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Season 4 Episode 165
As we wrap up the month of July, let’s celebrate the Fiesta de Santiago, a day that honors Spain’s patron saint St. James the Apostle. We’ll observe …
2 months, 1 week ago
World Listening Day
Season 4
This week on Take Note, we’re observing World Listening Day, a time to recognize the importance of sound in our lives and its role in shaping our und…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Star Festival
Episode 164
July 7th is Tanabata, or the Star Festival, in Japan. It is derived from the Chinese Qixi Festival. In this episode, we’ll hear the traditional Tanab…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
America 250: Sounds of the Revolution
Season 4 Episode 163
In honor of America 250, let’s learn about the music and the instruments that created the soundscape of the Revolutionary War.
3 months ago
Pride Month 2026: Tchaikovsky
Season 4
In this episode, we celebrate pride month with the story of Tchaikovsky, and we discuss why it’s important to acknowledge musicians’ sexuality.
3 months, 1 week ago
Juneteenth: Blind Tom Wiggins
Season 4
In this episode, in honor of Juneteenth, we learn about the life of Blind Tom Wiggins, who is sometimes referred to as the “last American slave.”
3 months, 2 weeks ago
African American Music Appreciation Month
Season 4
June is African American Music Appreciation Month, and in this episode we cover the various popular music genres with African American roots and take…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gawai Dayak
Season 4 Episode 162
Celebrated annually on June 1st and 2nd, Gawai Dayak is the Harvest Festival celebrated in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia on Borneo. This week, we le…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Africa Day
Season 4 Episode 161
May 25th is Africa Day! This week on Take Note learn about two of Africa's premiere musicologists, Akin Euba and J. H. Kwabena Nketia.
4 months ago
Luilak
Season 4 Episode 160
May 23rd is Luilak, a Dutch holiday designed to energize the lazy. Learn about this clangorous celebration this week on Take Note.
4 months, 1 week ago