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Four Unusual Orchestras and Their Unusual Instruments

Posted on June 19, 2020 by agogo22

When you imagine an orchestra, you probably picture musicians dressed in elegant attire gathered on a stage in an iconic concert hall playing classical music on violins, flutes and harps. That makes total sense. But, today, people are having lots … Continue reading →

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Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale

Posted on June 16, 2020 by agogo22

Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event “Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus”. Watch the full program here: https://youtu.be/S0kCUss0g9Q The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and … Continue reading →

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How Music Hacks The Brain | Answers With Joe

Posted on June 16, 2020 by agogo22

Music is a universal language. It kind-of makes us human. But why? Why does every culture around the world understand music? The answer may lie in what it does in our brains. From mood regulation to immune system support, listening … Continue reading →

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Nina | Radiolab | WNYC Studios

Posted on June 10, 2020 by agogo22

Nina Simone: what she told us then, and tells us now. Producer Tracie Hunte stumbled into a duet between Nina Simone and the sounds of protest outside her apartment. Then she discovered a performance by Nina on April 7, 1968 – … Continue reading →

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Add Some Kente | Sherman’s Showcase

Posted on June 9, 2020 by agogo22

From Sari Charlie, this tune — the first house song about black history since 1992’s Harriet Tubman tribute, “Follow Me” — honors one of our favorite fabrics: Kente cloth. Don’s miss the Sherman’s Showcase Black History Month Spectacular on June … Continue reading →

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Liza

Posted on June 8, 2020 by agogo22

Liza is an abstract film that takes its name from a composition by George Gershwin. This music is interpreted by Jean-Michel Pilc. It is a kind of visual transcription of this music. Animation: Bastien Dupriez Music : Liza (Gershwin) – … Continue reading →

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Song For Sharon Illustrated

Posted on May 29, 2020 by agogo22

Nathaniel Barlam Musical Comic for Joni Mitchell’s “Song for Sharon,” off her 1976 album Hejira. Information on my thought process can be found at the link below: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Song-F… All rights to the music belong to Joni, or whoever owns it, … Continue reading →

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Furry Sings The Blues & Hejira – Joni Mitchell & Herbie Hancock

Posted on May 29, 2020 by agogo22

August 29, 1987 – Joni is a guest on the premiere of Showtime Coast to Coast for a jam super session with host Herbie Hancock (piano), as well as Bobby McFerrin (vocals), Wayne Shorter (soprano saxophone), David Sanborn (alto saxophone), … Continue reading →

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Joni Mitchell “Hejira”: Exploring Alternate Tunings | Reverb Learn to Play

Posted on May 29, 2020 by agogo22

Joni Mitchell may be best known for her songwriting, but here we take a look at the mysterious open-tuning techniques that attracted musicians the great Jaco Pastorius to collaborate with her on songs like “Hejira,” the title track on her … Continue reading →

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Joni Mitchell Hejira Jun 15, 1986

Posted on May 29, 2020 by agogo22

 

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