Yash, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz composer and pianist Duke Ellington (1899-1974). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Clarisse, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer “Big Joe” Turner. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Alden, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues musician and singer Huddie William Ledbetter (1888-1949), also known as Lead Belly. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Olivia, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Hunter, Class of 2023, 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.
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Ella Grace, Class of 2023, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Listen as Mr. Miley’s junior English students take us back to our musical roots. Each student explores the life and work of a 20th century musician and traces their influence to a modern recording artist, all while connecting their themes to texts read in class including August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Amiri Baraka’s Dutchman, and Allen Ginsburg’s Howl.
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Ethan, Class of 2023, interviews a veteran of the U.S. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq 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.
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William, Class of 2023, interviews a veteran of the U.S. War in Afghanistan while analyzing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues, and Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology).” This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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Cole, Class of 2023, interviews a World War II veteran while analyzing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, James Baldwin’s Sonny’s Blues, and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Happening Brother.” This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s American Literature students.
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