created by enslaved people on the island over 400 years ago. Recently, bomba music has been a staple of […]
Check out American Veteran: https://youtu.be/jp48WoNOF_Y Take the PBS Survey (2023 Edition!): https://to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023edition Historically Black Colleges and Universities have heavily influenced some of today’s biggest hits. Songs like “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West wouldn’t sound the same without the catchy, marching band-inspired beats. Arthur […]
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 […]
