Apr 22
883 : Wednesday Conversation Practice: Dealing With a Delayed Flight (Vague + “Smooth Things Over”)
Ever been stuck at the airport when your flight gets delayed again and again? In today’s Wednesday Conversation Practice episode, you’ll listen to two strangers react in real time as they deal with the frustration, the stress, and the waiting.You’ll learn:vague = not clear or spe ... Show More
12m 7s
Mar 2023
Music, Mood, and Meaning: A Conversation on Songs and Australian Artists with Bill
<p><strong>🚀 Episode Summary:</strong><br>Can music change your mood? In this episode of <em>Speak English Confidently</em>, Bill returns to the podcast to talk about one of his favorite topics — music! Grace and Bill discuss the emotional power of music, some of Bill’s favorite ... Show More
43m 51s
Apr 2025
SESSION #335 (Feat. Firaaq)
FIRRAQ (INDIA)Firaaq is a rising artist in the underground music scene, known for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with modern electronic elements. Born and raised in Kolkata,India, Firaaq was exposed to the rich traditions of Indian classical music from a young age, w ... Show More
36m 34s
Dec 2020
Laurent Fintoni, "Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century" (Velocity Press, 2020)
In Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century (Velocity Press, 2020), Laurent Fintoni explores the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and ele ... Show More
53m 50s
Jul 2024
305. How did Breaking Become an Olympic Sport? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The 2024 Paris Olympic games will start on July 26th, and for the first time breaking will be included as an official sport.Breaking, a form of competitive street dance, may not be exactly what you imagine when you think of the Olympics. So, today, I want to take a look at how br ... Show More
25m 59s
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.</p><p>He gives us a sne ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2020
SESSION #171 (feat. NAMIT CHAWLA)
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NAMIT CHAWLA (DELHI, INDIA)
Known for his versatility and musical expertise, Namit started DJing at an early age. Namit plays Chic Music and showcases his Musical knowledge wherever he's spinning!With today's trending genres like hip hop, deep house, techno, tech house a ... Show More
32m 53s
In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities. 5 Vocabulary WordsEclectic (adjective): Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and d ... Show More
<p>In this Quartertones event, we listened to Clarissa Bitar as she performed three musical pieces; taqasim, bayari & al-mizan.</p><p>Created & Hosted by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E"> Mikey Muhanna</a>, afikra </p><p>Edited by: Ramzi Ramman</p><p>Theme mu ... Show More
