EPISODE 28 - Mother and Empress: An Examination of the Influences of Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith5/19/2021
These two women changed the game for the music we know and love today. How did they do it? With a perspective that was uniquely their own and deeply truthful. A clear lens into their lives. Listen to find out more about Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith's nonconformist musical influence. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Gigi T. '22 Special Thanks to Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle, Miami University Music Sources: Hustlin' Blues by Ma Rainey Prove It On Me Blues by Ma Rainey Back Water Blues by Bessie Smith Some of These Days by Sophie Tucker Many people have heard of Electric Dance Music aka EDM but don’t necessarily know the specifics of it or even the origin story. In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss what EDM is, the origin story, artists & present influences, and the future. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Anna F. '23 Special Thanks to Nick Holly, EDM Fan Special Thanks to Dr. Luis-Manuel Garcia, University of Birmingham Music Sources: Axwell, "Nobody Else" Calvin Harris, "Feel so Close" Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman, "Coming Home ft. Mike Perry" Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexa, "In the Name of Love" Joel Corry, "Head & Heart ft. MNEK - Tiësto Remix" Jubel, "Dancing In the Moonlight ft. NEIMY" Kygo and Tina Turner, "What’s Love Got to Do with It" MEDUZA, "Paradise ft. Dermot Kennedy" Skrillex, "First of the Year" Swedish House Mafia, "Don’t You Worry Child" Rihanna, "We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris" Wahlstedt, "Dreamers" Steve Aoki & Louis Tomlinson, "Just Hold On" Loona is a twelve member girl group from Seoul, South Korea. This episode explores the evolution of female expression in K-pop. Newer girl groups, like Loona, are breaking stereotypical perceptions of women through their music. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Lila K. '23 Special Thanks to Dr. Seung-Ah Lee, Lecturer at UCLA and USC Music Sources: Gee by Girls Generation Russian Roulette by Red Velvet Kiss Later by Yeojin Egoist by Olivia Hye Butterfly by Loona Do you want to learn more about BTS and how they came to be successful? Or learn more about K-pop in general? In this podcast episode, I will cover all of these topics and more including an interview with Mathieu Berbiguier, a current Ph.D. student in Asian Languages and Cultures at UCLA. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Verena W. '24 Special Thanks to Mathieu Berbiguier, Ph D. student in Korean Cultural Studies at UCLA Music Sources: No More Dream (Official Music Video) by BTS DNA (Official Music Video) by BTS Dynamite (Official Music Video) by BTS Life Goes On (Official Music Video) by BTS EPISODE 24 - 'Japanese Breakfast' and discussions of Asian American Representation in Music5/13/2021
In this episode of Crescendo: Amplifying Global Voices, Emma T. gives us a summary about Japanese Breakfast and how she got into creating music and releasing albums. She gives us a thorough backstory of Michelle Zauner’s early to mid life and how she is now using her platform to amplify Asian American voices. In addition, she discusses Asian American representation with fellow classmates, Anna F. '23 and Hailey T. '23. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Emma T. '23 Special Thanks to Anna F. '23, Westridge School Student Special Thanks to Hailey T. '23, Westridge School Student Music Sources: Everybody Wants To Love You, Japanese Breakfast Over quarantine, the Lo-fi genre of music has gained an incredible amount of traction in online communities. In this episode of Crescendo, discover the core characteristics and extensive history of Lo-fi music. Let's take a deeper dive into this current musical trend! This episode was written, edited, and produced by Sofie W. '24 Special Thanks to Professor Nate Sloan, USC Thornton School of Music Music Sources: Angels by Seneca B Life by J Dilla Will He by Joji Dame Ethel Smyth was a writer, radiologist, feminist, and most importantly, a composer. Today we explore her journey in becoming famous and learn about the music industry at her time. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Edna H. '22 Special Thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Kertesz, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Music Sources: Mass in D by Ethel Smyth, performed by Susanna Hurrell, Catriona Morison, Ben Johnson, and Duncan Rock, with Sakari Oramo conducting the BBC Symphony and Chorus EPISODE 21 - The Values and Misinterpretations concerning the Native American Ghost Dance of 18905/10/2021
The Ghost Dance of 1890 was created by Wovoka to promote peace and prosperity. But sadly, when Native American peoples began to perform it, the United States government took it as a sign of violence. This resulted in the Wounded Knee Massacre, a moment in American history that should never be forgotten. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Stella B. '21 Special Thanks to Dr. Victoria Levine, Colorado College Music Sources: Piano Concerto No. 1 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Red Dreams, A Trail beyond Tears (Album) by Joy Harjo Fanny Mendelssohn's story is often told as a tragedy, a gifted and musically talented girl stopped from composing and performing music by male figures in her life. But what if that was not the case? A conversation with Marian Wilson Kimber, a musicology professor at the University of Iowa and the author of "The Suppression of Fanny Mendelssohn" talks with me about some of the real reasons Fanny performed so little. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Hannah L. '24 Special Thanks to Professor Marian Wilson Kimber, IOWA School of Music Music Sources: String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80 by Felix Mendelssohn, performed at ChamberFest Cleveland 2019 Easter Sonata by Fanny Mendelssohn, performed by Sofya Gulyak May 6, 2021 | 7:00 PM PT Heard on KWST In this episode, I cover the history, influence, and characteristics of Ragtime music. Additionally, I discuss the life, impact, and music of Scott Joplin, one of the most famous ragtime composers. I am also joined by pianist Joshua Rifkin, who shares his thoughts and knowledge of ragtime, Scott Joplin, and the revival of ragtime in the 1970s, which he sparked. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Claire S. '22 Special Thanks to Professor Joshua Rifkin, Boston University, College of Fine Arts Music Sources: The Entertainer by Scott Joplin You've Been a Good Old Wagon But You Done Broke Down by Ben Harney Mississippi Rag by William Krell Review March by John Philip Sousa Butour Ngale, African Poly-rhythm Demonstration Black and White Rag by George Botsford The Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin Bethena by Scott Joplin Solace by Scott Joplin Golliwogg's Cakewalk by Claude Debussy Gladiolus Rag by Scott Joplin 12th Street Rag by Euday Bowman Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin Combination March by Scott Joplin Searchlight Rag by Scott Joplin Magnetic Rag by Scott Joplin |
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