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 […]
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/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 […]
did the guy who invented music school go to music school? HUGE thanks to Cliff and Alex for joining me! Check out their work below: Cliff: https://www.wiild.is/ Alex: https://www.ynyc.org/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/user/sl3xvcsdw6tlp2q0t8nd1aga8?si=579c5a3a000449e1 APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/profile/micthesnare WEBSITE: www.micthesnare.com TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@micthesnare IG: https://www.instagram.com/micthesnare/?hl=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicTheSnare TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:15 what job in music […]
