Podcast Episodes

Festival of Obon

Season 3

This week on Take Note, we learn about the Festival of Obon, a Japanese tradition dating back over 500 years. In this episode, we will dive into the …

9 months, 1 week ago

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National Vinyl Record Day

Season 3 Episode 126

August 12 is National Vinyl Record Day, and on Take Note, we’re explaining how this classic medium works. As aired on KBACH on August 12.

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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British Columbia Day

Season 3 Episode 125

This week on Take Note, it’s British Columbia Day. You probably didn’t even know some of these famous artists are from British Columbia! As aired on …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Bagpipe Appreciation Day

Season 3 Episode 124

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating bagpipe appreciation day by learning all about this ancient instrument and its uses over the years. As aire…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival

Season 3 Episode 123

This week on Take Note we’re learning about traditional Japanese hayashi music in honor of the Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival. As aired on KBACH on Ju…

10 months ago

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World Listening Day

Season 3 Episode 122

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…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Nunavut Day

Season 3 Episode 121

This week in honor of Nunavut Day, learn about kattajaq, a form of throat singing practiced by Inuit musicians. As aired on KBAQ on July 8.

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Independence Day

Season 3

In this episode we celebrate the 4th of July as it is an American holiday that celebrates the passage of the declaration of independence. As aired on…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Inti Raymi

Season 3 Episode 120

This week on Take Note, we’re learning about the traditional religious festival of the Andes region known as Inti Raymi. As aired on KBACH on June 24…

11 months ago

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Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman

Season 3

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re taking the opportunity to examine the life of the newly rediscovered composer and fiddle player Sawney Freeman, who was…

11 months, 1 week ago

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