Buddy Bolden was born in a world that told him that, because of his skin color, he wasn’t as good as other people. But Buddy believed in himself, and used the power of invention, to turn himself into a King. A King that lives on in every musician who picks up an instrument to express themself and every goat that puts on a beret to be cool like Buddy Bolden. ... Show More
Nov 2016
PEL Special: Bill Bruford on Nakedly Examined Music #25
NEM now features jazz, hip-hop, classical, folk, and more. Check out all the episodes at nakedlyexaminedmusic.com, where you can subscribe and follow on Facebook. Bill was the original drummer for Yes, a default member of King Crimson, and briefly played with Genesis and the late ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 2023
SYMHC Classics: Buddy Bolden and the Birth of Jazz
This 2018 episode covers Buddy Bolden, often referred to as the first jazz performer. But his life story, cluttered by lack of documentation and misinformation, played out tragically after his ascension to the apex of the New Orleans music scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More
30m 27s
Mar 2023
Rewind: Inspiration of Thomas Edison (Ep 121)
Thomas Edison's long list of inventions touched every layer of our lives - from the lightbulb and electric industry, to movies, TV and music. In many cases, he was motivated by his own profound deafness - a condition that medical experts still debate. www.ohiomysteries.comfeedbac ... Show More
36m 50s
Mar 2021
“It Was a Test of My Mettle. Am I Really About What I Say I'm About?”: A Conversation with Late Show Band Leader Jon Batiste
This week, Inside the Hive welcomes special guest Jon Batiste, leader of the Stay Human Band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Hot off his Golden Globe win for his work on the score of Pixar’s Soul, Batiste's latest album, We Are, represents a vivid turn from straight jazz i ... Show More
1h 5m