Pop-rock artist Ainsley Costello joins Music 101 to discuss the music and experiences that shaped her sound. A lifelong musician, she began playing guitar at seven and writing songs at twelve. Ainsley shares how Paramore’s self-titled album became a turning point in her musical identity, and talks about listening to R&B, classical music, and film scores for ... Show More
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Haunted Melodies: Halloween Music Through the Decades | Music 101, Season 4
A chilling melody. A sinister beat. A song that makes you look over your shoulder. In its fourth season, Music 101 with Daniel Lucas explores “Haunted Melodies: How Every Decade Shaped the Sound of Halloween.” Take a musical journey through the moods, styles, and creative choices ... Show More
35m 27s
Oct 30
Tony Kessel: It's All in the Lyrics How Music Helped Me Heal and Find My Voice | Music 101
Can a song help us process heartbreak, childhood trauma, emotional pain, and life's most difficult moments? What happens when music becomes more than entertainment and turns into a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation? In this heartfelt and inspi ... Show More
29m 46s
Oct 24
From Twang to Terror: The Electric Guitar’s Evolution, 1950–1982, Part 2 | Music 101
The electric guitar did more than change its sound between 1950 and 1982. It changed what popular music could express. In this fourth-season episode of Music 101, From Twang to Terror: The Evolution of the Electric Guitar, 1950–1982, Part 2 follows the instrument’s journey from c ... Show More
31m 20s
Jun 2024
Pride Month: Freddie Mercury
The Legend of Freddie Mercury: Queens Podcast Chronicles Welcome back to the next episode of our June Pride Month party. Today, we're taking you back to 2018, when we discussed the one and only Freddie Mercury, darling. This episode's all about Freddie's start in the world, his s ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2018
Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul
Aretha Franklin, for fifty years the Queen of Soul, with a voice of unique quality and who suffered a difficult and troubled life, has died at the age of 76. Jumoke Fashola hears from musicians, fans and producers from different parts of the world about what made Aretha Franklin’ ... Show More
26m 31s