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A Day in the Life

"A Day in the Life" is a daily history segment about music and the ideas it inspires. This segment is part of Critical Karaoke, a KRCC affiliated radio show run by Prof Ryan Bañagale and Prof Steven Hayward, featuring a wide range of guest contributors.
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"A Day in the Life" is a 2-minute podcast about music, history, culture, and ideas.  We release at least one new episode every weekday on an incredible range of genres and artists.  We hope you enjoy these quick listens!

Jul 13, 2016

Today in 2015, the planet/non-planet Pluto first came into visual focus for the people of Earth.  In what ways has Pluto exerted a pull on our collective musical imagination?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 12, 2016

Today in 1988, model, actress, vocalist and Warhol superstar, Nico passed away in Ibiza.  This episode of "A Day in the Life" explores her work as a solo artist, with the Velvet Underground, and even with jazz pianist Bill Evans.  

Jul 12, 2016

Today in 2010, Pink fell off the stage during a performance in Germany.  This “A Day in the Life” considers this and other artists that have taken spills while rocking out, including Dave Grohl, Madonna, and Iggy Pop.  Buckle your safety belt.

Jul 11, 2016

Today in 1938, George Gershwin's first biographer, Isaac Goldberg, passed away in Boston, Massachusetts.  Find out why you should care about Goldberg if you care at all about the music of Gershwin on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 11, 2016

Today in 1904 arts entrepreneur and critic Lawrence Morton was born in Duluth, Minnesota.  How did he shape the course of ancient and modern music on the west coast of the United States? And what piece of music did Igor Stravinsky dedicate to Morton in 1962?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jul 11, 2016

Today in 1985, Run DMC performed at rock super concert Live Aid.  How did their epic performance at this globally televised event change the course of hip hop? Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."  All that and Adidas.

Jul 11, 2016

Today in 1922, American operatic soprano Maude Fay got married.  Prior to that point in time she had established an international reputation.  What was the effect of her wedding on her performance career?  And what is her legacy today?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jul 9, 2016

Today in 1979 an event now known as "Disco Demolition Night" took place in Chicago, Illinois.  This episode of "A Day in the Life" explores the deeper roots of this out-of-control event and how such violence continues to resonate today. 

Jul 9, 2016

Today in 1922 The Hollywood Bowl opened for business.  Who were the first performers to take the stage?  And what landmark performances and "odd moments" have taken place there over the course of the last century?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 8, 2016

Today in 1946, Spanish composer Manuel De Falla wrote the last completed page of his opera Atlantis, a work that remained unfinished at the time of his death the following November.  What inspired this epic of Spanish history and legend?  And who later completed the work?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jul 8, 2016

Today is the birthday of beloved children's entertainer Raffi Cavoukian.  He became (and remains) the soundtrack to millions of young lives. His unlikely path to international stardom (and Simpsons parody) is the subject of this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 6, 2016

Today in 1987 Eric B & Rakim released their game changing album Paid In Full--often thought of as a watershed moment in the history of rap.  How were they influenced by the likes of John Coltrane and Miles Davis? Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 6, 2016

Today in 1928 the first loaf of sliced bread was sold.  This brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life" explores the long history of music and bread, from Gregorian Chant to Stephen Sondheim.  We hope you enjoy this musical feast. 

Jul 6, 2016

On this day in 1944 one of the most fires in history struck the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey circus in Hartford, CT. Learn how the music of John Phillip Sousa helped reduce causalities. 

Jul 5, 2016

Today in 1983 the English-post-punk-goth-rock band Bauhaus held its farewell concert.  How is it connected to the influential art school of its name?  And what were their biggest hits?  Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jul 4, 2016

Today in 1898 Clorindy, or The Origin of The Cake Walk had its premiere on Broadway--it was the first musical written and performed by African Americans.  What were its important contributions to the history of music and theatre in the United States?  Have a quick listen to this episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jul 4, 2016

Today in 1997 NASA's Pathfinder landed on Mars.  This segment of "A Classical Day in the Life" explores the otherworldly music and Mars as encountered in the movies and the concert hall.

Jul 4, 2016

Today in 1927 playwright Neil Simon was born in New York.  Where do the words of this comedic mastermind intersect with music over the course of time?  Listen to this brief segment of "A Day in the Life" to find out! 

Jul 1, 2016

Today in 1762, the Bon Family arrived at the Esterházy court in Eisenstadt.  Their musical presence would shape the output of a thirty-year-old Joseph Haydn.  Find out how on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jul 1, 2016

Today is Canada Day and we proudly celebrate the musical contributions of our neighbors to the north, including Arcade Fire, Rush, Neil Young, Celine Dion and Justin Bieber.  Go leafs!

Jun 30, 2016

What's the link between arch duke Franz Ferdinand, a race horse of the same name and some Scottish rockers? All will be revealed on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life.

Jun 30, 2016

Today in 1886, Arturo Toscanini conducted his first opera in Rio de Janeiro. This unstoppable force of the classical music world would go on to be one of the most famous music directors of all time.  What were the roles of Giuseppe Verdi and Samuel Barber in his career? Find out on this brief episode of "A Classical Day in the Life."

Jun 29, 2016

Toady in 1911, film composer Bernard Herrmann was born in New York City.  His best-known work was with Alfred Hitchcock, including the Psycho shower scene.  What did this famous sequence originally sound like? And who were some of the other Hollywood directors to benefit from his musical talents? Find out on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."

Jun 28, 2016

Today in 1969, Neil Diamond released the song "Sweet Caroline."  Its cloudy origins and ongoing life at Fenway Park (Bap, bap, bahhhhh!) are explored on this brief episode of "A Day in the Life."  

Jun 28, 2016

Today in 1905 Pomp and Circumstance--the so-called "graduation march"--was performed for the first time at a commencement ceremony.  Where does its title come from?  And why was it performed on this day at Yale University?  Find out with a quick listen to this episode of "A Day in the Life."

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