Music the Earth Makes

The Music Box will be back with a new season in the fall. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this special about shape note singing — one of the oldest musical traditions in this country. It’s a practice that began in colonial America, and after centuries of ups and downs in popul ... Show More

In the season 8 finale, Kiana and Fiona are taking you Behind the Music to learn about what it takes to be a professional musician. And we’re lucky to have a very special guest join us on this episode – bassist Christian McBride. Interested in knowing more about careers in music, ... Show More

This week on The Music Box, Kiana and Fiona find themselves on the case, investigating a haunted piano with a mysterious character. Everything is not what it seems in this Halloween episode. Help the gang find clues to uncover the ghost of music's past! 

“Music to Our Ears” is an entertaining and educational kids podcast. With this mini-series kids can learn fun facts and sing along while learning – we call it the Playlearning™. Tune into the weekly podcast episodes by Lingokids. Discover more activities, games, and songs that wi ... Show More

Finn gets a little magical advice. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and jokes to earth@fi ... Show More

The explorers finally get their hands on some magic.The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a sci-fi story podcast for kids. Many thanks to Mark Greenberg of the Mayfair Workshop for his theme music. Other music is by Visager, used via Creative Commons. Send your sounds, art and ... Show More

Through Aunty Brenda’s music ‘Footprints’ and teachings from Yuin Elder Noel Butler kids will learn the concept of ‘treading lightly’ on Mother Earth. We imagine footprints in the sand in Wreck Bay as we hear the bass clarinet and bongos create a rhythm that sounds like footsteps ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jon Huertas (This Is Us, Tracker) headlines an Aztec legend about how music first came to the world.</span></p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

Listening to the melodies in auctioneer school, reimagining the sound in your ears and a twilight audio-experience which takes you back in time. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures inspired by unusual sound worlds.The Auctioneer (Excerpt) Originally produ ... Show More

<p>Welcome to Flip and Mozi's newest intergalactic broadcast, How to be an EarthSING! Listen as our favorite alien DJs spin a few of their favorite songs featured on their travelpod, like "The Jungle At Night, and dance while you learn about some of the planet's most amazing crea ... Show More

Enjoy this new episode “Mucha gente pequeña, en sus lugares pequeños, haciendo cosas pequeñas, puede cambiar el mundo.” Eduardo GaleanoTracklist: Lys Gainza -Garota de IpanemaThe Bahama Soul Club- Casino De CapriDon Gorda Project- In SilêncioPat & Pats - Tobago (Miro's Piano Para ... Show More

Classic Kids: Music for The Dreaming takes little ears on a journey through the sounds of the seasons on special Aboriginal land, Wreck Bay. Featuring new compositions by Yuin woman and composer, Aunty Brenda Gifford, little ones will; discover how music can tell stories and crea ... Show More

Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Pol ... Show More