Stereothematica
Welcome to Stereothematica, a podcast where two women geek out over music.
When Christina moved from LA to Texas, Christine suggested a weekly challenge to stay in touch: pick a song that fits a chosen theme. This game opened them to new perspectives on each other while deepening their own understanding of the music that shapes their lives. Each week Christina and Christine recreate the magic of their song exchange on a broader scale, deconstructing their thematic picks, providing personal anecdotes and historical insights, and sharing transformative tracks rarely spotlighted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stereothematica
Instrumental Song That Could Have Been a Radio Hit
Straightforward, right? And yet...
But really, what constitutes a hit? Isn’t that subjective?
Should Christina and Christine have stricter parameters when playing this game?
Is it even a game at this point?
Or is this really just an excuse to share some mind-blowing music?
Videos:
Air: La Femme D’argent (1998)
Emahoy Tsegye-Maryam Guebrou: Homeless Wanderer (1960s)
Extras:
Honky Tonk Nun (BBC Sounds)
Ethiopique: Revolt of the Soul
Emahoy Tsege Mariam Music Foundation
Salah Ragab & The Cairo Jazz Band’s “Egyptian Strut”
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