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Hear in Alabama

by Beth McGinnis

Dr. Beth McGinnis, musicology professor at Samford University, explores the rich stories and music of her home state in this podcast. Season 2: "The Magic City" will premiere throughout fall 2021, one episode per week.

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Episodes

  1. My Immortal Home 463

    My Immortal Home 463 by Beth McGinnis

  2. moving parts Fountain

    moving parts Fountain by Beth McGinnis

  3. Am I a Soldier of the Cross 309 for Edd Bass

    Am I a Soldier of the Cross 309 for Edd Bass by Beth McGinnis

  4. I Know that My Redeemer Lives with poem

    I Know that My Redeemer Lives with poem by Beth McGinnis

  5. Memorial lesson with Poor Wayfaring Stranger

    Memorial lesson with Poor Wayfaring Stranger by Beth McGinnis

  6. Minor 77 top How Happy

    Minor 77 top How Happy by Beth McGinnis

  7. opening song When I Can Read My Title Clear scratchy beginning

    opening song When I Can Read My Title Clear scratchy beginning by Beth McGinnis

  8. FOUNDATION my lead

    FOUNDATION my lead by Beth McGinnis

  9. On Jordans Stormy Banks minor

    On Jordans Stormy Banks minor by Beth McGinnis

  10. moving parts Sweet By and By

    moving parts Sweet By and By by Beth McGinnis

  11. FOUNDATION for Edd Bass

    FOUNDATION for Edd Bass by Beth McGinnis

  12. On Jordans Stormy Banks alternate tune 1

    On Jordans Stormy Banks alternate tune 1 by Beth McGinnis

  13. grandaddy favorite

    grandaddy favorite by Beth McGinnis

  14. minor Come Little Pilgrim

    minor Come Little Pilgrim by Beth McGinnis

  15. On Jordans Stormy Banks

    On Jordans Stormy Banks by Beth McGinnis

  16. MARTIN my lead

    MARTIN my lead by Beth McGinnis

  17. minor O My Dear Father Heavenly King

    minor O My Dear Father Heavenly King by Beth McGinnis

  18. How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours 6-8

    How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours 6-8 by Beth McGinnis

  19. Farewell you gonna make us sing hard

    Farewell you gonna make us sing hard by Beth McGinnis

  20. Coy Bass leading 506 The Orphan Girl

    Coy Bass leading 506 The Orphan Girl by Beth McGinnis

  21. closing song Murillos lesson

    closing song Murillos lesson by Beth McGinnis

  22. All Hail the Power

    All Hail the Power by Beth McGinnis

  23. got your song - good singing all over the house

    got your song - good singing all over the house by Beth McGinnis

  24. Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace by Beth McGinnis

  25. Eternal Are Thy Mercies Lord

    Eternal Are Thy Mercies Lord by Beth McGinnis

  26. Am I a Soldier

    Am I a Soldier by Beth McGinnis

  27. heaven On My way to Canaan

    heaven On My way to Canaan by Beth McGinnis

  28. Weeping Sinners triadic

    Weeping Sinners triadic by Beth McGinnis

  29. call and response Not Made with Hands

    call and response Not Made with Hands by Beth McGinnis

  30. fugato Father Remove

    fugato Father Remove by Beth McGinnis

  31. Solid Comfort 74

    Solid Comfort 74 by Beth McGinnis

  32. shout on pray on

    shout on pray on by Beth McGinnis

  33. uptempo 99 Hark How the Gospel Trumpet Sound

    uptempo 99 Hark How the Gospel Trumpet Sound by Beth McGinnis

  34. soli parts Jesus Came to Save Poor Sinners

    soli parts Jesus Came to Save Poor Sinners by Beth McGinnis

  35. Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 2

    Dr. Beth McGinnis listens to the Mt. Willing Quilters in Lowndes County, Alabama, and learns about the Sew Their Names project.

  36. Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 1

    Dr. Beth McGinnis listens to the Mt. Willing Quilters in Lowndes County, Alabama, and learns about the Sew Their Names project.

  37. Mavis and Bob Hardy

    A reflection on the spacious life of Mavis and Bob Hardy, missionaries in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Alabama.

  38. Hear in Louisiana: Camryn And Shane Rodrigue

    Opera singer Camryn Rodrigue talks with her dad Shane Rodrigue about Cajun music.

  39. Coming Home to Sacred Harp at Shady Hill FWBC

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and her mother go to her father's family reunion and Sacred Harp singing at the Shady Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Lower Alabama on the first Sunday in June.

  40. “Offer Your Bodies”: A Conversation with Dr. James Abbington

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and Dr. James Abbington talk about organ playing, Hank Aaron's funeral, and a lot more. We realize we have quite a lot in common.

  41. "Endowed with Creativity": Thornton Dial Part 2

    Beth McGinnis, Paul Barrett, and Lauren Evans continue their conversation with the family of Alabama artist Thornton Dial.

  42. "That's Art Then": Thornton Dial Part 1

    Beth McGinnis, Paul Barrett, and Lauren Evans talk with the family of Alabama artist Thornton Dial.

  43. Grow Your Own: Mt. Gilead Scholastic & Artistic Institute

    Dr. Beth McGinnis speaks with Rev. Dr. Stan Angion, Pastor of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Coy, Alabama, and Tracy Hanrahan of Samford University about the remarkable Mt. Gilead Scholastic & Artistic Institute.

  44. "Feel to Know": Providence Baptist Church

    Dr. Beth McGinnis visits Providence Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama and talks with Rev. Dr. Matthew Wilson and Mrs. Gloria English.

  45. Brian Viliunas & The Magic City Clarinet Festival

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and Dr. Brian Viliunas talk about the Magic City Clarinet Festival, the Samford University Orchestra, environmentally friendly clarinets, practicing and performing music, and more. Dr. Viliunas and Laurie Middaugh play the third movement of Evan Mack's Clarinet Sonata.

  46. Chloe Smith part 3

    Dr. Beth McGinnis talks with Chloe Smith about music created in response to the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Photo by Adam Jones, Wikimedia Commons.

  47. Chloe Smith part 2

    Dr. Beth McGinnis continues her conversation with Chloe Smith about Birmingham jazz musicians during the Civil Rights era.

  48. Chloe Smith part 1

    Dr. Beth McGinnis talks with Chloe Smith, who wrote a Yale University master's thesis on Birmingham musicians and the Civil Rights era.

  49. Kunal Tiwari

    Dr. Beth McGinnis talks with Kunal Tiwari, a euphonium student at Indiana University and formerly a member of the Mutton Chops Brass Band. Kunal tells about Hindu devotional songs, Bollywood movies, and the magic of making music with other people.

  50. The Mutton Chops

    Dr. Beth McGinnis talks with members of the Mutton Chops Brass Band about professionalism, friendship, and having fun.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dr. Beth McGinnis, musicology professor at Samford University, explores the rich stories and music of her home state in this podcast. Season 2: "The Magic City" will premiere throughout fall 2021, one episode per week.

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Beth McGinnis

Produced by Hear in Alabama

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How many episodes does Hear in Alabama have?

Hear in Alabama currently has 59 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Hear in Alabama about?

Dr. Beth McGinnis, musicology professor at Samford University, explores the rich stories and music of her home state in this podcast. Season 2: "The Magic City" will premiere throughout fall 2021, one episode per week.

How often does Hear in Alabama release new episodes?

Hear in Alabama has 59 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Hear in Alabama is created and hosted by Beth McGinnis.
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