The Why Music Podcast - a podcast about music for curious kids! podcast

The Why Music Podcast - a podcast about music for curious kids!

Nate Holder

The Why Music Podcast was created especially for curious children and young adults who want to find out about a range of musicians from around the world. Join Nate Holder and a few special guests as we explore different musicians and their music throughout history!

38 Episodes

S4 E6 Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru - The Nun Extraordinaire
11/10/2026
6:21
Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru lived an extraordinary life. Find out more in this episode of The Why Music Podcast.
S4 E5 John Williams - The Man Behind Jaws, Star Wars and Harry Potter!
9/30/2026
8:18
John Williams
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S4 E4 Sally Beamish - How A Stolen Viola Changed Her Life
9/30/2026
6:54
Sally Beamish
S4 E3 Lili Boulanger - An Incredible Composer Gone Too Soon
9/15/2026
7:16
Lili Boulanger
S4 E2 Henry Purcell - The 17th Century English Composer Who Became A National Treasure
9/8/2026
7:02
Henry Purcell
S4 E1 Judith Weir - The First Women Master Of The Queens Music
9/1/2026
6:56
Judith Weir made history in 2014 when she became the first ever women to be Master of the King/Queens music. In this episode we dive into her life and music, to discover what inspired her, and how she became a trailblazer for women all over the world.
S3 E4 William Henry Lane - Master Juba the Father of Tap Dance
11/1/2024
8:56
William Henry Lane is one of the most important people in American music history, and in this episode Kaitlyn Bell explores his life and legacy.Known as Master Juba, William Henry Lane was a groundbreaking Black performer in the 19th century who became the 'Father of Tap Dance' . We look at his early life in the US, his rise in minstrel shows, and how he blended African American dance with Irish jigs and clogging to create something entirely new. The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! This episode was written by Kaitlyn Bell, features Adeya-May, and was recorded and produced by Nate Holder.⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk
S3 E8 Koji Kondo - The Composer Behind Super Mario
11/1/2024
6:11
Koji Kondo is a Japanese composer and musician, best known for his work with Nintendo, creating the music for the iconic Super Mario Bros video game in 1985.The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder.⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠
S3 E3 Carole King - The Songwriter Behind Countless Hit Records
11/1/2024
7:04
The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! All episodes are written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder.⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠
S3 E5 Scott Joplin - The King of Ragtime
11/1/2024
7:30
You may have heard some of Scott Joplin's music, but how much do you know about his life? Join me on a dive into the life and music of one of America's most important musicians and composers.The Why Music Podcast is a podcast for kids and young people to learn about different musicians and music through history! This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Nate Holder.⁠www.nateholdermusic.com⁠⁠⁠www.thewhybooks.co.uk⁠

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