How did this cover of a Bob Dylan song by Miriam Makeba and Nina Simone help inspire revolutions? In the 1960s and 70s ‘I Shall Be Released’ became an anthem of the era in both South Africa and the US. What did these musical movements have in common? How did […]
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show caused outcry, but did you know that this isn’t a new phenomenon? Taking a look back at the backlash against disco music and Disco Demolition Night in 1979, we can see a pattern of dance music becoming the sight of political controversy. From jazz […]
For more funk, check out the Independent Lens documentary WE WANT THE FUNK! Watch the full documentary on the PBS YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3RwIXWs Watch the full documentary on the PBS app: https://bit.ly/3YubfVm FOLLOW INDEPENDENT LENS: YouTube @independentlens What happened when American Funk made it’s way to Brazil? The answer is […]
#SoundFieldPBS #IndependentLens #FunkMusic #FunkBasslines What are the ingredients of a funky bass line? The simple, syncopated bass lines of funk have influenced modern music from hip-hop to K-pop but what makes them so funky? Arthur L.A. Buckner gets a lesson from bassist Nik West and talks to funk scholar Rickey […]
Take the 2024 PBS Audience Survey! https://to.pbs.org/2024SurveySF What do DJ’s do? It’s a question that’s plagued the internet for years. Are they just pressing buttons or is there more to it? Linda Diaz explores the history of DJing and DJ culture from radio to music festivals. Linda interviews DJ Jarreau […]
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 ↓ What techniques do horror movie composers use to terrify us? A lot of techniques are thanks to Krzysztof Penderecki, a Polish composer whose music was used by director William […]
PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ You can learn more about CuriosityStream at https://curiositystream.com/soundfield Kacey Musgraves won the Album of the Year award at the 2019 GRAMMYs, becoming only the 4th country album to ever […]
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PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateSoundField ↓ More info below ↓ You’re probably familiar with NYC’s underground ballroom scene through Madonna’s Vogue or shows like Pose FX. This subculture has been recognized for creating the inventive dance style voguing, but […]
