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In Case You Missed It:
American Composers Month

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Cariwyl

American Composers Month. It happened! But since it largely took place across the social web rather than on this website, here is a rundown of the awesome we blasted across the web for American Composers Month. And what a good month it was. Enjoy! 1. Gotta get things started with Aaron Copland and Rodeo, of Beef Commercial fame! 2. We then continue on to listen to the colonial tunes of none other than Supply Belcher.

Salon97 Podcast: John Cage!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Cariwyl

In honor of Salon97’s American Composers Month, this month’s podcast is all about John Cage. He was a truly fascinating person. Did you know he was super into mushroom hunting? Dig on in!

Music to Read By: A Playlist to Accompany Mary Roach’s PACKING FOR MARS

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Cariwyl

The article below was originally published as a Salon97 guest post for BookRiot.The fabulous folks at BookRiot run a wonderful website that brings out the “cool” in all things books and reading. Check them out! And now for the playlist… Occasionally I come across a book that simply begs to be enjoyed along with a playlist. I have a field day with such projects. In actuality, I generate a lot of playlists—at least one per

Happy 100th Birthday, John Cage!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cariwyl

Happy birthday to you, John Cage. And now for a moment to hear the silence.