Black music, forged in captivity, became the sound of complete artistic freedom. It also became the sound of America. On today’s episode: Wesley Morris, a critic-at-large for The New York Times. “161...Show More
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jennx recommended:Jun 26th, 2020
One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to.
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fiercefab recommended:Oct 2nd, 2019
Honestly, I should just echo every episode of this series. It’s one of the best I’ve ever, ever heard. This one is particularly powerful following the strained conversation about blackface we just had in Canada. Yes, you can learn a lot about a society by examining what they find entertaining, why...Show More
dannyOct 2nd, 2019
The music was spectacular on this episode.
magicfrog recommended:Jun 29th, 2020
Really enjoyed listening to the music and a more honest history of American music
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jennxJun 29th, 2020
@magicfrog Yeah the music recordings from back then really brought this podcast alive!
mm recommended:Oct 10th, 2019
The origins of American music and culture came from blackface. Beloved American children songs we still sing today came from Black appropriation. Even Judy Garland performed in blackface...
emilymcmc recommended:Dec 31st, 2019
Scholarly and familiar at once, this episode is full of things you might not know about American popular music — and will make you question WHY you didn’t know them — as it takes you on an unexpected journey to a powerful conclusion.
adam_p recommended:Sep 15th, 2019
Another remarkable ep. This one starts playfully at Yacht Rock and travels back to blackface and minstrel shows, through the birth of the blues, Motown and back to Yacht Rock.
dannySep 15th, 2019
@pannndemonium the music / music commentary was so good in this one. I learned to the first part multiple times.
rmmiller364 recommended:Apr 2nd, 2020
Gorgeous episode. American music is black music
dannyApr 2nd, 2020
@rmmiller364 oh yay! Thanks for reminding me of it, gonna re-listen 😁👌🏾
phocks recommended:May 6th, 2020
Excellent journey through time and sound.
cesarm recommended:Sep 7th, 2019
One of my favorite episodes of the year. A great simple (and complex) and tight narrative about the beginnings of American Music and its evolution with a lot of subtext on cultural appropriation, minorities on media etc. I spend the week listening to a lot of aspiring indie podcasts and more creator...Show More
danny recommended:Nov 28th, 2019
This is my vote for podcast of the year based on the conversations it brought up on podyssey. This particular episode was moving and throughly enjoyed it. @podcastplaylist
adam_pNov 29th, 2019
@podcastplaylist Agreed. Hard to ever just pick one, but this podcast is so moving it gets my vote.
itsacherrylife recommended:Jan 5th, 2021
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dianebluegreen recommended:Mar 12th, 2021
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dannyMar 12th, 2021
@dianebluegreen one of the my favourite episodes of all time!!