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
Resistance is NOT Futile
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As we established back in March of last year, all protest songs are love songs! If you're confused, check out the episode. And if you're intrigued, join us for this week's sweeping statement: Resistance is NOT futile. The world might seem like it's imploding. You might be mad as hell (we are). So join us, and the resistance. We need you.
SONGS:
Nina Simone: Mississippi Goddam (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1964)
Le Tigre: Hot Topic (1999)
RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:
Nina Simone’s LIVE Performance of Mississippi Goddam at the Antibes Jazz Festival (1965)
The Story Behind Nina Simone’s Protest Song Mississippi Goddam
Rev Left Radio Podcast - Nina Simone: The Revolutionary High Priestess of Soul (2019)
Riot Grrrl United Feminism and Punk. Here’s an Essential Listening Guide (NYT)
“Hot Topic”: The Complete Annotated Lyrics
When Racism And Sexism Are No Longer Fashionable, How Much Will Your Art Collection Be Worth?
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