Jacqui and Liz are extremely grateful to their guests for the rich and illuminating discussion of the current state of protest singing within the Black Lives Matter movement. Thank you Micah Hendler, Nikki Nesbary, Caullen Hudson, and Patrice R

Protest Singing, Part 2: We Shall Overcome

Mar 19th, 2021 46m 30s

The books and songs discussed in this episode include:O Sanctissima performed by the Daughters of Saint Paul, 2010The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe, performed by the Canadian BrassThe History of We Shall Overcome uploaded to Yo

Spotlight Song #2: Barrett's Privateers (and Other Sea Shanties)

Feb 1st, 2021 58m 5s

Big thanks go out to Canadian folk music icon Garnet Rogers. He kindly shared with us some amazing stories and fantastic music recommendations. Go to his website to purchase his memoir Night Drive: Travels with My Brother about his time on the

Protest Singing, Part 1: A Little Bit of History

Jan 19th, 2021 38m 50s

The books, songs and Saturday morning cartoon discussed in this episode include:The World in Six Songs by Daniel J. Levitin, from Penguin Random HouseThe World in Six Songs: Dr. Daniel Levitin at TEDxUSC 2012The Power of Grayskull by Prince Ada

Spotlight Song #1: Hasselhoff's Looking for Freedom

Nov 11th, 2020 28m 14s

This episode, we’re doing a deep dive on a song that means a lot to Germans who remember the heady days of reunification in 1989. If you want to do your own exploration of the earworm that may* have ended the Cold War, check out: David Hasselho

Choir! Choir! Choir! and Pop-up Pub Choirs

Jun 12th, 2020 50m 9s

This episode, we ask: why do (lots of) people (who might not normally join a choir) love singing (everything from AM radio classics to Handel's Messiah) together (in pubs and bars)? Find us on Facebook and TwitterEmail us at choralfixationS@gma

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Why do we love singing Christmas songs? (Holiday Special!)

Dec 13th, 2019 19m 30s

Music Notes & Special Guest StarsEp. 1 December 12, 2019We Wish You A Merry Merry Christmas Traditional English Folksong Adapted and Arranged by Kirby Shaw (Hal Leonard)Jingle Bells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CWJNqyub3oIn the Bleak Midwin

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What is Choral Fixation?

Nov 30th, 2019 1m 14s

We’re using choirs and group singing to talk about emotional discovery. Singing is an intimate experience rooted in our bodies, and when people share their songs with others, choirs can create a powerful sense of solidarity, unity and identity.

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