Sat, 29 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 29 November 29th is: Square Dance Day Direct download: MM1129.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 28 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 28 November 28th is: Black Friday Direct download: MM1128.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 27 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 27 November 27th is: Thanksgiving Day Direct download: MM1127.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 26 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 26 November 26th is part of: Tie One On for Safety Month Direct download: MM1126.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 25 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 25 November 25th is part of: Movember Direct download: MM1125.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 24 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 24 November 24th is part of: National Game & Puzzle Week Direct download: MM1124.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 24 November 2008 Smartlistening Episode 97: Songs of Scherezade Music of Saudi Arabia Arabic Music Direct download: Episode_97.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 23 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 23 November 23rd is: Eat a Cranberry Day Direct download: MM1123.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 22 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 22 November 22nd is: Go for Alascatallo Day Direct download: MM1122.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 21 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 21 November 21st is: False Confession Day Direct download: MM1121.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 20 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 20 November 20th is: The Great American Smokeout Direct download: MM1120.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 19 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 19 November 19th is part of: National Peanut Butter Lovers Month Direct download: MM1119.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 18 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 18 November 18th is: Mickey Mouse Day Direct download: MM1118.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 17 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 17 November 17th is: Take a Hike Day Direct download: MM1117.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 17 November 2008 Smartlistening Episode 96: Spoons, Swords, & Shields http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mevlevi http://www.shira.net/dervturk.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Folk_Music Direct download: Episode_96.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 16 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 16 November 16th is: Button Day Direct download: MM1116.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 15 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 15 November 15th is: Clean the Fridge Day Direct download: MM1115.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 14 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 14 November 14th is: National American Teddy Bear Day Direct download: MM1114.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 13 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 13 November 13th is: Sadie Hawkins Day Direct download: MM1113.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 12 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 12 November 12th is part of: Chicken Soup for the Soul Month Direct download: MM1112.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 11 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 11 November 11th is: Veteran's Day Direct download: MM1111.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 10 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 10 November 10th is: The Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps Direct download: MM1110.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 10 November 2008 Smartlistening Episode 95: It's All Greek To Me Greek Folk Music Music of Greece Direct download: Episode_95.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 9 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 9 November 9th is: Family Stories Month Direct download: MM1109.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:13 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 8 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 8 November 8th is: Tongue Twister's Day The hardest tongue twister according to the Guinness Book of World Records: The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick The sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep's sick http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue-twister http://www.uebersetzung.at/twister/en.htm http://humor.about.com/library/ds/blds041100.htm Direct download: MM1108.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:12 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 7 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 7 November 7th is: Dark Chocolate with Almonds Day Direct download: MM1107.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:11 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 6 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 6 November 6th is: Guinness World Record Day Direct download: MM1106.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:11 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 5 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 5 November 5th is: Guy Fawkes Day Direct download: MM1105.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:10 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 4 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 4 November 4th is: King Tut Day Direct download: MM1104.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:10 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 3 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 3 November 3rd is: Sandwich Day Direct download: MM1103.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 3 November 2008 Smartlistening Episode 94: Have a Hava Nagila Who Wrote Hava Nagila? Hava Nagila Music of Israel Direct download: Episode_94.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 2 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 2 November 2nd is: Plan Your Epitaph Day Direct download: MM1102.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 1 November 2008 Multicultural Minute November 1 November 1st is: National Author's Day Direct download: MM1101.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 31 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 31 October 31st is: National Magic Day Direct download: MM1031.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 30 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 30 October 30th is: National Candy Corn Day Direct download: MM1030.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 29 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 29 October 29th is: National Hermit Day Direct download: MM1029.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 28 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 28 October 28th is the: Diwali Festival of Light Direct download: MM1028.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 12:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 27 October 2008 Smartlistening Episode 93: Taking a Didgeridoo Walkabout The music of Australia Direct download: Episode_93.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 27 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 27 October 27th is part of: National Clock Month Direct download: MM1027.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 26 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 26 October 26th is part of: National Popcorn Month Direct download: MM1026.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 25 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 25 October 25th is: Make a Difference Day Direct download: MM1025.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 24 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 24 October 24th is: National Bologna Day Direct download: MM1024.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 23 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 23 October 23rd is: National Mole Day Direct download: MM1023.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 22 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 22 October 22nd is: National Nut Day Direct download: MM1022.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 21 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 21 October 21st is: National Count Your Buttons Day Direct download: MM1021.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 20 October 2008 Smartlistening Episode 92: Fiesta Filipino-Come On and Sing Along! The music of the Philippines Direct download: Episode_92.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 20 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 20 October 20th is part of: "Get the world to beat a path to your door" week Direct download: MM1020.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 19 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 19 October 19th is part of: National Freedom of Speech Week Direct download: MM1019.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 18 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 18 October 18th is: Alaska Day Direct download: MM1018.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 17 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 17 October 17th is: Mulligan Day Direct download: MM1017.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 16 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 16 October 16th is: National Dictionary Day Direct download: MM1016.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 15 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 15 October 15th is: National Grouch Day Direct download: MM1015.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 14 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 14 October 14th is: National Dessert Day Direct download: MM1014.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 13 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 13 October 13th is part of: Rollerskating Month Direct download: MM1013.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 13 October 2008 Smartlistening Episode 91: Horray for Bollywood The music of India Direct download: Episode_91.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 12 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 12 October 12 is: Old Farmer's Day Direct download: MM1012.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 11 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 11 October 11th is: Universal Music Day Direct download: MM1011.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 10 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 10 October 10th is: World Egg Day Direct download: MM1010.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 9 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 9 October 9th is: Moldy Cheese Day Direct download: MM1009.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 8 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 8 October 8th is: International Top Spinning Day Direct download: MM1008.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 7 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 7 October 7th is part of: National Go on a Field Trip Month Direct download: MM1007.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 6 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 6 October 6th is: National German American Day Direct download: MM1006.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 6 October 2008 Smartlistening Episode 90: Seeing Music Through the Eyes of a Blind Guitarist The music of Vietnam Direct download: Episode_90.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 5 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 5 October 5th is: Intergeneration Day http://www.intergenerationday.org/ Direct download: MM1005.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 4 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 4 October 4th is part of: Stamp Collecting Month http://www.usps.com/communications/community/nscm.htm Direct download: MM1004.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 3 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 3 October 3rd is: World Smile Day http://www.worldsmileday.com/ Direct download: MM1003.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 2 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 2 October 2nd is: Phileas Fogg's Wager Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phileas_Fogg Direct download: MM1002.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 1 October 2008 Multicultural Minute October 1 October 1st is: Balloons Around the World Day http://www.balloonsaroundtheworld.com/ Direct download: MM1001.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 30 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 30 September 30th is part of: Banned Book Week http://bannedbooksweek.org/support.html Direct download: MM0930.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 29 September 2008 Smartlistening Episode 89: Doing the Korean Wave “Korea” Asian Info 24 Sep. 2008 <www.asianinfo.org> “Overview of Korean Music” Korean Traditional Performing Arts 24 Sep. 2008 <www.ktpaa.org>  Korea. Encyclopedia of Fun Trivia 24 Sep 2008. <www.funtrivia.com> Direct download: Episode_89.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:01 PM Comments[0]

Mon, 29 September 2008 Smartlistening Episode 88: One Night in Bangkok Music “Thailand.” Central Intelligence Agency World Fact Book. 15 Sep. 2008 <www.cia.gov> “Thai Architecture” Asian Info 15 Sep. 2008 <www.asianinfo.org>  “Language and Culture of Thailand “Center for South Asian Studies 15 Sep 2008. <www.seasite.niu.edu> “Fun Facts About Thailand” ezine Articles 15 Sep 2008. <www.ezinearticles.com> Direct download: Episode_88.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:57 PM Comments[0]

Mon, 29 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 29 September 29th is: Confucius Day Direct download: MM0929.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 11:38 AM Comments[0]

Sun, 28 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 28 September 28th is: Crush a Can Day Direct download: MM0928.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 27 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 27 September 27th is: World Tourism Day Direct download: MM0927.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 26 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 26 September 26th is: National Clean Hands Week Direct download: MM0926.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 25 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 25 September 25th is: Comic Book Day Direct download: MM0925.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 24 September 2008 Smartlistening Episode 87: China and the Imperial Bells “China Geography.” China Map, China City Map, China Atlas. 12 Sep. 2008 <www.chinatoday.com> “China Geography” China Geography 12 Sep. 2008 <www.kidport.com> “China Architecture” Architecture through the Ages. Created by Alex Lee, James Arndt, and Shane Goldmacher 12 Sep. 2008 <library.thinkquest.org> “Art of China” Art of China. 12 Sep 2008. <www.kyrene.org> “Fun Facts About China” Welcome to China 12 Sep 2008. <www.tooter4kids.com/china> Direct download: Episode_87.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:01 PM Comments[0]

Wed, 24 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 24 September 24th is: National Punctuation Day Direct download: MM0924.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 23 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 23 September 23rd is: Checkers Day Direct download: MM0923.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 12:00 PM Comments[0]

Sun, 21 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 21 September 21st is the: International Day of Peace Direct download: MM0921.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 20 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 20 September 20th is part of: National Piano Month Direct download: MM0920.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 19 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 19 September 19th is: Talk Like A Pirate Day Direct download: MM0919.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 18 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 18 September 18th is: National Cheeseburger Day Direct download: MM0918.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 17 September 2008 Smartlistening Episode 86: Japan Taiko Drums www.taiko.com Wikipedia Articles: Art Architecture Cuisine Direct download: Episode_86.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:01 PM Comments[0]

Wed, 17 September 2008 Smartlistening Episode 85: A Whole New Year We begin another year of our popular podcasting series. This year, we will focus on music and cultures from around the world. This episode serves as the introduction to this new idea. Enhanced video podcasts coming soon! Direct download: Episode_85.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:54 PM Comments[0]

Wed, 17 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 17 September 17th is: Constitution Day Direct download: MM0917.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 16 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 16 September 16th is: National Play Doh Day Direct download: MM0916.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 15 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 15 September 15th is: National Felt Hat Day Direct download: MM0915.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 12:31 PM Comments[0]

Sun, 14 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 14 September 14th is part of: National Library Card Sign-up Month Direct download: MM0914.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Sat, 13 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 13 September 13th is the beginning of the: Chinese Moon Festival Direct download: MM0913.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 12 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 12 September 12th is: National Chocolate Milkshake Day Direct download: MM0912.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Thu, 11 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 11 September 11th is: National Make Your Bed Day Direct download: MM0911.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Wed, 10 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 10 September 10th is part of: National Line Dance Week Direct download: MM0910.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 6:00 AM Comments[0]

Tue, 9 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 9 September 9th is: National Teddy Bear Day Direct download: MM0909.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 8:00 AM Comments[0]

Mon, 8 September 2008 Multicultural Minute September 8 September 8th is: National Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month Great American Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat Pizza Bake Month National Chicken Month National Honey Month National Mushroom Month National Organic Harvest Month National Potato Month National Rice Month Direct download: MM0908.mp3 Category: Multicultural -- posted at: 8:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 16 May 2008 Episode 84: Boys vs. Girls FINALLY! We reach the 1980s, and discuss groups whose image was as important as the music. We will listen to a girl group and a boy group, The Bangles and Duran Duran. www.thebangles.com/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles www.thebangles.org/ www.duranduran.com/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_84.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:41 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 9 May 2008 Episode 83: Saturday Night We Go Over the Wall The Bee Gees have made a lasting impact on the face of music, and their distinctive sound became the sound of disco. Roger Waters and Pink Floyd are the craftsmen of Album Rock, and The Wall is a testament to the impact of music in the 1970s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Gees www.officialbeegees.com/ www.brothersgibb.org/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd www.pinkfloyd.com/ Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_83.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:35 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 2 May 2008 Episode 82: Barry Gordy vs. Phil Spector In the 1960s a music company grew in Detroit Michigan called Motown. The most successful African American group of all time came from there,  and the Supremes epitomized class and style. Sonny and Cher started their career as Caesar and Cleo and Phil Spector started them on their career. Cher's distinctive voice and Sonny Bono's writing and administrative abilities rocketed them to the top of the charts. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Supremes www.rockhall.com/inductee/the-supremes en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_&_Cher www.classicbands.com/sonnycher.html Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com   Direct download: Episode_81.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:16 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 25 April 2008 Episode 81: Jerrry Lee vs. NBC In the 1950s the world of popular music was changing. This week we listen to a symphony orchestra  made for the new media of radio and television, and a young artist who made music in his own style and way. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lee_Lewis www.rockhall.com/inductee/jerry-lee-lewis www.jerryleelewis.com/site.php en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBC_Symphony_Orchestra www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/NBCSO.htm Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_81.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:10 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 18 April 2008 Episode 80: Made to be a Partridge In our annual look at Manufactured Music, we listen to David Cassidy, a rock star stuck in a bubblegum world. As the lead singer of the manufactured band The Partridge Family, Cassidy longed to be a real rock star. We will listen to his rock and his pop this week. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cassidy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Partridge_Family www.imdb.com/title/tt0065333/ www.cmongethappy.com/home.htm Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_80.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:05 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 11 April 2008 Episode 79: Sumner's Story The man we all know as Sting recently made a huge departure from his rock music roots. After hearing a concert of Renaissance music, Sting spent two years learning how to play the lute and recorded an album of John Dowland's music. We conclude our look at Crossover music with an artist who took a trip back in time. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sting Official Website:  www.sting.com/ Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_79.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:00 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 4 April 2008 Episode 78: Latin Queen This week we listen to an artist who has successfully crossed over between a Pop and Latin sounds. Gloria Estefan often records two versions of her songs, one for each genre, as she did with Oye! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Estefan Official Website: www.90millas.com/ Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_78.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:54 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 28 March 2008 Episode 77: There and Back Again In our annual look at crossover artists, we begin with Amy Grant, who successfully has straddled the line between Pop and Contemporary Christian with ease. http://www.amygrant.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Grant Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_77.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:40 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 21 March 2008 Episode 76: An Alaskan Jewel Jewel overcame the ravages of poverty and worked her way to the top of the pop charts. We conclude our look at Women's History Month with this young artist. http://www.jeweljk.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewel_(singer) http://www.atlanticrecords.com/jewel Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_76.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:44 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 14 March 2008 Episode 75: Be My Baby The Ronettes were a girl group with an edge. Two sisters and their cousin from New York stumbled into a career when they were mistaken for another group at the Peppermint Lounge. With the help of Phil Spector, the Ronettes find their place in the history of Rock and Roll. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ronettes http://www.history-of-rock.com/ronettes.htm http://www.ronniespector.com/ Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_75.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:39 AM Comments[0]

Fri, 7 March 2008 Episode 74: Rollin with Tina Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, is known as the Queen of Rock and Roll. Her voice, her stage presence and her ability to rise above adversity has made her a living legend in the music world. We continue our look at Women in Music with "The truest Rock Diva of them all." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Turner http://www.officialtina.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1bjqZD0bSQ Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_74.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:05 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 29 February 2008 Episode 73: Are you SURE which Schumann you're hearing? Clara Schumann was a composer and performer in a time when women did not compose. Her husband, composer Robert Schumann, published her compositions on her behalf so that her music could be heard. We begin Women's History Month with a talented performer and composer. http://www.geneva.edu/~dksmith/clara/schumann.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Schumann http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Strasse/1945/WSB/clara.html Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_73.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:58 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 22 February 2008 Episode 72: Lady Day This episode transitions us from Black History Month to Women's History Month with a strong, independent woman who worked hard, had good luck and bad, and made her mark on the world of jazz: Billie Holiday. Official Website: http://www.cmgww.com/music/holiday/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Holiday Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Article: http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/billie-holiday Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_72.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:31 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 15 February 2008 Episode 71: "In West Philadelphia..." In this episode, we look at the music and career of Will Smith, a hip-hop artist and actor who has taken the high road and still gotten his message heard. Official Website: http://www.willsmith.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith Lyrics to Parents Just Don't Understand: http://www.lyricscafe.com/s/smith_will/047.htm Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_71.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:26 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 8 February 2008 Episode 70: Satchmo In this episode, we discuss arguably the best jazz trumpet player in the history of the genre, and equally arguably the best male jazz vocalist in that same history: Louis Armstrong. Official Website: http://www.satchmo.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map  More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_70.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:23 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 1 February 2008 Episode 69: Jazz "Nawlins" Style We begin a month-long look at African American artists and music with the Rebirth Brass Band, playing When the Saints Go Marching In. Official Website: http://www.rebirthbrassband.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebirth_Brass_Band Origins of Jazz: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_69.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:16 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 18 January 2008 Episode 68: This Ain't Your Mama's Celtic Music All this time we thought we were listening to true Celtic Music. Or were we? Listen to this episode to find out! Celtic Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_music Scottish Gaelic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic_language  Canadian Gaelic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Gaelic Translation of An Innis Aigh: http://www.geocities.com/celticlyricscorner/macaskill/aninnis.htm  Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_68.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:04 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 11 January 2008 Episode 67: Ebony & Ivory, Australian Style Performing their biggest hit, Wayathul The Warumpi Band is the first and only band to ever record in the original language of the Aboriginal people. Official Website: http//www.neilmurray.com.au/about_wb.htm Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warumpi_Band#Discography  Indigenous Australian Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/eiki/Australian_Aboriginal_music Blackfella/Whitefella: The Warumpi Band: http://homepage.mac.com/will_owen/iblog/c570458628/E20051008162645/index.html Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.  Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_67.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:02 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 4 January 2008 Episode 66: Mexican Jumping Beatles We take a look at the pioneers of rock en Espanol, Café Tacuba, performing Esa Noche. Official Website: http://www.cafetacuba.com/mx/ Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_Tacuba  Translation of Song Text: http://www.letrascanciones.org/cafe-tacuba/re/esa-noche.php Click on the link to translate to English. Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.  Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map   More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_66.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:00 PM Comments[1]

Thu, 27 December 2007 Episode 65: Guitars and Sitars In the first episode of our annual trek around the world’s music, we go to India and listen to the music of Sanjay Mishra playing For Julia. Official Website: http://www.mishra.net/ NPR story featuring a picture of Sanjay’s fretless guitar: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6502991 My Space Page: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=60283624 Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a Listening Map? Download it here: Listening Map More Questions? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com Direct download: Episode_65.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:58 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 7 December 2007 Episode 64: All that Nutcracker Jazz We do another type of cover Christmas this week as we listen to Tchaikovsky's March from the Nutcracker Suite, and Glenn Miller's jazz version of the same song. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The­_Nutcracker http://www.nutcrackerballet.net  www.tchaikovsky-research.org Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map Direct download: Episode_64.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:16 PM Comments[0]

Fri, 30 November 2007 Episode 63: Christina's Merry Little Xmas Holiday songs are the most popular songs to "cover." Almost every singer and band has a "holiday album." This week we talk about Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, covered by Christina Aguilera. Official US Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com Official UK Website: http://www.christinamusic.co.uk/  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Aguilera http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_Yourself_a_Merry_Little_Christmas Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map Direct download: Episode_63.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:13 PM Comments[0]

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Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

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Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

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Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.
Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map
More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

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Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map 

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Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

More Questions? Comments? Contact us at bncmusiced@gmail.com

All this time we thought we were listening to true Celtic Music. Or were we? Listen to this episode to find out!

Celtic Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_music

Scottish Gaelic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic_language 

Canadian Gaelic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Gaelic

Translation of An Innis Aigh: http://www.geocities.com/celticlyricscorner/macaskill/aninnis.htm 

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

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Performing their biggest hit, Wayathul The Warumpi Band is the first and only band to ever record in the original language of the Aboriginal people.

Official Website: http//www.neilmurray.com.au/about_wb.htm

Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warumpi_Band#Discography 

Indigenous Australian Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/eiki/Australian_Aboriginal_music

Blackfella/Whitefella: The Warumpi Band: http://homepage.mac.com/will_owen/iblog/c570458628/E20051008162645/index.html

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. 

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

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We take a look at the pioneers of rock en Espanol, Café Tacuba, performing Esa Noche.

Official Website: http://www.cafetacuba.com/mx/

Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_Tacuba 

Translation of Song Text: http://www.letrascanciones.org/cafe-tacuba/re/esa-noche.php

Click on the link to translate to English.

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50. 

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In the first episode of our annual trek around the world’s music, we go to India and listen to the music of Sanjay Mishra playing For Julia.

Official Website: http://www.mishra.net/

NPR story featuring a picture of Sanjay’s fretless guitar: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6502991

My Space Page:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=60283624

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a Listening Map? Download it here: Listening Map

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We do another type of cover Christmas this week as we listen to Tchaikovsky's March from the Nutcracker Suite, and Glenn Miller's jazz version of the same song.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The­_Nutcracker

http://www.nutcrackerballet.net 

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

Need a listening map? Download it here: Listening Map

Official US Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com

Official UK Website: http://www.christinamusic.co.uk/ 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Aguilera

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_Yourself_a_Merry_Little_Christmas

Want to know how to use this podcast in your classroom? Check out Episode #50.

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