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The golden age of anonymous music

The golden age of anonymous music

FromStudio 360 with Kurt Andersen


The golden age of anonymous music

FromStudio 360 with Kurt Andersen

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Some of the greatest film music of the 20th century came from readymade stock albums recorded by virtually anonymous musicians. Author David Hollander and composer Keith Mansfield tell the story of vintage library music. How Lucille Fletcher’s thrilling 1943 drama “Sorry, Wrong Number” shocked American radio listeners. And writer Matt Novak uncovers the surprising movies watched by American presidents inside the White House.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRI, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt introduces the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let Studio 360 steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life. Produced in association with Slate.