95bFM: Travelling Tunes: Recent Episodes
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Ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke leads us around the world on a new musical exploration each week.
Dr Kirsten Zemke tells us stories of artists who sadly passed away while performing on stage, whakarongo mai nei!
Kirsten chats with Rosetta and Milly about bands with lots of members! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear kōrero about Parliament, Snarky Puppy and AKB48!
Kirsten joins Rosetta for a kōrero about lunarpunk! Whakarongo mai nei!
Aphex Twin - Jynweythek (2006)
Hinkstep - Moonwalk On Mushroom Street (2011)
C418 - Minecraft (2011)
The excellent Amelia Berry takes care of Travelling Tunes in Dr Kirsten Zemke's absence, talking about twee (and setting the record straight). Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
This week on Travelling Tunes we chat to Dr Kirsten Zemke about all things Acapella - whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about the lap steel on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke does a special Aotearoa music edition, exploring old school NZ hip hop. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats working class anthems on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats psychobilly tracks on Travelling Tunes. Thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke chats about speedy rappers on Travelling Tunes, brought to you by Drake Street Studios.
Dr Kirsten Zemke looks into Steel pan drums on Travelling Tunes - thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us on a trip to Ibiza on Travelling Tunes- thanks to Drake Street Studios!
Need to brush up on your knowledge of "non-lexical vocables"? Join the Breakfast team as Dr. Kirsten Zemke takes us on a journey through the suprisingly complex world of "La La La" songs.
Dr Kirsten Zemke does a deep dive into Black country music on Travelling Tunes. Travelling Tunes is thanks to Drake Street Studios!
We wake up on the right side of the bed on Travelling Tunes as Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some wake up songs.
Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us a rundown of songs with mallet percussion on Travelling Tunes.
Travelling Tunes is back in business for 2024, and Dr Kirsten Zemke shares some Indonesian pop.
Dr Kirsten Zemke celebrates 2023 by exploring songs that embody the new year, new me sentiment.
Dr Kirsten Zemke is in the studio for Travelling Tunes, talking about peace songs. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us to the world of the paisley underground. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the budding music-home-decor-fashion grouping of 'whimsigoth'. A controversial name, and a microniche with many facets. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke explores tunes produced by the legendary Quincy Jones. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us some tunes that embody the spirit of masculinity. It's a state of mind.
Today we take the name very literally, as Dr Kirsten Zemke unpicks songs about cities. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke gives us an insight into broad genre of Bollywood fusion on Travelling Tunes. Whakarongo mai nei!
For today's Travelling Tunes Rachel spoke to Dr Kirsten Zembke about Eurovision's history, artistry, and recent controversies!
Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us through the tunes of trying times- yes, it's failure. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the world of fictional bands that have released very real songs. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr Kirsten Zemke takes us down the road of upbeat tracks, and we revisit some adrenaline/dopamine cocktails of tracks. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Kirsten Zemke ponders songs about the moon (of which there are many). Whakarongo mai nei!
On today's tune adventure Dr. Kemzke leads us to the mighty mandolin, and its genre-spanning goodness. Whakarongo mai nei.
Who doesn't love some boogie woogie? Kirsten takes us on a journey through the blues genre. Whakarongo mai nei!
Numbers- they have many uses. But what is their purpose in music? Dr Zemke explores the many instances of number-related tracks. Whakarongo tonu mai!
This week on Travelling Tunes, Dr. Zemke explores bad pitch, in everything from guitars to vocals. Sounds unappealing on paper, but as it turns out, bad pitch is pretty popular!
Dust off your school books and adopt your best vague air of entitlement, it's time for some Dark Academia.
Dr. Zemke chats with Rachel about another fascinating genre, anti nuclear music — from the 1940s to the 1980s. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Zemke chats with Rachel about another fascinating genre, Gamelan music — a traditional sound of Java and Bali in Indonesia, and one that's been a big pop influence. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dr. Zemke's back for 2023 and today she's got the perfect genre to mellow you out before the long weekend. Whakarongo mai nei to hear some of the best Soulquarian tracks.
We're back in the Appalachian Hills today, chatting about Experimental Bluegrass! Grab your fiddle, grab your jug!
Kirsten brings in a big bowl of saccharine tunes to kick start your weekend. So sweet you'll wanna brush your teeth.
The gentle pitter patter of 'Rain Tunes' wakes us up this Friday morning with Dr. Zemke.
Dr. Zemke keeps it in the family this morning with songs from Sibling Bands! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today Dr. Zemke brings in Unlikely Collaborations. Breakfast's into it, Kirsten's unconvinced, and the text machine's got the best reckons of them all. Whakarongo mai nei!
The dulcet tones Greek Hits bring back memories for the listeners from record stores in the 70s to beestings. Whakarongo mai nei!
We are going full camp patriotism this morning and talking about the Eurovision Song Contest with Dr. Kirsten. Strap yourself in!
Queer hyper-pop! Or as one listener says, "seratonin inducing mallow sherbet flavoured pop artisan confections." Whakarongo mai!
A controversial but brave Travelling Tunes this morning: 'Singers With Bad Vocal Timbre'. Whakarongo mai!
You're in a dusty, basement bar. The smoke from the patrons' cigarettes lazily curls into the air as you sip at your Old Fashioned. A single spot light hits the stage, illuminating a singer in elbow length, velvet gloves. It's Dr. Zemke, telling you about 'Chanteuse'. Whakarongo mai.
Today Dr. Zemke brings us Lilith tracks, so dust off your crocheted tops and tie some braids.
Don't wait for the grass to grow, whakarongo mai to Dr. Zemke chat about music for plants.
Grab your lighters and your tissues 'cause Dr. Zemke is breaking hearts with 'Torch Songs'. Whakarongo mai.
Head for the (murder) hills, 'coz today we're chatting about Italian Occult Psychedelia. Whakarongo mai!
Dust off ur boogie boots 'cause Dr. Zemke's serving up songs with dance steps. Whakarongo mai!
Dr. Zemke brings us very needle-dropable instrumental hits of the 60s. Whakarongo mai, you funky cats.
I tēnei ata Dr. Zemke chats to us about 'Songs With Spoken Word Intros.' Why do people do it?? Whakarongo mai to (maybe) find out.*
*You won't, it remains a mystery to us all.