Episodes
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How Black Culture Influenced Drum line
S3 Ep2 |A look at the evolution of HBCU marching bands and how they influence pop culture today.
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Where is the Funk? How Prince Created the Minneapolis Sound
S1 Ep25 |The electro-funk style known as Minneapolis Sound took over pop music in the 80s & 90s. - Image
Bachata: Why You’re Hearing This Dominican Rhythm Everywhere
S1 Ep24 |Bachata music has blown up internationally. - Image
Why Don't Classical Musicians Improvise?
S1 Ep23 |Today, classical musicians rarely improvise. So what changed? - Image
What Makes Black Gospel Musicians So Skilled?
S1 Ep22 |The black church is a musical bootcamp. - Image
Is Blues the Mother of All Modern Music?
S1 Ep21 |We explore where the blues came from and its influence on many modern genres of music. - Image
What Does Electric Pow Wow Sound Like?
S1 Ep20 |A Tribe Called Red combine Native American drum circle sounds with electronic music. - Image
How to Get a 10/10 on The Needle Drop
S1 Ep19 |How to Get a 10/10 on The Needle Drop - Image
What Do Billboard Hit Songs Have in Common?
S1 Ep18 |Every song in the Billboard top five from the last two years has some interesting trends.
About Sound Field
Arthur Buckner and Nahre Sol are accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.