Meet The Music: A Cappella to Zydeco
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin our musical journey as Meet The Music explores the hundreds of musical genres from A Cappella to Zydeco. Listeners gain insights into familiar and unfamiliar musical genres. In each episode, we share in-depth conversations on a variety of topics with influencers, insiders, music critics, and music artists about a particular genre.
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Go-Go music with DC’s DJ King Nick Kannon
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode of Meet the Music brings to the mic the DMV's DJ King Nick Kannon. DJ Kannon talks about the early Washington, DC Go-Go scene, his rise to the Co-Founder of Bounce Beat records, and his joy of still moving a crowd every night of the week. Learn how Bounce Beat records are capitalizing on Tik Tok.
Genre-Bending with Dr. Jack Hamilton
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWho should have the last word on labeling music? The music industry or the music consumer? Well, we will probably never know the answer anytime in the near future, but the dialogue can lead to all involved taking note. Music Critic, Author, and oh yeah, Associate Professor of American studies and Media studies at the University of Virginia joins our continuing conversations about genre-bending.
The Concept of Genre-Bending with Dr. Rashad Shabazz
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis episode of Meet the Music takes you into a potential paradigm shift in the music industry. Listen as Dr. Rashad Shabazz shares insight into the concept of genre-blending and how the artist Prince is an example. Dr. Shabazz shares which Prince album he thinks is his "Magnum Opus." He also talks about the genre-blurring of Tyler the Creator.
The Concept of Genre Blending with Dr. Rashad Shabazz
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis episode of Meet the Music takes you into a potential paradigm shift in the music industry. Listen as Dr. Rashad Shabazz shares insight into the concept of genre-blending and how the artist Prince is an example. Dr. Shabazz shares which Prince album he thinks is his "Magnum Opus." He also talks about the genre-blurring of Tyler the Creator.
The Birth of Rock N Roll, The Black Roots with Author Denise Sullivan
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAmerican music journalist and historian Denise Sullivan talks about the early influences on what we call Rock and Roll music genre, her insight is informative and her passion for all music is contagious. Just listen to the list of artists and songwriters she gives create to for their contributions.
Rhythm and Blues 1940 to 1960 with Dr Tim Dodge
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis week's episode is a fact-packed and educational podcast on the birth of Rhythm and Blues. Once again, Dr. Dodge doesn't disappoint. All we can say is listen and learn as we have a honest conversation about the birth of Rhythm and Blues, the pre-Rock and Roll genre, and the beginnings of Soul music.
R&B: Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Author Songs in the Key of Black Life: A Rhythm and Blues Nation
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAmerican author, Distinguished Professor, and Host of Left of Black Dr. Mark Anthony Neal discusses how the R&B genre has a rich historical legacy in black popular music. Listen as we laugh about our youth and how we take a little detour talking about Todd Rundgren and Don McLean. https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Anthony-Neal/e/B001IR1CVA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/ https://fhi.duke.edu/programs/left-black
Funk: Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bolden, Groove Theory: The Blues Foundation of Funk
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDr. Tony Bolden talks about his early days immersed in the land of FUNK. Listen as he provides insight into the history of FUNK music and explains FUNK as a philosophy. Be sure to visit his website phunkativity.org to discover more Spotify – Groove Theory: The Blues Foundation of Funk / Playlist to accompany the book Website: http://phunkativity.org/ Groove Theory: The Blues Foundation of Funk (2020) https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/G/Groove-Theory
The Many Sounds of African American Music: Funk with Dr. Rickey Vincent
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBAs we continue to conversate about different African American Music genres season this episode of Meet the Music features FUNK. The fact that he is the "Funkateer of The Year," Dr. Rickey Vincent talks all things funk. Listen as we celebrate the music genre that defined a body of work that encompasses some of the greatest music of his and my generation. Listen and learn... http://rickeyvincent.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Rickey-Vincent/e/B00EA0IM9W/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Rap and Hip Hop culture with Dr. Reiland Rabaka
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBDistinguished professor of African, African American, and Caribbean Studies Dr. Reiland Rabaka is this week's guest on Meet the Music. As he awaits the opening of the Center for African and African American Studies to support teaching and research on the history and culture of people of African descent, listen as he blesses Meet the Music with the story behind the amazing journey of Rap and the Hip Hop Movement. Correction: Brewster-Douglass Housing Project is in Detroit and the Frederick...
The Many Sounds of the Caribbean: Bachata with Dr. Julie Sellers
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week's episode, we explore the popular sounds of Bachata. Dr. Julie Sellers, talks all things Bachata, with a little Bolero music on the side. Listen as she shares her list for our introduction into Bachata. @julieasellersauthor https://www.amazon.com/Julie-A.-Sellers/e/B001KHAS0Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
The Many Sounds of the Caribbean: Calypso with Dr. Timothy Dodge
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis week's guest on Meet the Music embodies many of the reasons we created this podcast. Dr. Timothy Dodge, the author of Rhythm and Blues Goes Calypso, which is considered a textbook, and shares the history of Calypso music. Listen as he draws the musical and cultural connections. You can listen to Dr. Dodge or Dr. HepCat on his radio show weglfm.com or WEGL - Auburn, FM 91.1 https://www.weglfm.com/page/show-dr-hepcat-golden-oldies https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Dodge/e/B001KI3PSU%3F...
The Many Sounds of the Caribbean: Ska with Professor Heather Augustyn
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHere at the start of Season 3, we meet Professor Heather Augustyn. Professor Augustyn shares insight from her extensive writings on Ska music. I hope after listening to our fun conversation you are inspired to create a Ska playlist. skabook.com https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Augustyn/e/B00420FZ4K%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share TedTalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYpteftwHY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Season 2 and the Seasons to Follow?
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.15 MBThe closing of season 2 and the future seasons
Metal: Dr. Nick Perham, Cognitive Psychologist
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode of Meet the Music we approach a somewhat unfamiliar genre, and we sit down with Dr. Nick Perham who determined through research that Heavy Metal actually promotes generosity and scientific thinking. He shares his journey of becoming a MetalHead, and he softly introduces us to a Metal playlist. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Meet the Music - Special Edition with DJ Holographic
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week's episode is a special edition of Meet the Music. Listen to the first-ever recorded conversation for Meet the Music. Find out why DJ Holographic was a very special guest.
Music and Spirituality? Dr. Martyn Percy, The Dean of Christ Church University of Oxford
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we had some recording challenges, which I hope is not too annoying. This week we close out our series on The Many Styles of Christian Music with The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy. Having Dr. Percy on this episode is the perfect way to end the series. Listen as he connects Jazz music in particular, with Spirituality and shares his experiences from a few churches from around the world. Find out which Beach Boys song has religious overtones. Be sure to stick around to t...
Southern Gospel: Dr. James Goff, Jr Author Close Harmony, A History of Southern Gospel
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAs we continue our conversations around the Many Styles of Christian Music, in this week's episode of Meet the Music we speak to Professor Dr. James Goff, Jr. In his book Close Harmony, The History of Southern Gospel, Dr. Goff shares the roots of the genre. But that's not all, he shares a personal story about the Legendary Dolly Parton. Dr. Goff shares fun facts about Kenny Rogers and Elvis Presley. And of course his list of recommended songs for new listeners of the genre and those who ...
Contemporary Gospel Music: Professor Robert Darden
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAttention all! This is our second episode in our series of the Many Styles of Christian Music. This episode touches on the "protest" songs in Gospel music. But we also want to appeal to all you "Vinyl" collectors, enthusiasts, addicts, and lovers, how you can help Professor Robert Darden and his team at the Black Gospel Music Restoration Project make a copy of every song released by every Black Gospel artist or group ever. He and his team provide the Gospel music for the Smithsonian's N...
Contemporary Gospel Music: Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, we begin our series, The many styles of Christian Music. Take a listen as Dr. Pollard shares the journey of Contemporary Gospel music. Listen as she shares what was the spark for writing her book, "When the Church Becomes Your Party: Contemporary Gospel Music." Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
The Blues: Dr. Elijah Wald, Author of Escaping the Delta
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week's episode of Meet the Music Listen as Dr. Wald talks about the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, about Robert Johnson's music journey, and shares a list of his music choices. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
The Blues: Dr. Elijah Wald, Author of Escaping the Delta
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week's episode of Meet the Music Listen as Dr. Wald talks about the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, about Robert Johnson's music journey, and shares a list of his music choices. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
The Blues: Dr. Gary W. Burnett, The Gospel According to The Blues
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Burnett shares a little history of the Blues and his deep love for the Blues. In our conversation, we discussed the impact of women blues singers like Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Memphis Minnie. Listen as Dr. Burnett lists his suggested artists and songs for new listeners. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
The Motown Sound: Adam White, Author of Motown: The Sound of Young America
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBYes, The Motown Sound is considered a genre of music according to the website everynoise.com. Adam White talks in detail about one of the most recognized record labels in the world. Listen as Adam shares his love of Motown music, and chronicles the ascension of The Motown Sound around the world. You don't want to miss the bonus conversation in the last few minutes of this episode. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Reintroduction of Meet the Music
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MBIn this episode, we discuss what we discovered while recording season 1 and tease season 2 by sharing a couple of genres for upcoming episodes. We also give our email for feedback on each episode. [email protected]
Zydeco: Michael Tisserand, Author of The Kingdom of Zydeco
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, Michael Tisserand shares from his book The Kingdom of Zydeco, the uniqueness of Zydeco music. His detailed narrative of the music and the musical culture will no doubt make you want to add a few Zydeco artist to your playlist. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Zydeco: Lena Charles, Director Southwest Louisiana Music Festival
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIt's already the end of January 2021 and we are getting ready to move into February, Black History Month. Learn a little something about the Creole culture and the uniqueness of Zydeco music with Mrs. Lena Charles. Be sure to visit Zydeco.org. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
A Cappella: Deke Sharon - Arranger, composer, and The Father of Contemporary A Cappella
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThis is a very special episode of Meet the Music. The episode takes us to the beginnings of all genres where we humans create music without an instrument. Deke Sharon is an anomaly in the sense that his talent is not only essential to the proliferation of the genre, but to music. Deke talks about the history, the importance of singing, and how singing connects us. He shares his thoughts on the Arts after all things COVID. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKm...
Jazz: Johan Bakker - Author and Music Lover - Part 1
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, part one of the last episodes on Jazz, we sit down with Johan Bakker who had Jazz woven into the fabric of his life since May 13, 1988. He shared how he later began to chronicle the North Sea Jazz Festivals as a regular attendee. Listen as he provides background to the North Sea Jazz Festival and insight into the music landscape of the Netherlands. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Jazz: Johan Bakker - Author and Music Lover - Part 2
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, part two of the last episodes on Jazz, we sit down with Johan Bakker who had Jazz woven into the fabric of his life since May 13, 1988. Listen as he provides listening suggestions for new listeners of Jazz. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Is Jazz Dead?: Ethan Dodd - Musician and Writer
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIs Jazz Dead? This is the question that Ethan Dodd both ask and answer in this episode. Listen as he expounds on the question, Jazz generationally, the evolution of Jazz, his position of changing how he and his generation think Jazz's cross-pollinating with Hip Hop, Electronic music will keep Jazz moving forward. Contextualized playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Jazz: Martin Johnson - Music Reviewer
December 28, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBA Jazz critic for the Wall Street Journal and he has written about food, sports, and more for many other publications. We approach the subject of whether or not Jazz is Dead. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Jazz: Chris Maskell - Musician, Photographer and Writer
December 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBChris Maskell shares his thoughts on expanding the Jazz listener audience and stories around the Montreal Jazz Festival. He shares his short list of "All-Time Jazz Classics" and a list of "New Jazz Classics" for someone interested in exploring the genre of Jazz. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Jazz: Professor Chris Collins - Detroit Jazz Festival
December 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBArtist, Composer, Director of Jazz Studies at Wayne State University, and President and Artistic Director of the Detroit Jazz Festival, Professor Chris Collins join us to share stories, some Jazz history and to propagate Jazz as one of the genre’s most passionate ambassadors. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists
Meet the Music - Introduction
December 13, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBThis is an introductory episode, explaining who we are, the origins, and the structure of the podcast. In each episode, we share in-depth conversations in one of the hundreds of music genres. We will release episodes a sennight in series by genre. Please join our musical journey. Contextual Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_EIRKmIkHx1a0D_wA7TOw/playlists