"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
– National Town Meeting “Where is American Culture Heading?” August 21, 1974 – In 1974 there were grave doubts as to where we were heading as a cultural society. Although 1974 may seem like a banner year for the arts,…
Julia Holter – in concert at Route du Rock 2016. Recorded August 16, 2016 by Arte Live. I’ve heard bits and pieces of music by Julia Holter the past couple of years – but never really got a chance to…
The Non-Conforming American – March 12, 1955 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – During the era of the 1950s a gradual, unmistakable undercurrent of social upheaval was starting to take place. Brought on largely by the Cold War, the threat…
– January 5, 1996 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – January 5, 1996 – five days into the new year and all was not quiet, at least on Capitol Hill. The almost never-ending threats to…
What getting ready for New Years Eve sounded like in San Francisco in 1949, via KCBS. I originally posted this in 2013 – the City has changed even more since then. Gotten even less affordable to live – less gritty…
– Culture In America: An Assessment – 1960 – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Culture in America, circa 1960. Even 62 years ago, we were starting to ask questions about our accomplishments as a people – what…
– Y2K Reports – CBS World News Roundup – December 29, 1999 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Y2K and the coming catastrophe . . .so they said. That’s was what everyone was thinking about on this December 29th in…
REM – in concert from Glastonbury 2003 – June 27, 2003 – BBC Radio 1 – REM a few days ahead of the New Year. Apropos in some ways, especially the set-closer; It’s The End Of The World (As We…
– Fred Allen: Town Hall Tonight – December 27, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – If you’re a fan of comedy, study comedy or old enough to remember when Radio was the entertainment medium of choice, because TV wasn’t…
CBS Radio – A Christmas Sing With Bing – December 24, 1958 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Contrary to rumors that he hated it, Bing Crosby has become synonymous with Christmas and Christmas music. Starting in 1954 and going…