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Beth McGinnis

Dr. Beth McGinnis, musicology professor at Samford University, explores the rich stories and music of her home state in this podcast. Season 2: "The Magic City" will premiere throughout fall 2021, one episode per week.

  1. Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 2

    JAN 30

    Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 2

    Dr. Beth McGinnis listens to the Mt. Willing Quilters in Lowndes County, Alabama, and learns about the Sew Their Names project.

    40 min
  2. Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 1

    JAN 30

    Knitted Together: Sew Their Names Part 1

    Dr. Beth McGinnis listens to the Mt. Willing Quilters in Lowndes County, Alabama, and learns about the Sew Their Names project.

    39 min
  3. Mavis and Bob Hardy

    11/21/2024

    Mavis and Bob Hardy

    A reflection on the spacious life of Mavis and Bob Hardy, missionaries in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Alabama.

    7 min
  4. Hear in Louisiana: Camryn And Shane Rodrigue

    01/11/2024

    Hear in Louisiana: Camryn And Shane Rodrigue

    Opera singer Camryn Rodrigue talks with her dad Shane Rodrigue about Cajun music.

    13 min
  5. Coming Home to Sacred Harp at Shady Hill FWBC

    11/19/2023

    Coming Home to Sacred Harp at Shady Hill FWBC

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and her mother go to her father's family reunion and Sacred Harp singing at the Shady Hill Free Will Baptist Church in Lower Alabama on the first Sunday in June.

    37 min
  6. “Offer Your Bodies”: A Conversation with Dr. James Abbington

    10/11/2023

    “Offer Your Bodies”: A Conversation with Dr. James Abbington

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and Dr. James Abbington talk about organ playing, Hank Aaron's funeral, and a lot more. We realize we have quite a lot in common.

    53 min
  7. "Endowed with Creativity": Thornton Dial Part 2

    01/28/2023

    "Endowed with Creativity": Thornton Dial Part 2

    Beth McGinnis, Paul Barrett, and Lauren Evans continue their conversation with the family of Alabama artist Thornton Dial.

    42 min
  8. "That's Art Then": Thornton Dial Part 1

    01/28/2023

    "That's Art Then": Thornton Dial Part 1

    Beth McGinnis, Paul Barrett, and Lauren Evans talk with the family of Alabama artist Thornton Dial.

    39 min
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About

Dr. Beth McGinnis, musicology professor at Samford University, explores the rich stories and music of her home state in this podcast. Season 2: "The Magic City" will premiere throughout fall 2021, one episode per week.

Information

  • Creator
    Beth McGinnis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Hear in Alabama