Music 101: the music and influence of Nile Rodgers
Not many artists had seen their music has cross as many genres, and generations, as Nile Rodgers.
Music 101
Host: Margot
Sundays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Music 101 is part music/part history lesson with your teacher and host Margot. Every week, she 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: rock music in Mexico, 1950s-1970s
This week’s Music 101 covers the concept of La Onda, the “Mexican Woodstock” held in 1971, and how rock music came to be banned in Mexico.
Music 101: The Bass
Do you have a favorite bass player? Is yours on this list? Being a bass player in a band can be a thankless gig. But the bass plays an important part in rhythm communication between percussion and guitar. Over the years there have been some truly phenomenal bassists and memorable bass lines. This episode of…
CBGB’s Storied Past
The legend of CBGB’s is beyond comparison
1968 In Film And On TV
Inside, the music playing during that monumental year.
Remembering Rick Hall On Music 101
Rick Hall’s music imprint is beyond influential. Find a playlist and more from last night’s Music 101 dedication to the “Father Of Muscle Shoals Music”, who passed away last week.
Doo-Wop On Music 101
Music 101 focused on Doo Wop last night. Here’s a history of the music and a playlist from the show.
