Travelling Tunes

Ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke leads us around the world on a new musical exploration each week. Thanks to Drake Street Studios.

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Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: September 6, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: September 6, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: September 6, 2024, 25.48 MB

Fri 6 Sep 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke talks the genre of Phonk, including its origins in chopped and screwed '90s Memphis hip-hop and evolution into Drift Phonk and Brazillian Phonk.

Thanks to Drake Street Studios.

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: August 16, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: August 16, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: August 16, 2024, 24.28 MB

Fri 16 Aug 2024

Kirsten Zemke chats Californian "Souldies". Tracks include:

The Altons “When You Go (That's When You'll Know)” 2020

Thee Sacred Souls “Can I Call You Rose?” 2020

Adrian Carmine “Listen To My Heart Speak” 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: August 2, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: August 2, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: August 2, 2024, 25.31 MB

Fri 2 Aug 2024

Kirsten Zemke on break dancing!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 26, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 26, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: July 26, 2024, 20.49 MB

Fri 26 Jul 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into the work of Adam Schlesinger! Songs include.

Fountains of Wayne "Stacy's Mom"
Care Bears On Fire “Barbie Eat A Sandwich”
The Wonders “That Thing You Do!”

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 19, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 19, 2024 Kirsten Zemke: July 19, 2024, 28.65 MB

Fri 19 Jul 2024

Dr Kirsten Zemke chats Japanese pop. The tracks included:

"Plastic Love" Mariya Takeuchi 1984

“Say Goodbye” Hiroshi Sato 1982

“4:00 A.M.” Taeko Onuki 1978

Thanks to Drake St Studios!

Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024

Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024 Travelling Tunes w/ Amelia Berry: June 14, 2024, 18.05 MB

Fri 14 Jun 2024

The excellent Amelia Berry takes care of Travelling Tunes in Dr Kirsten Zemke's absence, talking about twee (and setting the record straight). Thanks to Drake Street Studios!