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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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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
Kirsten Zemke on break dancing!
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!”
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!
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!
This week on Travelling Tunes we chat to Dr Kirsten Zemke about all things Acapella - whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about the lap steel on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke does a special Aotearoa music edition, exploring old school NZ hip hop. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats working class anthems on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats psychobilly tracks on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!