HeyJaredSociety of Sound Podcast
The podcast about the relationship between culture and music! In Season 1, you will learn about the music of the French MeToo movement.
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Dolly Parton (opens the original)
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For this episode of Society of Sound , we dive into the life and music of our recently fallen angel, Dolly Parton. We talk about her early career, think about her dual image of sex symbol and sweet country girl, do a deep dive into “Jolene,” consider the lyrical message of “9 to 5,” and consider what it means to be “political” in today’s United States. We hope you enjoy this first foray into visual podcasting! Take care <3 Playlist: “Puppy Love” - Dolly Parton “It’s Sure Gonna Hurt” - Dolly Part
Luigi Tenco and Corruption in the Italian Music Industry (opens the original)
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In this episode of Society of Sound , we dive into the protest and enduring mystery surrounding the legendary Italian cantautore Luigi Tenco. Join me as we revisit the tense atmosphere of the 1967 San Remo Festival. We’ll explore Tenco’s bold attempt to wake up the Italian public through his music, the controversy that followed his performance of "Ciao amore, ciao," and the unanswered questions behind his tragic death. Was it a final act of protest against a corrupt industry, or is there a darke
Hip-Hop Feminism (opens the original)
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Hip-hop and feminism often seem at odds, but today we’re diving into the messy, nuanced space where they intersect. We explore everything from the power of "flipping the script," to the politics of pleasure, to Joan Morgan’s classic When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost , unpacking how to hold culture accountable without abandoning it. Join us as we sit in the "greys," question the music we love, and think about what a hip-hop feminist sensibility really looks like. You can find sources for this
Music Against Monolingualism (opens the original)
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This week, we talk about music that defies monolingualism – the idea that one language is the "correct" language of a nation, often portraying other languages as threats to national unity and identity rather than valuing them as strengths. The music that we cover in this episode instead reflects and portrays the multilingual and multicultural reality of our world. We cover songs that have lyrics in French, Italian, English, and three different Arabic dialects by the artists Ghali, Mahmood, and T
How Hip-Hop Came to France (opens the original)
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This week ( in our first single-serve episode ! ) we talk about how hip-hop came to France from the Bronx in New York City in the 1980s. All sources used for this episode can be found here on our website. Make sure to listen to the companion playlist for this episode on YouTube or Spotify Songs Mentioned: "Sailin' Da South (Screwed)" - DJ Screw, E.S.G "The Message" - Grandmaster Flash, The Furious Five, The Sugarhill Gang "Planet Rock" - Afrika Bambaataa, The Soulsonic Force "Hound Dog" - Big Ma
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