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/ Drill music started in Chicago over a decade ago and has since spread to cities across the world. From London to New York City, we explore how this influential genre has inspired and shaped the rap scene […]
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 […]
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 […]
How did heavy metal get its devilish reputation? Linda Diaz and Joey Hays chat with members of the legendary bands Gwar and Impaler to uncover how metal drew inspiration from horror movies and dark themes to create a theatrically dark vibe. Diaz and Hays also dig into the 1980s Satanic […]
Watch Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/video/rock-the-boat-nxxaev/ Why is Sylvester known as the Queen of Disco? Vocalist Linda Diaz and DJ Jojo Lorenzo explore the life of Sylvester, the groundbreaking performer whose gospel roots, combined with jazz, rock, and disco, created unforgettable hits like “You Make Me Feel […]
