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How Did the Theremin Influence Electronic Music?

How did the theremin go from science fiction movie soundtracks to influencing pop and electronic music as we know it today? Linda Diaz chats with Michelle Moog-Koussa on how the theremin influenced Robert Moog and led to the invention of the first portable synthesizer. Linda also explores how the theremin works and how it is being utilized today with musician Caroline Scruggs.

How Did the Theremin Influence Electronic Music?

10m 4s

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    Why The Funkiest Music Is Coming From Brazil

    S5 E11 - 8m 35s

    What happened when American Funk made it's way to Brazil? The answer is Baile Funk. Arthur L.A. Buckner explores the sonic, cultural and historical elements of these two genres and we speak with DJ Iasmin Turbininha about the future of Baile Funk.

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    How to Make ANYTHING Funky (feat. Nik West)

    S5 E10 - 9m 37s

    What are the ingredients of a funky bass line? Arthur L.A. Buckner gets a lesson from bassist Nik West and talks to funk scholar Rickey Vincent to find what it takes to add funk to any song - even Hot Cross Buns.

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    What Do DJs Even Do?

    S5 E9 - 9m 35s

    What do DJ’s do? It’s a question that’s plagued the internet for years. Are they just pressing buttons or is there more to it? Linda Diaz explores the history of DJing and DJ culture from radio to music festivals. Linda interviews DJ Jarreau Vandal, to discuss the roles DJs fill in music. And Jojo, Sound Field producer and DJ, demonstrates the techniques DJs use to blend songs into each other.

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