Travis Parkin
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- Username: Themescapes
- Producer
- Role: Producer/Reporter: Independent
Recent Pieces from Travis Parkin
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The Beat Goes On #110: "Xylophones, Vibes & Marimbas"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
A collection of handpicked songs exploring the sounds of three prominent members of the mallet family of percussive instruments - Xylophones, Vibes and Marimbas.
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The Beat Goes On #109: "The Bebop Singers"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
A handpicked selection of songs showcasing the best of the bebop jazz singers of the 40's, 50's and 60's--as well as a few modern era interpretations.
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The Beat Goes On #108: "Time Has Told Me: The Songs of Nick Drake"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
A beautiful collection of songs written by one of the most influential songwriters of the past 50 years, Nick Drake. Program includes selections recorded by the composer as ...
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The Beat Goes On #107: "The History of Swamp Pop"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
A handpicked collection of songs that traces the history of 1950's and 60's Swamp Pop, a musical genre indigenous to the Acadiana region of south Louisiana and an adjoining ...
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The Beat Goes On #106: "Fascinatin' Riddum"
(58:52)
From: Travis Parkin
A collection of handpicked songs from a very wide range of musical styles that address the subject of rhythm as it pertains to music and dance.
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The Beat Goes On #105: "Harmonicas 'R' Us"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
A collection of handpicked songs from a very wide range of musical styles demonstrating the versatility of the harmonica.
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The Beat Goes On #104: "Memphis: Tennessee's Other Music City"
(58:52)
From: Travis Parkin
A collection of some of the best songs ever written about Memphis, Tennessee's other music city.
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The Beat Goes On #103: "Lyrics by Johnny Mercer"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
Great renditions of songs from various musical genres composed by Johnny Mercer.
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The Beat Goes On #102: "Jukebox Jamboree"
(58:55)
From: Travis Parkin
Great songs about the jukebox from a wide variety of musical genres.
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