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It’s Electric!
Electrophones, which use electricity to make sound, have changed music! The electrophone instrument family expands the range of musical colors in a composer’s toolkit.
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Good Vibrations
Idiophones make sound from the vibrations of an instrument’s body. A lot of the time, musicians whack them or shake them rhythmically.
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Take a Deep Breath!
Musicians who use the power of air breathe life into the music they play. They create beautiful and ear-catching melodies.
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In Season 3, Meet Your Favorite Instruments (And Their Families!)
We’ll talk about your favorite sounds and the instruments that create them.
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Loud and Proud
Three more stories from the LGBTQ+ community in Western Colorado.
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Pride on the Western Slope
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Western Colorado came together recently to share stories onstage.
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The Secret Lives of Food Industry Workers
A small group of local chefs, servers, managers and entrepreneurs came together for a story slam in Denver.
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Reflections on the Marshall Fire, Part 2
Two more live stories about life after the wildfire.
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Reflections on the Marshall Fire, Part 1
The Marshall Fire in December 2021 became the most destructive wildfire in state history.
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Lessons of Love
The students and educators from YEBO share stories about crushes, Christmas dinners, favorite meals from grandma, and the quiet moments we share with family.
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Old Life, New Life
David and Ashley, two formerly incarcerated people navigating reentry, share stories about self-worth and redemption.
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Introducing: My Story So Far
My Story So Far is a new podcast from Colorado Public Radio that collects stories from different communities around the state and presents them at unique, intimate story slams.
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Stand Up! Stories of Protest
Telling a story through music is an especially powerful way to move a listener to action.
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Ceremonies & Celebrations
Music gives us a soundtrack for some of the most memorable moments in each of our stories, from weddings, graduation ceremonies to holiday celebrations.
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Welcome Home!
Music is a powerful way to tell a story about the place you call home.
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We Love a Good Love Story!
How artists use sounds to tell stories of romance, longing and unabashed adoration.