Listening to America, Season 11: Dave Brubeck



William, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-1912). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Billie Holiday



Vivi, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz and swing music singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Muddy Waters



Nico, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and musician Muddy Waters (1913-1983). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Nina Simone



Natalia, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, songwriter, and pianist Nina Simone (1933-2003). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Mississippi John Hurt



Mary Lucy, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of country blues singer and guitarist Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Ray Charles



Juliette, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles (1930-2004). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Bobby “Blue” Bland



Jacob, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland (1930-2013). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Buddy Guy



Henry, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy (1936-). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 11: Patsy Cline



Gigi, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer Patsy Cline (1932-1963). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.


Listening to America, Season 10: “They know I’m a veteran so they’ll open up to me.”



William, Class of 2024, interviews a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War while analyzing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues, and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.