Primer is a music podcast about translation and illumination. Host Christian Dueñas is joined by a different co-host each season to explore a genre of music from outside the English-speaking world. In its debut season, music writer Yosuke Kitazawa (PBS SoCal, Light in the Attic) joins Christian and special guests to explore Japanese City Pop. They celebrate the lives of its artists, explore the cu... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | a year ago |
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Categories | Music InterviewsMusic HistoryMusic |
Christian, Producer Richard Robey and Senior Producer Kevin Ferguson all sit down to talk a bit more about the process of making Primer and get into a few artists we didn't get to cover during the regular season.
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C & Y sit down in the studio one more time to discuss some of their favorite moments, songs the wish they covered, and finally take a crack at the question "what is city pop?" Featuring brand new clips from past episodes!
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A few songs from Pacific, the album we're discussing today, have made it onto city pop playlists and algorithms on all types of streaming services. It might sound a little loungier, a little jazzier than what you might expect from a city pop album, ... more
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Big fan of this show, i love other people's takes on music
I definitely listened to the whole thing…
Love the topic but they should be going through 4-5 albums per show. One album per show is too slow.
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Love the new guest each week format. Learning about albums I never knew, and I’m a pretty big city pop fan already! Very excited to see what future seasons bring! Tropicalia maybe?
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The content revolves around a deep exploration of genres outside the English-speaking world, with a specific focus on Japanese City Pop in its debut season. Hosted by Christian Dueñas along with various co-hosts, each episode celebrates the artistry of different musicians while delving into cultural, historical, and personal contexts surrounding the music. Listeners can expect rich discussions about notable albums, influential artists, and the emotional connections tied to these musical experiences. Noteworthy is the show's open invitation to both seasoned music aficionados and newcomers, fostering a communal environment to appreciate diverse music across generations.
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Recent guests on Primer include:
1. Julietta Davis
2. Joachim Pollack
3. Wyatt Cenac
4. Jayson Chun
5. Oscar Montoya
6. Mark Frosty McNeill
7. Dame Funk
8. Patrick St. Michel
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