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Louder Than A Riot
Hip-hop emerged from the voices of the unheard. But freedom doesn’t ring the same for everyone. Inside all corners of the culture, Black women and queer folk have dealt with the same oppression the music was built to escape. Season 2 of Louder Than A Riot examines who hip-hop marginalizes, and how misogynoir — the specific racist misogyny against Black women — is embedded into the fabric of the culture that we love.
From Rico Nasty facing harassment from toxic fans, to Saucy Santana’s unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that discriminate against a select few and have held the entire culture back.
Hosted by NPR Music’s Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael, Louder Than A Riot confronts power from every angle – from the power the genre wields over its artists, to the power plays that its rulebreakers take in order to get heard. In the midst of a so-called Renaissance for women in rap, these stories reveal a rot at the core of the culture that reflects how voices, bodies, and rights are still policed in America.
Music Education, Genderally Speaking
This is a podcast series that explores topics of gender and sexuality in music education, hosted by Stephanie Gregoire. It features conversations with music scholars and educators ranging from gender-inclusive pedagogical techniques and policy to self-discovery and learning through vulnerability and open discussion. Since our language surrounding these topics is ever evolving, please note that terms used in this podcast may not match what is most current at the time of your listening. I also recognize that we may not all agree on how to handle these sensitive topics and situations, but I encourage you to listen with open minds and open hearts. Enjoy the show! https://megspodcast.wixsite.com/megspodcast
High Action
The New West Guitar Group hosts a podcast about their favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it. Through interviews, live performances and in-depth discussions, High Action delivers a podcast for the six-string enthusiast who wants a deeper understanding about the players behind the instrument and their specific approach to guitar.
The MICK Show
Music connoisseur, DJ, and serial investor, Mick Batyske has his feet planted at the intersection of culture and entrepreneurship. On The MICK Show, listeners are given a laid back look at the lives and businesses of today’s most prominent creatives. With interviews from a variety of musicians, actors, athletes, and CEOs, Mick brings listeners behind the curtain as they learn key life lessons from some of the world’s top culture creators, movers & shakers, and risk takers.
Chamber House
Welcome to Chamber House, hosted by Daniel Dixon. Each month we ask a composer to share an unreleased or re-worked piece. We premier it here on the show and talk with the composer about whatever comes to mind.
Dipped In Tone
Rhett Shull and Zach Broyles combine their music and gear industry knowledge for this weekly podcast. Together they discuss news, talk gear, debunk myths, and much more.
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Rockonteurs is a podcast all about the real stories behind real music.
Presented by Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, who wrote and performed megahits like ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, and Guy Pratt, a bass player who shaped songs for the likes of Madonna and Pink Floyd, you’ll hear exclusive stories of life on the road, in the studio and what really happened behind the scenes from artists who wrote, performed and produced the some of the biggest classic rock and pop tracks of all time.
Guests include Sir Bob Geldof, Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, super-producer Trevor Horn, Chris Difford of Squeeze and their bandmate from A Saucerful of Secrets, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason
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The Hump With Katie Thiroux
The Hump With Katie is a podcast hosted by jazz bassist and vocalist, Katie Thiroux. Thiroux hosts interviews with the world’s greatest musicians and music industry leaders from around the world. Including bassist and host of NPR’s “Jazz Night in America” Christian McBride, Robert Kraft (former president of Fox Music) and Lenny Wee, music arranger for the 2022 Presidential Inauguration. Katie’s quest is to find out what makes these people such great artists, how it all happened and what can the public learn from them. If you’re wondering, “The Hump” refers to the beat of the music. It’s a common reference amongst bass players and one might hear “Oh, she/he has got a nice hump.” Translation: they have a nice beat or feel! Tune in every Wednesday for brand new episodes and be sure to follow The Hump on Instagram for teasers and updates! @thehumpwithkatie
CORONA CHOIR…what choral folks NEED to know with Fish the Choir Guy
Choirs warm up so they SING well. Choral Directors, Corona Choir is your daily warm up to LEAD well. Choristers, Parents of young Singers, Friends, Supporters and Audience Members of choral music, get ready to be informed and inspired. Join host Steve Fisher, or Fish the Choir Guy as his South African friends call him, at the juncture of Covid-19 and choir. Whether you’re involved in a choir at a school or university, a community based program, a professional ensemble, or a place of worship, Corona Choir will help you survive, succeed and flourish as we endure together the ongoing pandemic. You’ll hear from choral folks of all kinds, from all over the United States, and around the globe to tell us what we need to know. We’ll learn from medical experts who can update and guide us so we can keep our choristers safe. Most importantly of all, we’ll hear from Singers themselves, to know how they’re feeling, so we can serve them better. If you join the Corona Choir email list, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win an ALL EXPENSE PAID trip to the one place in the world that should be at the top of every person on the planet’s bucket list – and especially choral folks…SOUTH AFRICA! To sign up, go to coronachoir.org.
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