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Travelling Tunes

Ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke leads us around the world on a new musical exploration each week. Thanks to drakestreetstudios.com.

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Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 2, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: July 2, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: July 2, 2021, 23.06 MB
Fri 2 Jul 2021

Kirsten's here and today we're deep diving into the world of the flute. On the agenda today are tracks from Golden Earring, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and the Beastie Boys! Whakarongo mai! 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 25, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 25, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: June 25, 2021, 21.91 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Dr. Kirsten Zemke is in the studio and this week she's filling the airwaves with Crooners. On the playlist today is Tony Bennett's "I left my heart in San Francisco," Nat King Cole's "The Very Thought Of You," and Frank Sinatra's "The Way You Look Tonight". Whakarongo mai!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 18, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 18, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: June 18, 2021, 21.55 MB
Fri 18 Jun 2021

This week Dr. Zemke leads us down the treacherous path of Fallen Angel music. "Godawful", says one listener, so whakarongo mai!

 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 11, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: June 11, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: June 11, 2021, 24.61 MB
Fri 11 Jun 2021

Dr. Zemke's in the studio and today she's talking all about Western Gothic. Whakarongo mai!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 28, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 28, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: May 28, 2021, 19.54 MB
Fri 28 May 2021

Dr. Kirsten Zemke is here and today she's talking about Spy Tracks! On the playlist today are tunes from Premier Woohping, Peter Reno and Sister Street. Whakarongo mai! 
 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 21, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 21, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: May 21, 2021, 23.79 MB
Fri 21 May 2021

I tēnei ata, Dr. Zemke lilts us through the history of 3/4 time signatures. Whakarongo mai! 
 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 14, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 14, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: May 14, 2021, 28.25 MB
Fri 14 May 2021

I tēnei rā on Travelling Tunes Dr. Zemke is us all about the art of the cover. On the programme today are Toots and the Maytals “Take Me Home Country Roads," Devo “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," and The Isley Brothers “Summer Breeze.” Whakarongo mai! 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 7, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: May 7, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: May 7, 2021, 29.89 MB
Fri 7 May 2021

Dr. Kirsten Zemke is in the studio and today she's telling us all about Detroit Hip Hop. On the cards today is:

  • J Dilla “Last Donut of the Night”
  • DeJ Loaf “Try Me”
  • Royce da 5'9" “Tabernacle”

Whakarongo mai!

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 30, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 30, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: April 30, 2021, 27.71 MB
Fri 30 Apr 2021

I tēnei ata Dr. Zemke is leading us down the wonderful rabbit hole of, and hold on to your hats, Bulgarian Womens' Folk Choir music in anime! Whakarongo mai to "soar across a mystical plain" or "turn your life around and have an epiphany" (courtesy of the listeners). 

 

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 23, 2021

Travelling Tunes w/ Dr. Kirsten Zemke: April 23, 2021 Kirsten Zemke: April 23, 2021, 19.41 MB
Fri 23 Apr 2021

Dr. Kirsten Zemke pops into the studio and today she's taking us down the Dutch House rabbit hole. Perfect soundtrack for those still kicking on from the night before, a stressful fever dream for those just waking up. Whakarongo mai nei and see for yourself.