Yodeling gets a bad rap. It really can be quite lovely. We cheerfully sing along with chickens and things that sound like amusement park ride theme songs and you should too. Or at least that baby chicken song is going to be stuck in your head wether you like it or not.
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Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo: The Secret History of Yodeling Around the World by Bart Plantenga
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Mr. Show - The last donut - "People weren't meant to hear music with such clarity!
Turns out that this episode's featured artist is a local DC treasure. We'll introduce you to some super funky, 1970s Ethiopian jams by Hailu Mergia and the Walias Band.
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This cha-cha album goes by many names in multiple releases. You'll love Mr. Bongo, Mr. Piano, and lively vocals, too.
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Spanish language easy listening versions of pop songs? Why? Why not?! This episode features a classic recording from our extensive collection of A&M records.
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This episode features a 1959 recording by Danish violinist Svend Asmussen. We name drop some other hot jazz violinists, and talk about our eclectic record collection.
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