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Season 4 Episode 151
In this episode, celebrate Eid Al-Fitr by exploring the Arabic song that came to be associated with the holiday.
2 months, 1 week ago
Women's History Month 2026
Season 4 Episode 150
Happy Women’s History Month from us here at Take Note! In this episode we hear about two compositions that align with this year’s Women’s History Mon…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Holi (Festival of Color)
Season 4 Episode 149
Holi, or the Festival of Color, takes place on March 4th this year, celebrating the start of spring, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and today we're learning about two remarkable composers: William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman.
3 months ago
Carnival
Season 4 Episode 148
Celebrated this year between February 12th and 17th, Carnival is one of the most widely varied holidays in the Christian tradition; and this week on …
3 months, 1 week ago
Valentine's Day
Season 4 Episode 147
What is more romantic than Shakespeare? This week on Take Note, it’s Romeo and Juliet in honor of Valentine's Day.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
National Ukulele Day
Season 4 Episode 146
February 2nd is Ukulele Day, and this episode is all about the small but mighty instrument most commonly associated with Hawaii.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Up Helly Aa
Season 4 Episode 145
Join us in celebrating Up Helly Aa, a time marking the end of the Yule season. In this episode, we learn about Scottish folk music.
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Mariachi Day - Re-Air!
Season 4
In this episode, celebrate Mariachi Day by exploring the origins of mariachi music and what led it to becoming widely celebrated today.
4 months ago
Korean American Day
Season 4 Episode 144
January 13 is Korean American day! On this episode we listen to Juri Seo’s Toy Store, a work that draws inspiration from her Korean and American musi…
4 months, 1 week ago