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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 872 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

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The content revolves around the intersection of music scholarship and public discourse, featuring conversations with authors and scholars who have produced research on various dimensions of music, including cultural history, genres, and influential artists. The discussions often highlight key themes such as the evolution of musical forms, societal implications of musical practices, and historical contexts shaping music's role in culture. Unique aspects include in-depth academic insights rendered accessible for broad audiences, appealing to listeners interested in understanding music's impact on society and culture through a scholarly lens.
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