PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Nahre Sol is the host of Sound Field but is also known worldwide as a classically trained pianist and composer. As a soloist and chamber musician she has played […]
When we think of editing in music, we might think of quantizing lining up rhythm in an R&B song or autotune fixing the vocals of a pop singer. Many people don’t realize that editing exists in classical recordings as well. This episode of Sound Field explores the current debate in […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ Thanks to artists like T-Pain, Cher, and Kanye West, Auto-Tune went from being an industry secret to an industry staple. But it didn’t happen overnight. In this video, our […]
Check out SUBCULTURED: The underground clubs of virtual reality https://bit.ly/3Eto3jB At just 15 years old, Brandy Norwood proved herself to be the new “it girl” of the 90’s. After releasing her self-titled debut album “Brandy”, she instantly became a cultural phenomenon and a role model to young Black women around […]
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/ 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/ 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 […]
Music streaming sites like Spotify and Apple Music have people listening to more types of music than ever before. But have algorithm-based recommendations made it harder to make strong connections with that music? In this episode, Linda Diaz chats with Derrick Gee, a music lover with an online following, to […]
Watch Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/rock-the-boat-nxxaev/ From Charli XCX’s Brat to Beyonce’s Renaissance and even Donna Summer, you can’t listen to dance music without hearing the “four-on-the-floor” beat. Dive into the beat that changed dance music forever with hosts Jojo Lorenzo and Linda Diaz as they explore […]
