
What does it mean to be a music researcher? How does a musician use music as a medium to foster community? Featuring interviews with other musicians, scholars and artists, host Lydia Bangura seeks to ask interesting questions about music and execute important and relevant music research. Join Lydia as she reads, writes and chats her way through a music PhD program. Got questions or feedback? Inter... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this solo episode, I chat all about the past semester including traveling for opera auditions, presenting at this year’s SMT/AMS annual meeting, and finishing my first dissertation chapter. I also discuss my yearly theme for 2025 and ponder what I... more
In this bonus episode, I chat with Daniel Kumapayi about his upbringing as a double bassist, his experience studying at the University of Michigan, and the founding of the Pan Africanist art music foundation, Àkójọpọ̀. Make sure you check out the ama... more
In this solo episode, I chat all about my summer shenanigans including traveling for research in June, traveling for singing in July, and (quite honestly) an August meltdown. I also discuss my theme of the year and what’s coming up on the podcast thi... more
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Christine Boone (University of North Carolina Ashville, St. Olaf College) about her musical upbringing as a vocalist, her path to music theory, and her forthcoming textbook project with Brad Osborn. We also discuss he... more
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Lydia does just a stellar job of making music theory interesting to laypeople. And the guests she picks are lovely.
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Engaging with the intersection of music research and community, the content focuses on what it means to be a musician or scholar in the field today. Episodes often feature conversations with musicians, educators, and researchers who share their journeys, exploring how music can serve as a medium for connection and representation in diverse contexts. The discussions delve into a variety of topics, including music theory, the experiences of marginalized artists, and the impact of music education. Distinctively, the show aims to make complex music concepts accessible to a broader audience, bridging the gap between academia and popular music culture.
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