Chapters - Oct 16, 2019


Chapters is a radio show were we take time to understand how world history and politics has influenced the music we listen to. From the evolution of Japanese music in the 20th century to the forces behind Brooklyn’s sample school, join Chapters as we uncover the stories behind our music.

Spanish Harlem


Aretha Franklin

Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin

Theme from New York, New York


Frank Sinatra

Oh! Look at Me Now


Frank Sinatra

Oh! Look at Me Now by Frank Sinatra

Mr Bojangles


Sammy Davis, Jr.

Mr Bojangles by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Blue Suede Shoes


Elvis Presley

Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley

(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone


The Monkees

(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone by The Monkees

Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)


The Beach Boys

Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) by The Beach Boys

Welfare Cadillac


Bobbo Byrnes

Welfare Cadillac by Bobbo Byrnes

Which Side Are You On


Pete Seeger

Which Side Are You On by Pete Seeger

Waist Deep In the Big Muddy


Pete Seeger

Waist Deep In the Big Muddy by Pete Seeger