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 In the late 1800s, there lived a blind African American musician and slave named Tom Wiggins. The white family who enslaved Wiggins, the Buthanes, lived an extravagant lifestyle, so they needed Wiggins, and all the money he brought in from his concerts, to sustain that lifestyle. This led to Wiggins being controlled, and taken advantage of, his entire life. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Crystal Z. '23 Special Thanks to Dr. Katie Knowles, Colorado State University & Smithsonian Museum Music Sources: Battle of Manassas by Thomas 'Blind Tom' Wiggins |
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