What's up, sports fans? On this episode, we're diving deep into two incredible athletes who just owned their missions—one finally nailed it, and the other just keeps on winning! Get ready to celebrate the huge accomplishments...

The life story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a vital Civil Rights leader, is made complicated by claims made during FBI spying led by J. Edgar Hoover, who wanted to hurt King's reputation. The main claims are: Affairs Outsi...

This podcast episode talks about a huge moment in music and sports: Ella Fitzgerald's historic performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. As the "First Lady of Song," her appearance was a major step forward for Black artist...

This episode is deeply important and special for everyone here at the Not Just Music Podcast. This year, we are joining the whole country in recognizing a huge milestone: 100 years of officially celebrated Black History. This...

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we're talking about Oscar Micheaux , the true start of Black movie-making. He was the first big African-American director to make a long movie. Micheaux (born 1884) didn't like the bad ways Blac...

It's Black History Month, and the same famous people always pop up: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali. These people are hugely important—they were key to the civil rights movement and changed the world. But ...

In this special Black History Moment episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible Alfred L. Cralle, a true visionary whose invention, the ice cream scoop, fundamentally changed how we experience and enjoy this cherished de...

In episode 106, we pay homage to Sarah Boone, an African American inventor who made a significant contribution to household technology. She is best known for inventing an improved ironing board in 1892, a design that made it ...

This episode delves into the compelling story of Benjamin Bradley, the man widely regarded as the original inventor of the steamboat engine. Bradley's narrative is particularly poignant, exploring the difficult choice he face...

In this podcast, we discuss the life and achievements of Dr. Patricia Bath, an influential African American inventor and ophthalmologist. Dr. Bath is best known for inventing the Cataract Laserphaco Probe, a groundbreaking de...

In this black history episode flashback, we take a closer look at the life and legacy of William B Abrams. Through examining his background, contributions, and the challenges he faced, we begin to understand why “Boots On The...

In a recent interview on the R&B Money Podcast, Smokey Robinson shares an impactful encounter with Berry Gordy. This is a pivotal moment that deserves greater recognition and discussion within the music community and beyond. ...

This podcast episode dives into the world of vocal recording, specifically focusing on setting up and utilizing a vocal chain within ‪Cakewalk Software‬. We'll cover essential plugins, microphone techniques, and how to achiev...

In this video, we'll be demonstrating a simple yet effective vocal chain using plugins from Cakewalk Sonar's Sonitus Collection. Over the next few weeks, we'll focus on using the Sonitus EQ and Compressor to shape the vocals ...

These days it seems like there are more #plugins available than ever before, but how many of them do we really need? Do we risk overdoing it? I've been on the verge of less being more for a few years now. My DAW of choice is ...

In this episode, we highlight another free plugin from ‪TokyoDawnRecords‬ the Molotok. This VST compressor is a must-have. It's straightforward and effective to use. We tested it on some vocals in this video and were thorough...

In this episode, we review the FetCB by Analog Obsession . Guess what? It's free! We like to take time out and give back good-quality hardware that doesn't break the bank. But don't take our word for it. Check it out yourself...

In this episode, we are going to review the free plugin, Warmy EP1A by Kiive Audio . This tube EQ is a great addition to your mix bus. It can eliminate the need for multiple saturation plugins at the end of your mix bus. We h...

In this episode, we explore a free VST plugin called XTMax by Kiive Audio. XTMax is a vintage analog compressor that is simply amazing. It adds warmth and character to any sound, and it's easy to use. We took a set of drums a...

In this episode of "Not Just Music," Duan shares the history and origins of the Fula Flute. Since it's an African instrument, it seemed only natural to incorporate it into this month's Black History Month topic. As Duan expla...

I really hope you’ll tune in for this episode of our show, where we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Mozer! During the show, Dr. Mozer will share a lot of history about Statesville, North Carolina that many people may not know about. On...

In this episode, we dive into the complex and often misunderstood topic of fatherhood and parenting. The history of the Black Father has been distorted and we're here to challenge that narrative. One thing we know for sure is...

In this weeks episode we talk about a few different aspects of Black History of Pine Grove School. Education was a very big thing for African American. Now education is looked at as little or none at all. The key objective is...

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