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Composers from Poland
AIREDMay 1
This week on Arizona Encore we celebrate the classical heritage of Poland, a land that celebrated Romantic instrumental virtuosity but also became a center of the twentieth century avant-garde. And we won’t forget the most enduring Polish composer, Frédéric Chopin.
Finding a Voice: Fostering Indigenous Composers
In the fall of 2023, the team at Central Sound followed Native American Composer Apprentice Project’s (NACAP) resident quartet throughout the Navajo Nation to schools involved in the project, capturing the process as well as interviewing students, performers and composers.
Lei Day
AIREDApril 29
In Hawaii, May 1st is Lei Day, a time to celebrate the Aloha spirit and honor Native Hawaiian traditions. In this episode, learn about hapa haole music and how to let it inspire you to discover the authentic music of Hawaii.
Central Sound
Central Sound at Arizona PBS is an Emmy®-award-winning audio and media production unit specializing in high-fidelity recording, immersive audio and broadcast-quality storytelling.
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Paul Johnson | What’s Right With America
AIREDNov. 14, 2025
Henry and Paul discuss American values like freedom, justice, and liberty, and reasons why Americans should be optimistic about their nation
Now Hear This – “Brahms: Free But Alone”
Johannes Brahms was a quiet, private person, but he lived a full life, bearing a responsibility he didn’t want, a woman he couldn’t be with, and a legacy he couldn’t live up to. Scott Yoo journeys across Germany with pianist Elisabeth Brauss and cellists Johannes Moser and Max Hornung to find a window into Brahms’ inner life.
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American Experience Presents
“American Experience Presents” is a podcast that brings a fresh take on the iconic stories told on TV’s most-watched history series. Launching with three powerful narratives: Joseph McCarthy, William Randolph Hearst and Sgt. Isaac Woodard, this new GBH podcast examines how these three transformative figures shaped pivotal moments in 20th century America, bringing their stories to life for a new generation of listeners.
Storm Chasing
AIREDMay 19, 2022
Art in the 48 dives deep into Arizona’s storm chasing industry, where photographers follow storm clouds and dust devils across the state.
