Sound Files Podcast: All Episodes

Episode 7

Discover the journey of the Cuttlefish Project, where the voices of the Unangam Tunuu language come alive through archival recordings in Alaska. In this episode of Sound Files, we explore how these valuable tapes were rescued from obscurity and digitized, thanks to the dedicated efforts of educators Ray Hudson, George Pletnikoff Junior, and curator Leslie McCartney.

Episode 6

Step into the Carcassonne Community Center, home to the Kentucky's longest-running square dance, and hear Appalachia’s rich musical and cultural heritage. In this episode, Sound Files visits Appalshop and tours their archives in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Learn about the resilience of Appalachian culture through powerful stories and music, from coal miners' ballads to local storytellers, and the urgent work of archivists to save and preserve at-risk audio archives.

Episode 5

Ready to step back in time? This episode explores The Great 78 Project, where folks like George Blood are preserving old records as digital treasures.

Episode 4

Explore the amazing world of Citizen DJ, a platform that lets you remix historical sounds in ways you never imagined. Join us, whether you're a history buff or just love fresh music, in this new episode of Sound Files!

Episode 3

In this episode, we explore the Federal Cylinder Project and its crucial work in preserving Native American sound recordings.

Episode 2

Leslie McCartney discusses the preservation of Alaskan oral histories and Native languages.

Episode 1

Jocelyn Robinson shares insights on preserving historic HBCU radio archives.

Trailer

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