Terrance McKnight appears in the following:
Is She Singing or Is That a Clarinet?
Friday, October 23, 2009
Since the first panpipes, musicians have attempted to imitate the human voice in non-vocal music.
Sounds American to Me
Friday, October 16, 2009
Whenever I travel outside of the U.S., I'm always struck by the presence of American music, particularly our popular music. You hear it in hotels, clubs, on cruise ships, etc. People around the world respond viscerally to our music even if they're not English speakers. So on this week's Q2, we'll delve into the roots of American music and take a closer look at the movers and shakers that created its innovative sounds.
Being on WQXR
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Long before I took my first piano lesson, I was drawn to music. Aside from the sound, I was moved by the effect I saw it having on those around me, especially in church. I was amazed at the gamut of emotions music evoked there, and this curiosity has led to a life-long relationship with music. To this day, I'm just as thrilled and appreciative when I hear incredible, inspiring music, whether it was written centuries ago or earlier this morning.
Remembering Mary Travers
Thursday, September 17, 2009
50 Years of Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue"
Monday, August 17, 2009
Two More from Mozart
Monday, August 03, 2009
Things Fall Apart
Friday, July 10, 2009
In this excerpt from Things Fall Apart, readers get a glimpse of Igbo life in Nigeria before the Europeans arrive to establish colonial institutions. Read by WNYC's evening host Terrance McKnight.
Mourning at the Apollo Theatre and in Motown
Friday, June 26, 2009
Impact of Gay Musicians on Gay Liberation Movement
Friday, June 26, 2009
New York, NY —
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots - an uprising that gave new visibility to gay and lesbian people. WNYC's Evening Music host Terrance McKnight looks at how gay musicians are affected by the movement for gay liberation.
Fifty years after Thelonious Monk's landmark Town Hall concert
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Reactions from Washington, New York and Online
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Terrance McKnight on the Inauguration
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Martin Luther King's Musical Journey
Monday, January 19, 2009
Gospel Truth
Monday, January 19, 2009
Carnegie Hall: 2009 is the year of the multimedia opera
Friday, January 02, 2009
Terrance McKnight: Christmas Classics
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Terrance's album picks include:
"Noel Pianissimo," Duo Campion-Vachon (Analekta)
"A Robert Shaw Christmas: Angels on High," Robert Shaw Chamber Singers (Telarc)
"40 Most Beautiful Christmas Classics" ...
Get Into the Spirit
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
We want your recipes for holiday punches ...
Things Fall Apart
Friday, December 19, 2008
In this excerpt, readers get a glimpse of Igbo life in Nigeria before the Europeans arrive to impose their strange customs. Read by WNYC's evening host Terrance McKnight.