The Why Music Podcast - a podcast about music for curious kids!

Nate Holder
  • 4.3 (15)
  • Education for Kids
  • Updated Weekly

The Why Music Podcast was created especially for curious children and young adults who want to find out about a range of musicians from around the world. Join Nate Holder and a few special guests as we explore different musicians and their music throughout history!

  1. 5d ago

    S4 E5 John Williams - The Man Behind Jaws, Star Wars and Harry Potter!

    John Williams

  2. 5d ago

    S4 E4 Sally Beamish - How A Stolen Viola Changed Her Life

    Sally Beamish

  3. Sep 15

    S4 E3 Lili Boulanger - An Incredible Composer Gone Too Soon

    Lili Boulanger

  4. Sep 8

    S4 E2 Henry Purcell - The 17th Century English Composer Who Became A National Treasure

    Henry Purcell

  5. Sep 1

    S4 E1 Judith Weir - The First Women Master Of The Queens Music

    Judith Weir made history in 2014 when she became the first ever women to be Master of the King/Queens music. In this episode we dive into her life and music, to discover what inspired her, and how she became a trailblazer for women all over the world.

  6. 11/01/2024

    S3 E4 William Henry Lane - Master Juba the Father of Tap Dance

    William Henry Lane is one of the most important people in American music history, and in this episode Kaitlyn Bell explores his life and legacy. Known as Master Juba, William Henry Lane was a groundbreaking Black performer in the 19th century who became the 'Father of Tap Dance' . We look at his early life in the US, his rise in minstrel shows, and how he blended African American dance with Irish jigs and clogging to create something entirely new. The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! This episode was written by Kaitlyn Bell, features Adeya-May, and was recorded and produced by Nate Holder. ⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠ ⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk

    S3 E4 William Henry Lane - Master Juba the Father of Tap Dance

  7. 11/01/2024

    S3 E8 Koji Kondo - The Composer Behind Super Mario

    Koji Kondo is a Japanese composer and musician, best known for his work with Nintendo, creating the music for the iconic Super Mario Bros video game in 1985. The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder. ⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠ ⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠

    S3 E8 Koji Kondo - The Composer Behind Super Mario

  8. 11/01/2024

    S3 E7 Ludwig van Beethoven - The Composer Who Defined A Style

    The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! All episodes are written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder. ⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠ ⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠

    S3 E7 Ludwig van Beethoven - The Composer Who Defined A Style
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The Why Music Podcast was created especially for curious children and young adults who want to find out about a range of musicians from around the world. Join Nate Holder and a few special guests as we explore different musicians and their music throughout history!

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