From chart-topping hits to empty bank accounts… Join us as we look at legendary musicians who tragically ended their successful careers with very little financial security. Our countdown includes Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and more! Despite their immense talent and cultural impact, these artists died nearly penniless due […]
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MicTheSnare This month’s Examining episode is all about the scary, spooky, and surprisingly ambiguous genre of Halloween music! Despite being one of the most widely-celebrated holidays, the amount of music attached to it is quite small. Why? What makes a song suited to Halloween? What makes music scary in […]
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 […]
