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Listening to America, Season 2: Thelonious Monk
Ethan, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk (1917-1982). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Listening to America, Season 2: Getting Jazzy with Jane
Jane, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz trumpeter and icon Miles Davis (1926-1991). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Listening to America, Season 2: Music Legends 101
Christian, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of country music pioneer, singer-songwriter Ernest Tubb (1914-1984). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Listening to America, Season 2: Back in the Day Jams Podcast
Dylan, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Listening to America, Season 2: The All American Music Podcast
Cameron, Class of 2021, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Otis Rush (1934-2018). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
Listening to America, Season 2: Eddie’s Crazy Podcast
Edward, Class of 2021, kicks off season two with an exploration of Bitches Brew, the iconic album by jazz trumpeter and composer Miles Davis (1926-1991). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr.
How a 17th Century Philosophy Affects Teenagers Today
Anna Patricia, Class of 2020, discusses what it means to live in a country so greatly influenced by the power, appearance, and wealth-driven work ethic of the Protestants.
Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans
Simran, Class of 2020, interviews Band Director, Ms. Claire Conti, about how Jazz has created New Orleans’ diverse culture and is the origin of all American music.
“For me, the news is essential.”
Poppy, class of 2025, interviews her father about how he uses several different news sources to keep up with events happening around the world.
“If you could change one thing about news media, what would it be?”
Harry, Class of 2025, interviews his mother about the current state of the news media.