76 Best Music History Podcasts

1. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.
Host Andrew Hickey
Email ****@thenationalpep.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.2KTwitter 5.6K Avg Length 108 min Format Extended Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Ongoing History of New Music

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Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada's most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you're definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.more Host Alan Cross
Producer/Network Curiouscast
Email ****@alancross.ca
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guest Sid Vicious
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 15.9KTwitter 258 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia

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What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate's 'Why Is This Song No. 1?' series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever. Get more of Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of 'The Bridge,' and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts...more Host Chris Molanphy
Producer/Network Slate Podcasts
Email ****@slateam.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Lindsay Zoladz, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.8KFacebook 1.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 130.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

4. No Dogs in Space

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No Dogs In Space is a music history podcast featuring Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo of the Last Podcast Network. Season 1 - Punk Season 2 - AlternativeSeason 3 - Experimental Rock & PopSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of No Dogs in Space ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Hosts Marcus Parks, Carolina Hidalgo
Producer/Network The Last Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.8K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. Professor of Rock

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The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you've ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep dives into the songs that shaped our lives...more Host Adam Reader
Producer/Network Gamut Podcast Network
Email ****@professorofrock.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Justin Hawkins, Dan Hawkins +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 247 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Let It Roll

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'Let it Roll' is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.
Host Nate Wilcox
Producer/Network Pantheon Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Yuri Campbell, Juan Atkins +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 162Facebook 1.8KTwitter 951 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

7. Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

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Takin' A Walk is the music history podcast from Buzz Knight, featuring candid conversations with iconic musicians and legendary artists about the moments that shaped their music. From classic rock stories and Grammy winners to the artists behind today's viral hits, each episode goes inside the music: how the songs came together, the careers built around them, and what the artists learned along the way. Select episodes are archived in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's permanent collection...more Host Buzz Knight
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@iheartradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Hrishikesh Hirway, Joe McEwen +33 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 128Twitter 100 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Rock's Backpages

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Tales from the world's largest archive of music journalism: entertaining interviews with luminaries such as Neil Tennant, Billy Bragg, Pamela Des Barres, Gary Kemp, Vashti Bunyan, Midge Ure, Nick Hornby and Robyn Hitchcock. Thoughtful and informative conversations about all aspects of popular music history, interspersed with clips from exclusive audio interviews that date back to the mid-'60s. The RBP podcast is hosted by Barney Hoskyns and William Pike and co-hosted & produced by Jasper Murison-Bowie. We're a proud part of Pantheon — the podcast network for music lovers.more Producer/Network Barney Hoskyns, Mark Pringle, Jasper Murison-Bowie
Email ****@rocksbackpages.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Barry Walters, Penny Kiley +25 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 127Twitter 3.6KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Rockabyes with Mel & Shel

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Welcome to Rockabyes — where every legend hides a secret, and every triumph comes with a cost. From the musicians who redefined sound to the executives who built empires, we crack open the memoirs, tell-alls, and behind-the-scenes stories behind the music that shaped the soundtrack of our lives. The rock stars, the producers, the visionaries — and the ones history tried to forget. We peel back the glamour and the PR spin to reveal the heartbreak, the hustle, and the truth behind the music. Because behind every hit… there's a lullaby — and a reckoning. Dare to listen?more Producer/Network Melissa Hendricks
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 98 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Drifting Cowboy

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The Drifting Cowboy Podcast is where country music history and storytelling collide. Hosted by Dillon Weldon, each episode dives into the legends, lost stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped country music. With guests like Travis Tritt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Randy Travis, you'll hear real conversations that reveal the heart, humor, and history of the genre. Whether you grew up on country or just found it, this show brings you closer to the music and the people who lived it. New episodes every week.more Producer/Network Dillon Weldon
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rick Trevino, Bobby Bare +9 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 83 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Great Song Podcast

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Celebrating the greatest songs in modern music history and the creators behind them.
Hosts Rob Alley, J.P. Moser
Producer/Network Rob Alley
Email ****@icloud.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 141Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Music History Monday

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Exploring Music History with Professor Robert Greenberg one Monday at a time. Every Monday Robert Greenberg explores some timely, perhaps intriguing and even, if we are lucky, salacious chunk of musical information relevant to that date, or to … whatever. If on (rare) occasion these features appear a tad irreverent, well, that's okay: we would do well to remember that cultural icons do not create and make music but rather, people do, and people can do and say the darndest things.more Host Robert Greenberg
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 108Facebook 17.5KTwitter 2K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Rock School

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Dr Joe Burns hosts an insightful and energetic showcase of the music history and culture of rock-n-roll
Hosts Joe Burns, Tammy
Producer/Network KSLU-FM Publc Radio
Email ****@selu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Jimmie Ivine
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 86 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Heavy Metal History

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Heavy Metal History is a podcast, created by Dustin 'Wildcard' Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre. With in depth research into how the bands made the records or by having guests from bands to discuss various influences, histories and the behind the scenes stories, struggles and triumphs of how their records were written and recorded. The ONLY podcast that goes through the chronological history of the genre to see how it evolved and changed.more Host Dustin
Producer/Network Dustin Koetsch
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Drew, Fox +13 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 442Twitter 650Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Low Profile with Markly Morrison

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Low Profile blends music and oral history interviews with the folks who have given us important music and have somehow evaded the spotlight. Markly Morrison is an audio journalist and independent musician in the exotic city of Olympia, Washington, where the program airs Fridays at 4pm on KAOS 89.3 FM and in podcast form via the Ruinous Media network. Dive deeper into the episodes at http://www.lowprofilepodcast.com more Host Markly Morrison
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 561Twitter 60Instagram 2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Music History Project

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NAMM's resident Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino and co-hosts examine the innovative creations, evolution of musical instruments, the changing world of music retail, music industry icons, and other topics covered in NAMM's Oral History program. The NAMM Oral History program boasts over 4,500 interviews and is continually growing. For more information about NAMM's Oral History program please visit https://www.namm.org/library.more Hosts Dan Del Fiorentino, Suzanne Del Fiorentino, Alex Rossner
Producer/Network NAMM Resource Center
Email ****@themusichistorypodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lenise Bent, Fela Davis +3 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 59Facebook 34Twitter 88.6K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. GARAGE TO STADIUMS Music History Podcast

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Garage to Stadiums is now of the Top 3% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music's biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history...more Producer/Network Dave Anthony
Email ****@garagetostadiums.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Warren Zanes, Mark Blake +9 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Accelerated Culture

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2024 WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE FOR BEST INDIE PODCAST! Accelerated Culture: The Rise of Alternative Music in the 80s and Beyond is a walk through an often-ignored bit of music history. We explore how new wave stormed the airwaves in the early 80s and gave way for the rise of alternative music. Find us on the web at AcceleratedCulturePodcast.com.Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the 'Fair Use Doctrine' as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.more Producer/Network acceleratedculture
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jim Reid, William Reid +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Highway Hi-Fi Podcast

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We go track by track through the underbelly of music history using research and trivia to locate the roots of our obsession with vinyl records. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.more Hosts Ryan, Joe
Producer/Network Ryan & Joe
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 33Facebook 402Twitter 747 Avg Length 112 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. Who Ordered the Pie? | Classic Rock Music History & Cocktails

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Who Ordered the Pie? is a classic rock music history podcast that explores the hidden stories behind legendary songs and the artists who shaped rock history.Each episode dives deep into rock history, Billboard chart performance, and behind-the-song storytelling, exploring the real-life moments that shaped legendary tracks and classic rock culture.Part narrative storytelling, part music documentary, and part barstool conversation, the show blends classic rock history with craft cocktail culture in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh.If you love discovering what really happened behind th..more Producer/Network Christopher Machado
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Pattie Boyd, Edie Sedgwick +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

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A comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan.
Host Jay Quan
Producer/Network JayQuan
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Kurtis Mantronik, Keith LeBlanc +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 669 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Rock & Roll History Show

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Brian Horowitz and The Crambones uncover the true stories behind your favorite hit songs, along with some interesting facts and trivia about music history.
Host Brian Horowitz
Producer/Network Hudson River Radio .com
Email ****@hudsonriverradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jahn Xavier Bonfiglio, Judge Linda +1 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 303Twitter 105 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Queue Points

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Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award-nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Follow us on social media @queuepointspod everywhere.more Hosts DJ Sir Daniel, Johnnie Ray Kornegay III
Producer/Network Queue Points LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Seth Neblett, Nick Bambach +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Super Progressive

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Interviews with DJs about their careers and the history of underground dance music. 
Host William Noglows
Producer/Network Super Progressive
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Sasha, Nick Varon +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. The Classical Music Minute

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The Classical Music Minute is a short, engaging classical music podcast that explores the stories, composers, and curious traditions behind the world's greatest music. Ever wondered who the Florentine Camerata were? Where the conductor's baton came from? Or what the difference is between opera buffa and opera seria ? Hosted by Canadian composer and storyteller Steven Hobé , each episode offers a quick and entertaining journey through classical music history , uncovering fascinating facts about composers, famous works, opera, orchestras, and musical traditions...more Host Steven Hobe
Producer/Network Steven Hobé, Composer & Host
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

26. Boogie Chitz

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Music History for your skull - one album at a time. New episode every Tuesday. Follow @boogiechitz on Instagram.
Host Brennan Plis
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Anton, Emmanuelle Seigner +2 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Album Archives | The Vault of Music History

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Every great album has a story. Album Archives | The Vault of Music History counts down the fan-voted Top 300 Albums of All Time, one record at a time, from #300 all the way to #1. Each episode uncovers the creation, sound, and lasting impact of rock, soul, pop, and alternative classics. Music history, one album at a time. Subscribe and follow the countdown.more Host Stephen Epley
Email ****@siderealmediagroup.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. Settling The Score

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We are a music history podcast ranking classical composers from the 9th century to the present
Hosts Brody, Ronnie
Producer/Network Ranking Classical Composers
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Michigan Music History Podcast -- MMHP989

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The MMHP989 brings together every style of Michigan Music, its history and backstory with detail. Featuring Dr. J (Gary Johnson) and Sir Fred (Fred Reif), Archivist/Wingman Mike Beattie, along with host, musician/journalist Scott Bakermore Hosts Scott Baker, Gary Johnson, Fred Reif, Mike Beattie
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Gil Clark, Cliff Duvernois +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.4KTwitter 12 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Music History Today Network

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Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are:The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as musicMusic Halls of Fame Weekly Podcast, where we celebrate a year in music and an inductee that year of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with examining whether a given artist of the week deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, we talk about another Hall of Fame, music museum, or walk of Fame, along with an inductee.more Producer/Network Music History Today Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests DJ David Mancuso, Ringo +1 more
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 68Twitter 419 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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31. Storied: The Untold Jewish Stories Behind Your Favorite Music

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Storied is a live conversational and musical experience-turned-podcast. Each episode features a deep dive into the stories from our live performances - blending music history with powerful storytelling, highlighting the Jewish collaborations and contributions behind legendary bands and cultural movements. Listeners will hear the music they love through a new lens, discovering how Jews and the Jewish Community helped shape modern soundtracks. Season One of the Storied Podcast examines The Beatles—exploring the cadre of Jewish experiences that shaped the band and their music...more Producer/Network benji Rosenzweig
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Judy Gold, Susan Silverman +4 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. The ARkaiVE Podcast

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On the ARkaiVE we dive into the catalogues of our fav artists, music history, culture, and genre.Join Kaira and Jonathan Nigel on their journey into discovery and admiration of the music history that lives on!more Hosts Kaira Hassell, Jonathan Nigel
Producer/Network Kaira Hassell
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests MC Lyte, Queen Latifah +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Soundscapes NYC

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The Seventies was a calamitous decade, a low point in the history of New York City. City Hall continually failed to balance budgets and turned to austerity, privatization, and sheer negligence when it came to running city services. Roads disintegrated, buildings and overpasses collapsed, garbage piled high, and crime ran rampant. The city literally crumbled under the weight of austerity. At the same time, underground culture surged with energy, from subway graffiti to experimental theater and gay bars. Musical artists embedded in the urban fabric turned to their craft with gusto...more Producer/Network Ryan Purcell
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Gillian Frank
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. ROOTS Music History Podcast

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?A Music History Documentaries Podcast Show Based in Nashville, TN?Ever wonder about the true stories behind your favorite artists and songs? What led someone to the Music Industry? What inspired them to write that lyric? Or how that artist went from a struggling, depressed addict to a self-made millionaire?On ROOTS MUSIC, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered, true story.Join the ROOTS Music History family by Clicking the Follow button!more Producer/Network ROOTS | Music History Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Sound Philosophy

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A podcast exploring philosophical and interpretive approaches to the history of popular music.
Hosts Chadwick Jenkins, Eric Taxier
Producer/Network Chadwick Jenkins
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. In Time: A Music History Podcast

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In Time: A Music History Podcast, the show where we will be exploring the music we all know and love and put it in the greater context of the world from which it came.
Host Zachary Singer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 174Twitter 7Instagram 51 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. Dustbin Prophecies

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Dustbin Prophecies Podcast unearths the forgotten corners of music history — the songs, artists, and stories that time tossed aside. Each episode dives into a hidden gem from the past, blending rich storytelling, cultural context, and fascinating trivia to reveal how these 'lost' tracks shaped the soundscape we know today. For music lovers and curious minds alike, it's a journey through the grooves of the forgotten.more Producer/Network Dustbin Prophecies
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Lloyd Price
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

38. The Tape Deck

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You are listening to the Tape Deck! We're a Seattle-based podcast about music history and music appreciation, featuring a whole ton of local talent from all walks of life. There's so much good music available to everyone everywhere, and we strive to educate listeners about music that may fly under your radar.more Host Rob Moura
Producer/Network The Tape Deck
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 502Twitter 356Instagram 2 Get Email Contact

39. Pop Life

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This is a podcast about the history and trends in popular music. Listeners will hear the stories behind the music and why the hits became hits. 
Hosts Eric Songer, Scott Prescott
Producer/Network Scott & Eric
Email ****@songerstudio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Maggie Zeidel
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. THE POP PROFESSOR PODCAST

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The Pop Professor is your crash course in music history, culture, and the moments that shaped pop as we know it. Each episode dives deep into the artistry, industry, and cultural impact behind iconic songs, albums, and artists—from Motown and Disco to 2000s pop stardom and today's chart-toppers.Think of it as music history class, but way more fun. Passionate, witty, and insightful, The Pop Professor connects the dots between the hits of yesterday and the sounds of today—proving that pop isn't just entertainment, it's culture.more Producer/Network JUSTIN GRANT
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

41. Long Live the ABB: Conversation from the Crossroads of Southern music, history, and culture with his

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Conversation from the Crossroads of Southern music, history, and culture with historian Dr. Bob Beatty, author of 'Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East' www.longlivetheabb.commore Producer/Network Long Live the ABB
Email ****@lyndhurstgroup.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. The World Music Charts

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The World Music Charts explores one iconic #1 hit each month, focusing on the biggest chart-topping singles from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. This music history podcast dives into the story behind the song, its rise to the top, and its cultural impact, offering trivia, artist journeys, and the global influence of the world's most legendary hits. Visit the website www.TheWorldMusicCharts.com for additional information.more Producer/Network The World Music Charts (www.theworldmusiccharts.com)
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

43. 40 Years of Schoolin'

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Latest 40 Years of Schoolin - Episode 5 (21 Jun, 2026)
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40 Years of Schoolin' is a journey through forty songs — one for each year, 1950 to 1989 — retold with stories, stray facts, and sidelong glances at the world that made them. Each episode reshuffles the decades: country beside jazz, doo-wop beside Ugandan funk, all threaded by time, sound, and a dry sense of ideas.Hosted by Ben Cornish, 40 Years of Schoolin' mixes storytelling, music history, and a touch of the surreal. It's less a countdown than a count along — from cracked 78s to neon-lit synths, all finding their place on one long spinning reel.more Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 179 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

44. 3 Shots Down Podcast

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Latest They Came, We Laughed/They Died, We Cried
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We are about events that happen in music history. Tragedies and Triumphs and More!
Hosts Jerry, Andy, Kate
Producer/Network 3 Shots Down
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. From Hills To Hollers

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Latest Sort Of Uncertain: A brief history of the Tenor Banjo and...
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An all things traditional music podcast. Together we will explore  histories, stories and cultural backgrounds of traditional music from many parts of the world. With the help of ethnomusicologists, musicians, storytellers, record collectors and archivists I hope to share more than just a song or a tune or a style of music but an insight into a deeper understanding of cultural practices, history and tradition, all through the lense of music. more Host Alex Jones
Producer/Network Alexander Muñoz Jones
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Dan Foster
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. The First Set

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Latest The First Set-AC/DC’s Road to Glory.
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Every rock and roll legend has two stories: the one of global fame we all know, and the untold story of how they got there. 'The First Set' is a music history podcast dedicated to that crucial first chapter.Each episode is a compelling narrative deep-dive into the raw and often turbulent beginnings of an iconic band. We go back to the garage rehearsals, the cramped tour vans, and the smoky back rooms to explore the story before the story. The podcast focuses on the inner workings of these future legends.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

47. REAL GONE

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A new podcast about alternative music histories. 
Host Emmet McKeown
Email ****@johnselliot.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest David Mancuso
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

48. San Joaquin Sound

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Latest The Gate Part 1: Rob Allison - From Bassist to Starting a... (09 Sep, 2026)
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All the music you never knew about in Bakersfield, California and the surrounding valley. Decade and genre hopping interviews about important people, venues, and events in Bakersfield Music History.more Host AJ Rodriguez
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Matt Riot, Willie Cantu
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

49. Vinyl History with Jason Everly

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Latest The Story Behind "Bye Bye Love"
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Exploring the history of rock and roll with deep dives into classic songs, interviews and personal anecdotes from a lifetime and legacy in music with Jason Everly.
Host Jason Everly
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

50. Take Note

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Latest Oktoberfest (07 Oct, 2026)
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Take Note is a ninety-second weekly dive into music history where we choose topics based on music's intersection with national and international cultural celebrations. Highlighting diverse topics within the history of music, Take Note aims to promote inclusivity in the world of classical music. Each Take Note episode has its own focus whether fun or educational so that listeners from all backgrounds will find something to enjoy from week to week...more Producer/Network Arizona PBS
Email ****@asu.edu
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 49.4KTwitter 23.6KInstagram 25.5K Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

51. Mostly True

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Latest Berlioz: The Lifelong Yearner (01 Jul, 2026)
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The podcast where music history takes center stage- sometimes dramatic, sometimes hilarious, and mostly factual. From Bach to Broadway, we unpack the stories of composers who shaped music and theatre, tracing how their melodies and quirks left a lasting mark on the stage.more Producer/Network New Spark Entertainment
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

52. The Rock Pod

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Latest This Week in Rock Music History 07/13-07/19 (13 Jul, 2026)
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Your backstage pass to the wildest stories in rock 'n' roll history. Hosted by Jimmy—rock trivia junkie, liner-note addict, and guy who still thinks cassettes were underrated— The Rock Pod takes you deep into the music, mayhem, and madness behind the legends. From epic albums and infamous feuds to one-hit wonders and vanishing acts, each fully scripted episode is a mix of deep research, dry humor, and serious love for all things loud...more Producer/Network The Rock Pod
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

53. Jonny's Dead Air Podcast

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Latest Script #42 Disco Demolition Night (The Death of Disco) (08 Jun, 2026)
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Jonny's Dead Air dives deep into the seldom told, the eerie, and the forgotten corners of music history. Hosted by radio veteran Jonny Hartwell, each episode blends storytelling, mystery, and a touch of rock 'n' roll grit to resurrect stories that deserve another listen. From bands that should've been legends to the backstage scandals, strange coincidences, and tragic twists the industry tried to bury, Jonny peels back the layers to reveal the raw, human truths behind the music. It's part history lesson, part cautionary tale, and all killer—no filler.more Email ****@3wsradio.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

54. Gossip Classique

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Latest Erik Satie
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Gossip Classique is a classical music history gossip podcast. Hosts Bird and Paige Turner spill the tea about composers, for better or worse, and draw connections between their lives and our current music culture.more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

55. The American Music History Podcast

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Latest Sonic sunshine: The Story of Cali Reggae
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Join me as I dive deep into the stories, sounds, and cultural forces that shaped American music.
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

56. Music History Daily

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Latest October 14th: Birthdays of Cliff Richard and Usher (14 Oct, 2026)
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Step into a time machine of music with 'Music History, Daily' your podcast for music lovers and history buffs alike! Each day, we'll turn back the pages of music history to relive the release of iconic songs, the rise of legendary artists, and those unforgettable moments that defined genres and shaped culture. Whether you crave a blast of music nostalgia, enjoy a good music trivia challenge, or want to expand your music discovery horizons, 'Music History Daily' has something for you. Uncover the stories that bring the music alive, from chart-toppers to hidden gems...more Producer/Network This Day in History
Email ****@mac.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

57. History is a Riot the Punk Music History Podcast

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Latest 2. The Birth of Punk: NYC'S Raw Revolution
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'History is a Riot' explores the untold history of punk music. From proto-punk and garage rock to the explosive scenes of the '70s and beyond, we trace the roots, sounds, and cultural forces that shaped a global rebellion. A deep dive into music history with grit, humor, and a whole lot of noise.more Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

58. Beeswax Vinyl Daily

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Latest Beeswax Vinyl Daily — April 28, 2026 (27 Apr, 2026)
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A quick look through music history for today!
Producer/Network Timothy G Beeman II
Email ****@beeswaxvinyl.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

59. Sounds with Simon Tesler

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Latest Sounds with Simon Tesler: Family (Part 2) (07 Oct, 2026)
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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and some of the stories behind the songs, with Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.more Email ****@tesler.co.uk
Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

60. Play Something Sweet

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Latest PSS2 - Episode 23 - Interview - Sabrina Lentini (13 Oct, 2026)
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PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!more Producer/Network KX FM
Email ****@kxfmradio.org
Recent Guests Peter Richardson, Clayton Chaney +6 more
Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

61. This Week In Music History Podcast With Marty Miller

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Latest Marty Miller's Music History Podcast - Oct 12th (12 Oct, 2026)
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Marty Miller brings you this week in music history, every week from Nova.ie. Prepare to be transported back in time; the nostalgia is real! Get your fill of music history from Marty every week and get those classics out for a listen!more Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

62. Songs from the Dead: 10-Minute Histories of Legendary Songs

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Latest Für Elise: The Woman, the Mystery, and the Melody (11 Oct, 2026)
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Every Monday, we take one legendary song, uncover its strange history, and play a brand-new reinterpretation.In under 10 minutes, we try to bring old songs back to life: murder ballads, folk standards, lost anthems, and melodies that refused to disappear.If you like music history, dark stories, and fresh versions of ancient songs, this is for you.more Email ****@gmail.com
Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

63. VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)

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Latest The Music of Monica (10 Oct, 2026)
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A fun and enlightening podcast that takes you on a journey through the little known and often unknown histories of music and musical culture from a millennial lens with a fun vibe for music history nerds and history nerds alike.more Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

64. Sound of History Podcast

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Latest September Spirituals (20 Sep, 2026)
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A music history podcast exploring the songs, culture, and stories of people who lived and dreamed 100 years ago.soundofhistorypodcast.com
Producer/Network Sound of History Podcast
Recent Guests Dora Dean, Bert Williams +3 more
Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

65. Herman's Music Minute

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Latest Herman's Music Minute | Friday, June 5th (08 Jun, 2026)
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Herman's Music Minute is a fast-paced daily podcast where 95.1 Steve FM's Brandon Herman takes listeners back in time to highlight what happened on this day in music history. In just one minute, Brandon shares memorable moments, iconic releases, and fascinating facts that helped shape the soundtrack of our lives. Perfect for music fans who want a quick hit of history without missing a beat.more Producer/Network hermansmusicminute
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66. High Fidelity: a Music History Podcast

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Latest How We Stole Music: Episode 3: Spotify Kinda Sucks
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High Fidelity is an audio documentary series on the history of music. From disco dance floors, to the creation of Spotify, High Fidelity takes a closer listen to music's history to hear what it says about the culture. If you want to learn more about your favourite genres, artists and songs, this is the series for you!Our first series 'Disco Didn't Die!' is out now!'Disco Didn't Die!' tells the story of disco music - from its start in the New York club scene, to its meteoric rise, to its supposed death at the infamous Disco Demolition Night! In this series we'll look at disco's origins, the c..more Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

67. Moving in Stereo

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Latest Let's Go!
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The history of New Wave music told through the stories and music of the artists who created it.
Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

68. Melody Mind English

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Latest 1980s – Neon, MTV, Synth Power & Global Anthems...
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Join Daniel and Annabelle on a journey through music history — exploring the sounds, stories, and emotions that shaped every decade and genre.
Email ****@murena.io
Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

69. TIME CAPSULE SESSIONS

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Latest S1 Episode 5 Australia: The Hidden Amplifier of Global Hits
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Music has shaped revolutions, love, power and identity throughout time.On this channel, we explore music across centuries:the stories behind the songs,the people who made them,the ones they were written for,and the moments history tried to forget.If you love history, culture and music that actually means something -then darling, you are in the right place at the right time...more Producer/Network Meriliis Kivimägi
Email ****@gmail.com
Recent Guest Kate Bush
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70. Gainesville Music History Tour

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Latest The Cotton Club
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'Gainesville Music History Tour' highlights the living history of the Gainesville, Florida music scene and its ripples that are all around us, both in terms of locations and in terms of notable artists and bands.more Email ****@gmail.com
Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

71. Earfloss a music history Podcast

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Earfloss: a music history Podcast is a biweekly podcast. Each episode hosts take an in depth look at the history of a specific band or musician become a contributor at https://www.patreon.com/earflossmore Get Email Contact

72. Patrick Hicks Music Stories Podcast

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Storyteller, historian, and music celebrator Patrick Hicks is bringing music history to life in podcast form. The best stories in music from every genre; fascinating, heartfelt, and inspirational tales about your most beloved artists and songs. patrickhicks.substack.commore Get Email Contact

73. The Music History Podcast

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Latest Episode 2 Music of Ancient Greece
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Our program aims to bring people of varying academic knowledge closer together in an environment that caters to both the advanced student and anyone who wants to learn about how music works, the story of its origin, and its development and impact through time. Every episode builds upon the previous installment, providing the listener with theoretical knowledge that can be used to analyze the events, musicians and works we discuss.Listeners are strongly encouraged to join in the discussion on our comments page...more Producer/Network Bret Williams
Email ****@bretwilliamsmusic.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 42 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

74. The Hidden History of Music

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Latest The Unfinished Life of the Musical Genius Franz Schubert
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During each episode of Hidden History of Music, we'll take a look at some of the great composers in music history.
Producer/Network Hank Wilson
Email ****@arctxs.com
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75. Jazz

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Latest Reign of George VI, 1900-1925 A Forecast Written in the Year... (11 Oct, 2026)
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Dive into the rich tapestry of jazz music, a genre that began its journey long before the turn of the 20th century. This engaging narrative traces the fusion of African and European musical traditions that gave birth to jazz at the end of the 1800s. Through a thoughtful examination of its evolution, the story highlights the profound impact of religious, economic, artistic, and individual influences on the genres development. Join R. P. Jones as he unpacks the dynamic growth and transformative paths of jazz, painting a vivid picture of its significance in music history.more Producer/Network R. P. Jones
Email ****@podcastlibrary.org
Avg Length 345 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

76. Popular History of the Art of Music

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Latest 40 - Popular History of the Art of Music by W. S. B. Mathews
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In this engaging preface by W.S.B. Mathews, the author sets out to present a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of musics rich history‚Aîall within the confines of a single, concise volume. With a keen focus on the vibrant developments of recent times, this work aims to resonate with contemporary readers by highlighting the significance of musics evolution...more Email ****@adfreesounds.com
Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact