On this episode, we celebrate musicians with two stories about learning to play an instrument. Plus, we feature some music by Mazz Swift, recorded at a recent Moth Mainstage.
Host: Michelle Jalowski
Storytellers:
Alistair Bane learns to play the guitar from a punk musician. Mari Black performs in a fiddle contest as a 6-year-old.
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Jul 8
The Moth Radio Hour: Oh, Brother
In this hour, an ode to brothers. Family ties and secrets, fraternal bonds and sibling pranks. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Brian Kennedy needs to ... Show More
57m 51s
Jul 4
The Moth Podcast: Joy and Pain
A few days ago, we aired an episode of the Moth Radio Hour called “Human + Nature” - where we shared some stories about humans, nature, and human nature. But, for this podcast, we’re taking a different look at that topic, as we explore the dark side of two of life’s most natural ... Show More
18m 7s
Apr 2024
Stephen Stanley on Moody Tunes
Musician Stephen Stanley is live in-studio for Moody Tunes! Stephen shares his encouraging music, what it was like to grow up as a pastor's kid, and how he came to a personal faith in Christ.
At the age of nine, the Mansfield, Georgia artist learned to play his mother's guitar a ... Show More
42m 15s
Jan 2021
Pourquoi Jimi Hendrix brûlait ses guitares, alors que ça coûte une blinde ?
La grande histoire de la musique on la connaît à peu près, la petite beaucoup moins : le lundi, mardi et jeudi à 21h, Thierry Paret nous conte de fabuleuses histoires musicales à dormir debout pour petits et grands. De quoi briller en société et gagner haut la main la queue du Mi ... Show More
14m 38s
Nov 2024
Muggsy Spanier- the Great 16
Classic sessions by Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band for Bluebird in 1939 - cornetist Spanier, George Brunies on trombone and vocal, Rod Cless on piano, George Zack and Joe Bushkin on piano, Bob Casey on Bass, Don Carter and Al Sidell on drums . . influential trad jazz!
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1h 1m
Jun 2024
The Devil's Music 62: Cynthia B-Girl
Cynthia Ross is a musician, writer, poet and spoken word performer. Better known as her stage name Cynthia B-Girl, she’s a punk rock pioneer and one of the earliest of proponents of the underground scene in Toronto, Canada. In 1977, Cynthia and B-Girls singer Lucasta met at post- ... Show More
1h 8m