On Theme, Part Two: The Cyclical Evolution of Music
On Theme, Part Two: The Cyclical Evolution of Music  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Thu May 23 2024
Description: As Ernest Hogan reaches new heights of success, critics turn against ragtime and "coon songs," prompting a larger conversation about the cyclical nature of music and society. In the second installment of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max join Katie Mitchell and Yves Jeffcoat, the creators of the On Theme podcast, to learn more about the complex relationship of creativity, capitalism, entertainment and race -- all found in the story of one brilliant composer: Ernest Hogan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.