Music 101 honors Juneteenth
Music 101 honors Juneteenth, the date Union soldiers landed in Texas and shared news that the war had ended and enslaved people were free.
Music 101
Host: Margot
Sundays at 10 am MST and Wednesdays at 8 pm MST
Music 101 is part music/part history lesson with your teacher and host Margot. Every week, Margot highlights a different chapter in music history, bringing you songs you love and the stories behind them. Music 101 explores how music and history both affect one another, while highlighting topics like the Wrecking Crew, banned and censored songs, the Civil Rights Movement, CBGB’s, the Hammond organ in rock — and much more.
Recent Episodes
Music 101: Based on a true story
Songwriters get their ideas in many ways, including from actual events.
Music 101: LGBTQ+ artists’ milestones and influence in music
This episode of Music 101 highlights how LGBTQ+ musicians helped shape and influence music as we know it today.
Music 101: debut singles
Some musicians knocked it out of the park with their debut single, while others took longer to find their footing.
Music 101: unsung women in modern music
This week, Music 101 highlights women whose contributions have created the building blocks of music today.
Music 101: second wave feminism
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8), Music 101 explores the history of the women’s lib movement through songs.
Music 101: Civil Rights part 2
February is Black History Month in the U.S., and this week Music 101 takes another look at the music of the Civil Rights movement.
Music 101: songs of the Civil Rights movement
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Music 101 explores the music of the Civil Rights movement.
Music 101: Bowie Collaborations
David Bowie worked with numerous artists during his career. Music 101 explores these Bowie Collaborations.
Music 101: Too much horror business
This episode of Music 101 focuses on the points where music and horror movies intertwine.