Lifetimes of Listening Archive
Jacob Acosta
Music and Important Family Memories
A Lifetime of Musical Growth, as a Solo Artist and Group Member
Stefan Aleo
The Sound of a Dream
Stefan describes how an album introduced him to new musical sounds, and how that inspired him to create his own recordings.
Andy Bade
My Childhood Memories of Music in the Park
Andy shares the experience of sitting by his dad in a concert band in the park, a pivotal experience in his life's musical direction.
Jon Batiste
Music to Honor a Matriarch
Jon reflects on a personal transformation when he played "Amazing Grace" at his Grandmother's funeral.
Devin Bayly
Music as a solace for loneliness
Devin recounts how music bolstered his spirits when he was lonely while working abroad.
Bruce Blackstone
My Blues Awakening
Bruce recalls being turned on to American Blues and its connection to his favorite '60s British Rockers
Buddy Buttram
Waking up to Drumming
Buddy chronicles the musical influences that led him to the serious study of drum set.
Anthony Campbell
Music Meets History
"Campo" (Anthony) Campbell recalls his first purchase of a single, which he connects with the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Alexis Campion
The Joy of Singing Along
Family memories: Road Trips, Singing Along
Jason Carder
A Lesson in Improvisation from Ray Charles
Jason reflects on the time Ray Charles gave him a profound musical lesson.
Debbie Chastain
Dad, Martie Robbins and Me
Debbie's memories of her Dad's love of Marty Robbins and how music "anchors" her to places where her family lived in Africa
Josue Chavez
My evening with Lila Downs
An unexpectedly moving concert teaches a young man about the power of music.
JT Chen
Happy and Sad at the Same Time
JT gets homesick when he hears Mayday, a band from his Taiwanese high school that became internationally famous.
Chris Craig
Memories of a Turbulent Youth
Chris recalls how music played a role in a time of intense life transitions.
Diana Daly
Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Meatloaf
Diana shares the significance of the passing of the rock artist Meatloaf, and the importance of his album "Bat out of Hell" in her developmental years.
Brandon Davis
Let's not forget, Amnesiac
Brandon shares how an album has helped him connect with his uncle across two decades.
Brent Davis
A Life in Music and Music in Death
Brent recounts many significant memories of music across a life that has included radio, and also being a hospice chaplain.
Josh Davis
What Happens When A Favorite Artist Dies
Josh reflects about losing several artists whom he associates with friends from his youth.
Eb Eberlein
My Journey as a Musical Performer
A Lifetime of Musical Growth, as a Solo Artist and Group Member
Chelsea Farrar
Dad, Mom, Dylan and Being a Mom
Chelsea tells of her father's love of music, her Mom's encounter with Bob Dylan, and how her kids now relate to music of two generations.