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How A Houston Rapper Turned His Life Around After Prison
Posted on · SaulPaul talks about his new book, Be the Change: A Story of Transformation.
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How Texas Shaped Janis Joplin And Her Music
Posted on · Holly George-Warren offers an unprecedented look at the rock icon in her new biography.
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Friday’s Show: Growing Gentrification, And How Texas Shaped Janis Joplin (Jan. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Why gentrification here is outpacing other Texas cities, how tensions with Iran might affect the oil and gas industry, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and how Texas shaped the music of Janis Joplin.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2353: In C
Posted on · Episode: 2353 Reflections on — or in — the key of C. Today, French hornist Roger Kaza plays in C.
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Musician Allison Moorer Opens Up About Family Tragedy With New Memoir, Album
Posted on · When the singer-songwriter was just 14, her father killed her mother and then himself, leaving she and her sister -- fellow musician Shelby Lynne -- orphaned. She addresses the family's saga with a book and an album, both called 'Blood.'
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Wednesday’s Show: Dennis Bonnen’s Demise And The Week In Politics (Oct. 23, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: In our weekly political roundup, we discuss the news that Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t seek reelection after a recent scandal. Plus a local organization celebrates the 80th birthday of Blue Note Records.
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Full Show: Debate Recap, Black Lives Matter Focuses On The Election, And Country Cover Songs (Sept. 13, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A recap of the Presidential debate from TSU, Black Lives Matter focuses on the 2020 election, some area musicians sing covers of their favorite country classics, and we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news.
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Ramblin’ Jack Elliott — A Kid From Brooklyn Who Ran Away To Be A Cowboy
Posted on · Filmmakers Dee Brown and Bruce Bryant discuss their new documentary about the legendary folk troubadour.
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Houston Symphony Celebrates The Music Of The Little Mermaid
Posted on · The orchestra will screen the Disney classic while performing the score live.
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Texas Flood: An Inside Look At The Genius And Struggles Of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Posted on · Authors of a new biography of the legendary musician share their stories.
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Full Show: Santa Fe Shooting Trial, Memories From The Pacific Theater, And An Orchestra Of Doctors (Aug. 13, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: METRO votes on some key transit measures, the latest in the trial of the accused shooter in Santa Fe, how a business in Greater Houston helped save a life in Scotland, a local veteran shares memories of World War II, and performers from the World Doctors Orchestra.
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What Can Parents Do To Harness Their Children’s Musical Potential?
Posted on · Houston classical violinist Lauren Haley has written a book to help parents help their kids succeed at learning a musical instrument.
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The World Wasn’t Always Friendly To Howard Jones And His Synthesizer
Posted on · The pioneer of synth-pop discusses his music ahead of his July 17 Houston concert.
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How The Internet Has Kept “Weird Al” Yankovic On His Toes
Posted on · America's foremost song parodist discusses how his music has changed over the years.
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Music Industry Working To Put More Women Center Stage
Posted on · Grace Gibson of Live Nation details efforts to showcase more female music acts.