I Hear America Singing
The view of one’s life’s work has taken on different meanings in societies and eras across the world. From servant and slavery systems of old, to the industrial revolution, to labor unions and the gig economy, our idea of work is ever-changing.
As in all aspects of our culture, music has been a part of work every step of the way. Today, both the advent of remote-work and the emerging question of universal basic income are creating new paradigms and discussions about the meaning of work. Join Cantus for I Hear America Singing, a joyful examination of the role work has played in our lives in years past and how work might evolve into the future.
Encore from 2023
Host
John Birge
John Birge is host of APM’s Composers Datebook, as well as the holiday specials Giving Thanks and Welcome Christmas with VocalEssence.
He is also morning drive host on YourClassical Minnesota Public Radio.
Length
One hour
Show Clock
Due to the length of the music pieces, this special will be one, 59:00 min segement. There is no internal break.
ContentDepot File Transfer
Playlist Available: June 7, 2024
Promo spot available: August 9, 2024
Program rundown available: August 16, 2024
Date content will be available: August 23, 2024
Broadcast Window
August 23, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Broadcast Rights
Affiliate stations may carry this program multiple times before October 1, 2024. The program must be carried in its entirety. No excerpting is permitted. Simulcast streaming rights are available for this program. Prior to carrying this program, stations must contact their American Public Media Station Relations Representative.
Playlist
Joseph Simple Gifts
Marge Piercy: To Be of Use
Melissa Dunphy: Work
Jennifer Lucy Cook: Time
Kenji Miyazawa: Be Not Defeated by the Rain
Traditional, arr. Yudelkis LaFuente: Song to Yemaya
Traditional, arr. Osamu Shimizu: Mogami River Boat Song
Stacey Gibbs: Ain't Got Time to Die
Traditional, arr. Robert de Cormier: Rainbow Round My Shoulder
Traditional, arr. Chris Foss: We Shall Not Be Moved
Traditional, arr. Jeffrey L. Ames: Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)
Ralph Carmichael: A Quiet Place
Chris Foss: I Hear America Singing
Natasha Bedingfield: Unwritten
Dolly Parton: 9 to 5
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