Author and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.

The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch

Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.

Music

Music Commentary

"Limb by Limb" by Phish

"Heart of Glass" by Blondie

"The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello

"All Along the Watchtower" and "Jolene" get the Strong Covers treatment.

The Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. Hirsch

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