Tom Morello once said that ‘every successful, progressive, radical or revolutionary movement that has ever been seen has had a great soundtrack’. We bring you these soundtracks. Each week we have a different theme and movement, playing the songs that have provided impetus for change and given people a voice.
A mixture of fine beats and a tale woven across episodes of a movement that changed music – from its beginnings in the block parties of the 1970s to the golden age of the late '80s and modern day manifestations.
Tom Morello once said that ‘every successful, progressive, radical or revolutionary movement that has ever been seen has had a great soundtrack’. We bring you these soundtracks. Each week we have a different theme and movement, playing the songs that have provided impetus for change and given people a voice.
The History Programme explores a new historical topic each week with insightful analysis by presenter Jack Staples-Butler, a URY News veteran and history enthusiast. Visiting a new place on the timeline of human history every episode, the programme will feature investigation and explanation of diverse epochs, movements and personalities. From the late Roman Republic and the assassination of Julius Caesar, to Henry VIII and the Reformation, to the Second World War and the Swinging Sixties, The History Programme takes listeners to the heart of enthralling and divisive historical arguments and debates with the perspectives of experts and eminent scholars living and dead. History is the constant dialogue of past and present - come and join the discussion.
A music show taught like a history of art class, looking at how movements in history, politics, art, and fashion influenced different genres of music. And, much like in a history of art class, it effects you and what you listen to way more than you'd think.
URY brings you coverage of University of York Concert Orchestra presenting their first concert of the 2017/2018 academic year with a wide selection of music. Highlights include a selection of movements from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and film music from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Disney's Fantasia.
Do you like Grime? Well listen up! wether you're a seasoned veteren or completely new to the realms of 140bpm there will be something for you. From early Eski Beat, to the latest itterations of this underground movement, we're going to span the past 2 decades experiencing this fairly unexplored genre.
Hi guys, I'm Aneeska & each week I'll be chatting to different guests about how their interests and outlets help to ground their mental health. This will include: the York students involved with the national Student Minds campaign 'Leaders Movement', Women in Leadership roles, all things cultural heritage, the art scene at York, dance, music, global opportunities, sports and lots more.
Join us as we explore the events of the past week, the movement that has been created, and discuss what this means for our community on campus.