PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Have you heard the conspiracy theory that Nicki Minaj songs are just Jay-Z pitched up? Well that may not be true, but changing the pitch of their songs can […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ We broke down every song in the Billboard top five from the last two years and found some interesting trends. LA and Nahre try to write the next Billboard […]
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 […]
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/ 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/ 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/ 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 […]
Hmong folk singing is an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years. In this episode of SoundField, host Arthur “LA” Buckner delves into the world of Hmong folk singing in Minneapolis with artists Tiffany and Gaosong. This episode highlights the deep historical roots of Hmong musical traditions that originated […]
