Music in the Military Podcast
1) Black and Navy Blue: African-American Pioneers of Navy Music
There was a time when African-Americans could serve in the Navy and nowhere else. But over time, when society changed, the Navy became the branch of service where racism and discrimination were most ...Show More
2) Unpacking our National Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner
You probably know about Francis Scott Key’s inspired poetry, drafted during the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, but where did the music come from? Is there a really a law that requires Americans...Show More
3) Cultural Diplomacy
We think of music and art as bringing us pleasure or entertainment. But it can also help in -- of all things -- foreign policy. The State Department has said that hearts and minds can be won through...Show More
4) Ceremonial Brass
Master Sgt. Jari Villanueva, a musician with the United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass, reviews ceremonial music in military, including the historic 1963 funeral for President John F. Kennedy at Ar...Show More