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.
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.
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.
In Season 3, Meet Your Favorite Instruments (And Their Families!)
We’ll talk about your favorite sounds and the instruments that create them.
Pride on the Western Slope
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Western Colorado came together recently to share stories onstage.
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.
Reflections on the Marshall Fire, Part 1
The Marshall Fire in December 2021 became the most destructive wildfire in state history.
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.
Old Life, New Life
David and Ashley, two formerly incarcerated people navigating reentry, share stories about self-worth and redemption.
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.
Feliz Navidad! An hour of Christmas in Latin America
Jessie Jacobs and Luis Antonio Perez, co-host of CPR’s podcast “Music Blocks here, with a Christmas adventure through Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico and more in “Feliz Navidad.”
Stand Up! Stories of Protest
Telling a story through music is an especially powerful way to move a listener to action.
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.
