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The Syncopated Sisters podcast
by the Syncopation Society
Welcome to the Syncopated Sisters Podcast hosted by Nina Thaler from the Syncopation Society. Here, we highlight and discuss the work of female musicians, composers and producers and their impact in the early days of jazz music. Also there will be interviews with contemporary musicians, DJs, or researchers. Besides the podcast, the Syncopated Sisters also translates into action with a music residency (First edition Berlin, 9-12 March 2023). For suggestions and inquiries, please get in touch at [email protected]. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
Episodes
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Episode 36 - Blanche Calloway part 3
Katharina Wegner dug very deep into a lot of sources to find out more about Blanche Calloway. What we can listen to in the next three episodes is a short biography of an incredible musician, band leader, business women and activist: the one and only Blanche Calloway. This Podcast series is part…
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Episode 35 - Blanche Calloway part 2
Katharina Wegner dug very deep into a lot of sources to find out more about Blanche Calloway. What we can listen to in the next three episodes is a short biography of an incredible musician, band leader, business women and activist: the one and only Blanche Calloway. This Podcast series is part…
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Episode 34 - Blanche Calloway part 1
Katharina Wegner dug very deep into a lot of sources to find out more about Blanche Calloway. What we can listen to in the next three episodes is a short biography of an incredible musician, band leader, business women and activist: the one and only Blanche Calloway. This Podcast series is part…
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Episode 33 - All female bands 1910s-30s
In this episode Beatrice Jugert and Nina are taking a glimpse at the situation of all female bands round about the 1910s - 1930s. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 32 - Memphis Minnie
Memphis Minnie was a talented and innovative guitarist, vocalist and composer. She was well connected to Kansas City and its music scene. There is a lot to find out about her, if you haven't done so yet... it is about time! Anna Pacholke and Nina Thaler put the spotlight on the wonderful Memphis...
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Episode 31 - Brenda Bufalino
Tap is music! Brenda Bufalino is a tap dancer who's story is worth to be told. Anina Krüger, tap dancer, teacher and owner of the tap dance studio Bluetap, portrays Brenda Bufalinos musicality, creativity and innovational power. Bluetap studio in Berlin https://www.bluetap.de This Podcast series…
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Episode 30 - Boswell Sisters
The Boswell Sisters created a very sound of their own. Giedre Paplaityte shines a light on their harmony sound and life. Check it out! This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 29 - Blossom Dearie
Here an episode about another very special pianist and vocalist: Blossom Dearie! Verena Braun, illustrator and musician from Hamburg, puts Blossom Dearie in the spotlight of this episode. Here some information about Verena and her art: https://verenabraun.de This Podcast series is part of the...
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Episode 28 - Julia Lee
Marijke Knockaert and Nina Thaler are big Julia Lee fans. This episode is dedicated to the great Julia Lee, who was titled "the queen of dirty blues." She was a pianist and vocalist and very loyal to her hometown Kansas City. A list fo Marije Knockaert of Julia Lee songs:...
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Episode 27 - Emma Barrett
Emma Barrett was a talented pianist and vocalist, who had her very own style. She was a fixture in the New Orleans jazz scene. Andera "Emma" Schwemmer and Nina Thaler will shine the light on Sweet Emma Barrett, who is overlooked far too often. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging...
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Episode 26 - Josephine Baker
Contemporary artist Nicolle Rochelle has a strong connection to the extraordinary Josephine Baker. To find out more about her, Nicolle is the perfect person to highlight the incredible life, art and music of Josephine Baker. Enjoy listening! This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging...
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Episode 25 - Viola Smith
It is about time to portray a female drummer of earlier jazz. This episode shines a light on the talented drummer Viola Smith. Have a listen! Information from from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5c_XZaArH4 https://jazzfuel.com/best-female-drummers/...
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Episode 24 - Sisters of today
The female musician residency # 2 took place in Sevilla, Spain this year. Our partner of the "Swinging Europe Network" Marmaduke hosted the final concert of the residency. The main organizer of this residency was Paula Padilla. She did an incredible job! Here a song that she composed and wrote:...
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Episode 23 - "Flappers of today"
"Flappers of today" This year our partner from the Swinging Europe Network, Marmaduke, an agency for music booking, production and management with a focus on Jazz and Swing based in Sevilla, Spain organized the Female Musician Residency # 2! They have called it „Flappers of today“ Paula Padilla…
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Episode 22 - Lena Horne
Lena Horne was a big star on stage and on screen in the 1940s and after. But she was not only know for work in the entertainment business, but also for being active in the civil rights movement and political organizations. She was an inspiration for many black people in the US back then. And…
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Episode 21 - Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith was the most famous black entertainer in the 1920! Her singing was very iconic and she was a master of telling stories. There is a lot to remembered about her. I am very delighted to do so with Eda Özdek, a dancer, musician, organizer and much more!! References: Brooks, Daphne A.…
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Episode 20 - Dolly Jones
Another noteworthy trumpet player is portrayed in this episode: the excellent Dolly Jones. Christine dePierro is a trumpet player herself and I had a good time taking a deeper look into Dolly Jones´s magical music and the know information about her life. Literatur and other links:...
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Episode 19 - Melba Liston
Time for the magic of the trombone! The brilliant Melba Liston was a trombone player, arranger, composer and improviser and was very active from the mid of the 1930s. She has left a great legacy and is still inspiring for people today. That is why trombonist Marleen Dahms is the perfect musician…
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Episode 18 - Annette Hanshaw
Annette Hanshaw was a very productive recording singer in the 1920s and 30s and has left a wonderful basket full of music to listen to. Guitarist, singer and composer Katharina von Fintel shines the light on her and tells us why Annette Hanshaw was an inspiration for her....
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Episode 17 - Valaida Snow
Valaida Snow was a remarkable trumpet player. And I am very happy to find out more about "the queen of the trumpet" together with another queen of the trumpet and the stage: Angela Strandberg. https://linktr.ee/mamashakers https://www.instagram.com/mamashakers/...
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Episode 16 - Billie Holiday
The one and only Billie Holiday is our artist of this episode. Together with the singer Margarida Paulino Pinheiro we will have look at the famous Billie Holiday, her life and her music. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the...
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Episode 15 - Lucille Dixon
In this episode we are finally talking about a bass player: Lucille Dixon it is! And I am doing this with a great bass player herself, my dear friend Anne Borchers. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 14 - Lil Hardin Armstrong
To kick of the new season of the podcast we gonna portray a very wonderful female musician, that contributed a lot to the development of Jazz: Lil Hardin Armstrong! And I am very grateful to to so with the great DJ Miss Viper Lil! This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe....
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Episode 13 - Interlude
It is time for another round of the syncopated sisters podcast! Here we go.. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 12 - Syncopated Sisters Residency
// Information about the Syncopated Sisters Residency: https://syncopation.de/syncopated-sisters/ This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 11 - Mary Lou Williams
// Sources about Mary Lou Williams: Film documentary about Mary Lou Williams by Joanne Burke Dahl, Linda. Stormy Weather: The music and lives of a century of Jazzwomen. New York: Pantheon, 1984 Dahl, Linda. Morning Glory Witkowski, Deanna: Mary Lou Williams. Music for the soul. Minnesota:...
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Episode 10 - Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich is the female artist presented in this episode. "Jazz historian" Anja Gallenkamp will highlight phases of her life for us. You can find out more about Anja city walks in Berlin here: https://jazzgeschichten.de This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded…
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Episode 9 - Georgia White
It is about time to have a closer look at Georgie White and her music. Georgia White was mainly active in the 1930s and 40s. The members of the band "the hot nuts" from Berlin will talk about Whites music and also play a couple of songs. Guests of this episode are Andrea Ramirez Ruiz and Giedre...
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Episode 8 - Ella Fitzgerald
The great Ella Fitzgerald is the musician presented in this episode. Anna Margolina, a vocalist herself, is sharing why Ella Fitzgerald had an impact in her musical path. Find out more about Anna Margolina at her website: http://margolinamusic.com This Podcast series is part of the project…
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Episode 7 - Lee Morse
In this episode Beatrice Jugert will highlight the music and life of Lena "Lee" Morse (vocals, guitar, ukulele, kazoo and composition) Discography includes 209 songs, 53 self composedBorn 30.11.1897 in Cove, Oregon. 12.16.1954 Lee Morse dies in Rochester New York // SourcesLeeMorse.com -- photos,...
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Episode 6 - Cecile McLorin Salvant
In this episode Zoey Zoley will talk about why she is inspired by the contemporary singer Cecile McLorin Salvant. // Check out Zoey website, its worth to have a look and listen to what content she shares!! https://zoeyzoley.de https://zoeyzoley.de/en/frontpage/ https://www.hermusicworld.com This...
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Episode 5 - Alberta Hunter
Andrea "Emma" Schwemmer is the guest of this episode. With her we will have a closer look to singer and composer Alberta Hunter. This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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Episode 4 - Francisca Gonzaga
Musician Noam Carmon will give us insights about Francisca Gonzaga, also known as Chiquinha Gonzaga from Brazil (1847 - 1935) // Noam Carmons´ trio: https://www.menifatrio.com // Show "Why Chiquinha: "Why Chiquinha" Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whychiquinha/?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM%3DTickets…
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Episode 3 - Dorothy Fields
This episode takes a closer look at Dorothy Fields, lyricist of many famous Jazz Standards. Born in New York City to jewish immigrant parents in 1904. A text by the wonderful Giedre Paplaityte. Thanks a lot! This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative...
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Episode 2 - Ernestine "Tiny" Davis
Ernestine "Tiny" Davis was a trumpet player and vocalist, born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1909. She mostly played in all-female bands. // Documentary: Edition Salzburger "Frauen im Jazz": Schiller, Greta & Weiss, Andrea. Tiny & Ruby - Hell Divin´ Women. 1989 // Literature and articles: Dahl, Linda....
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Episode 1 - Introduction
Welcome! We are very happy to launch this new podcast. Here you can find a short introduction about content and context of the Syncopated Sisters Podcast. Enjoy! This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Syncopated Sisters Podcast hosted by Nina Thaler from the Syncopation Society. Here, we highlight and discuss the work of female musicians, composers and producers and their impact in the early days of jazz music. Also there will be interviews with contemporary musicians, DJs, or researchers.
Besides the podcast, the Syncopated Sisters also translates into action with a music residency (First edition Berlin, 9-12 March 2023).
For suggestions and inquiries, please get in touch at [email protected].
This Podcast series is part of the project Swinging Europe. Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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