Tag Archives: NPR

Hip Hop’s T-Pain Goes Unplugged on NPR’s Tiny Desk

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Ralph Hanson

Back in 2014, hip-hop artist T-Pain was famous for his creative use of Auto-Tune software, not to put his voice on the correct pitch but rather to produce a sound that was instantly recognizable as his own. But that wasn’t … Continue reading →

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A Gift for Little Christmas Eve: The Wonder that are Tiny Desk Concerts

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Ralph Hanson

Those of us of Scandinavian extraction refer to Dec. 23rd as “Lille Yule Aften” or “Little Christmas Eve.” It’s the day for putting up your Christmas tree, decorating, and getting ready for the festivities to come.  (Traditionally, the tree was cut … Continue reading →

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The media world on Twitter: Short takes on complex issues

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Ralph Hanson

I’m spending most of my time right now trying to complete the eighth edition of Mass Communication: Living in a Media World for my publisher Sage.  I’ve been blessed with some friends who have been kind enough to write guest blog … Continue reading →

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