Lifetimes of Listening seeks out and examines musical memories from people of all walks of life by conducting focused one-on-one interviews. The podcast is a conversation between hosts Dan and Brian and guests whose experience provides insight into how the collected stories reflect why music becomes central to so many people’s lives. Dan Kruse is a documentarian, percussionist, and an ethnomusicologist. Brian Moon is a choral conductor, guitarist, and musicologist. Between them, they have decades of experience working with people of all ages to help understand and value the many connections...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel from town to town to put on a concert? Our show today focuses on the stories of travelling musicians and the artists who help them put on concerts in towns across the country. Our guest in this episode, Ashley Kahn, is best known as a music...
Published 12/15/23
What does mariachi do for the children who begin learning to play it at a young age? How does folklorico, the Mexican traditional dance that often accompanies mariachi, help shape young people’s identities? Our episode today celebrates stories of mariachi and folklorico. Our guest, Aracelli...
Published 11/15/23