A Brief History of Bonsai
Bonsai’s origins go all the way back to ancient China, long before Japan became infatuated with the art form. Over time, the western world also became fascinated with bonsai, though there has been ple...
6 Jul 202033min
SYMHC Classics: Robert Smalls - From Contraband to Congress
The second of our 2016 episodes on Robert Smalls. After his daring and impressive escape from slavery, Smalls was considered to be contraband, which was a term used for formerly enslaved people who jo...
4 Jul 202027min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Q&A and the Myth of Irish Slaves
Holly and Tracy share stories about touring, and the long period of time Tracy has been planning to work on the falsehood of Irish slavery. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
3 Jul 202015min
Why No One Talks About 'The Irish Slaves'
This whole idea of Irish slaves distorts some things that really did happen. So today we’re going to talk about that history, and how it’s being twisted and misused today. Learn more about your ad-c...
1 Jul 202039min
SYMHC: Q & A
Since the podcast isn't going on tour this year due to the pandemic, we thought it would be fun to have an episode that's something we normally do as part of a live show -- listener questions. Learn...
29 Jun 20201h 10min
SYMHC Classics: The Incredible Escape of Robert Smalls
This 2016 episode covers Robert Smalls, who was born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina in 1839. He escaped from enslavement during the U.S. Civil War, in a particularly dramatic fashion. Learn...
27 Jun 202024min
Behind the Scenes Minis: H.L. Hunley and Gospel Blues
Tracy and Holly talk about Tracy's chat with Dr. Rachel Lance, and the legacy of Thomas Dorsey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
26 Jun 20208min
Thomas Dorsey and the Birth of Gospel Blues
For a long time, Dorsey lived a sort of double life creatively. When he combined the two forms of existing music he played, he created something new, and changed religious music forever. Learn more ...
24 Jun 202031min
