19 episodes

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.

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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.

    "Endowed with Creativity": Thornton Dial Part 2

    "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.

    • 41 min
    "That's Art Then": Thornton Dial Part 1

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

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

    • 38 min
    Grow Your Own: Mt. Gilead Scholastic & Artistic Institute

    Grow Your Own: Mt. Gilead Scholastic & Artistic Institute

    Dr. Beth McGinnis speaks with Rev. Dr. Stan Angion, Pastor of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Coy, Alabama, and Tracy Hanrahan of Samford University about the remarkable Mt. Gilead Scholastic & Artistic Institute.

    • 42 min
    "Feel to Know": Providence Baptist Church

    "Feel to Know": Providence Baptist Church

    Dr. Beth McGinnis visits Providence Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama and talks with Rev. Dr. Matthew Wilson and Mrs. Gloria English.

    • 42 min
    Brian Viliunas & The Magic City Clarinet Festival

    Brian Viliunas & The Magic City Clarinet Festival

    Dr. Beth McGinnis and Dr. Brian Viliunas talk about the Magic City Clarinet Festival, the Samford University Orchestra, environmentally friendly clarinets, practicing and performing music, and more. Dr. Viliunas and Laurie Middaugh play the third movement of Evan Mack's Clarinet Sonata.

    • 28 min
    Chloe Smith part 3

    Chloe Smith part 3

    Dr. Beth McGinnis talks with Chloe Smith about music created in response to the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Photo by Adam Jones, Wikimedia Commons.

    • 46 min

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