Sir Mix-A-Lot, NastyMix records, and the moment Seattle defied all the odds.
How just one month in the Pacific Northwest changed the course of the folk singer’s life – and the course of American music.
A hospital in Spokane is using literature, poetry, music, and art to build better doctors.
We’ve long believed animals make sounds only for communication purposes, but a wildlife biologist hears in their calls a musician’s appreciation for beauty.
A spiritual was more than a song, says Speakers Bureau presenter Gloria Burgess. It was a vital part of a slave’s daily life, a link to an African past, a spark for modern American music, and a coded message.
If you haven’t heard music from these Washington State artists, you haven’t heard music.
Join Humanities Washington during the month of December for a compelling line-up of humanities-themed exhibits and events!
Speakers Bureau presenter Hank Cramer shares the history, stories and music of the Civil War, through the eyes of his great-grandfather.
Join Speakers Bureau’s Hank Cramer in Dayton and Pasco this week as he shares Oregon Trail history through folk songs. Also, check out Speakers Bureau presentations and Traveling Exhibit events throughout the state.
Join Humanities Washington and the Spokane County Library for a talk on the history of the Great Depression in Spokane. Also look for Speakers Bureau and Traveling Exhibit events throughout the state.