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At the core of this ancient strategy manual is the understanding that conflict is an inescapable part of human life. Since, as Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction, we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. Crucial to this strategic vision is knowledge—especially self-knowledge—and a view of the whole that seeks to bring conflicting views into a larger perspective.

In the 1970s, Rick Wakeman and Griff Rhys Jones changed everything. Rick made keyboards as sexy as guitars whilst Griff made comedy alternative.Now, these 70s pioneers are actually in their 70s. They’ve experienced a lifetime of changes – so many changes in fact that they’ve now worked out that the 1970s wasn’t ‘the decade that taste forgot’. Instead it was the beginning of innovation, freedom of expression and extraordinary trousers.In their new weekly podcast, Rick and Griff bring us history as you’ve never heard it before. From religion…(would Noah have built the ark...

Award-winning civil rights historian Ray Arsenault describes the dramatic story behind Marian Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial - an early milestone in civil rights history - on the 70th anniversary of her performance. On Easter Sunday 1939, the brilliant vocalist Marian Anderson sang before a throng of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington - an electrifying moment and an underappreciated milestone in civil rights history.

It was a time when music fans copied and traded recordings without permission. An outraged music industry pushed Congress to pass anti-piracy legislation. Yes, that time is now; it was also the era of Napster in the 1990s, of cassette tapes in the 1970s, of reel-to-reel tapes in the 1950s, even the phonograph epoch of the 1930s. Piracy, it turns out, is as old as recorded music itself. In Democracy of Sound, Alex Sayf Cummings uncovers the little-known history of music piracy and its sweeping effects on the definition of copyright in the United States.

Daphne A. Brooks explores more than a century of music archives to examine the critics, collectors, and listeners who have determined perceptions of Black women on stage and in the recording studio. How is it possible, she asks, that iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin and Beyonce exist simultaneously at the center and on the fringe of the culture industry? Liner Notes for the Revolution offers a startling new perspective on these acclaimed figures—a perspective informed by the overlooked contributions of other Black women concerned with the work of their musical peers.

An estimated four hundred gold records have been recorded in the Muscle Shoals area. Many of those are thanks to Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, dubbed "the Swampers."

The second volume of the Lost & Found Sound collection explores how recorded sound has shaped and captured the history of the last 100 years. Drawing from the archives and attics of the nation, this historic and intimate collection of radio documentaries presents a compelling array of sonic pioneers and legends, eccentric collectors, and original American voices.

Your guide to discover the world's truly arts-vibrant cities. Delivering lively analysis, commentary and background on how an arts-centric city thrives to understand where to visit or establish new roots in a community.

John Jewitt, a blacksmith turned captive, shares his harrowing survival tale from 1803 to 1806 among the Nuu-chah-nulth people of Nootka Sound, Canada. After a deadly attack on his trading vessel, Jewitt finds himself spared by tribal chief Maquinna, only to be enslaved and put to work repairing weaponry and crafting survival tools. His detailed memoir offers valuable insight into the traditions and way of life of the Pacific Northwest indigenous tribes.

„Was ist deine erste Erinnerung an die RAF?“ Der „Deutsche Herbst“ 1977 ist in die Geschichte eingegangen. Die linke Terrororganisation Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF) war bis zu ihrer Auflösung für den Tod von mindestens 34 Menschen und für zahlreiche Verletzte verantwortlich. Spätestens seit der Jahrtausendwende lässt sich jedoch feststellen: RAF goes Pop. Aus der RAF ist ein Label geworden. Wie konnte es dazu kommen? Wie erinnern wir uns heute an die RAF? In den letzten Jahren lässt sich sowohl im Journalismus als auch in der Geisteswissenschaft eine ausführliche Auseinandersetzung...

In this podcast, Helen Molesworth, internationally legendary curator, podcaster, and scholar - world famous for her podcast "Death of an Artist" - talks to the Danish companies, Besyv and FilmTone about being an art believer. In the podcast, Helen Molesworth talks about storytelling, how we have started questioning our institutions and about sound. - The sound of creaking floors at museums, art gossip in bars, and the conversations she has with history. The podcast is a mix of Helens thoughts on why we need history and Besyv and FilmTones take on how this might sound. Featuring: Helen ...

A string quartet's quest to shine light on San Francisco's Angel Island, a site of detention and dehumanization for Chinese immigrants in the 1900s. Here, poems carved into the walls sing across time, connecting us to a shameful, hidden past. We travel with the creatives behind The Angel Island Project; the Del Sol Quartet, composer Huang Ruo, collaborators, and community. Sounds Current: Angel Island explores how we make compassionate art that builds community. delsolquartet.com

Sound Files celebrates the preservation of America's recorded sound heritage through conversations with the archivists, librarians, and preservationists who safeguard our audio treasures. From historic radio broadcasts and musical recordings to oral histories and cultural documentation, discover the fascinating work behind the preservation of historic audio. Sound Files is presented by the National Recording Preservation Foundation, an independent nonprofit chartered by Congress to promote and preserve recorded sound collections across the United States. Join us as we amplify the voices of ...

Deep conversations, Immersive documentaries, compelling stories and everything in between. Created by sound designer Tom Whalley, SGR is made to make every listen feel special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, we talk about the music of the Kazakh people—the legendary kuis. We tell the stories of the kuis preserved for us by previous generations. We also play them, presenting the voice and sound of the national spiritual heritage—the inner soul—of the Kazakh people. Created&Produced by Aitolkyn Kourmanova

The Sound Off Podcast is a weekly podcast about podcasting, radio, broadcasting, voiceover, and the people shaping the modern audio industry.Hosted by veteran broadcaster and voice artist Matt Cundill, The Sound Off Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of audio with in-depth conversations featuring podcast creators, radio professionals, producers, programmers, voiceover talent, media executives, and industry innovators. Drawing on decades of experience in radio and podcasting, Matt brings context, credibility, and curiosity to every episode.Each episode explores the craft, business, and ...

Stories, art, and music express who we are and influence who we become. In this podcast, I tell stories that have influenced who I am. My hope and responsibility are that my stories will be positive and meaningful for you.

“A Sound Map Of Harrogate” isn’t just a project; it’s a journey through the auditory landscape of my hometown. By carefully geolocating sounds, I’ve created an immersive experience that allows you to explore Harrogate in a way you’ve never done before – through its very heartbeat. From the murmurs of the farmer’s market to the gentle hum of the evening breeze, every sound is a piece of Harrogate’s intricate puzzle. And I’m inviting you to piece it together.

Stories of Sound is an audio series that delves into sound arts and audio storytelling, offering listeners a window into the creative processes, challenges, and inspirations of artists, authors and theorists who tell stories through sound.Audio documentaries, radio dramas, interviews, soundscapes, narration, auto-fiction, sound installations, archival material, sound design, radio, podcasting, and much more. – Stories of Sound: Conversations on Sound, Art, and Audio Storytelling is curated by Riccardo Giacconi at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Tufts University.Narration by Megan ...

Building Sounds is your go-to podcast for monthly conversations with trailblazers from across London’s built environment. Through conversations with figures from across the city, we’ll reveal the fascinating stories behind our city’s buildings and architectural projects, forgotten histories and the spaces in between. Building Sounds is run by the London Festival of Architecture team, who are passionate about improving accessibility in London’s public realm so that we can create a more inclusive city for all.