American Song
Joe HinesAmerica was meant to be a light on the hill — a place others looked to when they needed to find their own way forward.
If America has ever truly been that light, it came from its music. From the people who suffered the most and somehow still found something worth singing about.
From colonial taverns to protest marches in the Eastern Bloc, from gospel churches to a ghetto in Soweto, American rhyth... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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It was the late 1970s and early '80s. New York was bankrupt. Akron's tire factories were closing. Regular families were struggling with double-digit inflation. The AIDS epidemic was raging. The Soviets invaded Afghanistan and the US bo... more
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Five hundred million years ago, ( approximately 1977), something extraordinary happened on the floor of an ancient sea. Life — which had spent billions of years as little more than a few unremarkable blobs drifting in the dark — sudden... more
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Happy New Year, Everybody! (Even if you're reading this in July....)
Across the last five seasons of American Song, we've traveled the arc of American music and listened to some of the greatest songs ever recorded, by some of ... more
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Happy New Year, Everybody! (Even if you're reading this in July....)
Across the last five seasons of American Song, we've traveled the arc of American music and listened to some of the greatest songs ever recorded, by some of ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Japan/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Denmark/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  South Africa/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Taiwan/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  India/Music/Music History |
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This show examines American music as a lens on culture, history, and society, often pairing rigorous historical context with intimate artist storytelling. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into pivotal figures and scenes—from the synth-driven future-shaping ideas of European-influenced bands to the social and political roles of iconic American songwriters. Guests range from legendary performers to insiders tied to influential scenes, and the host team consistently surfaces how music intersects with democracy, identity, and community. A notable strength is the series' ability to connect specific songs, albums, and moments to broader cultural narratives, offering both scholarly insight and accessible storytelling that should app... more
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2. Mark Davis
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6. Randy Newman
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